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Ian Lee Connour

Ian Lee Connour

Jun 2, 2016

Ian Lee Connour, 21, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 4 p.m. following the visitation, conducted by Certified Celebrant Diane Thovson. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his mother, Kelly (Jaime) Gonzalez of...

Marlene Horstman

Marlene Horstman

May 31, 2016

Marlene Horstman, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation: 9 – 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion. Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at the church conducted by Pastor Linda Livingston. Inurnment: Oak Shade Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by...

Virginia Lee Nelson

Virginia Lee Nelson

May 29, 2016

Virginia Lee Nelson, 80, of Springville, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Jones Regional Medical Center, Anamosa. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the Paralta Cemetery, Paralta. Virginia is survived by her husband, Richard Nelson; children, Richard (Suann) Nelson of Whittier, Anthony (Danna) Nelson of Central City, Christy Huston of Springville, and Pamela...

Lois E. Kudrna

Lois E. Kudrna

May 29, 2016

LOIS E. KUDRNA, 89, a longtime resident of Center Point, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, in her home, following a lengthy illness. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa, with a Scripture Service at 3 p.m. Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, Iowa....

Viola Janice Slater

Viola Janice Slater

May 29, 2016

Viola Janice (Roszell) Slater, 86, of Marion, died May 29, 2016. Memorial Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Janice was born September 24, 1929, in Bonner Springs, Kansas. She lived in Vinton, Iowa, as a...

Yvonne Elizabeth Tunks Elliott

Yvonne Elizabeth Tunks Elliott

May 29, 2016

Yvonne Elizabeth Tunks Elliott, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Service: 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: two hours prior to Service, at the funeral home. Survivors include daughters, Deborah (Larry) Roberts of Cedar...

Harry Dale Hershey

Harry Dale Hershey

May 28, 2016

Harry Dale Hershey, 78, of Central City, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Survivors include his wife Annetta Fay (Romig) Hershey; his daughters, Deanna Drtina, and Barbara (Gary) Snobl both of Central City; his brother George Hershey...

Helen Mae Ryan

Helen Mae Ryan

May 28, 2016

Helen M. Ryan, 95, of Manchester, Iowa, died Saturday, May 28, 2016. Visitation will be from 3:00 -8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, with a 3:00 p.m. Scripture Service. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manchester, with visitation...

Richard "Dick" E. Mcmullen

Richard "Dick" E. Mcmullen

May 27, 2016

Richard “Dick” E. McMullen, 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully after a long illness, Friday, May 27, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Private graveside burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Molly McMullen, Kenneth (Kathy) Volz and Jon (Sue) Volz; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces...

Jill Renee Shadle

Jill Renee Shadle

May 26, 2016

Jill Renee Shadle, 27, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m....

Ronald Allan Willis

Ronald Allan Willis

May 24, 2016

Ron Willis, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Willis; children, R.J. (Danielle) Willis, Spencer, Carter and Parker Willis; grandchildren, Raychel, Brynn and Olivia; siblings, Larry Willis, Angie (Donnie) Genthe, Gina Gross and Dewayne (Paula) Willis; many nieces and nephews, including his best friend, Rob; his good friend, Dave; and...

Nathan "Nate" Alden

Nathan "Nate" Alden

May 23, 2016

Nathan “Nate” Alden, 89, formerly of Prairieburg, passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend Larry Daubs. Burial:...

Mary Elizabeth Schlenk

Mary Elizabeth Schlenk

May 23, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Fairlie Schlenk, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Monday, May 23, 2016, in her home following a short illness. Services: Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Ludmila’s Catholic Church, 211 21st Ave. S.W., where friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Services conducted by the Rev. Dennis Juhl. Friends may also call at...

Janice K. Lucas

Janice K. Lucas

May 21, 2016

Janice K. Lucas, 62, of Cedar Rapids was called home to be with God on Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was an active member of Patriot Guard Riders. Janice enjoyed spending time in her secret garden with her beloved dog, Murphy. Janice leaves behind her son, Jason (Amy) Feltz and grandchildren, Natalie and Auggie Feltz of Abilene, Texas, and son,...

James William Platt

James William Platt

May 20, 2016

James William Platt, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at Pinicon Place, Anamosa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion where a Parish Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later...

Dean W. Haparanta

Dean W. Haparanta

May 18, 2016

Dean W. Haparanta, 69, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, with his daughters by his side. Dean was born June 13, 1946, in Minnesota, the son of Arne and Elayne (Pearson) Haparanta. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Dean worked at Rockwell Collins and in 1990 he purchased and began operating the Viking Galley restaurant in...

Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis

Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis

May 18, 2016

Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis, 81, of Marion, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Crestview Acres, Marion. Visitation: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Tommy Haddy of Center Point, Iowa, Denise Haddy, and Brett Haddy, all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and grandson, Thomas Haddy....

Ostia Shelton

Ostia Shelton

May 18, 2016

Ostia Shelton, 85, of Central City passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Anamosa Care Center, Anamosa. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Vicki Engelmann. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City. Ostia...

Kevin Richard White

Kevin Richard White

May 17, 2016

Kevin Richard White, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. , Friday, May 20, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. A private committal service will...

David Allen Nelson

David Allen Nelson

May 16, 2016

David Allen Nelson, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Memorial Gathering: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Christine (Geoff) Garrett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jayson Nelson...

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