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Avis Lucille Wilson (Mangold)

Avis Lucille Wilson (Mangold)

Jan 27, 2013

Avis Lucille Wilson, 75, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Coggon, died Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at the United Church of Christ, Central City. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at the Murdoch...

Ruth Catherine Wilson (Irwin)

Ruth Catherine Wilson (Irwin)

Jan 27, 2013

Ruth Catherine (Irwin) Wilson, 95, longtime resident of Alburnett, died peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion by Rev. Dan Peterson. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett. Survivors...

Robert Lewis Roan Jr.

Robert Lewis Roan Jr.

Jan 26, 2013

Robert Lewis Roan, Jr. 75, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Iowa. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Robin Roan of Cedar Rapids, Aric Roan of Quincy, Illinois, and Erin Clayton of...

Lewis Cutler Newman

Lewis Cutler Newman

Jan 25, 2013

Lewis C. Newman, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 25, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Bob Voels. Military Honors will be conducted. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 pm. Monday, January 28, 2013, at the funeral home, where...

Florence L. Thomas (Wehrhan)

Florence L. Thomas (Wehrhan)

Jan 25, 2013

Florence L. Thomas, 89, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marion, died Friday, January 25, 2013, at the care center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her daughter, Barb (Curt) Gill of Deer River, MN; her son Kenneth (Wendy) Thomas...

Noel Jay Mccalley

Noel Jay Mccalley

Jan 25, 2013

Noel Jay McCalley, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, January 25, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Dan Peterson. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday, January 28, at the funeral home. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa....

Robert "Bob" Benesch

Robert "Bob" Benesch

Jan 24, 2013

Robert “Bob” Benesch, 86 of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, January 24, 2013, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Center Point, by Chaplain Joe Kane. Family will greet friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the funeral home. Military honors by...

Ronnie "Ron" Richmond

Ronnie "Ron" Richmond

Jan 23, 2013

Ronnie “Ron” L. Richmond, 74, of Swisher, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013, and as always he was surrounded by his loving family. Ron wanted nothing more than to have his friends remember him with a party to be held at the Swisher American Legion Hall from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Private graveside service will be held...

Loretta Belle Herber (Grimm)

Loretta Belle Herber (Grimm)

Jan 22, 2013

Loretta Belle Herber, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Graveside Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2013, at Wilcox Cemetery, Viola, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Pamela Sweet, Nancy Sweet, Mark Sweet, James Ulery, Lisa (Joe) Dalziel, Tonya (Jaclyn Anderson) Kehoe-Anderson; her grandchildren, Christine, Warren and Danielle Sweet; Cruse,...

Melvin John Mccalley

Melvin John Mccalley

Jan 22, 2013

Melvin McCalley, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died after an extended illness Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Hallmar Residential Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11 am Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Springs of Life Foursquare Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Pastor Don Jackson. Family will greet friends from 5-7 pm Friday, January 25, 2013 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Jeffrey A. "Radar" Strait

Jeffrey A. "Radar" Strait

Jan 21, 2013

Jeffrey A. “Radar” Strait, 52, of Springville, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013, by Rev. Joan Erbe at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm. Sunday, January 27, 2013,...

Richard James Ghiotto

Richard James Ghiotto

Jan 21, 2013

Richard J. Ghiotto, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Private family memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include sisters, Donna (Jim) Hockenberry of Pennsylvania, Pat (Jim) Randall of Indiana, Joyce Oldfather of Cedar...

Geraldine Marie Lee (Satrino)

Geraldine Marie Lee (Satrino)

Jan 20, 2013

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Lucille G. Haughenbury (Jackson)

Lucille G. Haughenbury (Jackson)

Jan 19, 2013

Lucille Haughenbury, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Silvercrest of Anamosa. Services will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, with visitation starting at 10 am followed by the funeral at 11 am. There will be a luncheon after the service. Graveside services at 1:30 pm following at Pleasant...

Betty Jane Rice (Hazewinkel)

Betty Jane Rice (Hazewinkel)

Jan 19, 2013

Betty Jane (Hazewinkel) Rice, 88, of Marion, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marion, by Rev. Greg Williamson, with military honors. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church, prior to the service. Private Family...

James A "Jim" Sellner (Sellner)

James A "Jim" Sellner (Sellner)

Jan 19, 2013

Earlville Dateline: James “Jim” Sellner, 71 of Manchester formerly of Earlville, died January 19, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 23 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville by Rev. Noah Diehm. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and...

Paul "Jack" Scherrer

Paul "Jack" Scherrer

Jan 19, 2013

Paul “Jack” Scherrer, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10 am Friday, January 25, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-7 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include children,...

Pamela Jo Mohwinkle (Ford)

Pamela Jo Mohwinkle (Ford)

Jan 18, 2013

Pamela Jo Mohwinkle, 59, of Hiawatha, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013, at her home. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Survivors include...

Betty Jean Steffen (Bailey)

Betty Jean Steffen (Bailey)

Jan 18, 2013

Betty Jean Steffen, 75, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 18, 2013, at Manor Care Health Services, Cedar Rapids. Private Family services and burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her children, Kent (Cathleen) Gooch of Antlers, OK, and Pamela...

Douglas Carl Welbourne

Douglas Carl Welbourne

Jan 18, 2013

Douglas C. Welbourne, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died January 18, 2013 at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, conducted by: Rev. Dale Phelps. Family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include daughter, Susie (Jack) Lindstrom of Ely;...

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