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Virginia "Ginny" Yden (Villa)

Virginia "Ginny" Yden (Villa)

Sep 28, 2010

Virginia “Ginny” Dryden lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Graveside services: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Dryden of Clarence, Iowa; 4 grandchildren; and...

Anthony E. "Tony" Madden

Anthony E. "Tony" Madden

Sep 27, 2010

Anthony E. “Tony” Madden, 51, of Marion, died Monday, September 27, 2010, following a short illness at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will hold a gathering of friends and family at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his son, Jason Madden (Christina Olivarez); two...

Barth Allan "Bart" Lillie

Barth Allan "Bart" Lillie

Sep 27, 2010

Barth Allan Lillie, 61, a 32 year resident of San Francisco, CA, formerly of Alburnett, died Monday, September 27, 2010. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion, Iowa by Rev. Dr. Curt Moermond. Family will greet friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial:...

Donald Robert Coonrod

Donald Robert Coonrod

Sep 26, 2010

Donald Robert Coonrod, “Coony”, “Peanut Butter”, 66, of Springville, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Pastor Jack Ray. Family will greet friends from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial: Springville Cemetery,...

L. Francine Satinsky

L. Francine Satinsky

Sep 26, 2010

L. Francine Satinsky, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Donna & Dennis Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Daniel’s Park Church of God, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Reggie Daniel. Inurnment: Czech National Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Douglas Julian "Doug" Graham

Douglas Julian "Doug" Graham

Sep 25, 2010

Douglas Julian Graham, “Doug” 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday September 25th, 2010, at home with his family after a rapid decline in illness. Survivors include his wife, Jean; 3 children, Doug (Christine) Graham of Cedar Rapids, Michael (Jane) Graham of the United Kingdom and daughter, Patricia (Jonathon) Oakley of the United Kingdom; siblings, Max Graham of Oklahoma and...

Betty Ann Napier (Hensing)

Betty Ann Napier (Hensing)

Sep 24, 2010

Betty Ann Napier, 83, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, Marion, died and entered Jesus’ presence in heaven on Friday, September 24, 2010. She had gracefully endured a long battle with Huntington’s disease. Services: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa, by Pastor Jay Jentink. The family will greet friends from...

Sandra J. Berner (Musgrove)

Sandra J. Berner (Musgrove)

Sep 23, 2010

Sandra Jean Berner departed this mortal life Thursday, September 23, 2010, in the Marion, Iowa, home of her niece Susan Ketelsen and Susan’s husband Kim. Sandie barely reached five feet, one inch but she was a pugnacious warrior. She had fought bravely against breast cancer since 1986 and enjoyed very many good years, a testament to her will and a...

Ronald Leon "Ronnie" Doyl

Ronald Leon "Ronnie" Doyl

Sep 23, 2010

Ronald L. Doyl, 69, of Walker, Iowa, died suddenly Thursday, September 23, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2010, at the United Methodist Church, Walker, by the Rev. Norman Kelley. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2010, at the church. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Mowry (Busche)

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Mowry (Busche)

Sep 22, 2010

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Mowry, 79, of Marion, Iowa, and formerly of Lowden, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. Visitation: 2 – 6 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with...

Richard Frank "Dick" Swanson

Richard Frank "Dick" Swanson

Sep 22, 2010

Richard “Dick” F. Swanson, 76, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at his home. Memorial Service: 1 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, 520 Wilson Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Celebration of life officiated by Bernie Franks, John Malone and Barb Furman. Dick was born July 4,...

Marjorie Arlyce Niffenegger (Smith)

Marjorie Arlyce Niffenegger (Smith)

Sep 22, 2010

Marjorie Arlyce Niffenegger, 89, of 802 18th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...

Richard E Thompson

Richard E Thompson

Sep 21, 2010

Richard E. Thompson, 71, of Manchester, died at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, September 21, 2010 following a brief illness. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010 by Rev. John Flaherty at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Manchester. Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, prior to services at the funeral...

Helen Mae Ridenour (Menuey)

Helen Mae Ridenour (Menuey)

Sep 19, 2010

Helen Mae Ridenour, 85, of Manchester died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Manchester by Rev. Roger Henry. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Manchester and one...

Dale J. Taylor

Dale J. Taylor

Sep 19, 2010

Dale J. Taylor, 89, of Central City, died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at his granddaughters’ home in Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at the United Church of Christ in Central City, Iowa, by Rev. Mark Woldruff. The family will greet friends from 4–7 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Dora Louise Rudd (Johnson)

Dora Louise Rudd (Johnson)

Sep 18, 2010

Dora Louise (Johnson) Rudd, 90, of Central City, died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha after living a long and happy life. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by R.G. Prucha. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m....

Roy Donald Fear

Roy Donald Fear

Sep 18, 2010

Roy D. Fear, 92, formerly of Central City, a resident of Crestview Acres in Marion/Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, died September 18, 2010 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Manchester with Pastor John Brockschink. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 24 and...

Gertrude E. Barkwill (Webert)

Gertrude E. Barkwill (Webert)

Sep 18, 2010

Gertrude E. Barkwill, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Jonathan Offt. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids and one hour prior to...

Dale E. Jones

Dale E. Jones

Sep 17, 2010

Dale E. Jones, 75, of Center Point, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Memorial Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Center Point. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Center Point Cemetery, by Rev. Mike Ellson and Ken Graham. Survivors include his wife, Joanne;...

Dwight George Plate Jr.

Dwight George Plate Jr.

Sep 16, 2010

Dwight G. Plate, Jr., 73, of Alburnett, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a courageous battle with leukemia. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Alburnett United Methodist Church by Rev. H. Burr Bryant. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, September 20 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center...

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