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Gary Wayne Wilcox

Gary Wayne Wilcox

Aug 13, 2023

Gary Wayne Wilcox, 71, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at home surrounded by immediate family following a courageous battle against cancer. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. Visitation: Gary’s family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The funeral service...

David Harrison Haley

David Harrison Haley

Aug 12, 2023

David H. Haley, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. David was born on March 26, 1948, in Okemah, Oklahoma, the son of...

Renee Kay Case

Renee Kay Case

Aug 11, 2023

Renee Kay Case passed away at home on August 11, 2023, at the age of 72 after battling a lengthy illness. She was born to Ross and Nadine Oliphant on October 7, 1950, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The family relocated to Cedar Rapids when Renee was a child. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. She completed Nurses Training...

Jerry Alan Bolton

Jerry Alan Bolton

Aug 11, 2023

Jerry Alan Bolton, 73, of Jesup, Iowa, passed away after a 10-month battle with T-cell lymphoma on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on September 9, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation service, Central City, Iowa. Jerry was born on October 17,...

Holly Anne Hapgood

Holly Anne Hapgood

Aug 11, 2023

Holly A. Hapgood, 60, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 after a long illness. Per Holly’s wishes, no visitation or funeral service will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. A private family inurnment will be held at a future date. Holly was the eldest of four children...

Sheri Comried

Sheri Comried

Aug 9, 2023

Sheri Comried, 67, of Swisher, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of Sheri’s life will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 1 – 4 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Sheri was born March 14, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Emmett and...

Francis L. Halsted

Francis L. Halsted

Aug 9, 2023

Francis L. Halsted, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Private burial: Buckingham Cemetery, Traer, Iowa. Francis was born December 25, 1939, at home to Richard and Anna Halsted in Mitchell, Nebraska....

Franklin Glubka

Franklin Glubka

Aug 8, 2023

Franklin Glubka, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Inurnment: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Luncheon will follow inurnment at Cowboy...

Isabella Grace Beck

Isabella Grace Beck

Aug 8, 2023

Isabella Grace Beck, infant daughter of Aaron and Michelle (McConnell) Beck, and sister of Connor and Chase Beck, sadly passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at The University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. Friends and family will gather for a visitation from 4 – 6 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

Paulette Susan Reed

Paulette Susan Reed

Aug 6, 2023

Paulette Susan Reed, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away August 6, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at...

Shirley Ann Fleisher

Shirley Ann Fleisher

Aug 6, 2023

Shirley Ann Fleisher, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The family will host the funeral service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Central Church of Christ in Cedar Rapids, with visitation to begin one hour prior. A private burial will take place at Dunkard Cemetery in...

Dawn Hensch

Dawn Hensch

Aug 6, 2023

Dawn Hensch, 57, of Center Point, Iowa, died Sunday, August 6, 2023. The family will hold a celebration of life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Rubies in Center Point. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Dawn was born October 8, 1965, in Iowa, the daughter of Larry and Patricia (Goodwin)...

Neena Miller

Neena Miller

Aug 6, 2023

Neena Miller, 70, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to Heaven on Sunday, August 6, 2023. The family will conduct a graveside service at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Neena was born December 17, 1952, in Cedar Rapids,...

Michael Vincent Ette

Michael Vincent Ette

Aug 5, 2023

Michael Vincent Ette, 63, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with inurnment at Keokuk National Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Michael was born on September 4,...

Charlene M. Weatherwax

Charlene M. Weatherwax

Aug 5, 2023

Charlene Mae Weatherwax, 72, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Visitation for Charlene will be held, Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delaware, Iowa. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Reverend Matthew Vesey, officiating. The burial will take place at Pine View...

Gar Ruprecht

Gar Ruprecht

Aug 4, 2023

Gar Ruprecht, 81, of Solon, Iowa, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home. A funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery, Shueyville, Iowa. Gar was born October 11, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the son...

Russell M. Roland

Russell M. Roland

Aug 4, 2023

Russell M. Roland, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Russell was born October 2, 1952, in Des Moines,...

Carolyn Ann Heitz

Carolyn Ann Heitz

Aug 4, 2023

Dr. Carolyn Ann Heitz, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion. Her family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023,...

Anthony 'Tony' James Brooks

Anthony 'Tony' James Brooks

Aug 3, 2023

On August 3, 2023, our beloved son, father, and brother, Anthony “Tony” James Brooks passed away. A visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with a light...

Janna M. Phelps

Janna M. Phelps

Aug 3, 2023

Janna M. Phelps, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, August 3, 2023. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on August 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial: 2 p.m., August 15, 2023, Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa. Janna was born May 21, 1941, in Monticello, Iowa, the...

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