Obituaries

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Richard E. "Dick" Olson

Richard E. "Dick" Olson

May 16, 2013

Richard E. “Dick” Olson, 91, of Springville, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Springville First United Methodist Church, Springville. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Springville Cemetery. Survivors include his wife,...

R. Robert "Bob" Kacena

R. Robert "Bob" Kacena

May 15, 2013

R. Robert Kacena, 93, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the care center. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Gary Warren Walker

Gary Warren Walker

May 15, 2013

Gary Walker, 60, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A gathering will be held from 11-1 with a chance to share at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Dan Hoeger. Survivors include his...

Gerald "Jerry" Bender

Gerald "Jerry" Bender

May 15, 2013

Gerald (Jerry) Bender, husband of Connie Glass Bender and father to Craig and Kevin Bender passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013, in Cumming, Georgia. His sharp mind and strong disposition were unable to overcome the cancer consuming his body. Celebration of life: 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids,...

Kim Allen Kuda

Kim Allen Kuda

May 14, 2013

Kim Allen Kuda, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed peacefully at his home Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, 218 21st Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Dennis Juhl. Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Ave SW,...

Troy William Fuller

Troy William Fuller

May 14, 2013

Troy William Fuller, 43, of Vacaville, California, formerly of Marion, passed away in his home, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from a sudden illness. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion by Vince Hatt. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: Oak...

Kathleen Adele "Kay" Boge (Ahmann)

Kathleen Adele "Kay" Boge (Ahmann)

May 13, 2013

Kathleen “Kay” Boge, 72, of Manchester died Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester following a lengthy illness. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Father Richard Gaul. Visitation will be 3:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Anna Egner (Mikolaitis)

Anna Egner (Mikolaitis)

May 13, 2013

Anna (Mikolaitis) Egner, 94, of Marion, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Father David O’Conner. A vigil service will take place at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, followed by a visitation until 7:00...

Elizabeth Anne Byrnes (Pavek)

Elizabeth Anne Byrnes (Pavek)

May 13, 2013

Elizabeth Anne Byrnes, 97, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a stroke. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. The Rev. Ivan Nienhaus will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 at...

Laurence Lincoln Martin

Laurence Lincoln Martin

May 12, 2013

Laurence Lincoln (Larry) Martin, 90, of Marion, died at home surrounded by his family on May 12, 2013, after a brief battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, May 16, at First United Methodist Church in Marion with Pastor Keith Nester presiding. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion. Survivors...

Martin F. "Marty" Butschi

Martin F. "Marty" Butschi

May 10, 2013

Martin F. “Marty” Butschi, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed suddenly, but peacefully, Friday, May 10, 2013, at West Ridge Care Center with family at his side. According to Marty’s wishes, he was cremated. Memorial Services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.. Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, May 22,...

John Edward Price

John Edward Price

May 10, 2013

John Edward Price, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, May 10, 2013, in his home. There will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include children, Sheila (Joe) Jenney of Marion, Shelly Robertson (Jim) of Fairfax, Shane (Jennifer) Price, Shannon (JonTese) Ware and Michael Hoover, all of Cedar Rapids; eighteen grandchildren; six...

Marcia "Dwyer" Griffin

Marcia "Dwyer" Griffin

May 9, 2013

Marcia Griffin, 77, of Shellsburg, Iowa, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Rock Ridge Residential Care, Shellsburg. There will be a private family graveside service at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include step daughter, Gayle (Jeff) Beary of Cedar Rapids; three step-granddaughters, Jennifer Bosen, Julie (Shawn) Garringer and Jannell (Heath)...

Jon Barry Sanders

Jon Barry Sanders

May 8, 2013

Jon “Barry” Sanders, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Marion, conducted by Pastor Steve Qualben. Arrangements by: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Connie Sanders of Cedar Rapids; children, Wendy (Russ)...

Jerome W. "Jerry" Lentner

Jerome W. "Jerry" Lentner

May 8, 2013

Jerome W. “Jerry” Lentner, 68, of Marion, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Father Tony Kruse. Parish Vigil Service: 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will...

Gary Lee Evilsizer

Gary Lee Evilsizer

May 7, 2013

Gary Evilsizer, 71, longtime resident of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in a motorcycle accident in Benton county. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his loving...

Eugene F. Oltmann

Eugene F. Oltmann

May 7, 2013

Eugene Oltmann, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. The body will be cremated. There will be no service or visitation. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Eugene Frederick Oltmann was born January 2, 1930, on a farm near Langworthy, the son of John and...

Richard Eugene "Dick" Hagerman

Richard Eugene "Dick" Hagerman

May 7, 2013

Richard E. “Dick” Hagerman, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2013, at Central Church of Christ, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Norman Bales. The family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Norman Wayne Henderson

Norman Wayne Henderson

May 7, 2013

Norman Wayne Henderson, 70, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Center Point, conducted by Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders. The family will greet friends from 3 to 6 pm Sunday, May 12, at the church. Arrangements with Murdoch Funeral...

Seth William Phillips

Seth William Phillips

May 7, 2013

Seth William Phillips, 21, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died unexpectedly on May 7, 2013, at his home. Graveside Services: 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. William B. Harnish. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

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