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Richard Rojek
Mar 5, 2025
Richard Rojek, 65, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Epic Event Center, located at 2987 Epic Drive in Marion, Iowa. He was born on November 10, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, and...
Melvena Esther McCoy
Mar 5, 2025
Melvena Esther McCoy, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Ted Jon Elson-Canfield
Mar 5, 2025
Ted (don't call him Theodore) Jon Elson-Canfield 1946-2025
Ted was born in Iowa Falls on January 7, 1946, to Kenneth M. and Lucille B. Canfield. He passed away peacefully on March 5th following a long illness.
If you didn't know Ted, he would introduce himself two different ways: first, as “The biggest Coke pusher in Iowa,” or second, as “A Ding-a-ling.” Those...
Scott Bush
Mar 5, 2025
Scott Bush, 55, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounded by loved ones.
Born on June 27, 1969, Scott was the beloved son of Shirley Bush and the late David Bush. A hardworking man with a talent for fixing just about anything, Scott dedicated his life to construction and took great pride in his work. In addition to his hands-on skills,...
Judith Fern Wilkins
Mar 2, 2025
Judith Fern Wilkins, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her home. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial: Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Ryan, Iowa.
Judy was born November 7, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter...
Patricia A. Winegardner
Mar 1, 2025
Patricia A. Winegardner, 96, formerly of Coos Bay, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Patricia, under “photos and videos,” starting...
Kayleen "Kay" Sue Basler
Mar 1, 2025
Kayleen “Kay” Sue Basler, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, March 1, 2025. A visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids,...
Linda Welp
Mar 1, 2025
Linda Welp, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at her home. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Linda was born March 27, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of William and Effie (McGarity) Fuller. She attended...
Elva Bertha Wolrab
Feb 28, 2025
Elva Bertha Wolrab, 98, a longtime resident of the Mount Vernon, Iowa community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Legacy Senior Living in Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 600 5th Avenue S.W., in Mount Vernon,...
Christoph Trappe
Feb 28, 2025
Christoph Trappe, 46, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home. Per his wishes, no services are planned at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Christoph was born on September 25, 1978, in Duisburg, Germany. He was a 1997 graduate of West High School in...
Ruth Ann Rita Hargrafen
Feb 28, 2025
Ruth Ann Rita Hargrafen, 88, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away at her home on Friday, February 28, 2025, with her family present. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7th, 2025, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at St....
Brian Lee Thomas
Feb 27, 2025
Brian Lee Thomas, 46, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. A visitation will occur on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow...
Helen Malatek Hahn
Feb 27, 2025
Helen Malatek Hahn, 106, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Thursday, February 27, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids assisted the family.
Survivors include her son, Donald Sipe (Mary) of Cedar Rapids, and Michael (Gail) Sipe of La Jolla, California; several grandchildren;...
Rae Marie Galli
Feb 26, 2025
Rae Marie Galli, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Rae was born on...
Atha "Kitty" Johnson
Feb 25, 2025
Atha “Kitty” Johnson, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, with family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
Kitty was born on...
Douglas L. Tomash
Feb 25, 2025
Douglas L. Tomash, 62, of Swisher, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with Service following at 2:00 p.m. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery, Shueyville, Iowa. A livestream of the funeral service may...
Mary Jane Davis
Feb 25, 2025
Mary Jane Davis, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away with her children by her side on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Private family inurnment will take place at the Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.
Mary was born on August 29, 1946, in Oelwein, Iowa, to LeRoy and Beatrice...
Eunice Jannan Christopherson
Feb 23, 2025
Eunice Jannan Christopherson, 89, passed away February 23, 2025, in Marion, Iowa. Eunice’s family will receive guests for visitation at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa on Friday, February 28, from 4 – 7 p.m. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Alice Cemetery, Center Point.
Eunice was born June 26, 1935, in Volga Township,...
Rozella "Rosie" Edna Dick
Feb 22, 2025
Rozella “Rosie” Edna Dick, 95, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Center Point, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the...
Shirlee Dee Mercer
Feb 22, 2025
Shirlee Dee Mercer, 97, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Shirlee was born on March 4, 1927, in Baxter, Iowa, the daughter of Gene and Fern...
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