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Matthew Charles Jones

Matthew Charles Jones

Nov 2, 2022

Matthew Charles Jones, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his home. No services are scheduled. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service assisted the family. Matt was born December 13, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Daniel “Casey” Jones and Diane (Bulicek) Gienapp. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and previously owned Jones...

Frederick Andrew Lagrange

Frederick Andrew Lagrange

Nov 1, 2022

Frederick Andrew LaGrange, 73, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home. Family will greet friends and family from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the funeral home....

Janet Marie Davis

Janet Marie Davis

Oct 30, 2022

Our dear mother, Janet Marie Davis, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 30, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at New Covenant Bible Church at 3090 N. Center Point Road in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour...

Janice "Jan" Lee Mcmurray

Janice "Jan" Lee Mcmurray

Oct 29, 2022

A mere four days after her husband, Ken, entered eternal life, Janice “Jan” Lee McMurray, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A joint visitation for both Ken and Jan will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Jessie Lee Mccormack

Jessie Lee Mccormack

Oct 29, 2022

Jessie Lee McCormack, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with...

Gloria Jean Pflughaupt

Gloria Jean Pflughaupt

Oct 27, 2022

Gloria Jean Pflughaupt, 82, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Silver Oaks in Marion, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of her life will be held. A private inurnment will take place at a later date at Boulder Cemetery, in rural Central City. Gloria was born...

Doris L. Renfer

Doris L. Renfer

Oct 26, 2022

Doris L. Renfer, 96, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on October 26, 2022, at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha after a brief illness. A private family burial was held on October 28. Doris' husband of 73 years, Irwin Renfer, passed away on March 30, 2020. Doris is survived and lovingly remembered by her three children: Ron (Frances) Renfer of...

Kenneth E. Mcmurray

Kenneth E. Mcmurray

Oct 25, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” E. McMurray, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. UPDATE Due to the sudden death of Ken's wife, Janice, services have been rescheduled. A joint visitation for both Ken and Janice will be held from...

Clare D Hartmann

Clare D Hartmann

Oct 24, 2022

Clare D. Hartmann, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022,...

Constance "Connie" Joyce Walther

Constance "Connie" Joyce Walther

Oct 23, 2022

Constance “Connie” Joyce Walther, 79, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Connie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Prairie Chapel Methodist Church, located at 1817 Prairie Chapel Road in...

Noreen Bush

Noreen Bush

Oct 23, 2022

Noreen Bush completed her life journey of love and service to others on October 23, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. She was 51 years old. While many may have known Noreen as a public leader, her strong foundation for all things meaningful was centered at home. As the mother to two...

Pauline K. Bervid

Pauline K. Bervid

Oct 21, 2022

Pauline K. Bervid, 91, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Urbana. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Cedar Rapids....

Robert A. Leuenberger

Robert A. Leuenberger

Oct 21, 2022

Robert A. Leuenberger, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2022, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior at the church. Burial with Military...

Gene Floyd Munier

Gene Floyd Munier

Oct 21, 2022

Gene F. Munier, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the funeral...

Tony Ray Ricklefs

Tony Ray Ricklefs

Oct 20, 2022

Tony Ray Ricklefs, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Tony was born July 19, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, the son...

Kathy Hedlund

Kathy Hedlund

Oct 18, 2022

Kathleen Mostyn Martyn was born June 27, 1930, and died of old age on October 18, 2022. Her mind was sound, and she wanted to talk politics to the very end, but her eyes, hearing, and body gave out on her. A private family burial service is planned. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting...

David Roy Waggoner

David Roy Waggoner

Oct 17, 2022

David Roy Waggoner, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa went to be with the Lord, Monday October 17, 2022, at in-patient hospice at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service at 520...

Darlene 'Polly' (Cornthwaite) Parrott

Darlene 'Polly' (Cornthwaite) Parrott

Oct 15, 2022

Darlene “Polly” (Cornthwaite) Parrott, 94, passed into Heaven on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home. Per Darlene’s wishes, there will be no services. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Polly was born April 5, 1928, in Waubeek, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Grace (Miller) Cornthwaite. She was united in marriage to Joseph...

Don Reynolds

Don Reynolds

Oct 14, 2022

Don Reynolds, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died of cancer Friday, October 14, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4 – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A graveside service will take place at...

Vernard 'Vernie' D. Almandinger

Vernard 'Vernie' D. Almandinger

Oct 13, 2022

Vernard “Vernie” D. Almandinger Jr., 81, of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., with a celebration of life at 11:00 a.m. and luncheon immediately following on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Anchor Bible Church (formerly Center Point United Methodist Church), 275 Green Street W in...

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