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Linda Lou Hollandsworth

Linda Lou Hollandsworth

Sep 14, 2024

Linda Lou Hollandsworth, 74, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Private inurnment will take place at the Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service assisted the family. Linda was born August 12, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Lois (Johnson) Westveer. She worked as...

Angela L. Sanders

Angela L. Sanders

Sep 14, 2024

Angela L. Sanders, born December 3, 1973, passed away September 14, 2024. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Toddville Free Methodist Church, Toddville, Iowa. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Midway, Iowa. Angie was a mother of two boys, Jake and...

Richard 'Dick' L. Faas

Richard 'Dick' L. Faas

Sep 13, 2024

Richard (Dick) L. Faas, 93, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully Friday, September 13, 2024. On September 26, 1930 near Millersburg, Iowa, Richard was the third child of seven, born to Floyd and Irene (Hinrichs) Faas. Dick graduated from Millersburg High School in 1948 and went on to Iowa State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in science and wildlife management....

Connie Lou Clark

Connie Lou Clark

Sep 13, 2024

Connie Lou Clark of Cedar Rapids passed away on September 13, 2024. Connie was born December 15, 1932, in Marsh, Iowa. After going to college at Iowa Wesleyan Connie was a teacher for many years and then a social worker. Connie loved people and was a good friend to many and always had a dog. She was a great mother...

Heidi Marie Kann

Heidi Marie Kann

Sep 12, 2024

Heidi Marie Kann, 59, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at her home in Marion. A private family graveside service was held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion assisted the family. Heidi was born on June 25, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Hugo and...

Marva Lee Speich

Marva Lee Speich

Sep 11, 2024

Marva Lee Speich, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Marva’s life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in the Prairie Oak Lodge at Wanatee Park, located at 1600 Banner Drive, in...

Carl Duane Stacey

Carl Duane Stacey

Sep 11, 2024

Carl Duane Stacey, 76, of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Carl was born on November 30, 1947, in Berryville, Arkansas, the son of Carl Lynn and Rita Mae (Middleton) Stacey. He served in the United...

Loren Clarence Windfield

Loren Clarence Windfield

Sep 11, 2024

Loren Clarence Windfield, 92, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at The Views of Marion. The family will greet friends from 3 - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Center Point, Iowa, where a Funeral Service will follow at 6 p.m. Certified Celebrant,...

Timothy Robert Ruppert

Timothy Robert Ruppert

Sep 10, 2024

Dr. Timothy “Tim” Robert Ruppert, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at...

Ronald "Ron" E. Savago

Ronald "Ron" E. Savago

Sep 10, 2024

Ronald “Ron” E. Savago, 77, of Ryan, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at home with his family present. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home, Manchester. Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2024, at the funeral home, burial will follow at St. Mary...

Dorothy Jean Stroh

Dorothy Jean Stroh

Sep 9, 2024

Dorothy Jean Stroh, 86, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with our Lord Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 9, 2024, at home in Marion. The family will greet friends from 12 - 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where a Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. Certified Celebrant,...

Kailee Rae (Gavin) Thomae

Kailee Rae (Gavin) Thomae

Sep 9, 2024

Kailee Rae (Gavin) Thomae, 36, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at...

Marianne Lawrence

Marianne Lawrence

Sep 8, 2024

Marianne Lawrence, 90, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the Hiawatha Care Center. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where Marianne raised her family. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024,...

Marilyn Marie Bendull Loerke

Marilyn Marie Bendull Loerke

Sep 7, 2024

Marilyn Marie Loerke, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 7, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, after six brief days in hospice. Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A private...

Virginia M. Stahle

Virginia M. Stahle

Sep 7, 2024

Virginia M. Stahle, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery, Solon, Iowa....

Richard Earl Thomas

Richard Earl Thomas

Sep 2, 2024

Richard Earl Thomas, 92, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, formerly of Perry, Iowa, died on Monday, September 2, 2024, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Graveside services...

Randy Stewart Kelley

Randy Stewart Kelley

Sep 1, 2024

Randy Stewart Kelley, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m....

Marjorie "Marj" J. Meeker

Marjorie "Marj" J. Meeker

Sep 1, 2024

Marjorie “Marj” Jane Meeker, 97, of Central City, Iowa, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City....

Patricia 'Pat' Marie Dunham

Patricia 'Pat' Marie Dunham

Sep 1, 2024

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on September 1, 2024. Patricia Marie Dunham passed away peacefully at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha after fighting a long illness. Pat was born to Kermit “Bud” and Helen Spencer on April 28, 1950, and she was raised in Marion, Iowa with her brothers. In 1968, she met the love...

William H. Elam, Sr.

William H. Elam, Sr.

Aug 31, 2024

William H. Elam, Sr., 89 of Cedar Rapids passed away August 31, 2024. He was laid to rest in a private family ceremony with full military honors in the Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. William was born in Atwood, Tennessee on May 5, 1935, moved to Cedar Rapids at 2, spending most of his life in the Oakhill neighborhood. He was...

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