Obituaries

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Bonnie Lou Cavin (Heidt)

Bonnie Lou Cavin (Heidt)

Feb 11, 2011

Bonnie Lou (Heidt) Cavin, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully in her home Friday, February 11, 2011, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. As per Bonnie’s request, there will be no services. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion will be handling Bonnie’s cremation. Bonnie is survived by her children, Jeff of Minnesota, and Elizabeth and Kelly of...

L. Dean Redmon

L. Dean Redmon

Feb 11, 2011

L. Dean Redmon, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died peacefully Friday, February 11, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Dean was born on September 5, 1933 in Ottumwa, Iowa, son of Merle and Hazel (Benson) Redmon. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict...

Nancy L. King (King)

Nancy L. King (King)

Feb 10, 2011

Nancy L. King, 58, of Manchester died February 10, 2011 at the University Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral Services will be at 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service by Ruth Tibbott. Visitation will be one hour before services on Monday. Nancy was born December 16, 1952 in Manchester the daughter...

Kenneth Earl Gooding

Kenneth Earl Gooding

Feb 10, 2011

Kenneth E. Gooding, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, peacefully left this life for his new home in heaven on Thursday, February 10, 2011. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Christ Community Church, 3000 Alburnett Road, Marion, Iowa, by Rev. Chad Jennings, Pastor Becky High and Pastor Ron Bupp. Friends may...

Irvin "Ike" Schick

Irvin "Ike" Schick

Feb 8, 2011

Irvin “Ike” Schick, 89, of Ft. Dodge, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Ft. Dodge. Burial: Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Des Moines. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids....

Ronald G. "Ron" Achey

Ronald G. "Ron" Achey

Feb 8, 2011

Ronald “Ron” G. Achey, 73, of 3110 Willowridge Rd., Marion, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with his wife and family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Celebration of...

Brian Lane Pritchard

Brian Lane Pritchard

Feb 8, 2011

Brian Lane Pritchard, 25, of West Des Moines, and formerly of Center Point, died February 8, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a long battle with cancer. Celebration of Life Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Mike Ellson. Family will greet...

Daniel F. Hunter

Daniel F. Hunter

Feb 8, 2011

Daniel F. Hunter, 33, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, formerly of Coggon, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at his residence. Beloved son of Hollis and Ann K. Hunter of Burke, Virginia, devoted brother of Michael K. (Bethany) Hunter of Alexandria, Virginia; and also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held...

Garnet C. Cecil (Lister)

Garnet C. Cecil (Lister)

Feb 7, 2011

Garnet C. Cecil died Monday, February 7, 2011 at her “home” at the Meth-Wick Community where she had resided for nearly thirteen years. There will be a memorial service at a later date still to be determined by the family. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include one daughter, Judith Cecil Vasbinder (Carroll), of...

Richard Max "Dick" Armstrong

Richard Max "Dick" Armstrong

Feb 7, 2011

Richard “Dick” M. Armstrong, 79, of Marion, died Monday, February 7, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Inurnment: Millersburg, Iowa, at a later date. Survivors include his wife of...

Winifred "Bonnie" Canady (Newman)

Winifred "Bonnie" Canady (Newman)

Feb 7, 2011

Winifred “Bonnie” Canady, 86, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, died there Monday, February 7, 2011. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: 1:30 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011,...

Stanley Dean "Stan" Cairy

Stanley Dean "Stan" Cairy

Feb 6, 2011

Stanley D. Cairy, 75, of Alburnett, died Sunday, February 6, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, as a result of complications of congestive heart failure. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Central City, by Father Wayne Droessler. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at...

George J. Haddy

George J. Haddy

Feb 6, 2011

George J. Haddy, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011, at St. George Orthodox Church, 3650 Cottage Grove Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Father Fred Shaheen and Rev. Deacon Edmund Abodeely. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Geraldine Elaine "Gerry" Stearns (Keggan)

Geraldine Elaine "Gerry" Stearns (Keggan)

Feb 6, 2011

Geraldine “Gerry” Elaine Stearns, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 6, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, John; her children, Jeff (Sofya) Stearns of Mars, Pennsylvania, Greg (Jenny) Stearns of Cedar...

Gordon Lee Merritt

Gordon Lee Merritt

Feb 6, 2011

Gordon L. Merritt, 66, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, in his home with family by his side after an eight month battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in...

Clarence Lee "John" Nost

Clarence Lee "John" Nost

Feb 6, 2011

Clarence Lee “John” Nost, 65, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, passed on to eternal life on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving companion, Carmen Card; his children, grandchildren; his brother and 2 sisters; nieces and nephews and his best friend. Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Buffalo United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids,...

Dorothy Jean Wright (Varner)

Dorothy Jean Wright (Varner)

Feb 6, 2011

Dorothy Jean Wright, 70, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, February 6, 2011. Graveside Service: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2011, at St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Bill Harnish. Survivors include her siblings, Terry (Shelia) Varner, Barbara Karr, Ronald Varner and Robert Varner all of Cedar Rapids; her adopted-out siblings, Douglas Varner of Texas,...

Larry Lee Franck Sr.

Larry Lee Franck Sr.

Feb 6, 2011

Larry Lee Franck, Sr, 68, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 6, 2011, at his home. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Randy Kasch and Chaplain Joe Kane, with military honors. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery,...

Michael John "Mike" Olson

Michael John "Mike" Olson

Feb 4, 2011

Michael John “Mike” Olson, 58, of Marion, died Friday, February 4, 2011, at his home following a sudden illness. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion by Rev. Dennis Johnson. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Private Family Inurnment:...

Theresa "Bernie" Kindl (Rochford)

Theresa "Bernie" Kindl (Rochford)

Feb 4, 2011

Theresa “Bernie” Rochford Kindl, 84, of 7001 Inwood Ct. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, February 4, 2011, at her home with her family at her side, after a short illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Hiawatha, Iowa, by Father Neil Manternach. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

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