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David J. Wall

David J. Wall

Jul 21, 2017

David J. Wall, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, Friday, July 21, 2017. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. David was born November 3, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the son of...

Stephen Lee Stanford

Stephen Lee Stanford

Jul 20, 2017

Stephen Lee Stanford, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Steve was born May 16, 1948, in Cedar Rapids to his beloved parents, Donald...

Deborah Kathleen Thayer

Deborah Kathleen Thayer

Jul 20, 2017

Deborah Kathleen Thayer, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2017. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Service...

Faye Helen Armstrong

Faye Helen Armstrong

Jul 20, 2017

Faye Helen Armstrong, 103, of Marion, passed away Thursday July 20, 2017, at Summit Pointe Senior Living Community, Marion. Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard Chapman. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar...

Wally Henderson

Wally Henderson

Jul 19, 2017

Wally Henderson, 88, of Central City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his home. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Dennis Johnson. Burial will follow...

Marcia Ward

Marcia Ward

Jul 18, 2017

Marcia Ward, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Chris Ward and Keri (David Erb) Ward...

Glenn Lonsdale

Glenn Lonsdale

Jul 17, 2017

Glenn Lonsdale, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017, at Mayvil Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids, after a long illness. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...

Shirley Susan Lyons

Shirley Susan Lyons

Jul 16, 2017

Shirley Susan (Eike) Lyons, 62, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation: 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, with Scripture Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017, St. Mary Catholic...

Helen Mary Gogel

Helen Mary Gogel

Jul 16, 2017

Helen Mary Gogel, 96, of Springville, passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. A Rosary will begin at 4:40 p.m. followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Following the Vigil Service, the family will greet friends until...

Verla Mae Schaefer

Verla Mae Schaefer

Jul 16, 2017

Verla M. Schaefer, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, died peacefully at the Good Neighbor Home, Sunday, July 16, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester and one hour prior to service on Thursday. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017, Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Francis Walter "Hank" Wessels

Francis Walter "Hank" Wessels

Jul 16, 2017

Francis “Hank” Walter Wessels, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a sudden illness, at the age of 83. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Born April 8, 1934, the son of Ed and Dorothy (Oberbroeckling) Wessels, Francis was born and raised in Petersburg, Iowa. Together with his four siblings,...

Mildred Elizabeth Jordan

Mildred Elizabeth Jordan

Jul 15, 2017

Mildred “Mid” Elizabeth Jordan, 92, passed away Satuday, July 15, 2017. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by a 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Midway, Iowa. Mid was born to John and Elsie (McMahon) Hoover on August 22, 1924, in...

Leslie E. Rowse

Leslie E. Rowse

Jul 15, 2017

Leslie E. Rowse, 91, of Marion, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, July 15, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Les was born on June 22, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa, to George and Marion Rowse. He enlisted in the Navy and...

David Rinderknecht

David Rinderknecht

Jul 14, 2017

David Rinderknecht, 86, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born August 5, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. David was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and survived by his daughters, Dana and Danice; and two grandsons James and Jeffrey. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, Center Point Cemetery, Center Point,...

Anastasia Marie Chehak

Anastasia Marie Chehak

Jul 13, 2017

Anastasia Marie Chehak, R.D, L.D,C.D.E., was a nationally-known diabetes expert, speaker, author, radio/podcast host, a respected visionary, researcher and medical community leader for more than 30-years. She dedicated herself to inspiring all people to embrace healthier lifestyles. She passed away July 13. Anastasia was an innovator in diabetes education, among the first to craft patient programs, services and even products,...

Tyler "Ty" Brad Russell

Tyler "Ty" Brad Russell

Jul 13, 2017

Tyler “Ty” Brad Russell, 7 weeks old, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Pastor Jared R. Staten. Survivors include his parents,...

Gene Alan Kruckenberg

Gene Alan Kruckenberg

Jul 13, 2017

Gene Alan Kruckenberg, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, with an hour visitation prior to the service, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood...

Maynard J. Bauer

Maynard J. Bauer

Jul 12, 2017

Maynard J. Bauer, 94, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4:00- 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Independence, Iowa, conducted by Pastor Michael Holmen. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa....

Cecile Marie Sproston

Cecile Marie Sproston

Jul 11, 2017

Cecile Marie Sproston, 101, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Winslow House Care Center, Marion. Per Cecile’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private committal service will be held at a later date at Green Cemetery in Morley, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Cecile was born November 5, 1915, in Jones...

Margaret (Trosen) Whitlatch

Margaret (Trosen) Whitlatch

Jul 11, 2017

Margaret Dora (Trosen) Whitlatch was born February 9, 1925, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Rudolph and Klazina (Molenaar) Trosen. She departed this life Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at The Woodlands at Meth-Wick, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20,...

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