Obituaries

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Roger Owen Hicks

Roger Owen Hicks

Mar 17, 2025

Roger Hicks, 74, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Legacy Pointe Care Center in Iowa City. Visitation for Roger will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 5 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...

Jean E. deBethizy

Jean E. deBethizy

Mar 16, 2025

Jean E. deBethizy, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

Jean was born on October 30, 1932, in Washington, D.C., to John and Mary (Goodwin) Horton. At just 15 years old, she began working in her cousin’s dental office, Raymond Herndon, D.D.S. On...

Marilyn Jean Carstens

Marilyn Jean Carstens

Mar 14, 2025

Marilyn Jean (Hoffman) Carstens, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion. There will be a visitation at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at...

Laura R. Morris

Laura R. Morris

Mar 13, 2025

Laura R. Morris, 71, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Hospice House in Hiawatha, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by loved ones. Laura was born July 23, 1953, as an only child to Col. Charles and Helen Miller in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated with the Class of 1972 from Lafayette High School...

David "Dave" Franklin Hoskins

David "Dave" Franklin Hoskins

Mar 13, 2025

David “Dave” Franklin Hoskins, 74, of Springville, Iowa, passed away, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held...

Joan E. Williams

Joan E. Williams

Mar 12, 2025

Joan E. Williams, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

Joan was born on November 21, 1932, in Vinton, Iowa, to Howard and Imogene (York)...

Nancy Wells Hawkins

Nancy Wells Hawkins

Mar 11, 2025

Nancy Wells Hawkins, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, surrounded by family at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Nancy’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa.

Born on August 27, 1937, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, she was the...

Belinha Evelyn Hampton

Belinha Evelyn Hampton

Mar 10, 2025

Belinha Evelyn Hampton was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 7, 1934, to Florence “Lucille” Dingman and Marshal E. Dingman. She went to be with Jesus on March 10, 2025. Belinha is survived by her daughter, Melissa Catalana (Mark); and grandchildren, J. Mitchell Peters and Lydia Peters, all of St. Louis, Missouri; son, Stephen M. Van Slyke of Southeast...

John Henry Schneiter

John Henry Schneiter

Mar 10, 2025

John Henry Schneiter, 94, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services held at this time. A private family joint inurnment for both John and Joan is being planned for a later date at Oakwood Cemetery...

Steven "Steve" Michael Edgar

Steven "Steve" Michael Edgar

Mar 10, 2025

Steven “Bruno” Michael Edgar, 70, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private Family Services will be held, and cremation rites will be accorded. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.

Steve was born on October 5, 1954, in San Bernardino, California, the...

Carol Ann Bowden

Carol Ann Bowden

Mar 9, 2025

Carol Ann Bowden, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at The Woodlands at Meth-Wick.

A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at...

Brenda Oakley

Brenda Oakley

Mar 8, 2025

Brenda Oakley, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Visitation: 11 - 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a reception to immediately follow at 1 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood. A private graveside burial will be held at...

Eugene 'Gene' Lawrence McLean

Eugene 'Gene' Lawrence McLean

Mar 7, 2025

Eugene ‘Gene’ Lawrence McLean, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. As per Gene's request, cremation has taken place, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gene was born on March 2, 1943, to Marion Myrtle Nessel and Eben Lang McLean in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He was united in marriage to...

Karen Frances Jacobs

Karen Frances Jacobs

Mar 7, 2025

Karen Frances Jacobs, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will...

Lynn Andrew Martin

Lynn Andrew Martin

Mar 6, 2025

Lynn Andrew Martin, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Private inurnment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Lynn was born on September 6, 1970, to Kenneth and Rita (Berns) Martin. He graduated from Springville High School and attended the...

Alan Glen Martin

Alan Glen Martin

Mar 6, 2025

Alan Glen Martin, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Private inurnment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Alan was born on July 29, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Kenneth and Rita (Berns) Martin. He graduated from Springville High...

Rita Jean Martin

Rita Jean Martin

Mar 6, 2025

Rita Jean Martin, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Private inurnment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Rita was born on September 13, 1937, in Bankston, Iowa to Joseph and Monica (Winch) Berns. She graduated from St. Clement’s School...

Steven Ray George

Steven Ray George

Mar 6, 2025

Steven Ray George, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.

Steven was born on July 14, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, to Frank and Lela (Kennedy) George. At a very young age, he served honorably in United States Army during the Vietnam War. On February 12, 1978, he...

Florence Anna Moellers

Florence Anna Moellers

Mar 6, 2025

Florence Anna Moellers, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Heritage Specialty Care. Friends may call from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Military rites performed by the Marine Corps League....

William Alan "Doc" Sunlin

William Alan "Doc" Sunlin

Mar 6, 2025

William Alan "Doc" Sunlin, 84, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Antioch Christian Church in Marion. A celebration of life will follow at the church where the family will greet friends. Private inurnment at Riverside Cemetery in Anamosa, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home &...