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Thomas Franklyn Mcmillen Jr.

Thomas Franklyn Mcmillen Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Thomas F. “Tom” McMillen, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Silver Oaks Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Tom was born on September 26, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Thomas F., Sr. and...

Velma Mae Jensen

Velma Mae Jensen

Jan 6, 2024

Velma Mae Stone LeClere Jensen, 100, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. A celebration of Velma’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where the family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until...

Lois Evelyn Wild

Lois Evelyn Wild

Jan 5, 2024

Lois Evelyn Livingstone Wild, 98, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed peacefully into Heaven on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Pinicon Senior Living and Memory Care in Anamosa, Iowa. Due to the projected winter storm, the visitation and service for Lois have been rescheduled to next week. Friends are welcome to a visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. next Tuesday, January 16,...

Jimmy Leroy Gusta

Jimmy Leroy Gusta

Jan 4, 2024

Jimmy LeRoy Gusta, 81, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Jimmy’s wishes, no service will be held. Jimmy was born December 3, 1942, in Elkader, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Johnson) Gusta. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1960. Jimmy...

Victor "Vic" Leo Daman

Victor "Vic" Leo Daman

Jan 3, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Victor “Vic” Leo Daman, age 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. His death was sudden and unexpected, yet ultimately a consequence of his long-term illness. Vic fought the good fight and we were lucky to have four years...

Josephine June Marshall

Josephine June Marshall

Jan 3, 2024

Josephine June Marshall, 100, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Josephine was born July 5, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Gilbert and Victoria Goss....

Donald Tharp

Donald Tharp

Jan 2, 2024

Donald Tharp, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids.

Ted Alan Wiles

Ted Alan Wiles

Jan 1, 2024

Ted Alan Wiles, 61, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home. A Visitation will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa.

Larry Dewain Sherrill

Larry Dewain Sherrill

Jan 1, 2024

Larry Sherrill, 80, passed away on January 1, 2024. All services have been postponed until a later date. The family would like to apologize for any inconvenience ths may have caused. Larry was a car guy, he loved to buy, drive, and sell vehicles. He worked for Quaker Oats for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy;...

Roger Allen Welty

Roger Allen Welty

Jan 1, 2024

Roger Allen Welty, 85, of Cedar Rapids went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a respected entrepreneur, and a believer in Christ. The family will host a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Noelridge Christian Church (7111 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) with...

Marie Gail Ellingson

Marie Gail Ellingson

Jan 1, 2024

Marie Gail (Speas) Ellingson, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away with loving family nearby, at 4:30 a.m. on, on New Years Day, Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 9 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Dawn Lynn Dennis

Dawn Lynn Dennis

Dec 31, 2023

Dawn Lynn Dennis, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. Private family services will be held at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service with burial at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Dawn was born January 25, 1956, in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of Daryl...

David Charles Bruce

David Charles Bruce

Dec 31, 2023

David Charles Bruce, 61, did a roundhouse kick to the face of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home in Marion, IA. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Guardian Institute of Martial Arts (formerly Bruce Taekwondo Academy). A Celebration of his life will be held...

Ivadell L. 'Ivy' Peterson

Ivadell L. 'Ivy' Peterson

Dec 31, 2023

Ivadell L. “Ivy” Peterson, 100, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, December 31, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Campbell Cemetery in Bertram Township on Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Ivadell was born March 4, 1923, in...

Jose Luis Burgos-Huesca

Jose Luis Burgos-Huesca

Dec 30, 2023

Jose Luis Burgos-Huesca, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home. A visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Danny Ray Hartman Sr.

Danny Ray Hartman Sr.

Dec 30, 2023

Danny (Dan) Ray Hartman Sr, lovingly also known as “Happy" Grandpa.” Dan was born April 27th, 1956, in Cedar Rapids to his loving parents, Don and Joyce Hartman. He worked for his father and took over the family construction business with his two eldest sons. As he went from employee to boss and then knower of all things. He enjoyed...

William "Bill" George Stewig

William "Bill" George Stewig

Dec 29, 2023

William George Stewig, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A celebration of William’s life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. William was born on November 10, 1940, in Waukesha, Wisconsin,...

Gary Lynn Nosek

Gary Lynn Nosek

Dec 28, 2023

Gary Lynn Nosek, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Troy Mills Christian Church. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the Church with Pastor Don McGarvey officiating. Murdoch Funeral...

Juanita Marie Roling

Juanita Marie Roling

Dec 28, 2023

Juanita Marie Roling, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a Vigil Service starting at 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Service...

Demetra 'Tula' S. Margellos

Demetra 'Tula' S. Margellos

Dec 27, 2023

Demetra “Tula” S. Margellos, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a Trisagion service beginning at 7 p.m. A funeral service will take place at...

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