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Sandy M. Nelson

Sandy M. Nelson

May 22, 2017

Sandy M. Nelson, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017, with visitation one hour prior at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Sandy was born July 31, 1941, in Bedford, Iowa, the daughter of Vernon “Red” and Iretta (Still)...

David Thomas

David Thomas

May 22, 2017

David Thomas, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, teed up for the last time on Monday, May 22, 2017. Visitation: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, with services beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Carole; daughters, Kelly, Jane, Chelsie; sons, David and Jason; several grandchildren; and two...

Beatrice Joan Souza

Beatrice Joan Souza

May 21, 2017

Beatrice Joan Souza, 95, slipped from her earthly bounds and into the waiting arms of her heavenly Father on May 21, 2017. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. Burial: Oak...

Roma Jean Dicken

Roma Jean Dicken

May 20, 2017

Roma Jean Dicken, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Chaplain Deb Black. Burial: Dysart Cemetery,...

Maxine E. Stein

Maxine E. Stein

May 19, 2017

Maxine E. Stein, 89, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Newhall, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at Hallmar Residential Care of Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, where a Rosary will begin at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at...

Elmer Samuel Stocker Jr.

Elmer Samuel Stocker Jr.

May 18, 2017

Elmer “Elmo” Stocker Jr., 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at home. Per Elmer’s request, his body has been donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Elmer was born June 12, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Elmer Sr....

Wilma Mae Linkenback

Wilma Mae Linkenback

May 17, 2017

Wilma Linkenback, 100, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Jay Jentink will officiate. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include...

Russell R. Cole

Russell R. Cole

May 16, 2017

Russell R. Cole, 88, of LeRoy, IL, passed away, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Bloomington, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa. Masonic Rites and Military Rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Manchester Masonic Lodge #165. Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral...

L. Lee Bush

L. Lee Bush

May 16, 2017

L. Lee Bush, 74, of Manchester, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday May 19, 2017, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Private family graveside services will be held at Brown Cemetery in Colesburg, Iowa. Lee was born April 6, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Leavitt Lee Bush, Sr....

Mary C. Taylor

Mary C. Taylor

May 15, 2017

Mary C. Taylor, 72, of Coggon, Iowa, formerly of Central City, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City. Mary was born August 8, 1944, in Central City to Dale and Mabel (Moore) Taylor. She was a 1962 graduate of Central City High School. Mary worked for almost 37 years at KCRG-TV, retiring in...

Jerald Lee Eismeier

Jerald Lee Eismeier

May 15, 2017

Jerald Lee Dreismeier, 82, of Central City, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family will greet friends at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017. A private...

Charlene Theone Wilson

Charlene Theone Wilson

May 14, 2017

Charlene Theone (Herman) Wilson, 84, went to be with the Lord on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, with a 4:00 p.m. Scripture Service, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Charlene was born on...

Patricia Welter Luse

Patricia Welter Luse

May 14, 2017

Patricia Welter Luse, 86, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A parish vigil service and rosary will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, followed by visitation from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...

Ruth Elaine Starr

Ruth Elaine Starr

May 14, 2017

Ruth Elaine Starr, 86, of Marion, left this earth Sunday, May 14, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids, to join her husband Walter, and others, playing pinochle in heaven. The family will greet friends from 4- 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m....

Diana Dee Tharp

Diana Dee Tharp

May 14, 2017

Diana Dee Tharp, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Angie (Mike) Steele of Midlothian, Virginia, Gina (Doug) Martin of Mt. Vernon, Iowa and Jason (Kena Moore) Pedersen of Marion, Iowa; grandchildren, Lauren, Madison and McKenna Steele, Emily,...

Mary Ellen Kroeger

Mary Ellen Kroeger

May 13, 2017

Mary Ellen Kroeger, 84, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the request of the family, there will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Mary was born October 25, 1932, in Alburnett, Iowa. She was the daughter of Carl and Harriet (Johnson) Struchen....

Kenneth D. Newman

Kenneth D. Newman

May 9, 2017

Kenneth D. Newman, 67, of Lamont, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Manchester Regional Medical Center, in Manchester, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Following visitation, burial will take place at Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville. Survivors include his wife, Janice; mother,...

Tammy J. Carolan

Tammy J. Carolan

May 9, 2017

Tammy Joy Carolan, 55, of Center Point, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Hospice Unit of St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a year and half courageous battle with cancer. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at St....

Wilma "Jeannine" Greene

Wilma "Jeannine" Greene

May 8, 2017

Wilma “Jeannine” Greene, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at her home after a short illness. She was surrounded by her children. In agreement with Jeannine’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion,...

Audrey Helen Reinhart

Audrey Helen Reinhart

May 8, 2017

Audrey Helen Reinhart, 85, of Marion, died Monday, May 8, 2017. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1790 – 14th Street, Marion. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the mass time on Tuesday, at the church. Private committal services for the family will...

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