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Norris And Jane Gronert

Norris And Jane Gronert

Nov 11, 2020

Norris “Norry” Gronert, 90, and Jane (McQuillen) Gronert, 89, of Marion, Iowa, succumbed to COVID-19 two hours apart, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Keystone Cedars Assisted Living Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Out of respect for the health of others, there will be no services at this time. Norry was born on April 4, 1930, in Creston, Iowa, the...

Dale Duane Simmons

Dale Duane Simmons

Nov 9, 2020

Dale Duane Simmons, 78, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020, at his home in Central City. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Blodgett Cemetery, Central City, with Reverend Patrick Munyakazi of Central City First United Methodist Church officiating. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face...

Mary Bulanda

Mary Bulanda

Nov 8, 2020

Mary Bulanda, 89, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Hobart, Indiana, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Hiawatha Care Center. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services will be private. A private burial to take place at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, Indiana. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A livestream of the funeral service may be...

Patricia Ann Crane

Patricia Ann Crane

Nov 8, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Ann Crane, 83, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Springville Cemetery in Springville, with Reverend Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social...

Patricia Jeanne Rose

Patricia Jeanne Rose

Nov 8, 2020

Patricia Jeanne Rose, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Bickford of Marion. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday November 12, 2020, at Springville Cemetery in Springville, Iowa, with Pastor Jeff Frohner officiating. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Kenan Donald Virlee

Kenan Donald Virlee

Nov 8, 2020

The soul of Kenan Donald Isadore Virlee traveled to God on Sunday, November 8, 2020, from his home in rural Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private committal service will be at Linn Grove Cemetery in rural Mt. Vernon, at a later date. Kenan was born on October 7, 1935, on his parents’ farm in...

Debra Jane (Moore) Smith

Debra Jane (Moore) Smith

Nov 8, 2020

Debra “Debi” Jane Smith, 67, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November, 8, 2020, at her home in Springville. A private graveside service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Brown Cemetery in Colesburg, Iowa. All invited guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch Funeral Home...

Anita Mae Pesek Schons

Anita Mae Pesek Schons

Nov 7, 2020

Anita Mae Pesek Schons, 91, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2020, due to complications of Parkinson’s. The family will greet friends from 1 – 2 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 2...

Steven D. Shifflett

Steven D. Shifflett

Nov 6, 2020

Steven D. Shifflett, 63 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Friday, November 6, 2020, at his home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, in the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social...

Ronald Lee Franklin

Ronald Lee Franklin

Nov 6, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Ronald Lee Franklin, 81, of Marion went home to be with his parents on Friday, November 6, 2020, after succumbing to Covid-19. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A visitation will begin at 9:30a.m. until service...

Gregory Thomas Lunde

Gregory Thomas Lunde

Nov 6, 2020

Gregory Thomas Lunde, 49, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020, at Thomas Park in Marion, conducted by Pastor Nick Tucker of Cedar Rapids Christian Church. The service will be livestreamed on the Murdoch Funeral Home...

Marlene Esther Garringer

Marlene Esther Garringer

Nov 5, 2020

Marlene Esther Garringer, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at her home in Marion. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, conducted by Pastor Travis Borkosky. A livestream of the funeral service may be...

Margaret "Marge" M. Jacobs

Margaret "Marge" M. Jacobs

Nov 5, 2020

Marge Jacobs, 98, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with “fire in her soul and grace in her heart”, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held and a burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, assisted the family. Marge was born...

Lawrence L. 'Larry' Harford Jr.

Lawrence L. 'Larry' Harford Jr.

Nov 5, 2020

Lawrence L. “Larry” Harford, Jr., 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at his home. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday,...

Sean Sheridan Darland

Sean Sheridan Darland

Nov 4, 2020

Sean Sheridan Darland, 25, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing....

Robert Allan Rilling

Robert Allan Rilling

Nov 3, 2020

Robert Allan Rilling, 66, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at his home in Toddville. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Robert was born December 20, 1953, in Spring Grove, Minnesota, the son of Joel and Mavis (Folkedahl) Rilling. He graduated from Marion High School. Robert worked as a welder...

Frank J. Smith

Frank J. Smith

Nov 2, 2020

Frank J. Smith, 94, Vinton, Iowa passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Monday, November 2, 2020. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Vinton. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. All...

Valentina P. Skepskaia

Valentina P. Skepskaia

Nov 2, 2020

Valentina P. Skepskaia, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Russia, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at her home in Cedar Rapids. Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Russia. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Valentina was born January 19,...

Frank Joseph Zieser

Frank Joseph Zieser

Nov 2, 2020

Frank Joseph Zieser passed away on November 2, 2020, at 11:20 a.m. due to complications from Covid-19. He was 78 years old. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. A private family funeral Mass will be held. Burial will take place...

Charles T. 'Chuck' Crull

Charles T. 'Chuck' Crull

Nov 2, 2020

Charles T. “Chuck” Crull, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, November 2, 2020. A visitation will be held from 12 – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar...

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