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David Alan Farley

David Alan Farley

Mar 8, 2010

David Alan Farley, 35, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, March 8, 2010. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Kayla; a daughter, Alexandrea (Alex) Farley of Cedar Rapids; his father, Van David Farley of Cedar Rapids; his mother, Maria (Chuck) Downin of Cedar Rapids; his grandmother, Esther...

Luella Erdene "Erdene" Smith (Jeffries)

Luella Erdene "Erdene" Smith (Jeffries)

Mar 8, 2010

Luella “Erdene” Smith, 82, a resident of Winslow House in Marion, Iowa, died there Monday, March 8, 2010. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010 at United Church of Christ, Central City, Iowa, by Pastor Mark Woldruff. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City....

Mark V. Snitkey

Mark V. Snitkey

Mar 8, 2010

Mark V. Snitkey, 56, of Cedar Rapids, died March 8, 2010. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a Vigil Service by Rev. John Gossman at 7:30 p.m. Private family burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Humboldt, Iowa. Survivors include three sons, Michael Snitkey of Center...

Dorothy Joan Johnston (Herring)

Dorothy Joan Johnston (Herring)

Mar 6, 2010

Dorothy Joan (Herring) Johnston, 77, of Toddville, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, in her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the celebration at the funeral home on Wednesday. Survivors include her husband, Larry; children,...

Ernest George Ronnebaum

Ernest George Ronnebaum

Mar 6, 2010

Ernest George Ronnebaum, of Earlville, Iowa, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the age of 85. He was currently a resident of Lincolnwood Assisted Living in Edgewood. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earlville, officiated by Rev. Herbert Tegeler. Friends may call from 2 to 8...

Robert W. "Bob" Hodges

Robert W. "Bob" Hodges

Mar 5, 2010

Robert W. “Bob” Hodges, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, of an episode of the heart. Services: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Leonard Ranson. The family will greet friends from 1:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial:...

Ruth A. Gorshe (West)

Ruth A. Gorshe (West)

Mar 5, 2010

Ruth A. Gorshe, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center of complications after surgery, while surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland and eldest daughter, Angela Marie Allen. Ruth is survived by her children, Virginia “Kay” Fisher, Arcadia, FL; Robert (Marla) of Boone; Mike (Nancy) of Denver,...

Virgil R Richmond

Virgil R Richmond

Mar 3, 2010

Virgil R. Richmond, 81, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away on March 13, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa following a short illness. A memorial service for Virgil Richmond will be held at a later date. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa is in charge of the arrangements. Virgil was born June 11, 1928 to Fred and...

Marlene J. Torrey (Harvey)

Marlene J. Torrey (Harvey)

Mar 3, 2010

Marlene J. Torrey, 77, of 2425 Tamarac Dr., Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in her home following an extended illness. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her husband, Tom, of Marion; 3 daughters, Roxanne (Greg) Stasch of Marshalltown, Vickie (Allen) Stainbrook of Vinton,...

Leone Coons (Wolmutt)

Leone Coons (Wolmutt)

Mar 2, 2010

Velma Leone (Wolmutt) Coons, 102, of Springville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her loving family. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, rural Marion, by Rev. H. Burr Bryant. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral...

Shirley Eilene Wilcox (Waddle)

Shirley Eilene Wilcox (Waddle)

Mar 2, 2010

Shirley E. Wilcox, 73, of 4208 Northwood Drive N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by the Rev. Kerrin Kirkpatrick. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Urbana...

Ruth D. Duran (Finley)

Ruth D. Duran (Finley)

Mar 2, 2010

Ruth D. Duran, 80, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Illini Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Marion Christian Church, 1050 McGowan Blvd., Marion, IA, by Rev. Brice Hughes. The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Following the service, a luncheon will be served....

Wayne Tipton

Wayne Tipton

Mar 1, 2010

F. Wayne Tipton, 82, of Marion, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Becky High, with military honors. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the funeral home. Private Family Inurnment:...

Jeffry Allen Knight

Jeffry Allen Knight

Mar 1, 2010

Jeffry A. Knight, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2204 26th Street N.W., Cedar Rapids. Memorial Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

Donald A. Wilson

Donald A. Wilson

Feb 28, 2010

Donald “Donnie” A. Wilson, 58, of Robins, Iowa, died suddenly on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of heart disease. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Del Bear. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at...

Robert Max "Bob" Hughes

Robert Max "Bob" Hughes

Feb 28, 2010

Robert “Bob” M. Hughes, 63, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 28, 2010. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya (Greg) Hagensick and Lisa Hughes; a brother, James Hughes; a sister, Margaret (James) Mulholland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob was born January 28, 1947, the son of James and Genevieve (Smith) Hughes in Ottumwa. Bob...

Gerald J. Hilby

Gerald J. Hilby

Feb 27, 2010

Gerald J. Hilby, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester following a brief illness. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. John Flaherty. Visitation will be after 10:00 am Thursday at the church. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Daisy Elaine Munier (Morehouse)

Daisy Elaine Munier (Morehouse)

Feb 27, 2010

Daisy Elaine (Morehouse) Munier, 93, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010. Services: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. John Louk. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial...

David Edward Irvin

David Edward Irvin

Feb 27, 2010

David E. Irvin, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, succumbed to his long fight with cancer on February 27, 2010. Services with Masonic Rites: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Leonard Ranson. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home....

Bernice Marie "Bea" Kohl (Wombacher)

Bernice Marie "Bea" Kohl (Wombacher)

Feb 26, 2010

Bernice “Bea” Marie Kohl, 87, a resident of Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids, died there Friday, February 26, 2010. Services: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 7, Monday, March 1, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Parnell. Survivors include her sons, Dennis (Nancy)...

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