Obituaries

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Lyle D. Young

Lyle D. Young

Jul 3, 2011

Lyle D. Young, 83, of 6 - 27th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died early Sunday following a lingering illness at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Stonebridge Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Randy Scheil and Rev. Robin Tyner. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood...

Ernest J. "Ernie" Paul

Ernest J. "Ernie" Paul

Jul 3, 2011

Ernest J. “Ernie” Paul, 76, of Toddville, died Sunday, July 03, 2011, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Sheri Anderson. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville,...

Joyce E. Bassett (Young)

Joyce E. Bassett (Young)

Jul 3, 2011

Joyce Elaine Bassett, 75, died Sunday, July 03, 2011, at Village Ridge, Marion, Iowa, following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Calvin Sinclair Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Pastor Will Jackson. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Julie Kay Himes (Himes)

Julie Kay Himes (Himes)

Jul 3, 2011

Julie K. Himes, 52, of 3320 Queen Drive S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island, Illinois. Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Dan Clark-Bridges. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the funeral home....

Daniel Jason "Dan" Phillips

Daniel Jason "Dan" Phillips

Jul 2, 2011

Daniel “Dan” Jason Phillips, 36, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, July 2, 2011. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial will be at a later date. Survivors include his parents, Edward and Linda; stepmother, Patricia Phillips; fiancé, Tammy Kester; grandparents, Ruth Krohn and Howard and Mable Phillips;...

Dorothy Jean Hepker (Freeman)

Dorothy Jean Hepker (Freeman)

Jul 1, 2011

Dorothy Jean Hepker, 84, of Center Point, died Friday, July 01, 2011, at home. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Center Point United Methodist Church, Center Point, by Rev. Mike Ellson. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, rural Toddville....

Jean Mary Hite (Klenk)

Jean Mary Hite (Klenk)

Jul 1, 2011

Jean M. Hite, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Oxford Cemetery. Survivors include a nephew, Bill Keegan and wife Carole of Williamsburg; a...

Virginia M. Valant (Zuhlke)

Virginia M. Valant (Zuhlke)

Jun 30, 2011

Virginia M. Valant, 93, passed away peacefully at Northbrook Manor, surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2011, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church by Father Thomas McDermott. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Eric A. Ausborn

Eric A. Ausborn

Jun 29, 2011

Sgt. Eric A. Ausborn, 22, United States Marine stationed in Georgia, died June 29, 2011. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Edgewood, with Mike Jackson officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. There will be a luncheon following...

Darlene E. Bohling (Liabo)

Darlene E. Bohling (Liabo)

Jun 28, 2011

Darlene E. Bohling, 78, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, in University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City. Services: 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Rev. Brenda Ehret. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the funeral home and one...

Ruth M. Vaupel

Ruth M. Vaupel

Jun 28, 2011

Ruth M. Vaupel, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died, Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include a brother, Thomas Wilford of Arizona; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many...

Lowell Duane "L.D." Batson

Lowell Duane "L.D." Batson

Jun 27, 2011

Lowell “L.D.” Duane Batson, 78, of Marion, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at his home. Friends and family of Lowell are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion to celebrate his life, share fond memories, and hors d’oeuvers. Survivors include his wife of 56...

Michael Dale Knapp, Sr.

Michael Dale Knapp, Sr.

Jun 27, 2011

Michael D. Knapp, Sr., 53, of 510 7th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, June 27, 2011, in his home. Family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his brother, Allen (Janelle) Knapp of Carroll, Iowa; sisters, Debra (Kevin Sr.) Knapp Kearney of Cedar Rapids and...

Morris L. Allen

Morris L. Allen

Jun 27, 2011

Morris L. Allen, 84, of Summit Pointe, Marion, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Marion Christian Church, Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. A lunch reception will...

Richard J. Feiereisen

Richard J. Feiereisen

Jun 26, 2011

Richard J. Feiereisen, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Private Graveside Services: Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Diana Feiereisen of Cedar Rapids and Carl (Debbie) Feiereisen of Boyers, Pennsylvania;...

Harry "Max" Fuller

Harry "Max" Fuller

Jun 26, 2011

Harry “Max”Fuller, 99, passed away peacefully June 26, 2011 at Meth-Wick Manor in Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life: 2–5 pm, Saturday July 2, 2011, at the Manor Coffee Shop for family and friends. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Harry was born and educated in England. He met his wife where they both worked, and married in...

Leonard Douglas Joslin

Leonard Douglas Joslin

Jun 25, 2011

Leonard Douglas Joslin, Jr. 64, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Spirit of Faith Family Church in Cedar Rapids by Pastor Jay Eberly. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Murdoch...

Nadine E. Lammers

Nadine E. Lammers

Jun 24, 2011

Nadine Lammers, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Rockwell City, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 27 at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, by Father Tom McDermott. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the...

M. Elizabeth Kolar (Mcmahon)

M. Elizabeth Kolar (Mcmahon)

Jun 24, 2011

M. Elizabeth Kolar, 95, of Marion, formerly of Lancaster, Wisconsin, died Friday, June 24, 2011, at Summit Pointe Senior Living Community, following a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1916, to Clarence & Daisy (Tuckwood) McMahon in Lancaster, WI. She married L. Donald Kolar on June 8, 1937. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1992. Elizabeth was...

John Junior Bulten

John Junior Bulten

Jun 24, 2011

John Bulten, 65, of Alburnett, died June 24, 2011, at his home. Per John’s request, there will be no formal visitation or funeral service at this time. Instead, an informal celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Pat; and three sons, Tod Bulten...

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