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Bernard 'Bernie' Brown
Dec 26, 2023
Bernard “Bernie” Brown, 83, of Swisher, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after his final health battle with cancer. He passed at his home with his family by his side. A visitation will be held from noon to 1:15 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will...
Donald "Don" Joseph Ellis Sr.
Dec 25, 2023
Donald Joseph Ellis Sr., 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 25, 2023. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will hold a Celebration of his life in the Spring 2024. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Don was born on July 28, 1953, to...
Marjorie Victoria Costas
Dec 24, 2023
Marjorie Victoria Costas, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, December 24, 2023. Marge was a resident at Methwick community. Marjorie was born April 24, 1935, in Eureka Township, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and Alma (Marvin) Coville. She graduated from high school and went on to attend Michigan State University. Marjorie was united in marriage to Michael John Costas...
Dean Christopher Jackson
Dec 24, 2023
Dean Christopher Jackson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on December 24, 2023, just hours short of his 57th birthday. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019 and courageously battled this devastating disease for almost five years. Dean died at home, surrounded by his wife, children, and son-in-law. Visitation will take place from 4 – 8 p.m. Friday,...
Melvin Leroy German
Dec 23, 2023
Melvin LeRoy German, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Melvin was born January 17,...
Michael "Mike" David Hickle
Dec 22, 2023
Michael “Mike” David Hickle, 54, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family...
Lawrence "Larry" Lee Kula
Dec 21, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” Lee Kula, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home. The family will greet friends from 4 - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St....
Donald "Don" Joseph Knepper
Dec 21, 2023
Donald “Don” Joseph Knepper, 70, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a Memorial Service to follow at 6 p.m. Burial will be held...
Jane Ellen Palmer
Dec 21, 2023
Jane Ellen Palmer, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at NewAldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held at Springville Cemetery in Springville, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Jane was born on December 15, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of...
Mary Therese May
Dec 21, 2023
Mary Therese May, our beloved mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law & aunt, passed away at Cottage Grove Place on Dec. 21, 2023, at the age of 95. Memorial Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass. Inurnment: Linwood...
Nancy Jane Schneider
Dec 20, 2023
Nancy Jane Schneider died peacefully on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with her family and friends by her side from a courageous 7-year battle with a brain tumor. She was a faithful servant up until her last breath here on earth. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Cedar Rapids is assisting with arrangements. Nancy was born...
Paul Frederick Perez
Dec 17, 2023
Paul Frederick Perez, 87, of Viola, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial with full military honors by Offut Airforce Base Honor Guard...
Wendee Phillips Deal
Dec 16, 2023
Our wonderful Wendee died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at home after a long assault from Parkinson’s disease. She was surrounded by the person and things she loved most. Wendee was – by her own definition - irreverent, outrageous, and frequently inappropriate. She was outspoken and devoted to issues of importance to her. Her humor was quick, dry, and devastatingly funny....
Henry Leo Dawson
Dec 15, 2023
Henry Leo Dawson, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, transitioned into eternal rest on December 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Henry was born on January 26, 1931, in Argyle, Iowa, the son of Dwight Henry and Bertha Dawson. He graduated...
Sharon Louise (Ruberg) Anders
Dec 15, 2023
Sharon Louise (Ruberg) Anders, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2023, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 3 – 4 p.m., service to follow on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Sharon was born November 24, 1946, in Seattle, Washington, the...
Angela Fowler
Dec 13, 2023
Angela Fowler, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at the funeral home. Angela was born December 7, 1970, in Iowa City, Iowa, the...
Gary Michael Sheriff
Dec 12, 2023
Gary Sheriff, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids under hospice care. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Gary was born...
Mary Rita Greiner
Dec 12, 2023
Mary Rita Greiner, 80, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Scripture Service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Church in...
Lisa Marie Wutzke-Mcclenic
Dec 12, 2023
Lisa Marie Wutzke-McClenic, 48, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 12 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Fairfax City Hall, 525 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Lisa was born October 31, 1975, in Cedar...
Adar Gael Robles Vargas
Dec 11, 2023
Adar Gael Robles Vargas, 2, a precious and beloved soul, departed from this world on Monday, December 11, 2023, leaving a profound void in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love him. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa....
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