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Dolores Marie "Dee" Smith (Hannagan)

Dolores Marie "Dee" Smith (Hannagan)

Sep 19, 2012

Dolores “Dee” Smith, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Solid Rock Open Bible Church, Cedar Rapids, doing her favorite thing, studying the Word of God. Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2012 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Conducted by: Pastors Larry Janda and Dan Sanford. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on...

Max Glen Morgan

Max Glen Morgan

Sep 17, 2012

Max G. Morgan, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery with military rites. Survivors include his son,...

Merle C. Gericke

Merle C. Gericke

Sep 16, 2012

Merle Gericke, 83, of Walker, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Walker United Methodist Church, Walker. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, at the Church.Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife of 59...

Joshuwa Jared Leroy Wagner (Wagner)

Joshuwa Jared Leroy Wagner (Wagner)

Sep 16, 2012

Josh Jared Leroy Wagner, 25, of Cedar Rapids, died in a tragic car accident Sunday, September 16, 2012. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include parents, Bob and Lynn Wagner...

Lillian Carol Hoyum (Swiggum)

Lillian Carol Hoyum (Swiggum)

Sep 16, 2012

Lillian Carol Hoyum, 89, November 13, 1922, to Sunday, September 16, 2012, died at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Visitation from 5-7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran...

Marie "Tex" Hunt (Hunt)

Marie "Tex" Hunt (Hunt)

Sep 15, 2012

Marie Hunt, 97, of Manchester, died Saturday, September 15, 2012, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Earlville, by the Rev. Jill Mack. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 am., Wednesday at the Funeral Home prior to services. Burial will be...

Clayton George Burns

Clayton George Burns

Sep 13, 2012

Clayton G. Burns, 96, of 1514 7th Ave. Belle Plaine, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Willow Gardens, Marion. Memorial gathering will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Private inurnment at Linwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, of 72 years, Marian; children, Judy Deal of Marion and Howard Burns...

Hazel Ann Dvorak (Pickhart)

Hazel Ann Dvorak (Pickhart)

Sep 12, 2012

Hazel A. Dvorak, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Northbrook Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 17, 2012, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her daughters, Jane Salat of...

James A. "Jim" Fare

James A. "Jim" Fare

Sep 12, 2012

James A. “Jim” Fare, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Living Center East Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Private graveside services. Jim was born at home in Ely, Iowa, on October 10, 1935, son of Ray and Anna (Chrisman) Fare. He married...

Dorothy Mae Steinocher (Longerbeam)

Dorothy Mae Steinocher (Longerbeam)

Sep 12, 2012

Dorothy Mae Steinocher, age 85, of Rogers, Ark passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born in Mechanicsville, Iowa, on May 10, 1927, to the late Harold and Libby (Hartman) Longerbeam. Survivors include her children, Tom Steinocher and wife Janet of Frisco, Tex., Jim Steinocher of Austin, Tex., Linda Mixson and husband...

Randall Dale "Randy" Townsend

Randall Dale "Randy" Townsend

Sep 11, 2012

Randall Dale “Randy” Townsend, 65, of Anamosa, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, following an extended illness. Celebration of Life: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Rotary Lodge at Wapsipinicon State Park in Anamosa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Carol; three children,...

Charles Donald "Don" Northcutt

Charles Donald "Don" Northcutt

Sep 10, 2012

Charles “Donald” Northcutt, 56, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, September 10, at The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, after nearly two year battle with cancer. Family will meet friends from 3-7 on Friday, September 14, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, with a Celebration of Life at 6:30 on Friday at the funeral home....

Michael Montague Phelps

Michael Montague Phelps

Sep 9, 2012

Michael Montague Phelps, 60, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully after a long illness, Monday, October 29, 2012. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time. Rev. Dale Holloway will officiate. Graveside Service: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at...

Ryan Dwayne Fuchs

Ryan Dwayne Fuchs

Sep 8, 2012

Ryan D. Fuchs, 23, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, September 8, 2012, in Boone, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his parents, Jim and Sandy Fuchs of Cedar Rapids; brother, William Fuchs of Cedar Rapids; paternal grandfather, Lenard...

Michael W. "Trousy" Trousdale

Michael W. "Trousy" Trousdale

Sep 7, 2012

Mike “Trousy” Trousdale, 57, of the SW side of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, September 7, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids due to heart complications. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at the Moose Lodge: 1820 W Post Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404. The family...

Addysen Kyla Greenwood

Addysen Kyla Greenwood

Sep 7, 2012

Addysen Kyla Greenwood met the Creator of Earth on September 7, 2012. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Addysen is survived by her parents, Samara Koob and Kory Greenwood of Cedar Rapids; and many loving family members. A memorial fund has been established and donations may be directed to...

Virginia Ruth Linkenback (Wentworth)

Virginia Ruth Linkenback (Wentworth)

Sep 6, 2012

Virginia Linkenback, 99, died Thursday, September 6, 2012, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Prior to moving to Northbrook, Virginia lived nine years at Kingston Hill. She was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids on August 24, 1913, the daughter of James Sherman and Mattie Pearl Wentworth. She married Elmer Linkenback on July 24, 1937, at Calvary Baptist Church...

Dorothy Edwine Mcshane (Montross)

Dorothy Edwine Mcshane (Montross)

Sep 4, 2012

Dorothy Edwine (Montross) McShane, 98, of Marion, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a long illness. Memorial Mass: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Father Tony Kruse. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the Mass at the church on...

Herbert Dean Peshel

Herbert Dean Peshel

Sep 3, 2012

Herbert D. Peshel, 76, died September 3, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Karen; children, Jennifer (Charles) Kaska of Cedar Rapids,...

Doris Anne Rowray (Crowley)

Doris Anne Rowray (Crowley)

Sep 3, 2012

Doris Anne Crowley (Rowray) was born September 3, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Francis Crowley (Mcelhaney). She died in Mercy Hospice on her 83rd birthday, September 3, 2012. Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2012, at the River of Life Ministries, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Charles Ron Rafferty. She married Norman Carl Rowray on...

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