Obituaries

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Regina Marie Doolin

Regina Marie Doolin

Jul 1, 2018

Regina Marie Doolin, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Sunday, July 1, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with inurnment at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Regina was born August, 21, 1950, in Iowa...

Carl V. Durbala

Carl V. Durbala

Jun 30, 2018

Carl V. Durbala, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Hallmar Mercy under hospice care after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids with visitation one hour prior, Rev. Denny Juhl officiating. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral...

Verletta Mae Mcglaughlin

Verletta Mae Mcglaughlin

Jun 28, 2018

Verletta Mae McGlaughlin, 78, of Marion, formerly of Prairie Grove, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Hiawatha Care Center. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends following the vigil service until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home on...

Edward John Zavada

Edward John Zavada

Jun 28, 2018

Edward John Zavada, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Edward’s home, 3735 Windmere Way in Marion. Edward was born June 7, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Michael and Sophie (Oprondek) Zavada....

Craig Albers

Craig Albers

Jun 27, 2018

Craig Albers, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at his home. The family will greet friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, at the...

Clair Julius Hepker

Clair Julius Hepker

Jun 27, 2018

Clair Julius Hepker, 93, of Center Point, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, surrounded by family. A Masonic Service conducted by Benton City Masonic Lodge #81 will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. The family will greet friends following the Masonic Service until 5:00 p.m. on...

Joyce E. Mailey

Joyce E. Mailey

Jun 26, 2018

Joyce E. Mailey, 95, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Linn Manor Care, Marion. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Bluffton, Iowa. Joyce was born April 9, 1923, in rural Winneshiek County, the daughter of John and Edith (Hiller) Schnitzler. She was employed at Bishops for many...

Lucile Mae "Lucy" Burkart

Lucile Mae "Lucy" Burkart

Jun 26, 2018

Lucile Mae “Lucy” Burkart, 82, of Walker, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Walker United Methodist Church. Memorial Service: 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, officiated by Rev. Annette K. Ruhs Kruse. Inurnment: Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements by...

Margaret Ellen Barta

Margaret Ellen Barta

Jun 25, 2018

Margaret Ellen Barta, 91, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, at Anamosa Care Center. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018, with 6 p.m. Rosary at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Burial at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery,...

Nick George Tzortzoudakis

Nick George Tzortzoudakis

Jun 24, 2018

Nick George Tzortzoudakis, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. with 7 p.m. Trisagion, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018, at St. John the Baptist...

Otto Leroy Essington

Otto Leroy Essington

Jun 24, 2018

Otto LeRoy Essington, 85, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Manorcare in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with Otto’s wishes, cremation will take place following a private family gathering. Inurnment will take place at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Adair, Iowa, at a later date. Otto was born October 25, 1932, to Frank Robert and Hazel Irene Essington in...

Leslie C. Klink

Leslie C. Klink

Jun 22, 2018

Leslie C. Klink, 91, of Elkader, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Elkader. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader, with Rev. Jon Haack officiating. The family will greet friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday,...

Christi Smalley

Christi Smalley

Jun 22, 2018

Christi (Shaffer) Smalley, 54, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Anderson Cemetery, Swisher. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Christi was born on September 8, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Joan Parsons and Charles...

George Earl Maybanks

George Earl Maybanks

Jun 21, 2018

George E. Maybanks, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly in his home on Thursday, June 21, 2018. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. A reception will be held after mass at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. In...

Frances "Janie" Kvicka

Frances "Janie" Kvicka

Jun 21, 2018

Frances Jane “Janie” Mrkvicka, 75, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. Visitation: 4 - 8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial at Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa. Janie...

Mark Douglas Reding

Mark Douglas Reding

Jun 20, 2018

Mark Douglas Reding, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Rumors Bar & Grill, 400 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Ruth Wulfekuhle

Ruth Wulfekuhle

Jun 20, 2018

Ruth Wulfekuhle, 96, of Dyersville, Iowa, formerly of Earlville, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Visitation: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earlville. Burial: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Earlville. Ruth was born November 24,...

Marilyn Jean Atwater

Marilyn Jean Atwater

Jun 20, 2018

Marilyn Jean Atwater, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Marion’s Thomas Park State room facility, 343 Marion Boulevard. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Harry A. Runyan

Harry A. Runyan

Jun 18, 2018

Harry A. Runyan, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, June 18, 2018, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Graveside service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Pilot Mound Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Iowa, with military honors. A luncheon will be held immediately following...

William Frank Trout

William Frank Trout

Jun 17, 2018

William (Bill) Frank Trout, 91, of Marion, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Winfield Cemetery in Winfield, Iowa. William is survived by...

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