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Johnny L. Rudish

Johnny L. Rudish

Nov 11, 2023

Johnny L. Rudish, 70, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, on Veteran’s Day at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 12 – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with service to follow. There will be full military honors by...

Darrel Gommels

Darrel Gommels

Nov 11, 2023

Darrel Gommels, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 11, 2023. He passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be held at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home on Wilson Ave. from 5 - 8 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2023. Memorial Services: 9:30 a.m. Nov 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hiawatha,...

Timothy J. Croskey

Timothy J. Croskey

Nov 10, 2023

Timothy J. Croskey, 69, of Manchester, passed away in his sleep at his home on Friday, November 10, 2023. Per his wishes, Tim was cremated. The immediate family is attending the Hawkeye game on August 31, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium, as it was always a tradition to celebrate his birthday at the home opening game at Kinnick Stadium. Tim's 70th...

Mary Louise Burns

Mary Louise Burns

Nov 10, 2023

Mary Louise Burns, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at her home. The family will greet friends from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Mary was born on December 29,...

Lee A. Walker

Lee A. Walker

Nov 10, 2023

Lee A. Walker, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, November 10, 2023. A visitation will be held from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Lee was born...

Paul "Mike" Garner

Paul "Mike" Garner

Nov 9, 2023

Paul “Mike” Garner, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 9, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors...

Merlyn "Andy" Viggo Andersen

Merlyn "Andy" Viggo Andersen

Nov 9, 2023

Merlyn “Andy” Viggo Andersen, 85, of Delaware, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delaware. Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church, Reverend Mathew Vesey officiating. Burial with Military Honors...

Hazel Louise Barthelmes

Hazel Louise Barthelmes

Nov 8, 2023

Hazel Louise Barthelmes, 102, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Coggon, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday. Inurnment...

Bill Everett Nielson

Bill Everett Nielson

Nov 8, 2023

William “Bill” Everett Nielson, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A private family funeral service will be held at a later date. Bill was...

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Carson

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Carson

Nov 7, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lloyd Carson, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...

Larry Donner

Larry Donner

Nov 6, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Donner, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. November 17, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. November 18, 2023, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...

Marilyn Jean Benesh

Marilyn Jean Benesh

Nov 6, 2023

Marilyn Jean Benesh, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on...

William "Bill" Emmett Kemp

William "Bill" Emmett Kemp

Nov 5, 2023

William “Bill” Emmett Kemp, 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Marion American Legion Post 298, located at 625 31st Street in Marion. Private...

James Joseph Hargrafen

James Joseph Hargrafen

Nov 5, 2023

James Joseph Hargrafen, 72, formerly of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023, with an Additional Visitation from...

Edith Rose Blok

Edith Rose Blok

Nov 4, 2023

Edith “Rose” Blok 97 a long-time resident of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully the morning of November 4th, 2023, at Summit Pointe Senior Living Center. Rose was born the middle of three daughters to Frank and Bertha (Fleenor) Reed on January 1st, 1926, in Clarinda, Iowa. Rose graduated from Clarinda High School and went on to attend the University of...

Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams

Nov 4, 2023

Lisa Williams, 55, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Lisa was born June 2, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of...

Elvera "Vera" Mae Olson

Elvera "Vera" Mae Olson

Nov 3, 2023

Elvera “Vera” Mae Olson passed away on November 3, 2023. A funeral service is planned for 11:00 a.m. on December 2, 2023, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 3500 29th Ave, Marion, IA 52302. Visitation will take place at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. A private burial will be in Oak Shade Cemetery, at a later date. In lieu of flowers,...

Elsie Mae (Peshek) Jelinek

Elsie Mae (Peshek) Jelinek

Nov 3, 2023

Elsie Mae (Peshek) Jelinek passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village with the support and specialized care of Hospice of Mercy. A visitation will be held from 11 - 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at...

Jeremy Allen Ross

Jeremy Allen Ross

Nov 2, 2023

Jeremy “Rosco” Allen Ross, 40, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Manchester. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Masonville at a later date....

Dennis Dean Decker

Dennis Dean Decker

Nov 2, 2023

Dennis Dean Decker, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A private inurnment will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Dennis was born September 13, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Earl Roy and Mary...

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