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Anne Kirsten Christensen

Anne Kirsten Christensen

Mar 28, 2018

Anne Kirsten Christensen, 49, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, following a 14 year courageous battle with breast cancer. Anne will be remembered for her lively personality, her laughter, and her ability to enjoy life. Anne was born June 29, 1968, in LaGrange, Illinois, the daughter of Gene...

Timothy "Tim" Turner Evans

Timothy "Tim" Turner Evans

Mar 27, 2018

Timothy “Tim” Turner Evans 80 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (formerly of Solon, Iowa) passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday March 27, 2018. Tim was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 29, 1937, to Renald P. Evans and Virginia Turner Evans. He was married to Lorna (DeMott) in 1966, and later divorced. Tim is survived...

Barbara Jean Forkner

Barbara Jean Forkner

Mar 27, 2018

Barbara J. Forkner, 82, of Springville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church, conducted by Father Mark Kwenin. Burial will...

Dorothy "Dottie" Belle Simmons

Dorothy "Dottie" Belle Simmons

Mar 25, 2018

Dorothy “Dottie” Belle Simmons, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, at Taylor Cemetery, near Unionville, Iowa, Appanoose County....

Pamela L. Chesmore

Pamela L. Chesmore

Mar 25, 2018

Pamela L. Kirby Chesmore, 68, of Urbana, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, after a long and courageous battle, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Pam was born March 1, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...

Dean Logan Mossbarger

Dean Logan Mossbarger

Mar 24, 2018

Dean Logan Mossbarger, “Moose”, 80, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his home. Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Dean was born March 12, 1938, in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of John and...

Aubrey D. Mcshane

Aubrey D. Mcshane

Mar 24, 2018

Aubrey D. McShane, 101, of Springville, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Anamosa Care Center. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville. Aubrey was born November 15, 1916, in Linn County, Iowa,...

Wayne "Stan" Tull

Wayne "Stan" Tull

Mar 23, 2018

Wayne Stanford “Stan” Tull, 71, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018, at his home. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Faith Bible Church, 1800 46th Street...

Leo "Duff" Francis Goldsmith

Leo "Duff" Francis Goldsmith

Mar 23, 2018

Leo “Duff” F. Goldsmith, 87, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, with his family by his side. Visitation: 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Delhi, Iowa, with a 3:00 p.m. Scripture Service and 8:00 p.m. Knight of Columbus Rosary. Funeral Mass:...

Cathy Ann Tiernan

Cathy Ann Tiernan

Mar 23, 2018

Cathy Ann Tiernan, 60, of Marion, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Cathy was born March 3, 1958, the daughter of Mark &...

Francine Louise Larsen

Francine Louise Larsen

Mar 21, 2018

Francine Louise Larsen, 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Winslow House Care Center in Marion, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted...

Patricia Ann Fritz

Patricia Ann Fritz

Mar 21, 2018

Patricia Ann Fritz, 64, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, with her family by her side. Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Toddville Free United Methodist...

Henry E. Vincik

Henry E. Vincik

Mar 21, 2018

Henry E. Vincik, 96, of Springville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Springville Presbyterian Church, Springville. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at...

Henry "Hank" Earl Burt

Henry "Hank" Earl Burt

Mar 20, 2018

Henry “Hank” Earl Burt, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the funeral home. Hank was born on June 8, 1931, in Palo,...

Robert L. Eiben

Robert L. Eiben

Mar 17, 2018

Robert “Bob” L. Eiben, 86, a resident of Lisbon Rehabilitation Center, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, at First...

Mary Kathryn "Kaye Fosdick" Fulrath

Mary Kathryn "Kaye Fosdick" Fulrath

Mar 16, 2018

Mary Kathryn “Kaye Fosdick” Fulrath, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 16, 2018, at MethWick Senior Center in Cedar Rapids. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Keota, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids....

Suzanne Jane Melton

Suzanne Jane Melton

Mar 15, 2018

Suzanne Jane Melton, 82, of Marion, formerly of Springville, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Winslow House Care Center, Marion. Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with military honors. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville, at...

Sophia Mae Young

Sophia Mae Young

Mar 15, 2018

Sophia Mae Young died on March 15, 2018, at Winslow House, Marion. As per her wishes, there will be no funeral. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date. Sophia will be buried in Monticello beside her husband, Paul and her son, Paul Jr. Sophia was born on April 1, 1925, in Monticello, Iowa. She was...

Lorraine "Mickie" Weeter

Lorraine "Mickie" Weeter

Mar 15, 2018

Lorraine “Mickie” G. Weeter, 96, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, passed away Thursday evening, March 15, 2018, at Mercy Hospital, following a brief illness. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, March 19, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Squaw Creek Baptist Church, Marion,...

Mercedes "Sadie" Faith Van Slyke

Mercedes "Sadie" Faith Van Slyke

Mar 15, 2018

Mercedes “Sadie” Faith Van Slyke, 18, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A private family service will be held. Sadie was born August 12, 1999, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Mark Van...

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