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Lorraine Peake

Lorraine Peake

Jul 11, 2017

Lorraine Peake, 87, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, Vinton, Iowa. There will be no service or memorial per her request. Those who knew and loved her will understand her private ways and honor this request. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Lorraine was born...

Mary Ann Peterzalek

Mary Ann Peterzalek

Jul 9, 2017

Mary Ann Peterzalek, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A Parish Vigil will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass...

Margaret S. Scott

Margaret S. Scott

Jul 9, 2017

Margaret S. Scott, 93, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Central City, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at Jordan’s Grove Baptist Church, Central City, conducted by Reverend Steve...

Betty Jean Marchal

Betty Jean Marchal

Jul 7, 2017

Betty Jean Marchal, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at Winslow House in Marion, Iowa. Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no services. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Betty was born May 26, 1932, in Garrison, Iowa, the daughter of C.C. and Susie (Arthur) Gordon....

Dillan Thomas Sackett

Dillan Thomas Sackett

Jul 7, 2017

Dillan Thomas Sackett, 23, of Paris, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, in a motorcycle accident. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt....

Deanna D. Seevell

Deanna D. Seevell

Jul 6, 2017

Deanna D. Seevell, 54, of Vinton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2017, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana, conducted by Father Ardel Barta. The family will greet...

Barbara E. Fitzgerald

Barbara E. Fitzgerald

Jul 6, 2017

Barbara E. Fitzgerald, 93, of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard Chapman. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at...

Andrew W. Baumgartner

Andrew W. Baumgartner

Jul 5, 2017

Andrew W. Baumgartner, 76, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Center Point United Methodist Church, 823 Summit Street, Center Point, conducted by Pastor Mike Ellson. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Baumgartner; children,...

Robert "Bob" L. Fitzsimmons

Robert "Bob" L. Fitzsimmons

Jul 5, 2017

Robert “Bob” L. Fitzsimmons, 56, of Shellsburg, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Visitation: 3:00 – 6:00p.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a service following the visitation at 6:00p.m. Survivors include his spouse, Shawn; step-children, Richard (fiancé, Bre) and Erica Engbretson; siblings, Cheri (Ken) Brown, Diana (Jimmy) Armbruster,...

Roger Allan Sundermeyer

Roger Allan Sundermeyer

Jul 4, 2017

Roger A. Sundermeyer, 72, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Visitation: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Center Point, Iowa, and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Center Point, with Pastor David Hansen officiating and burial...

Kathleen Reichle

Kathleen Reichle

Jul 2, 2017

Kathleen Reichle, 91, a resident at Winslow House in Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with a visitation one hour prior to service, at the funeral home. Kathleen was born on July 30, 1925, in Center Point, Iowa, daughter of Harry...

Ralph Charles Gonsales

Ralph Charles Gonsales

Jul 2, 2017

Ralph Charles Gonsales, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Valene M. Joslin

Valene M. Joslin

Jul 1, 2017

On July 1, 2017, Valene Joslin’s name was called by her Savior to enter eternity with her husband, son and family in Heaven. She passed from earth in the loving care of those who cared for her at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar...

Kenneth Donald Newman

Kenneth Donald Newman

Jul 1, 2017

Kenneth Donald Newman was born November 16, 1933, in Washburn, Wisconsin. On July 1, 2017, he died from cancer and his soul entered heaven. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. He was the son of Lester and Lillian (Johnson) Newman. He lived in Washburn and Ashland, Wisconsin for most of his life. Ken graduated from Washburn...

Joan R. Jossie

Joan R. Jossie

Jul 1, 2017

Joan R. Jossie, 81, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at Zion Presbyterian Church in Coggon, with a visitation one hour prior to service. Burial:...

Steven R. Whiting

Steven R. Whiting

Jun 30, 2017

Steven R. Whiting, 67, of Jefferson, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 30, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday July 9, 2017, at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Visitation: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the funeral home in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Burial with Military Honors will take place...

Carl M. Watts

Carl M. Watts

Jun 29, 2017

Carl M. Watts, 68, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at his home. Per Carl’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Survivors include his children, Jeffrey, Emily and Christopher; sister, Barb Smith; and seven grandchildren. Carl was born on October 17, 1948,...

Jeanne E. Sentman

Jeanne E. Sentman

Jun 29, 2017

Jeanne E. Sentman, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Private family burial: Ridgewood Cemetery, North Liberty, Iowa. Jeanne was born April 8, 1946, in LeClaire, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and Marietta (Hanchett) Bennett. She graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1964. Jeanne then went to UNI to...

Margaret Ann Van Woert

Margaret Ann Van Woert

Jun 26, 2017

Margaret Ann Van Woert, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Margaret was born May...

Gregory "Greg" Joe Reiman

Gregory "Greg" Joe Reiman

Jun 26, 2017

Gregory Joe Reiman spent his life serving his Savior, his family, his friends, and his customers. He was ushered into the arms of Jesus on June 26, 2017, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Visitation: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the First Church of the Open Bible, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m....

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