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Masa Joan Bunting

Masa Joan Bunting

Mar 10, 2023

Masa J. (Hatch) Bunting, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at The Good Samaritan Home in Waukon. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Burial will follow at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Masa...

Margaret Marie Doyle

Margaret Marie Doyle

Mar 10, 2023

Margaret M. Doyle of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away and entered into the presence of her Lord, Friday, March 10, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy-body dementia. During this time, Margaret remained uncomplaining and accepting. Visitation will be held at 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Marion Christian Church, located at 1050 McGowan...

Glenda Lee Meyers

Glenda Lee Meyers

Mar 9, 2023

Glenda Lee Meyers, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, March 9, 2023. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Howell County Memorial Cemetery in Pomona, Missouri....

Donna Valenta

Donna Valenta

Mar 7, 2023

Donna Valenta, 85, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023. The family will be holding a private service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa assisted the family. Donna worked at Rockwell Collins for 44 years. She loved her crafts...

Diana Lynn Ford

Diana Lynn Ford

Mar 7, 2023

Diana Lynn Ford, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the funeral home. Diana was born May...

Joyce Ann Martinek

Joyce Ann Martinek

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce Ann Martinek, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 7, 2023, in her home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at...

John Dean Sheeley

John Dean Sheeley

Mar 6, 2023

John Dean Sheeley, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 on Friday, March 10th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church....

Luverne Uecker

Luverne Uecker

Mar 5, 2023

Luverne Druecker, 86, of Marion, Iowa, died Sunday, March 5, 2023. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is assisting the family. Luverne was born February 15, 1937, in Volga, Iowa, the son of Mainard and Helen (Weger) Druecker. He graduated from Volga High School, Class of 1955. Luverne...

Patricia Ann Schmidt

Patricia Ann Schmidt

Mar 5, 2023

Patricia A. Schmidt, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Grand Living Nursing Home. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, located at, 857 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Lunch will follow the Mass. Visitation will begin one hour prior at the...

Vera Mildred Goedken

Vera Mildred Goedken

Mar 4, 2023

Vera Mildred Goedken, 89, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church of Manchester...

Mary K Mowrer

Mary K Mowrer

Mar 4, 2023

Mary K. (Casserly) Mowrer, 84-passed away March 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. A vigil service will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with visitation to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023,...

Edward L. Castelein

Edward L. Castelein

Mar 4, 2023

Edward L. Castelein, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, March 4, 2023. A visitation will be held from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Leon Cemetery, Prophetstown, Illinois. Edward was born January 4, 1940, in Moline, Illinois, the son of Violet (Woodworth) and Edward Louis Castelein,...

Kenneth Wayne Techau

Kenneth Wayne Techau

Mar 3, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Techau, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, Iowa. Inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date at Springdale Friends Cemetery, Cedar County, Iowa....

Mary Agnes (Decker) Halva

Mary Agnes (Decker) Halva

Mar 3, 2023

Mary Agnes (Decker) Halva, 83, of Walford, died Friday, March 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, May 22, at St. John XXIII church near Fairfax, where she was a member. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with the service commencing at 10. A private family burial with follow and then a private luncheon. Mary was born...

Kimberley Jean (Knetter) Reed

Kimberley Jean (Knetter) Reed

Mar 2, 2023

Kimberley Jean (Knetter) Reed, 59, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at her home after a long illness. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Kim was born August 13, 1963, to Roger and B.J. (Schneider) Thomas in Devils...

Judith 'Ann' Gruber

Judith 'Ann' Gruber

Mar 2, 2023

Judith “Ann” Gruber, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 2, 2023, at The Views of Marion. In agreement with Ann’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Ann was born on April 17, 1941, in Sterling...

Curtis "Curt" Baily

Curtis "Curt" Baily

Mar 2, 2023

On March 2, 2023, Curtis (Curt) Baily was united with his Lord after a short illness. Curt was born December 1, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Edward and Darlyce (Port) Baily. He was a lifelong resident of the Springville/Central City area, graduating from Springville High School in 1980. Curt worked in construction, on the family farm, and as...

Doris Marie (Strait) Allen

Doris Marie (Strait) Allen

Mar 2, 2023

Doris Marie (Strait) Allen, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 5048 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids 52405. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Doris...

Jolene Ann (Johnson) Hartgrave

Jolene Ann (Johnson) Hartgrave

Mar 1, 2023

Jolene Ann (Johnson) Hartgrave, longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, following a long illness. At Jolene’s request, there will be no services. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Jolene was born on October 26, 1953, the middle child of Pete and Mary Johnson who predecease her....

Melba E. Davison

Melba E. Davison

Feb 28, 2023

Melba E. Davison, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2202 Forest Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting...

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