Obituaries

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Carol Ann Hall

Carol Ann Hall

Dec 4, 2012

Carol Ann Hall, 75, of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday, December 4, 2012, surrounded by her family. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include her children, Lori (Mark Fleagle) Hall, Joni (Jim) Thomas, Burton Hall, and Rhonda Newton; grandchildren, Shawna (Luke) Clawson, Corey (Maggie)...

Rose Cecilia Gansemer (Gaul)

Rose Cecilia Gansemer (Gaul)

Dec 3, 2012

Rose C. Gansemer, 77, of Manchester, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Friday, December 7, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester. Visitation will be Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm; with a 3:00 pm Rosary Service by St. Mary’s Catholic...

Goldie Evelyn Byers (O'Brien)

Goldie Evelyn Byers (O'Brien)

Dec 3, 2012

Goldie E. Byers, 99 formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday December 3, 2012, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Memorial Service: 1:30 pm, Friday December 21, 2012, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Iowa. Goldie was born on June 3, 1913, in Center Point, Iowa, the daughter of John & Viola (Clark)...

Patricia Louise Jacobson (Shepherd)

Patricia Louise Jacobson (Shepherd)

Dec 3, 2012

Patricia Jacobson, 75, Of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, December 3, 2012, at home. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Lynn Jacobson of Cedar Rapids; children, Kim...

Francis Robert "Pit" Pitlik

Francis Robert "Pit" Pitlik

Dec 2, 2012

Francis R. “Pit” Pitlik, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2012, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. A vigil service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a visitation to follow...

Barbara Jo Mitchell (Heath)

Barbara Jo Mitchell (Heath)

Dec 1, 2012

Barbara Mitchell was born into our next world on 12-01-12. Barbara was preceded by her parents, Joe and Doris Heath; and niece, Regina. Barbara was survived by her husband, Ray; children, Jeff Mitchell, Lisa Mitchell and Laure Kottman; sisters, Arlene Heath and Jean Campbell; nephew, Ben Heath and his wife Erin; and her four wonderful second nephews, Joe, Marcus, Russell...

Barbara Ann "Barb" Norman (Merritt)

Barbara Ann "Barb" Norman (Merritt)

Dec 1, 2012

Barbara Ann Norman, 60, of Springville, died Saturday, December 01, 2012, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a courageous, two year battle with cancer. Celebration of Life: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, prior to...

James William "Jim" Sliger (Sliger) Jr.

James William "Jim" Sliger (Sliger) Jr.

Dec 1, 2012

James W. Sliger, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. He...

Ruth Young Ritchie (Bryan)

Ruth Young Ritchie (Bryan)

Nov 30, 2012

Ruth Young Ritchie, 90, of Central City, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, conducted by Rev. Josh Hansen. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial:...

Louise W. Cones (Leonard)

Louise W. Cones (Leonard)

Nov 29, 2012

Louise W. (Leonard) Cones, 86, a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 29, 2012, in Cooks, Michigan. Graveside Services: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa, by Rev. Clair Leonard. Survivors include her son, William (Margaret) Cones of Cedar Rapids; three daughters, Margaret (Gary) Metzger of Hoschton, Georgia, Arleeta (Harless) Clemons and Vera...

David Lee Morgan

David Lee Morgan

Nov 28, 2012

David L. Morgan, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; children, David Lloyd...

Daniel J. "Dan" Chrystal

Daniel J. "Dan" Chrystal

Nov 27, 2012

Daniel J. Chrystal, 58, of Walker, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the Center Point United Methodist Church, Center Point, by the Rev. Mike Ellson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012, at the Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Dorothy Mae O'Brien (Gaffney)

Dorothy Mae O'Brien (Gaffney)

Nov 26, 2012

Dorothy Mae O'Brien, 86, died November 26, 2012 in her home at The Villages of Marion. Visitation will be 3:00 -7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, IA. Rosary at 2:00 p.m., Vigil service at 2:30 p.m. Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...

Jeanette Dorothy "Dottie" Tucker (Lammers)

Jeanette Dorothy "Dottie" Tucker (Lammers)

Nov 26, 2012

J. Dorothy “Dottie” (Lammers) Tucker, 86, a resident of Willow Gardens in Marion, died there, Monday, November 26, 2012. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a vigil service...

Jenniffer Katherine Hopkins

Jenniffer Katherine Hopkins

Nov 25, 2012

Jenniffer Katherine Hopkins, 30, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, by an accident. Services: 2:00 pm Friday, November 30, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, November 29, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her mother, Sandy (Jeff) Maish, Sr.,...

Spencer Wheeler Burrell

Spencer Wheeler Burrell

Nov 25, 2012

Spencer W. Burrell, 80, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. He made his last fly over of Kinnick Stadium on his way to be with the Lord. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Center Point United Methodist Church, Center Point, by Rev. Mike Ellson and Rev. Sheri Anderson. Family will...

Dorothy J. Ironside (Bretz)

Dorothy J. Ironside (Bretz)

Nov 25, 2012

Dorothy J. Ironside, 84, a resident of Summit Pointe, Marion, formerly of Coggon, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Coggon. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Donald G. Mckee

Donald G. Mckee

Nov 24, 2012

Donald G. McKee, 67, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service at 622 Main Street, Center Point, by Deacon Michael McCarthy. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 27, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service...

John E. Vikdal

John E. Vikdal

Nov 24, 2012

John E. Vikdal, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at home peacefully, following a battle with COPD, a severe breathing problem related to smoking. His wife of 28 years, Cherie Clark, and his two dogs were close at hand. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in...

Thomas Arlen "Tom" Goodall

Thomas Arlen "Tom" Goodall

Nov 23, 2012

Thomas Arlen Goodall, 63, of Marion, died Friday, November 23, 2012, at his home. Memorial Service: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at New Disciples of Cedar Rapids, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404. A Celebration of Life Event will follow; details will be announced after the service. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

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