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Eleanor Ann Cook
Oct 11, 2024
Eleanor Ann Cook, 91, of Walker, IA died Friday afternoon, October, 11, 2024 at Hiawatha Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Eleanor had been living at Garnett Place for two and a half years where she continued practicing her independence and privacy. She received meals and check-ins from...
Randy Dewight Narveson
Oct 10, 2024
Randy DeWight Narveson, 69, of Urbana, Iowa, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, after suffering complications from a heart attack. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Urbana Methodist Church, 5547 32nd Avenue, Urbana, with a prayer service beginning at 4 p.m. A man with the laugh everyone knew,...
Patricia "Pat" Louise Mehaffey
Oct 9, 2024
Patricia Louise “Pat” Mehaffey Pat, the only child of Thomas and Pauline (Brown) Pendergast, was born in Iowa City, IA, on July 24, 1931, and died October 9th, 2024, in Cedar Rapids, IA. She married Charles Mehaffey in June of 1949. The couple was introduced by Chuck’s mother and Pat’s aunt who finagled them into a blind date because they...
Elizabeth 'Liz' A. Young
Oct 9, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” A. Young, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Harmony of Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Salem United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, officiated by Rev. Matt German. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service...
Rodney Joe Clark
Oct 9, 2024
Rodney “Rod” Joe Clark, 65, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon in Lisbon, Iowa, under the care of Compassus Hospice. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where a Funeral Service...
James Linn Smith
Oct 9, 2024
Jimmy, 73, resident of Iowa Veteran Home, Marshalltown Iowa, died Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospital after battling respiratory illness. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family. Jim rarely did things in the usual way. Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1969. Jim served in the Army from 3/12/1970 to...
Robert 'Bob' Michael Willits
Oct 9, 2024
Robert “Bob” Michael Willits, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the funeral home....
Richard Lavern Siefken
Oct 7, 2024
Richard “Rick” Lavern Siefken, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home after a brief illness and battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The family will greet friends from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a...
Jessie Taken
Oct 7, 2024
Jessie Taken, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died October 7, 2024. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on October 18, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on October 19, 2024, at Stonebridge Church, 1829 Stoney Point Road SW, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood...
Teresa Kay Albang
Oct 6, 2024
Teresa Kay (Oakley) Albang, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Legacy Center in Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Teresa was born on October 14, 1972, in Cedar...
Karla (Klaner) Baskerville Voss
Oct 6, 2024
Karla (Klaner) Baskerville Voss, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s disease. An open house for family and friends will be held from 1- 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the home of Rob and Becky Baskerville, 3741 Rogers Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Karla was...
Willa Rinehart
Oct 6, 2024
Willa Rinehart, age 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, departed this life on Sunday, October 6, 2024. A memorial service is scheduled to take place in the Spring of 2025. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. In Pender, Nebraska, Willa Grace Hahlbeck was born to William and Ida (Frink) Hahlbeck. She graduated from Wayne State...
Diane Weigel Wolf
Oct 6, 2024
Diane Weigel Wolf, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Faith...
Neil B. Tibbetts
Oct 5, 2024
Neil B. Tibbetts, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, October 5, 2024. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting. Visitation will be on October 13, 2024, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A celebration of life will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with military honors and a luncheon...
Viola June Emerson
Oct 5, 2024
Viola “June” Emerson, 97, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Linn Manor Care Center. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024,...
Stephen R. Hogan
Oct 4, 2024
Stephen R. Hogan, 81, of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2024 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Ann...
Mona Kay Beadle
Oct 4, 2024
Mona Kay Beadle, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Tipton, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Harmony Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Mona was born...
John Raymond Caughron Sr.
Oct 4, 2024
Rev. John Raymond Caughron, Sr., of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, departed this life on Friday, October 4, 2024. During a professional career spanning more than 55 years, he counted among his highlights the initiation of new congregations in Illinois and Alabama, and the supervision of a half-million dollar renovation of the historic building of the First Christian...
William "Bill" Lee Meier
Oct 4, 2024
William “Bill” Lee Meier, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 4...
Arlene Pandora Lang
Oct 3, 2024
Arlene Pandora Lang, 64, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m....
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