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Raymond John Dunham Jr.

Raymond John Dunham Jr.

Nov 22, 2024

The world lost a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather on November 22, 2024. Raymond John Dunham Jr, known to most as John, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. John battled a long fight with cancer, but fought silently as his only focus was to take care of his beloved wife Pat. John was...

Esther Favor Groothuis

Esther Favor Groothuis

Nov 21, 2024

Esther Favor Groothuis, 18, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, entered into her eternal reward on Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A private family service will be held with burial at...

Mary Leona Legrand

Mary Leona Legrand

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Leona LeGrand, 96, of Amana, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Colonial Manor. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the funeral service may be...

David Alan Irvin

David Alan Irvin

Nov 20, 2024

David Alan Irvin, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. A visitation will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Private entombment will be held...

Carol Josephine Rees

Carol Josephine Rees

Nov 19, 2024

Carol Josephine Rees, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away from a sudden illness on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Marilyn Esther Corkery

Marilyn Esther Corkery

Nov 19, 2024

Marilyn Esther Corkery, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home. Per Marilyn’s wishes, private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Marilyn was born on September 18, 1936, in West Union, Iowa, the daughter of Merlin and Esther, (Suckow) Bachman. She graduated from...

Rita Theresa Fehlhafer

Rita Theresa Fehlhafer

Nov 18, 2024

Rita Theresa Fehlhafer, 83, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Hiawatha Care Center. Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or services held. Burial will be held at a later date at Springville Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Rita was born on February 4, 1941, in...

Delores Mae Bump

Delores Mae Bump

Nov 15, 2024

Delores Mae Bump, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on Friday, November 15, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at 4949 Council Street NE, in Cedar Rapids, where visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service....

J.D. Fagle

J.D. Fagle

Nov 14, 2024

J.D. Fagle, 59, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away November 14, 2024, at his home. The family will host a Celebration of Life gathering at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Bully’s North, 510 Iowa Street, Center Point. J.D. was born August 14, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Jeanna (Andrews) Fagle. He graduated from...

Rosemary Bernadine Rott

Rosemary Bernadine Rott

Nov 14, 2024

Rosemary Bernadine Rott, 85, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. There was a celebration of life held at New Covenant Bible Church on Saturday, November 16—a celebration for both Rosemary and her husband Marlin, who passed away on November 1,...

Maura Walsh

Maura Walsh

Nov 14, 2024

Maura Walsh, 87, died peacefully at Oldorf Hospice House on November 14, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family throughout her hospice journey. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Thomas, and her three children Jim (Tracy) Walsh of Mesa, Arizona, Jocile (Rick) Barbieri of Wheaton, Illinois, Kathleen (Mike) Newhouse of Marion, Iowa and eight grandchildren: Kristin (Sean) Hilson,...

Ada Bell Diveley

Ada Bell Diveley

Nov 13, 2024

Ada Bell Diveley, 84, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 am. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, November 22 at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Ada was born...

Marcilee Marie Mcgraw

Marcilee Marie Mcgraw

Nov 13, 2024

Marcilee Marie McGraw, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Living Center West. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a one-hour Visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Masonville,...

Herbert "Herb" Lee Bowers

Herbert "Herb" Lee Bowers

Nov 11, 2024

Herbert “Herb” Lee Bowers, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home. Cremation has taken place, and a Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Dunkard Cemetery in Toddville, Iowa. Herb was born on May 26, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one of five children to...

Bonnie Lee Martin

Bonnie Lee Martin

Nov 11, 2024

Bonnie Lee Martin: 1929 – 2024 of Cedar Rapids, IA. Born in Chariton, IA on the shortest day of the year December 21, Bonnie brought more than her share of sunshine into the world. She was born to Leo Brown, an innovative businessman and Charlene (Crozier) Brown, a compassionate yet strong willed mother; the result was Bonnie, a loving and...

Raymond J. Schirmer

Raymond J. Schirmer

Nov 11, 2024

Raymond J. Schirmer, 72, of Englewood, Florida, died Monday, November 11, 2024. In agreement with Ray's wishes, cremation has taken place. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A visitation will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ray was born on...

Judith M. Peal

Judith M. Peal

Nov 10, 2024

Judith M. Peal Born: August 4, 1941, to LeRoy and Ardith Schoon in Monticello, Iowa. Died: November 10, 2024, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Peal.

David Lee Glade

David Lee Glade

Nov 9, 2024

David Lee Glade, 66, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will host a Celebration of David’s life on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Marion American Legion Post 298, 625 31st St., Marion, Iowa 52302. Inurnment with full Military...

Carol Welsh

Carol Welsh

Nov 7, 2024

Carol Welsh, 76, of Williamsburg, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home. Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. November 16, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin at 10:30 a.m. Private family burial will be held at St. Michaels Cemetery, Holbrook, Iowa. Carol was born January 9, 1948, in Urbana, Iowa, the...

Donald 'Don' Bashus

Donald 'Don' Bashus

Nov 6, 2024

Donald “Don” Bashus, 72, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date. Don was born April 6, 1952, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the son of LeRoy and Joanne (Underwood) Bashus. He graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the Class of 1970. Don served honorably in the...

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