Obituaries
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Marilyn Esther Corkery
Nov 19, 2024
Marilyn Esther Corkery, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home. Per Marilyn’s wishes, private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Marilyn was born on September 18, 1936, in West Union, Iowa, the daughter of Merlin and Esther, (Suckow) Bachman. She graduated from...
Rita Theresa Fehlhafer
Nov 18, 2024
Rita Theresa Fehlhafer, 83, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Hiawatha Care Center. Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or services held. Burial will be held at a later date at Springville Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Rita was born on February 4, 1941, in...
Delores Mae Bump
Nov 15, 2024
Delores Mae Bump, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on Friday, November 15, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at 4949 Council Street NE, in Cedar Rapids, where visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service....
J.D. Fagle
Nov 14, 2024
J.D. Fagle, 59, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away November 14, 2024, at his home. The family will host a Celebration of Life gathering at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Bully’s North, 510 Iowa Street, Center Point. J.D. was born August 14, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Jeanna (Andrews) Fagle. He graduated from...
Maura Walsh
Nov 14, 2024
Maura Walsh, 87, died peacefully at Oldorf Hospice House on November 14, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family throughout her hospice journey. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Thomas, and her three children Jim (Tracy) Walsh of Mesa, Arizona, Jocile (Rick) Barbieri of Wheaton, Illinois, Kathleen (Mike) Newhouse of Marion, Iowa and eight grandchildren: Kristin (Sean) Hilson,...
Rosemary Bernadine Rott
Nov 14, 2024
Rosemary Bernadine Rott, 85, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. There was a celebration of life held at New Covenant Bible Church on Saturday, November 16—a celebration for both Rosemary and her husband Marlin, who passed away on November 1,...
Ada Bell Diveley
Nov 13, 2024
Ada Bell Diveley, 84, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 am. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, November 22 at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Ada was born...
Marcilee Marie Mcgraw
Nov 13, 2024
Marcilee Marie McGraw, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Living Center West. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a one-hour Visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Masonville,...
Bonnie Lee Martin
Nov 11, 2024
Bonnie Lee Martin: 1929 – 2024 of Cedar Rapids, IA. Born in Chariton, IA on the shortest day of the year December 21, Bonnie brought more than her share of sunshine into the world. She was born to Leo Brown, an innovative businessman and Charlene (Crozier) Brown, a compassionate yet strong willed mother; the result was Bonnie, a loving and...
Raymond J. Schirmer
Nov 11, 2024
Raymond J. Schirmer, 72, of Englewood, Florida, died Monday, November 11, 2024. In agreement with Ray's wishes, cremation has taken place. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A visitation will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ray was born on...
Herbert "Herb" Lee Bowers
Nov 11, 2024
Herbert “Herb” Lee Bowers, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home. Cremation has taken place, and a Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Dunkard Cemetery in Toddville, Iowa. Herb was born on May 26, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one of five children to...
Judith M. Peal
Nov 10, 2024
Judith M. Peal Born: August 4, 1941, to LeRoy and Ardith Schoon in Monticello, Iowa. Died: November 10, 2024, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Peal.
David Lee Glade
Nov 9, 2024
David Lee Glade, 66, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will host a Celebration of David’s life on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Marion American Legion Post 298, 625 31st St., Marion, Iowa 52302. Inurnment with full Military...
Carol Welsh
Nov 7, 2024
Carol Welsh, 76, of Williamsburg, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home. Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. November 16, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin at 10:30 a.m. Private family burial will be held at St. Michaels Cemetery, Holbrook, Iowa. Carol was born January 9, 1948, in Urbana, Iowa, the...
Marilyn Louise Burnell
Nov 6, 2024
Marilyn Louise Burnell, 84, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service held. The family will greet friends from 5 - 7 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Inurnment...
Donald 'Don' Bashus
Nov 6, 2024
Donald “Don” Bashus, 72, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date. Don was born April 6, 1952, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the son of LeRoy and Joanne (Underwood) Bashus. He graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the Class of 1970. Don served honorably in the...
Kurt Michael Packingham
Nov 5, 2024
Kurt Michael Packingham, 69, of Center Point, Iowa, died peacefully Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. No services will be held at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point assisted the family. Kurt was born March 24, 1955, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Kenneth and Marguerite (Whittington) Packingham. Kurt...
Norman K. Zenor
Nov 5, 2024
Norman K. Zenor, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Ames, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Norman was born November 14, 1930, in Ames, Iowa, the son of Warren A. and Fern (Cross) Zenor. He graduated from Ames High School and attended Iowa State University and Michigan State University where...
Patricia 'Pat' Ann Clark
Nov 5, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Clark, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Cedar Rapids on July 15, 1937, Pat was the daughter of Herald and Dorothy (Sisco) Nichols. Growing up she fondly remembered fishing with her father and spending time baking, shopping, picnicking, and enjoying garage sales with her...
Patricia Kay Petty
Nov 4, 2024
Patricia “Pat" Kay Petty, 78, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care in Mechanicsville, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Central City American Legion Hall, WAPSI Post 421,...