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Michael David Fleming
May 2, 2021
Michael David Fleming died peacefully in the bosom of his family 2 May 2021 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. Fleming, a music and dance critic was a Renaissance man of letters, a scholar of the Baroque, and an incisive newspaperman and interviewer. For example, he coaxed Van Cliburn to discuss his spectacular career for the first time in 25 years...
Michael J. Kriz
May 2, 2021
Michael J. Kriz, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday May 7, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A...
Joseph William Yanda
May 1, 2021
Joseph William Yanda, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A graveside will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Joseph was born on August 16, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Donavon and Anne (Long) Yanda....
Susan "Sue" Marie Bullinga
May 1, 2021
Susan “Sue” Marie Bullinga, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home in Marion. Family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the funeral...
Loras Anthony 'Tony' Callahan
Apr 30, 2021
Loras Anthony “Tony” Callahan, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, conducted by...
Loy 'Fat' Gibbs
Apr 28, 2021
Loy “Fat” Gibbs, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at...
Ronald C. Johnson
Apr 28, 2021
Ronald C. Johnson, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids from complications associated with cancer treatment. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Ron was born November 18, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of...
Fredrick C. Darrah
Apr 26, 2021
Fredrick C. Darrah, 79, of Palo, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home in Palo. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday, conducted...
Dennis R. Finder
Apr 25, 2021
Dennis R. Finder, 80, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Ft. Myers. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation following the ceremony until 4 p.m. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice...
Brent Lee Willcoxson
Apr 24, 2021
Brent Lee Willcoxson, 61, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Brent’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral...
Douglas 'Whitey' Metz
Apr 23, 2021
Douglas “Whitey” Metz, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 23, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 9 – 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with the funeral service to immediately follow at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear...
Victor 'Vic' Youngs
Apr 22, 2021
Victor “Vic” Youngs, 58, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The funeral service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask...
Carole Jean (Bunney) Borschel
Apr 22, 2021
Carole Jean (Bunney) Borschel, 83, of Anamosa, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Carole was born on March 26, 1938,...
Jackie Durbala
Apr 20, 2021
Jackie Durbala, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at West Ridge Care Center. A private Mass for family and close friends will take place on Friday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Mt. Calvary, Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and...
Dimitrius Campbell
Apr 20, 2021
Dimitrius Campbell, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Dimitrius was born on April 27, 1959, in Chicago, the son of Enoch and Mary Ellen (Campbell) Hymon. He worked for Perkins Moving Company in Chicago until his retirement. Dimitrius was...
Gertrude "Gertie" Anna Hemphill
Apr 19, 2021
Gertrude “Gertie” Anna Hemphill, 108, of Walker, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021, at her home. She touched so many lives, and was a grandmother to all. While we mourn such a great loss, we celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Walker...
Mildred "Midge" Rollins
Apr 19, 2021
Midge Rollins, 74, passed away after a long cancer battle on April 19th, 2021, surrounded by her family who she loved fiercely and who loved her just as much. Midge is able to join her husband Jim in Heaven along with her mom and many other relatives and friends. Midge was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 9th, 1946...
Lynn Marie Pavlicek
Apr 19, 2021
Lynn Marie Pavlicek, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. There will be no funeral or visitation per Lynn’s wishes. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Lynn was born in Cedar Rapids to Arnold and Shirley Pavlicek on June...
James A. Hilsenbeck
Apr 19, 2021
James A. Hilsenbeck, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with a Vigil Service at 3:30 p.m. conducted by Deacon Jeff Volker. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,...
Marlene A. Evans
Apr 17, 2021
Marlene A. Evans, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, after a brief illness. A Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021, followed by a visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m....
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