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Gary D. Thatcher
Oct 14, 2019
Gary D. Thatcher, 54, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at his home. Per Gary’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Gary was born March 6, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Ronald and Donette (LaFrentz) Thatcher. On September 2, 1994, in Marion,...
John Holecek
Oct 14, 2019
John Holecek, 63, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the Hiawatha Community Center. John was born November 5, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Robert and Dolores (McCord)...
Donald "Don" D. Bontrager
Oct 13, 2019
Donald (Don) D. Bontrager, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, October 13, 2019, after battling a rare form of leukemia. A visitation will be held from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be...
Shelia Ann Varner
Oct 12, 2019
It is with sadness that we share the passing of Shelia Ann Varner on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Shelia was born to Wayne and Hazel (Lyman) Dolmage in Victor, Iowa on August 14, 1937. She grew up with ten siblings on the family homestead farm near Victor. She is survived by Kevin Dean (Melba) Cerveny and Allan Hoppenworth. Shelia was...
Daniel "Dan" Nigg
Oct 12, 2019
Daniel “Dan” Nigg, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30...
Wayne D. Bryant
Oct 11, 2019
Wayne D. Bryant August 27, 1931 – October 11, 2019 Wayne D. Bryant of Marion, Iowa passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Hemphill Hospice unit at St. Luke’s from complications of mesothelioma. All are welcome to attend a Masonic Service at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the El Kahir Shrine, 905 Tower Terrace Rd, Hiawatha, IA....
Thomas Peter Lasecki
Oct 10, 2019
Thomas Peter Lasecki, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2019, at First Church of the Open Bible, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial 2 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Delores "Dee" Williamson, Rn
Oct 8, 2019
The organ sounded and the angels sang. Hallelujah! Amen. Dee Williamson, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born April 15, 1930. Dee grew up on a farm near Tama, Iowa and worked as a Registered Nurse. Dee lived a long and full life of service – to her faith, to her...
David A. Greene
Oct 8, 2019
David A. Greene, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, officiated by Pastor...
Dennis Ray Fish
Oct 7, 2019
Dennis Ray Fish, 66, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7, 2019. Dennis was born September 3, 1953 in Vinton, Iowa. He was the son of Marian Nadine Klaner and the late Raymond Fish. On May 2, 1981, he married Cathy Lynne Duckett. He devoted his life to loving Jesus and loving others....
Jennifer "Jeni" Zimmerman
Oct 6, 2019
Our dear angel, Jennifer “Jeni” Zimmerman, passed too soon and unexpectedly in her sleep on October 6, 2019, at the age of 52. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Rapids First Assembly,...
Lucille "Aunt Cele" Louise Melchert
Oct 5, 2019
Lucille “Aunt Cele” Louise Melchert, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Following the visitation, a funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home with Rev....
George J. Mccall Phd
Oct 4, 2019
George John McCall passed away on October 4th, 2019, at the age of 80. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of George’s life will follow at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home. Born in...
Sharla Marie Smith
Oct 4, 2019
Sharla M. Smith, 74, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, and one hour to prior to service at the church. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi, with Rev. Keith...
Dan Warkel
Oct 2, 2019
Dan Warkel, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial: St. Johns Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Dan was born on February 19,...
Karen "Bucket" M. Garvin
Oct 1, 2019
Karen “Bucket” M. Garvin, 76, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 1, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Bulicek's Landing. Arrangements by Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Karen was born January 27, 1943, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of David and Marjorie...
Nina Leone Schlegel
Oct 1, 2019
Nina Leone Schlegel, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2019. She will be cremated and her ashes will remain with the family. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Annette (Jack) Perry, Scott (Jane) Schlegel, Robyn Carter...
William "Bill" Durow
Sep 29, 2019
William “Bill” Durow, 72, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the Hiawatha Care Center. The family will greet friends from 2 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Graveside services will follow at the Center Point Cemetery with Reverend Mike Ellson officiating. Bill was...
Lola Evelyn (Raatz) Lang
Sep 29, 2019
Lola Evelyn (Raatz) Lang, 94, of Springville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, at The Views in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019, at The...
Robert B. "Bobby" Fulton
Sep 27, 2019
Robert B. “Bobby” Fulton, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, September 27, 2019, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 3 – 7 p.m. Tuesday October 1, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the funeral home officiated...
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