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Archie L. Blackford

Archie L. Blackford

Jul 28, 2022

Archie L. Blackford, 89, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Hallmar Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private graveside service with full military honors will be held at Lafayette Cemetery in rural Alburnett, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Archie was born on April 23, 1933,...

Kenneth 'Kenny' G. Klouda

Kenneth 'Kenny' G. Klouda

Jul 28, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” G. Klouda, 83, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Joyce Ann Kopf

Joyce Ann Kopf

Jul 27, 2022

Joyce Ann Kopf, 88, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022. A visitation will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. on Saturday at The Legacy Center. Joyce was born August...

Patrick "Pat" Joseph Rauch

Patrick "Pat" Joseph Rauch

Jul 26, 2022

Patrick “Pat” Joseph Rauch, 66, of Marion, Iowa. Our brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, with visitation an hour prior to the funeral service. Inurnment will take place following the memorial service at...

Raymond G. 'Sonny' Brown

Raymond G. 'Sonny' Brown

Jul 26, 2022

Raymond G. “Sonny” Brown, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on July 26, 2022, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ray was born February 2, 1930, in...

Mary Jean 'Jeannie' Simanek

Mary Jean 'Jeannie' Simanek

Jul 26, 2022

Mary Jean “Jeannie” Simanek, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A celebration of Jeannie’s life will...

Evalyn Geraldine 'Geri' Mollman

Evalyn Geraldine 'Geri' Mollman

Jul 24, 2022

Evalyn Geraldine “Geri” Mollman, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Meth-Wick. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. and memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 3715 33rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. As per her request, her body has been willed to The University of Iowa Deeded...

Arnold N. Merkes

Arnold N. Merkes

Jul 23, 2022

Arnold N. Merkes, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation for Arnold will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, with a Scripture Service beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Judy Stalkfleet

Judy Stalkfleet

Jul 22, 2022

Judy Stalkfleet, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 22, 2022. Celebration of Life Gathering: 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Judy was born August 1, 1940, in Fayette, Iowa, the daughter of Harley and Edith (Voshell) Moore. She attended Fayette High School and went on to graduate...

Robert I. Crane

Robert I. Crane

Jul 21, 2022

Robert “Bob” I. Crane, 91, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Springville Cemetery in Springville. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Bob was born on May 19, 1931, in Littleport, Iowa,...

Larry Niemeyer

Larry Niemeyer

Jul 21, 2022

Larry Niemeyer, 84, passed away on July 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Jefferson High School gymnasium. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...

Connie J. Henderson

Connie J. Henderson

Jul 20, 2022

Connie J. Henderson, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will...

Lonny Jake Herrman

Lonny Jake Herrman

Jul 19, 2022

Lonny Jake Herrman, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with his family by his side. Visitation: 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Lonny was born July...

Chelo Collier

Chelo Collier

Jul 19, 2022

Chelo Collier, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home. Visitation: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids, with a Rosary beginning at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior....

Pauline Frances Weber

Pauline Frances Weber

Jul 18, 2022

Pauline Frances Weber, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday, July 18, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4 -7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Amber Bricker

Amber Bricker

Jul 15, 2022

Amber Bricker, 40, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. Family will greet friends and family from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Cornerstone Church located at 925 Blairs Ferry Road in Marion. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the church,...

Wayne Harland Jensen

Wayne Harland Jensen

Jul 15, 2022

Wayne Harland Jensen, 74, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Celebration of Life: 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Wayne was born August 22, 1947, in Madison, South Dakota. He graduated from Washington High School in...

Terry Snyder

Terry Snyder

Jul 15, 2022

Terry Snyder, 83, of Delaware, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home in Delaware. Prayer Service for Terry will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester, Iowa. Celebration of Life will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday,...

Joanne Kramer

Joanne Kramer

Jul 14, 2022

Joanne Kramer, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester due to complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy which she struggled with for a number of years. Visitation for Joanne will be held, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Funeral...

Mark David Pillard

Mark David Pillard

Jul 14, 2022

Mark D. Pillard, 52, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away from a sudden illness on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Mark was born on September 24, 1969, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Elwin and Maxine (Falconer) Pillard. He graduated from Central City High School before becoming a heavy equipment operator. Mark was truly a kid at heart. The most important things...

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