Obituaries

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Eloise Ruth Dedich (Jenkins)

Eloise Ruth Dedich (Jenkins)

May 22, 2012

Mrs. John Dedich, known to her friends as Eloise, passed away, due to “failure to thrive” (as the doctors say), on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:15 pm. The former Eloise Ruth Jenkins was born in Hermansville, Michigan on June 1, 1933, and married John Dedich at Nadeau Michigan on September 17, 1955. She considered Nadeau, Michigan her hometown. Eloise...

Dorothy May Vsykocil (Ake)

Dorothy May Vsykocil (Ake)

May 21, 2012

Dorothy May (Drake) Vyskocil, 100, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday May 24, 2012, at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her two daughters Judy Heisler of Fairfax, and Joan Rawlins of Vinton; daughter-in-law...

John C. Ramsey

John C. Ramsey

May 21, 2012

John C. Ramsey, 83, of Marion, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in...

Wayne Otto Kieckhaefer

Wayne Otto Kieckhaefer

May 21, 2012

Wayne Otto Kieckhaefer, 85, of Marion, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Nick Longworth. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the funeral home in Marion. Private family...

Dolores Brawner

Dolores Brawner

May 21, 2012

Dolores D. Brawner, 83, of Shellsburg, died in her home, Monday May 21, 2012. She made her home the last few years with her daughter Theresa and son-in-law Doug. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Friday May 25, 2012, at 1:00 pm conducted by Rev.William B. Harnish. Private graveside...

Royce Roy Mingo

Royce Roy Mingo

May 20, 2012

Royce Roy Mingo, 73, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion. Survivors include his two uncles, Arlen (Frieda) Howe and L.C. (Connie) Howe, both of Central City; and two aunts, Dona (Dick) Schellin of Marion and Mary Frye of Stevens...

William L. "Bill" Blick

William L. "Bill" Blick

May 19, 2012

William (Bill) L. Blick, 72, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion. Per Bill’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Bill was born March 7, 1940 in Washington, IA, the son of Leslie and Marian (Schultz) Blick. He married Elaine Spurgeon and they later divorced. Bill worked...

Marvin John Helle

Marvin John Helle

May 19, 2012

Marvin J. Helle, 85, of Earlville, died, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Earlville. Conducted by Rev. Dennis Quint. Visitation will be from 2:00pm – 8:00 pm, Monday, May 21, 2012 at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville with a...

Joseph Paul "Joe" Acker Jr.

Joseph Paul "Joe" Acker Jr.

May 18, 2012

Joseph Paul Acker, Jr., 29, of Cedar Rapids, chose to end his life on Friday, May 18, 2012. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Tammy Reene Ake

Tammy Reene Ake

May 17, 2012

Tammy R. Drake, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday May 23, at First Church of the Open Bible, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Dan Sanford and Rev. Bart Bentley Survivors include her mother Mae and daughter Katherine Drake both of Cedar Rapids. Tammy was born November 24,...

Twila June Holland (Plummer)

Twila June Holland (Plummer)

May 16, 2012

Twila J. Holland, 91, a longtime resident of Marion, whom had been living with her daughter in Alburnett for the last seven months, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends...

Leo Crawley

Leo Crawley

May 15, 2012

Leo Crawley, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 1 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Dan Wiersema. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. at the church. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Military Honors will be provided. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood...

Albert Thomas Joyce

Albert Thomas Joyce

May 15, 2012

Albert Thomas Joyce, 83, of Marion, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Heritage Acres Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at the funeral home in Marion, and one hour prior to the...

Baby Linderwell

Baby Linderwell

May 15, 2012

Baby Linderwell was born silently on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Private Family Services were held. Survivors include parents, Austin and Jessica Linderwell; Paternal Grandparents, Ken and Wanda Linderwell; Maternal Grandparents, Russ and Dianne Reth; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements conducted by Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester

Mary Lou Bowers (Williams)

Mary Lou Bowers (Williams)

May 13, 2012

Mary Lou Bowers, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Pastor Kay Slocum. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa. Survivors include her husband of 61 years,...

Richard Allen "Dick" Scotter

Richard Allen "Dick" Scotter

May 13, 2012

Richard (Dick) Allen Scotter, 70, of Marion, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May16, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Joni of Marion; two...

Judy Ann Evers (Rink)

Judy Ann Evers (Rink)

May 13, 2012

Judy A. Evers, 71 of Delhi, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City on Sunday, May 13, 2012 following a brief illness. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. John's Catholic Church in Delhi by Rev. John R. Kremer. Visitation will be 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May...

Alice Lucille "Aunt Alice" Campbell (Bott)

Alice Lucille "Aunt Alice" Campbell (Bott)

May 13, 2012

Alice L. “Aunt Alice” Campbell, 99, of 621 Tiffany Drive N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Fred Darbonne. The family will greet friends from 10 until service time at the funeral home on...

Robert Arthur "Bob" Keenan

Robert Arthur "Bob" Keenan

May 13, 2012

Robert “Bob” Arthur Keenan, 58, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Ryan, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, where...

John Roy Grunder Jr.

John Roy Grunder Jr.

May 13, 2012

John Roy Grunder Jr., 80, of Mechanicsville, died Monday, May 13, 2012 at home. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include his wife, Eva; borther, Edward (Margaret) Grunder; sisters-in-law, Evelyn East and Betty Aman; and brothers-in-law, Arthur (Jeanette) Reusch, and Robert (Evelyn) Reusch. He was preceded in death...

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