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Lawrence (Larry) Poulakos
Aug 31, 2024
Lawrence (Larry) Poulakos fell asleep in the Lord on his birthday Saturday August 31, 2024. He was born August 31, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Diamondis "Jim" Poulakos and Jane Filandrinos Poulakos. He graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago in 1960, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois in 1964 and a PhD....
Gerard 'Jerry' Herman
Aug 30, 2024
Gerard “Jerry” Herman, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. A visitation will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 3 - 6 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Deacon Steve VanKerckvoorde will offer words of remembrance at 5:30 p.m. Inurnment with military...
Russell 'Russ' Giddings
Aug 30, 2024
Russell “Russ” Giddings, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Russ was born on...
Eugene "Gene" Francis Sherman
Aug 30, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Francis Sherman, 73, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024,...
Larry Leonard Westergren
Aug 28, 2024
Larry Leonard Westergren, 81, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Bertha, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Hallmar Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 915 27th Street in Marion, where the family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m....
Darlene Helen Sorenson
Aug 25, 2024
Darlene Helen Sorenson, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Heritage Specialty Care. A private graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family. Darlene was born November 7, 1937, in Norway, Iowa, the daughter of John and Grace (Davis) Becker....
Russell W. Nelson
Aug 23, 2024
Russell W. Nelson, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Following his wishes, there will be no service, private family burial will be held on a later date at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Russell was born February 15, 1959,...
Patricia 'Pat' Eileen Kaiser
Aug 22, 2024
Patricia Kaiser, 78, of Hiawatha, passed away peacefully on August 22, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church,...
Melvin (Mel) Joseph Holubar
Aug 21, 2024
Melvin (Mel) Joseph Holubar, age 96, of Summit Point Senior Living Community in Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 surrounded by his children. A vigil service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, followed by a Rosary led by members of the St. Joseph...
Tim Polton
Aug 18, 2024
Tim Polton, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away August 18, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. September 1, 2024, at JW Pub & Grub, 58 Miller Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Tim was born January 1, 1960, to Guy and Joyce Polton. After school Tim...
Melvin 'Mel' Kummerfeldt
Aug 18, 2024
Melvin Kummerfeldt passed away August 18, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born April 11th, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa to Carl C. and Esther M. (Witte). Melvin graduated from Ruthven High School in 1955. On August 25th ,1959 Melvin married Marietta Kuehler in Spencer, Iowa. He had recently joined the Air Force so he spent the next...
Susan Marie Kimble
Aug 17, 2024
Susan Marie Kimble entered into Peace on August 17, 2024. She was born to Kenneth and Patricia Mikulas on December 12, 1966. She is survived by her loving husband, Dewayne Kimble; four children, Elijah, Hailey, Jordan, and Gabriella; two stepchildren, Scott and Tony; her sister, Beth Mikulas; brother, Barry Mikulas; niece, Lexi Mikulas; along with aunts, uncles, and cousins. She...
Robert W. Potter
Aug 16, 2024
Robert “Bob” W. Potter, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed from this life on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion,...
John 'Jack' W. Murphy
Aug 16, 2024
John “Jack” W. Murphy, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 16, 2024. A visitation will be held from 3 - 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in...
Evelyn Mae Iscoll
Aug 15, 2024
Evelyn Mae Driscoll, 98, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on August 31, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, in Fairfax, Iowa. The oldest of four siblings, Evelyn was born...
Jeanette Estelle Fredrick
Aug 15, 2024
Jeanette E. Fredrick, 90 of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 15,2024, at Mercy One in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be held, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Jason R. Davis officiating. Please see church the website for livestream. Burial...
Vickie Joy Gregg
Aug 15, 2024
Vickie Joy (Jeffers) Gregg, 73, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care, Mechanicsville, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on October 10, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on October 11, 2024, at Lisbon Cemetery...
Virgil George Kellison
Aug 14, 2024
Virgil George Kellison, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where a Memorial Service...
Geraldene 'Susie' Shulgin
Aug 14, 2024
Geraldene “Susie” Shulgin, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away August 14, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska from complications of cancer. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church...
Stanley 'Stan' William Ahlrichs
Aug 14, 2024
Stanley “Stan” William Ahlrichs, 66, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the...
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