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Carl O. Blake

Carl O. Blake

Jan 27, 2022

Carl O. Blake, 62, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service for Carl will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where family will greet friends and family one hour prior. Carl was...

Jackie Merkes

Jackie Merkes

Jan 27, 2022

Jackie Merkes passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the age of 86, in her home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Additional Visitation is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022, at...

Gloria Jean Stenzel

Gloria Jean Stenzel

Jan 26, 2022

Gloria Jean (Wiebold) Stenzel, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed from this earth to the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Marion, by Pastor Andy...

Linda Sanders

Linda Sanders

Jan 26, 2022

Linda Sanders, 69, of Shellsburg, Iowa, formerly of Atkins, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022. A visitation will be held from 2 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the funeral home. Private...

Marian Lea Dorothy

Marian Lea Dorothy

Jan 26, 2022

Marian L. Dorothy, 81, a resident of Emery Place and formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. A Funeral Mass...

James Michael Akers

James Michael Akers

Jan 25, 2022

James Michael Akers, 47, of Independence, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. James...

Kathleen 'Kathy' Fritz

Kathleen 'Kathy' Fritz

Jan 25, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Fritz, 68, of Marengo, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at...

Helen Louise Novotny

Helen Louise Novotny

Jan 24, 2022

Helen Novotny, 93, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at United Methodist Church in Walker. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the church with an...

Jamie Fink

Jamie Fink

Jan 23, 2022

Jamie Fink, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life and visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Jamie was born on February 27, 1970, in Cedar Rapids,...

Levine Elaine 'Lee' Burg

Levine Elaine 'Lee' Burg

Jan 23, 2022

Levine Elaine “Lee” Burg, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022. The family will greet friends and family from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January...

Matthew "Grumpy" P. Smalley Ii

Matthew "Grumpy" P. Smalley Ii

Jan 23, 2022

Matthew “Grumpy” Pierce Smalley, II, 37, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends and family from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Carolyn Mary Myers

Carolyn Mary Myers

Jan 22, 2022

Carolyn Mary Myers, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church...

Marvin "Marv" Timmerman

Marvin "Marv" Timmerman

Jan 22, 2022

Marvin “Marv” Timmerman, 92, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Views of Marion in Marion, Iowa, of multi myeloma. Family will greet friends and family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. A funeral service will be held at 10...

Roger Hadley

Roger Hadley

Jan 21, 2022

Roger Hadley, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, January 21, 2022. Services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Roger was born March 18, 1948, in Eldora, Iowa, the son of Robert and Ethel (Whitmore) Hadley. He graduated from LaPorte City High School, Class of 1966....

David "Dave" George Eilers

David "Dave" George Eilers

Jan 20, 2022

David “Dave” George Eilers, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends and family from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral...

Derek Dean Anderson

Derek Dean Anderson

Jan 20, 2022

Derek Dean Anderson, age 43, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven on January 20, 2022. While we deeply mourn the unexpected loss of such a beloved grandson, son, brother, uncle, and friend; we also rejoice in the absolute assurance of a future blessed reunion, which is promised to all who, like Derek,...

Mary Cecilia (Gruber) Mefferd

Mary Cecilia (Gruber) Mefferd

Jan 19, 2022

Mary Cecilia (Gruber) Mefferd, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In accordance with Mary’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass...

Julie Ann (Dunleavy) Mccalley

Julie Ann (Dunleavy) Mccalley

Jan 19, 2022

Julie Ann (Dunleavy) McCalley, 63, of Springville, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be hosted by the family at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Julie was born June 2, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of John...

Robert Allan Schueler

Robert Allan Schueler

Jan 19, 2022

Robert Allan Schueler, 69 of Mount Vernon, Iowa and formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday January 19th, 2022, following complications of a stroke at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Please feel free to come and join the family in celebrating Robert’s life, which will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 29th, 2022,...

James Melvin Hudson

James Melvin Hudson

Jan 19, 2022

James Melvin Hudson, 94, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Faith Baptist Church located at 1220 W. Madison Street in Washington, Iowa. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon...

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