Obituaries
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Charles Wayne Pollock
Mar 27, 2025
Charles Wayne Pollock, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, in his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. His funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on April 9, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Charles was born on October 20, 1939,...
Souad Elossais
Mar 27, 2025
Souad Elossais, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. George Orthodox Church in Cedar Rapids, followed by a Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the...
Bruce Hayes
Mar 26, 2025
Bruce Hayes, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Abigail Elise Tiedemann
Mar 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Abigail Elise Tiedemann, 42, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Anchorage, AK. Abby passed away on Wednesday, March 26th after a yearlong hard-fought battle with bile duct cancer.
Abby is survived by her loving husband Scott Smeltz, parents John Tiedemann and Joann LeClere Tiedemann, her siblings Joshua (Ann) Tiedemann, Lydia (Eric)...
Julia Charlene Harris
Mar 26, 2025
Julia Charlene Harris, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 5, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. After the service, a Celebration of Life will take place at Gilligan’s Pub N Grub...
Mary Jo Wolfe
Mar 26, 2025
Mary Jo Wolfe, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home with family by her side and in her heart and thoughts. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family will greet friends one hour prior...
Debra Clark
Mar 25, 2025
Deb Clark, an incredible woman who fought a brave 12-year battle with cancer, passed away after an inspiring 4-1 record against the disease. Her unwavering determination, strength, and deep love for her family and faith served as a testament to her character. Throughout her life, Deb exemplified grit and devotion, always prioritizing those she loved and her unwavering trust in...
Donald "Joe" Joseph Falconer
Mar 25, 2025
Donald “Joe” Joseph Falconer, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, with an additional visitation...
Leland Kalous
Mar 24, 2025
Leland Kalous, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial: Anderson Cemetery, Swisher, Iowa.
Leland was born February 17, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, the...
Marquail Darpoh
Mar 23, 2025
Marquail Darpoh, 36, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Marquail was born September 9, 1988, in Fairbanks,...
Mary Ann Myers
Mar 23, 2025
Mary Ann Myers, 95, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at The Views of Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Certified Celebrant Suzanne Seigel Renner...
Darlene G. Denison
Mar 23, 2025
Darlene G. Denison, 98, passed away March 23, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 4, 2025, at the Anchor Bible Church in Center Point, Iowa. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a luncheon following. Burial will be a private ceremony at a later date.
She was born on April 10,...
Raymond Edward Franklin
Mar 22, 2025
Raymond Edward Franklin, 87, of Amana, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Colonial Manor in Amana. A Rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, Iowa; visitation will follow from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m....
Steven Porter McShane
Mar 22, 2025
Steven Porter McShane, 80, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Pinicon Senior Living in Anamosa, Iowa. A Joint Celebration of Life for Steve and his wife, Gladys, who passed away on November 26, 2024, will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...
Daniel Hager
Mar 21, 2025
Daniel Hager, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Daniel was born June 10, 1960, Hayti, Missouri, the son of Lemar...
Steven David Miller
Mar 21, 2025
Steven David Miller, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, March 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Steven, under “videos,” starting at 3...
Janet Mae Bickel
Mar 20, 2025
Janet Mae Bickel, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Marion, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Inurnment: Coggon Cemetery in Coggon, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting...
Diane Rose (Roling) Tigges
Mar 18, 2025
Diane Rose (Roling) Tigges, age 70, passed away on March 18, 2025, at UW Hospitals, in Madison, WI, surrounded by loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Rosary will start at 8:00 a.m. with Visitation to follow from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville....
Lila Marie West
Mar 18, 2025
Lila Marie West, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion. Interment will follow at Urbana Memorial Cemetery in Urbana, Iowa.
Lila was born on April 21, 1942, in...
Patsy Jane Peyton
Mar 18, 2025
Patsy Jane Peyton, 88, of Center Point, Iowa, formerly of Coggon, Iowa, passed away with her family by her side, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Patsy’s life will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion,...