Obituaries

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Ula Mae Roling

Ula Mae Roling

Jan 23, 2017

Ula Mae Roling, 76, formerly of Earlville, died Monday, January 23, 2017. Visitation will be 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester with a 3:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earlville, with Father Dole officiating. There...

Francis "Fran" Dean Diesch

Francis "Fran" Dean Diesch

Jan 22, 2017

Francis (Fran) Dean Diesch, age 63, of Earlville, joined his wife, Susie, on Sunday, January 22, 2017 when he passed away suddenly at his home. Friends may call at the Clifton Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville on Friday, January 27th from 3:00 to 7:00 and also at the Earlville United Parish one hour prior to services on...

William "Bill" C. Miller

William "Bill" C. Miller

Jan 22, 2017

William “Bill” C. Miller, from Ely, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Per Bill’s request a private graveside at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Chris Podhajsky of St. Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Bill was born on January 20, 1944, to...

Lois Carol Batson

Lois Carol Batson

Jan 20, 2017

Lois Carol Batson, 81, of Cedar Rapids died January 20, 2017, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s following a chronic illness. She was cremated as per her wishes. Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids. Friends are invited to join the family from 5 to...

Jean Thompson Hoag

Jean Thompson Hoag

Jan 20, 2017

Jean M. Thompson Hoag, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, in Coralville, Iowa, after a short battle with cancer. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service was held January 21, 2017, at her granddaughter’s home. Jean is survived by five children, Steve Howe, Cindy Kintzel, Kevin Howe, Leslie Thompson, and Becky Clark; 15 grandchildren; 20...

Brett John Murdoch

Brett John Murdoch

Jan 19, 2017

Brett John Murdoch, 36, of Marion, Iowa, flew home with Jesus on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3855 Katz Drive, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Richard "Dick" Garth Still

Richard "Dick" Garth Still

Jan 19, 2017

Richard “Dick” Still, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was called home on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Dick’s Life: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. The family requests to please wear your favorite Iowa Hawkeye, Chicago Bears or Cubs, fishing or bowling attire. Survivors...

Alvina Mae Gaede Pearce

Alvina Mae Gaede Pearce

Jan 18, 2017

Alvina Mae Gaede Pearce, 87, of Heritage Special Care in Cedar Rapids, formerly of the Sumner and Waverly areas, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Services for Alvina will be for private family only. Burial:...

David Charles Tracey

David Charles Tracey

Jan 17, 2017

David C. Tracey, 82, of Manchester, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Regional Medical Center. Celebration of Life will be held 3 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until service time. David was born May 13, 1934, in Manchester, Iowa the son of Thomas and Mabel...

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Cady

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Cady

Jan 16, 2017

Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Cady, 91, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, at Northbrook Manor Nursing Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11a.m. Friday, January 20, 2017, at Troy Mills Christian Church, Troy Mills, conducted by Rev. Don McGarvey. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2017, at the church. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills. Gerry was...

Richard John Foust

Richard John Foust

Jan 15, 2017

Richard “Dick” J. Foust, 73 of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2017 of a blood disease at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester , with a 3:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m.,...

Ordwin H. "Buzz" Hagen

Ordwin H. "Buzz" Hagen

Jan 14, 2017

O. H. “Buzz” Hagen, 74, of Marion passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Cedar Ridge Winery, 1441 Marak Road NW, Swisher, Iowa 52338. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion is assisting the family. Buzz is survived by his wife, Bobbie...

Julie Ann (Danford) Nightingale

Julie Ann (Danford) Nightingale

Jan 14, 2017

Julie Ann (Danford) Nightingale, 58, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Rev. Michael...

Gary Joe Mcmains

Gary Joe Mcmains

Jan 14, 2017

Gary Joe McMains, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life Service: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 5 p.m. until service time. Survivors include his wife, Linda; his mother, Rosalyn McMains; sons,...

Maureen Patricia Mugan

Maureen Patricia Mugan

Jan 13, 2017

Maureen Patricia Mugan, 74, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with Maureen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Private family committal services will take place at a later date in Canada. Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service in...

Leanne Lawrence

Leanne Lawrence

Jan 12, 2017

A beautiful soul with a free spirit, Leanne Marie Lawrence, was called home by our Heavenly Father on the afternoon of January 12, 2017. Leanne was born on August 12, 1988, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids to Dawn Marie and Troy Alan Lawrence, shortly after her twin sister Leah Dawn. They joined their older brother Noah. As a...

Ron R. Earnest

Ron R. Earnest

Jan 12, 2017

Ron R. Earnest of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2017, with his family and friends present. His very long battle with cancer ended. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 20, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, at the funeral home. Survivors include his...

Charles Lincoln Slater

Charles Lincoln Slater

Jan 11, 2017

Charles Lincoln Slater, 91, of Marion, Iowa, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Memorial Services: 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Chuck “Lynn” was born on August 6, 1925, in Coggon, Iowa. He was the third of four children born to Vera (Wright) and Charles...

Martha M. Vanourny

Martha M. Vanourny

Jan 10, 2017

Martha Marie Simanovsky Vanourny, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died January 10, 2017, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Private family graveside service will be held at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Martha was born February 20, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Ludvik...

Allene Rose Harmon

Allene Rose Harmon

Jan 9, 2017

Allene Rose Harmon, 84, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Nipomo, California, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2017, where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law. A private family service will be held at a later date. Allene was born on December 22, 1932, the daughter of John and Rose (Prochazka) Kubice, in Chicago, Illinois. She was married...

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