Obituaries

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Helen Evelyn Walter (Clark)

Helen Evelyn Walter (Clark)

Aug 4, 2012

Helen E. Walter, 96, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Centerville Rehabilitation Center, Centerville. A private burial was held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, arranged by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Survivors include her children, Lynn Donald Bradshaw of Joshua Tree, California, Lee Ronald Bradshaw of Centerville, Lylene “Shiny” Evelyn Bradshaw White Dutcher of Clayton, Oklahoma...

Scott W. Dolley

Scott W. Dolley

Aug 3, 2012

Scott W. Dolley, 51, of Marion, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion, by Pastor Linda Livingston. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Inurnment will take...

Robert Henry Reed

Robert Henry Reed

Aug 2, 2012

Robert Reed, 83, of Manchester, died at the Edgewood Convalescent Home, Edgewood, Iowa, on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Robert’s body was donated to the University of Iowa. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at the Bohnenkamp- Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Robert was born December 25, 1928, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Harold...

Shirley A. Larson

Shirley A. Larson

Aug 2, 2012

Shirley A. Larson, 77, of Marion, died Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Waverly Heath Center, Waverly. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2012, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, by Rev. Dennis Johnson. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Cedar...

Luetta Puffett

Luetta Puffett

Aug 2, 2012

Luetta E. Puffett, 94, of Cedar Rapids, was called home peacefully to meet her Savior, Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Celebration of Life Service by Pastor Jay Jentink, 11 a.m., Monday, August 6, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church, 5338 Johnson Ave. S.W., Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Monday. Burial: Oakland...

Patricia Ann Munsell (Tvrdik)

Patricia Ann Munsell (Tvrdik)

Aug 1, 2012

Patricia A. Munsell, 81, of 3818 Water Point Court S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, in her home following a short illness. Graveside Services: 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2012, at Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

Leslie "Whitey" Craig Fjelstul

Leslie "Whitey" Craig Fjelstul

Aug 1, 2012

Leslie Craig “Whitey” Fjelstul, 63 of Lakeside, AZ, formerly of Hopkinton, died August 1, 2012 at his home following a battle with kidney disease. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Hopkinton Community Church (107 3rd St, NW). Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Inurnment with Military Honors Conducted...

Sarah Jane Hall (Martens)

Sarah Jane Hall (Martens)

Aug 1, 2012

Sarah Jane Martens Hall, 51, of Shellsburg, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, died at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial services and inurnment at Oakwood Cemetery in Shellsburg will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her mother; children, Margaret Hall of Cedar Rapids and Amos Hall Jr. of...

Toletha Whitaker (Franks)

Toletha Whitaker (Franks)

Jul 30, 2012

Verla Toletha Franks Whitaker, 80, of Manchester entered into God’s hands on, Monday, July 30, 2012. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Manchester by Rev. Randy Pospisil. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and one hour prior to services,...

Clarence Dwight "Buzz" Zieser

Clarence Dwight "Buzz" Zieser

Jul 28, 2012

Clarence “Buzz” D. Zieser, 82, of 1716 D Avenue N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, in Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 12 to 2 p.m., Monday at the funeral...

Sondoe Edgar Walker

Sondoe Edgar Walker

Jul 28, 2012

Sondoe Edgar Walker, 74, a longtime resident of Marion, died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Darin Whitting, with honors by Marion Police Department. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to...

William P. Parkinson

William P. Parkinson

Jul 27, 2012

William P. Parkinson, 79, of Marion, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Per his wishes, William will be cremated, and there will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include his wife, Norma of Marion; a daughter, Kim (Tony) Theis of Marion; a sister, Emily Maxworthy of New Jersey;...

Randy Dean Oldenburger

Randy Dean Oldenburger

Jul 27, 2012

Randy Oldenburger, 50, passed from this life, Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at First Presbyterian Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m....

Arlene Adell "Hepker" Young-Casner

Arlene Adell "Hepker" Young-Casner

Jul 26, 2012

Arlene A. Young-Casner, 91, of Swisher, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 am Monday, July 30, 2012, at Hope Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Dan Clark-Bridges. Family will greet friends from 5-7 pm on Sunday July 29, 2012 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids additional visitation will be one hour...

M. Ruth Mick (Webb)

M. Ruth Mick (Webb)

Jul 26, 2012

M. Ruth Mick, 80, of 219 Boyson Road NE, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Per Ruth’s request, there will be no services. She has donated her body to the University of Iowa, Anatomy Department. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of Cedar Rapids; children, Deborah Klinger of Delhi, Gary (Sally) Aiken of Sagle,...

Wesley Earl "Wes" Haley

Wesley Earl "Wes" Haley

Jul 26, 2012

Wes Haley, 69, of Marion, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him, at his home, Thursday, July 26, 2012, after a nine year battle with cancer. The family will greet friends from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. A private family graveside service will be held: Dunkard Cemetery,...

Mildred Gladys Smith (Sikir)

Mildred Gladys Smith (Sikir)

Jul 24, 2012

Mildred Gladys Smith, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Rock Ridge Care Center, Shellsburg. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Mildred was born on January...

Jerryd R. D. Blangy

Jerryd R. D. Blangy

Jul 23, 2012

Jerryd R. D. Blangy, 13, of Fairfax, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Bob Westfall. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Fairfax...

Gerald Cowing Johnson (Johnson)

Gerald Cowing Johnson (Johnson)

Jul 23, 2012

Rev. Dr. Gerald Johnson 77, passed away July 23, 2012 at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial is planned for September 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. It will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Joliet, Illinois. Greeting him in heaven are daughter, Pamela Jane and parents, Floyd and Leila Johnson. Surviving are two daughters, Judith Johnson of...

Richard Arlen "Artie" Wise

Richard Arlen "Artie" Wise

Jul 22, 2012

Richard Arlen Wise “Artie”, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died after a short illness, Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Stasia Fine and Rev. Dr. Leonard Ranson. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at...

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