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Steven Jay Oakley

Steven Jay Oakley

Apr 19, 2014

Steven Jay Oakley, 90, of Marion, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, Marion, by Rev. Mike Morgan. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery,...

Donald Connors

Donald Connors

Apr 19, 2014

Donald Connors and Elizabeth Connors, both 89, of Marion, formerly of Van Nuys, California, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, and Sunday April 20, 2014, respectively, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include their daughter, Donna (Gerald)...

Jack Keith Hicks

Jack Keith Hicks

Apr 19, 2014

Jack Keith Hicks, 90, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, after a brief illness. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Marion Christian Church, Marion by Pastor Peter Mitchell. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, and one hour prior to the service at...

James William "Jim" Titus Jr.

James William "Jim" Titus Jr.

Apr 16, 2014

James William Titus, Jr., 69, of Anamosa, died surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday April 16, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a long battle with COPD. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Adam Graunke. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Sonia Eunice Bye (Marshall)

Sonia Eunice Bye (Marshall)

Apr 16, 2014

Sonia E. Bye, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Tim Ferry. Family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014 and 10:30 until service time on...

Judith Ann "Judy" Kennedy (Kennedy)

Judith Ann "Judy" Kennedy (Kennedy)

Apr 14, 2014

Judith Ann Kennedy, 68, of Manchester passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Silver Pines Senior Living, Cedar Rapids, IA. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Manchester, IA. by Rev. Mike Manaugh. Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral...

Theresa Helen "Theresa" Goedken (Lahr)

Theresa Helen "Theresa" Goedken (Lahr)

Apr 14, 2014

Theresa Goedken, 85, of Delhi was called home to the Lord, Monday, April 14, 2014. Theresa was born October 12, 1928 in Worthington, the daughter of Nick and Mary (Krogman) Lahr. On November 20, 1952, in Sands Springs, IA, Theresa was united in marriage to Gerald Goedken. Gerald passed away in 2006. Theresa was a devoted member of St. John’s...

Betty L. "Betty" Jones (Wofford)

Betty L. "Betty" Jones (Wofford)

Apr 13, 2014

Betty L. Jones, 84, of Manchester passed away, April 13, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, MN., with an additional visitation one hour prior to services at the Hindt Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m,...

Mary Ann C. "Mary Ann" Haren (Koch)

Mary Ann C. "Mary Ann" Haren (Koch)

Apr 12, 2014

Mary Ann (Koch Gaffney) Haren, 79, of Ryan passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. Funeral Service will be at10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Manchester. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Burial...

Jerry Lee Watt (Watt)

Jerry Lee Watt (Watt)

Apr 12, 2014

Jerry Watt was born February 21, 1945 in Manchester, IA, the son of Earl and Elaine (Sites) Watt, Jr. He served in the United States Navy. Jerry was united in marriage to Beth Trenary on May 24, 1969 in Manchester, IA.; they later divorced. He was married to LeeAnn in 1981; she preceded him in death in 2007. In June...

Blanche Luella Fuller (Fleming)

Blanche Luella Fuller (Fleming)

Apr 10, 2014

Blanche Luella Fuller, 85, a resident of Heritage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Central City, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at the care center. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by Rev. Vicki Englemann. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014, at the funeral...

Glenn W. Kester

Glenn W. Kester

Apr 10, 2014

Glenn W. Kester, 94, passed Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Prairie Hills, Independence. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Pastor Robert McMurdock. The family will greet friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the funeral home. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, with military honors. Survivors include his...

Shelley M. Peterson (O'Brien)

Shelley M. Peterson (O'Brien)

Apr 10, 2014

Shelley M. Peterson, 46, of Marion, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at her sister’s home. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father David Beckman. The family will greet friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where a vigil...

Sharon Kay Pitcher (Hoadley)

Sharon Kay Pitcher (Hoadley)

Apr 9, 2014

Sharon Kay Pitcher, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Tim Carter. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial:...

William H. "Bill" Elliott

William H. "Bill" Elliott

Apr 9, 2014

William “Bill” H. Elliott, 73, of Shellsburg went home to be with our heavenly Father, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Michael Fergeson. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the...

Verna Lavone Svaldi (Michener)

Verna Lavone Svaldi (Michener)

Apr 8, 2014

Verna L. Svaldi, 106, of Manchester, Iowa, was peacefully drawn home on April 8, 2014. A celebration of Verna’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the First Lutheran Church, Manchester, with Rev. Tony Ede officiating. Inurnment: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester. Arrangements by Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Verna was born January 7, 1908,...

Margaret Jean Morris (Wedge)

Margaret Jean Morris (Wedge)

Apr 8, 2014

Margaret “Jean”. Morris, 87, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday April 12, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Quasqueton Cemetery, Quasqueton, Iowa. Survivors include her children, Richard Morris of Center Point and Sharon (Karl) Kirkpatrick of Iowa City; two grandchildren, Jealee (Matt)...

Wesley R. "Wes" Weber

Wesley R. "Wes" Weber

Apr 8, 2014

Wesley R. “Wes” Weber, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the home of his parents, in Marion. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church, Marion, by Rev. Dr. Howard Chapman. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Gertrude E. Taylor (Arthur)

Gertrude E. Taylor (Arthur)

Apr 8, 2014

Gertrude Arthur Taylor, 91, a resident of Colonial Manor, Middle Amana, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church, Marion. The family will greet friends following the services at the church. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO. Survivors...

Stanley L. "Stan" Pflughaupt

Stanley L. "Stan" Pflughaupt

Apr 7, 2014

Stanley Lynn Pflughaupt, 67, of Coggon, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at his home. Visitation: 1:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Survivors include his children, Corey (Shellie) Pflughaupt, Heather Pflughaupt, and Jill Pflughaupt; seven grandchildren, Ashlea (Spencer Hemphill) Pflughaupt, Amber, Alysha, and Tyler Pflughaupt, Brittney (Alek) Gravlin, Brent...

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