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Jeffry Scott Rients

Jeffry Scott Rients

Jan 15, 2025

 Jeffry Scott Rients, 59, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per his request a private celebration of life will be held on a future date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

 Jeff was born June 20, 1965, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Verland...

Ronald Carl Rathjen

Ronald Carl Rathjen

Jan 15, 2025

Ronald Carl Rathjen, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A public graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Genoa Bluffs Cemetery in Marengo, Iowa. A celebration of Ron’s life will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Roushar Home, 303...

Arlene F. Ritze

Arlene F. Ritze

Jan 14, 2025

Arlene F. Ritze, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Word of God Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 1515 29th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Henry "Cakey" L. H. Choate

Henry "Cakey" L. H. Choate

Jan 14, 2025

Henry “Cakey” Lyndell Hershel Choate, 2, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by his family at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Cremation rites will follow, and private...

Merle Grimm

Merle Grimm

Jan 14, 2025

Merle Grimm, 85, of Hiawatha, Iowa, and formerly of Urbana, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Urbana Christian Church in Urbana, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial: Urbana Memorial Cemetery, Urbana. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, is...

Doris Marie Haeussler

Doris Marie Haeussler

Jan 12, 2025

Doris Marie Haeussler, 94, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Ryan, Iowa, passed from this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by family at the Terrace Glen Village, in Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family...

John E. Wingler

John E. Wingler

Jan 12, 2025

John E. Wingler, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. No services are planned at this time. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

John was born August 4, 1955, in Riverside, Iowa, the son of Clayton and Joyce (Teslik) Wingler. He served honorably in...

Mary Jo Crull

Mary Jo Crull

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Jo Crull, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at Westminster Presbyterian in Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin at 12 p.m. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar...

Eugene Charles Fredrick

Eugene Charles Fredrick

Jan 11, 2025

Eugene Charles Fredrick, 92, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Grand Meadows in Asbury, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester, Iowa. Burial at Fairview Cemetery in Earlville, Iowa, will follow.

Eugene Charles Fredrick, 92, was born in Strawberry Point, Iowa, the son...

Julie Kay McIntosh

Julie Kay McIntosh

Jan 11, 2025

Julie Kay McIntosh, 62, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where a two-hour visitation will...

Robert Lee Cushman

Robert Lee Cushman

Jan 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Cushman, 82, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is assisting the family. Bob was born on November 13, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son...

Larry Wayne Maloney

Larry Wayne Maloney

Jan 11, 2025

Larry Wayne Maloney, 78, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 16, 2025,...

Ada Marie Olmsted

Ada Marie Olmsted

Jan 9, 2025

Ada Marie Olmsted, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where a one-hour...

William "Bill" Robert Falcon

William "Bill" Robert Falcon

Jan 7, 2025

William Robert “Bill” Falcon, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice Unit in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A prayer service will begin at 12 p.m....

Mary Louise Benson

Mary Louise Benson

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Louise Benson, 90, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 995 5th Avenue in Marion. Burial will follow at Oak Shade...

Sheila Ellen Keseberg

Sheila Ellen Keseberg

Jan 5, 2025

Sheila Ellen Keseberg, 70, of Denver, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Denver Sunset Home in Denver, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and no service will be held at this time. Burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of...

Kenton Luke Zenor

Kenton Luke Zenor

Jan 4, 2025

Kenton Luke Zenor, 65, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, with his wife and daughters by his side. Visitation will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will hold a Private...

Annie Greiter

Annie Greiter

Jan 4, 2025

Annie Greiter, beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, holding her husband Mark’s hand. Born on January 6, 1963, to Don and Rosie Grant, Annie’s life was a beautiful symphony of kindness, dedication, and love. After graduating from Ames High, Annie continued her love of the Cyclones at Iowa State with a...

John G. Eadie

John G. Eadie

Jan 4, 2025

John G. Eadie, 77, of Shueyville, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. January 17, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. January 18, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church...

Fred G. Thompson II

Fred G. Thompson II

Jan 4, 2025

Fred G. Thompson II, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the funeral home. Inurnment with full...

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