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Evelyn M. Owens

Evelyn M. Owens

Apr 22, 2024

Evelyn M. Owens, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 4 – 6 p.m. on May 4, 2024, at Cherry Hill Park Pavilion, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, assisted the family. Evelyn was born November 18, 1935, in...

Linda Jane Spratt

Linda Jane Spratt

Apr 21, 2024

Linda Jane Spratt, 80, of Marion, Iowa, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a short battle with ovarian cancer. God was merciful and she passed away in her sleep. A Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed by a...

Michael James Christensen

Michael James Christensen

Apr 21, 2024

Michael James Christensen, 71, of Brooklyn, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home. A visitation will be held from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Michael...

Barbara Jean Ellson

Barbara Jean Ellson

Apr 21, 2024

Barbara Jean Ellson, age 94, met her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 21st, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She entered into her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1930, in Colo, Iowa, to Robert Lynne and Mildred Stevenson. She graduated in 1947 from Colo High School. She met Forest, the love of...

Brian 'Butch' Kramer

Brian 'Butch' Kramer

Apr 21, 2024

Brian "Butch" Kramer, 82, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. There will be no service per Butch's wishes. A Celebration of Life will be on June 3, 2024, 3 – 7 p.m. at the Center Point Community Center (below the library) at 720 Main St. All family and...

Joan Marie (Michalec) Miller

Joan Marie (Michalec) Miller

Apr 19, 2024

Joan Marie (Michalec) Miller, 81, of Ely, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home. No services will be held and a private inurnment will take place at St. John's Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Joan was born June 23, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter...

Joe Bernard Rosenberger

Joe Bernard Rosenberger

Apr 19, 2024

Joe Rosenberger, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection with visitation one hour prior. The inurnment will be at a later date at Martin Creek Cemetery. Murdoch...

E. Dean Fick

E. Dean Fick

Apr 19, 2024

Earl “Dean” Fick, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice Unit. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. The memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Lutheran Church of...

Victor Leo Stateler

Victor Leo Stateler

Apr 19, 2024

Victor L. Stateler, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, took the hand of his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 19, 2024. Dad was born at home, September 3, 1935, in Griggs Town County, Kentucky, the son of Virgie and Victor L. Stateler Sr. Sadly, his father was tragically killed before Dad was born. Victor spent his childhood and youth in...

Andrew 'Aj' Fouch

Andrew 'Aj' Fouch

Apr 18, 2024

Andrew “AJ” Fouch, 34, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at The University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the memorial service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Andrew under “photos...

Gerald "Jerry" Grant Rundall

Gerald "Jerry" Grant Rundall

Apr 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Gerald "Jerry" Grant Rundall Gerald "Jerry" Grant Rundall, age 65, peacefully departed this life on April 18, 2024, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. As per Jerry's wishes, cremation has been performed, and his life will be celebrated from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Sally’s on Broadway. Jerry was...

Bernice Mae Jordan

Bernice Mae Jordan

Apr 17, 2024

Bernice Mae Jordan, 98, of the Alburnett area, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Per her request, Bernice was cremated. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the American Legion Post #298 in Marion, with a celebration of life to follow until 5 p.m. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Judy Eileen Zaruba

Judy Eileen Zaruba

Apr 16, 2024

Judy Eileen Zaruba, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the memorial service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Judy, under “photos and videos,”...

Dohn Thomas Armon

Dohn Thomas Armon

Apr 13, 2024

Dohn “Shortz” Thomas Armon, 56, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Central City American Legion. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Dohn was born on July 13, 1967, in...

Grace Marian Williamson

Grace Marian Williamson

Apr 13, 2024

Grace Marian Williamson died on April 13, 2024, at Heritage Specialty Care of dementia. She was 94 years old. A visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar...

Shirley Mae Witte Siders

Shirley Mae Witte Siders

Apr 12, 2024

Shirley Mae Witte Siders, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed Friday, April 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Shirley was born May 4, 1936, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Millard and Merwin “Merch” (Mullnix)...

Alan Henry Rathje

Alan Henry Rathje

Apr 12, 2024

Alan Henry Rathje, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take...

Donna Johnson

Donna Johnson

Apr 11, 2024

Donna Johnson, a dedicated wife, a beloved mother, and nana, passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 79, after a courageous 2-month battle with a short illness. Donna was born on April 13, 1944, in Thornburg, Iowa, to Wilma and Loren Bowen, and grew up to become a shining example of resilience, strength, and kindness. She is...

Terry Michael Schnoebelen

Terry Michael Schnoebelen

Apr 8, 2024

Terry Michael Schnoebelen, 76, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on April 8, 2024, in his home. A Memorial Service will be held April 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Anchor Bible Church, 275 Green Street W, Center Point, Iowa. Visitation will precede the service at 10:00 a.m. Terry was born on July 22, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of...

Larry Lyle Bowers

Larry Lyle Bowers

Apr 8, 2024

Larry Lyle Bowers, 90, of Center Point, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away from this life on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where a Visitation will begin at...

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