Obituaries

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Mary Frances Vajgrt (Stepanek)

Mary Frances Vajgrt (Stepanek)

Apr 9, 2013

Mary Frances Vajgrt, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, in Cedar Rapids, by Father David Beckman. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Rita "Jeanie" Altenhofen (Weber)

Rita "Jeanie" Altenhofen (Weber)

Apr 9, 2013

Rita “Jeanie” Altenhofen, 64, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, while visiting in Arizona. Services: 6:00 pm Monday, April 15, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 3:30 pm until service time. Deacon Jim Berger will officiate. Survivors include her husband, Johnnie; her children, Jerri (Joe) Whitters,...

George Harley Klingler

George Harley Klingler

Apr 7, 2013

George Harley Klingler, 80, a long-time resident of Marion, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Mike Morgan. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, prior to the service. Survivors include his children,...

Mary Ann Dutra (Kramer)

Mary Ann Dutra (Kramer)

Apr 7, 2013

Mary Ann Dutra, 66, of Earlville died at her home, Sunday, April 7, 2013, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Earlville United Parish by Pastor Jill Mack. Visitation will be 2:00 - 8:00 pm., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Earlville and...

Erwin Elmer Mueller

Erwin Elmer Mueller

Apr 5, 2013

Erwin E. Mueller, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Dr. Ritva Williams. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Robert Lloyd "Bob" Mausser

Robert Lloyd "Bob" Mausser

Apr 5, 2013

Robert “Bob” Lloyd Mausser, 91, of Walker, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, by Father Ardel Barta. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013, at the Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Grace Laxson

Grace Laxson

Apr 4, 2013

Grace Laxson, 83, of Muncie, Indiana, formerly of Earlville, Iowa, passed away Thursday morning, April 4, 2013 at Westminster Village in Muncie. She was born October 20, 1929 in Earlville, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and M. Floy Laxson. She received her early education in the Earlville school system and after graduation earned a teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers...

William John Irwin

William John Irwin

Apr 3, 2013

William “Will” J. Irwin, 49, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side following a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Per Will’s wishes there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include loving wife, Linda (Hannon) Irwin...

Darla R. Frentress (Mesch)

Darla R. Frentress (Mesch)

Apr 1, 2013

Darla R. Frentress, 72, of Earlville, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, IA. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral & Cremation Service in Manchester where the family will greet friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am, prior to services. Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Manchester, IA at a later...

Norman Francis Nesley

Norman Francis Nesley

Mar 31, 2013

Norman Francis Nesley, 88, a temporary resident of Westridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, of complications from pneumonia. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, by Pastor Dennis Johnson. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April...

Helen Mae Waddle (Dvorak)

Helen Mae Waddle (Dvorak)

Mar 31, 2013

Helen M. Waddle, 86, of Urbana, Iowa, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids, after an extended illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, with a 7:00 pm Scripture Service, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Kyle Bentley Hertzler

Kyle Bentley Hertzler

Mar 28, 2013

Kyle Bentley Hertzler, 42, of Marion, formerly of Lisbon, died Thursday, March 28, 2013. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, at New Covenant Bible Church, 3090 N. Center Point Rd., Cedar Rapids, 52411, by Pastor Tye Male. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include...

Avis Ann Crumes (Landtiser)

Avis Ann Crumes (Landtiser)

Mar 26, 2013

Avis A. Crumes, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died in her home Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Memorial Service: 10:30 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends following the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Paul; daughter, Shelley Crumes; brothers, Ron (Pat)...

Agnes Ellen Triggs (Holmes)

Agnes Ellen Triggs (Holmes)

Mar 25, 2013

Agnes Ellen Triggs, 98, a resident of Heritage Acres, formerly of Garnett Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, March 25, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Omaha, Nebraska. Survivors include her sister, Hazel Schenk of Pinehurst, North Carolina; stepsons, Stuart (Gloria) Triggs and Stan (Alice) Triggs; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces...

Arland Keith Speich

Arland Keith Speich

Mar 25, 2013

Arland Keith Speich, 77, of Marion, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Marion by Pastor Steve Qualben. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2,...

Charmaine E. Toom (Lary)

Charmaine E. Toom (Lary)

Mar 24, 2013

Charmaine E. Toom, 85, of Ft. Madison, formerly of Central City, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Ft. Madison Care Center. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Central City United Church of Christ by Rev. Vicki Engelmann. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...

Donna May Wachal (Cross)

Donna May Wachal (Cross)

Mar 24, 2013

Donna Wachal, 91, of Walker, Iowa, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Crestview Acres, Marion. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Walker, conducted by Rev. Dr. Judith M. Bunyi. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker. Survivors include sister, Wanda Sellers of Vinton; several nieces...

Iva Jean Soukup (Soukup)

Iva Jean Soukup (Soukup)

Mar 23, 2013

Iva Jean Soukup, 83, a resident of Hiawatha Care Center, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dan Peterson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7...

Mark "Tony" Stalkfleet

Mark "Tony" Stalkfleet

Mar 23, 2013

Mark “Tony” Stalkfleet, 57, of Marion, died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion, by Pastor Linda Livingston. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include his sons, Daniel and Michael; his mother, Sally Dundee; two brothers, Ken “Bear” (Deb), and Tom; two...

Wesley Eugene "Wes" Jordan

Wesley Eugene "Wes" Jordan

Mar 22, 2013

Wesley “Wes” E. Jordan, 82, of Robins, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a lingering illness. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Mark Lofquist. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home....

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