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Malik James Sheets
Jun 18, 2020
Malik James Sheets, 20, of Marion, Iowa, the son of Carlos Sheets and Leronica Cooper passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at...
Aaron Daniel 'Kolie' Kolander
Jun 16, 2020
Aaron Daniel Kolander, 36, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness. Aaron was born August 2, 1983, in Austin Texas. He graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis Community College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He worked at several locations in the Cedar Rapids area. He is survived by his...
Jennie M. Schirmer
Jun 15, 2020
Jennie Mary Moyle Schirmer, 91, of Manchester, Iowa formerly of Coggon, Iowa, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2020, at the Marietta’s Place in Manchester. Private Family Services will take place Thursday June 18, 2020, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Jennie was born June 14, 1929 at her Grandparents home in Dundee, Iowa to Anthony and Floy (Aimers)...
Michael 'Mike' Techau
Jun 14, 2020
Michael “Mike” Techau, 68, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa, surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends for a drive-up visitation from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, in front of Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Gerald 'Jerry' Martin Shada
Jun 12, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Martin Shada, 75, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Friday June 12, 2020, at his home in Center Point. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family. Jerry is survived by his wife, Martha; two sons, Brian and Steve Shada; daughter-in-law, Teresa Shada; Logan, son of Steve and Teresa of Center Point; Brian...
Shirley D. Millard
Jun 11, 2020
Shirley Dean Blake Millard, 81, of Alburnett, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2020, after an extended illness. In Iowa, a visitation only will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines and we...
Cathy Washburn
Jun 10, 2020
Cathy Washburn, 64, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Please be respectful of social distancing guidelines and we encourage everyone to please wear a facemask. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m....
Sandra K. (Evans) Zacek
Jun 9, 2020
Sandra K. (Evans) Zacek, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Sandra’s Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Toddville...
Robert J. Auman
Jun 8, 2020
Robert J. Auman, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, June 8, 2020, at Northbrook Manor Care Center. Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A private family service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery in Shueyville, Iowa. Robert was born on December...
James E. 'Jim' Miller
Jun 7, 2020
James E. “Jim” Miller, 87, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home in Ely, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There will be a private funeral mass. Everyone attending is asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar...
Beverly "Bev" Jane Swalley
Jun 6, 2020
Beverly “Bev” Jane (Moran, Tucker) Swalley, 88, of Marion, formerly of Springville, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Family will greet friends from 9 – 10 a.m. prior to the...
Larry (Lawrence) Ficek
Jun 6, 2020
Larry (Lawrence) Ficek Sr., age 73, died June 6, 2020, at home. Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Outdoor funeral service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Alice United Methodist Church, Center Point. Please bring a chair. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lown
Jun 5, 2020
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lown, 61, of Chino Valley, Arizona, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 5, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at North English Cemetery in North English, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, assisted the family with arrangements. Jeff was born on August 3, 1958, in Sonoma,...
Walter Fred Croskey
Jun 4, 2020
On June 4, 2020, Walter Croskey, 96, left us to join his fallen shipmates who served aboard the U.S.S. Otter DE210. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and served aboard the Otter until 1946. His Tours of Duty included the European, African, Middle Eastern, and North Atlantic campaigns. He was a very proud sailor and served his country...
Dennis Saling
Jun 3, 2020
Dennis Saling, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Private family services will be held. Dennis was born on January 7, 1947, in Oakland, California, the son of William and Helen (Pugh) Saling. He served in the United States Navy from 1965-1969 during the Vietnam War. Dennis worked in law enforcement for over 35 years. Survivors include...
Chester "Chet" Roy Trembley
Jun 2, 2020
Chester “Chet” Roy Trembley, 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A joint burial and committal service for Chet and his wife, Diana will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Oak Shade Cemetery in...
Gary D. Ewald
Jun 2, 2020
Gary D. Ewald, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Gary was born January 26, 1952, in Oskaloosa, Iowa,...
Darlene L. Henderson
Jun 1, 2020
Darlene L. Henderson, 94, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away of natural causes on June 1, 2020, in her home surrounded by her husband and daughters. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family with services. Darlene was born October 15, 1925, in Central City, Iowa, the daughter of...
Amy M. Parrish
May 31, 2020
Amy M. Parrish, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died May 31, 2020, at home. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family with arrangements. Amy was born December 27, 1980, the daughter of John and Sandra (Sublett) Parrish. She attended Kennedy High School and had worked at Aldi’s...
Bret D. Seltrecht
May 27, 2020
Bret D. Seltrecht, 54, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per his wishes, no services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Bret was born January 23, 1966, the son of Carl and Karen (Fuessley) Seltrecht....
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