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Ray George Barnard

Ray George Barnard

Aug 16, 2003

Ray George Barnard, 91, of 275 Lortz Drive, formerly of Callaway, Nebraska, died Saturday, August 16, 2003, at his home, following a brief illness. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway, Nebraska. There will be no visitation. Local Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Neva;...

Michael C. Schmidt

Michael C. Schmidt

Aug 16, 2003

Michael C. Schmidt, 38, of Annapolis, Maryland, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, August 16, 2003, in his home, following a sudden illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2003, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Tom McDermott. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Adolph A. Weber

Adolph A. Weber

Aug 16, 2003

Adolph "Art? Weber, 80, of 3507 E Avenue NW, formerly of Waterloo, died Saturday, August 16, 2003, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following complications of a stroke. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Larry Hayward. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at...

Jim R. Fountain

Jim R. Fountain

Aug 16, 2003

Jim R. Fountain, 48, of 1300 Oakland Road N.E., died Saturday, August 16, 2003, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by Brother, Dan Denbeste and Rev. Fredrich Mellberg. Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha. Friends may call today (Monday) from 6 to...

Ted H. Sands

Ted H. Sands

Aug 13, 2003

Ted H. Sands, 56, of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Manchester, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at the Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island, Illinois, after a sudden illness. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am on Monday, August 18, 2003, at St. Mary?s Catholic Church, Manchester, Iowa, with Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 pm...

John W. Busenbark

John W. Busenbark

Aug 13, 2003

John W. Busenbark, 87, a resident of Higley Mansion Care Center, died Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at the care center, following a long illness. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point by Rev. John Caughron. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery....

Helen J. Gregersen

Helen J. Gregersen

Aug 12, 2003

Helen J. Gregersen, 72, of Manchester and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2003, at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, after a long illness. Services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Manchester, with Jerry Springston officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch...

Shauna Lee Sharp

Shauna Lee Sharp

Aug 12, 2003

Shauna Lee Sharp, 22, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, August 12, 2003, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Jacobs Lake, Arizona. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2003, at the New Covenant Bible Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Mr. Dan Hoeger and Rev. Gary Hoobler. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2003...

Melvin Dale Morgan

Melvin Dale Morgan

Aug 11, 2003

Melvin Morgan, 87, 915 Valley Street, Center Point, died Monday, August 11, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 14, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Rev. Leo Andersen. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point...

Evelyn Ada Flitsch

Evelyn Ada Flitsch

Aug 11, 2003

Evelyn Ada Flitsch, 86, formerly of Alburnett, died in Hospice care after a short illness with cancer on Monday, August 11, 2003, in Gilbert, Arizona. Memorial services to celebrate Evelyn's life will be held on September 13th, 2003 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church, Alburnett, Iowa and on October 10, 2003 in Gilbert, Arizona. Inurnment will be at...

Mary Eleanor O'Connor

Mary Eleanor O'Connor

Aug 11, 2003

Mary Eleanor Jones O?Connor, 90, of 509 1st Avenue, died Monday, August 11, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital, following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2003, at Springville United Methodist Church by Rev. John Keizer. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion and one hour prior to the...

Forrest William Ainsworth

Forrest William Ainsworth

Aug 7, 2003

Forrest William Ainsworth, 85, a resident of Silver Pines Assisted Living Community, died Thursday, August 7, 2003, following a long illness. Services: 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2003, at Christ Church Presbyterian, Cedar Rapids, by Dr. William Jamison. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery,...

Nancy K. Clark

Nancy K. Clark

Aug 6, 2003

Nancy K. (Gorsh) Clark, 59, of 1139 20th Avenue SW, died, Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a long illness. As a Christian, Nancy always showed concern for the spiritual lives of those around her. As her illnesses progressed, she longed for heaven and the day when she could be home with Jesus. According to...

Elsie P. Vosmek

Elsie P. Vosmek

Aug 4, 2003

Elsie P. Vosmek, 95, of 1612 5th Street NW, died Monday, August 4, 2003, in her home, following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Arnette Pint. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at the funeral home. Burial: Czech National...

David V. Silver

David V. Silver

Aug 4, 2003

David V. Silver, 55, a resident of Crestview Acres Nursing Home in Marion, formerly of Central City, died Monday, August 4, 2003, at the nursing home, surrounded by his loving family, following a long battle with cancer. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by Rev. Jonna Jensen. Friends may...

Daniel M. Collins

Daniel M. Collins

Aug 4, 2003

Dan M. Collins, 41, of 1019 9th Street SW, died peacefully at his parent?s home, surrounded by his family, on Monday evening, August 4, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. In honor of Dan?s wishes, the body will be cremated and a family graveside service will be held at a later date. Friends are invited to a Celebration of...

William J Struve

William J Struve

Aug 4, 2003

William J. Struve, 93, a resident of Sunnycrest Nursing Center, Dysart, died Monday, August 4, 2003, at the care center, following a short illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Belle Plaine, by President Eric Van Alstine. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003,...

Dylan Rose Hartman

Dylan Rose Hartman

Aug 3, 2003

Dylan Rose Hartman, 15 days old, daughter of Polly Hartman, of 417 J. Avenue NW, died Sunday, August 3, 2003, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of SIDS. There will be no visitation. Services: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at Central Assembly of God Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Mark Thomas. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Rita B. Haas

Rita B. Haas

Aug 1, 2003

Rita B. Haas, 76, of Coggon, died Friday, August 1, 2003, in the Long Term Care Unit of People?s Hospital in Independence, following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2003, at St. John?s Catholic Church, Coggon, by the Rev. Wayne Droessler. Burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Coggon. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Murdoch...

Maxine C. Glass

Maxine C. Glass

Jul 31, 2003

Maxine C. Glass, 88, of the Vinton Lutheran Home, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, in Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, after a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Gary Dobbins. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, August...

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