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Sean Patrick Murphy

Sean Patrick Murphy

Jan 19, 2022

Sean Patrick Murphy, 60, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and held firm in God’s arms. Sean is missed greatly by his family, including Maya who he was married to for 22 years, his sons Jaffer Elias, Levi Ralph, Samuel James and daughter Rael Shaun. He is survived by his stepfather; Fred...

Jeffrey 'Alan' Cron

Jeffrey 'Alan' Cron

Jan 19, 2022

Jeffrey “Alan” Cron, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Seattle, Washington, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Clark Cemetery in Central City, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Alan was born August 22, 1961, in Corning, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and...

Stacy L. Smyth

Stacy L. Smyth

Jan 18, 2022

Stacy L. Smyth went to be with her Lord on January 18, 2022. She was born on September 13, 1967, to Ted and Mary Le Smyth. Stacy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was employed by CRST Trucking. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Lynn (Ed) St. John; brother, Steven Smyth; former husband...

Robert "Bob" Allen Murray

Robert "Bob" Allen Murray

Jan 18, 2022

Robert “Bob” Allen Murray, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his home. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Marion Methodist...

Virgil Joseph Holub

Virgil Joseph Holub

Jan 18, 2022

Virgil Joseph Holub, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away following a lengthy illness Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. with a Vigil Service beginning at 3 p.m., on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m....

Harold Newell Clark

Harold Newell Clark

Jan 18, 2022

Harold Newell Clark, 84, of Hiawatha, Iowa passed away on January 18, 2022 with Marlene Shaben at his side. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 8300 C Avenue, Marion, Iowa. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was born January...

Richard "Dick" P. Jeffery, Jr.

Richard "Dick" P. Jeffery, Jr.

Jan 15, 2022

Richard “Dick” P. Jeffery Jr., 89, of Quasqueton, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dick’s wishes were to donate his body to help others through the University of Iowa, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Deeded Body Program for medical education and research. A private celebration of Dick’s life will be held at a...

Dorothy Sackett

Dorothy Sackett

Jan 15, 2022

Dorothy Sackett passed away at age 91 on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Sue and Ken’s home in Cedar Rapids, where she lived for the past 12 years. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at...

Kenneth 'Ken' Yardley

Kenneth 'Ken' Yardley

Jan 15, 2022

Kenneth Dewayne Yardley, 74, of Marion, Iowa, died Saturday, January 15, 2022. The family is hosting a Celebration of Life that will take place Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at RWDSU Local 110 Union Hall, 526 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Ken was born October...

Cheryl 'Sherry' Lynn Williamson

Cheryl 'Sherry' Lynn Williamson

Jan 14, 2022

Cheryl Lynn “Sherry” Williamson, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, January 14, 2022, at her home. A private family graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Sherry was born January 23, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Robert G. Sr. and Helen...

Dolores Joan (Travis) Begley

Dolores Joan (Travis) Begley

Jan 13, 2022

Cheers to a life well lived. Dolores Joan (Travis) Begley, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at The Gardens in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held at Brandon Cemetery in Brandon, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Dolores was born August 20, 1932, in...

Harold George Schaefer

Harold George Schaefer

Jan 12, 2022

Harold George Schaefer, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Conroy, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A visitation will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at First...

Alan Hilton Smith

Alan Hilton Smith

Jan 12, 2022

Alan Hilton Smith, 57, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date, at Coffins Grove - Baker Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Alan was born on December 3, 1964, in Van Nuys,...

Colleen Rose Hicks

Colleen Rose Hicks

Jan 12, 2022

Colleen Hicks, 68, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Visitation for Colleen will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. with a Memorial Service following at 5:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place, Manchester, Iowa. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. Colleen...

Berdena Mardell Grimm

Berdena Mardell Grimm

Jan 11, 2022

Berdena Mardell Grimm, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, surrounded by her children. A visitation will be held from 3 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Springs of Life...

Carolyn Sequeira

Carolyn Sequeira

Jan 11, 2022

Carolyn S. Sequeira, 62, of Marion, IA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Cedar Valley Bible Church at 3636 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, with visitation an hour prior to service. Pastor...

James "Jim" V. Graybill

James "Jim" V. Graybill

Jan 11, 2022

James V. “Jim” Graybill, 82, of Manchester, Iowa, passed on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester with his family by his side, after a two-year battle. A Celebration of Life with burial at Oakland Cemetery will be held on Saturday, June 4th at 1 pm. Casual attire is recommended. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester...

Allen L. Cress

Allen L. Cress

Jan 10, 2022

Allen L. Cress, 80, of Luzerne, Iowa, died Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home. Per his wishes, no services will be held. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Allen was born September 9, 1941, in...

Julie K. Klein

Julie K. Klein

Jan 10, 2022

Julie K. Klein, 68, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Monday, January 10, 2022. Visitation will be held from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private burial will be held at the Hala Cemetery in rural Fairfax. Julie was born August 13, 1953, in Cedar Rapids the daughter of John Edward...

Curtis 'Bill' Foreman

Curtis 'Bill' Foreman

Jan 9, 2022

Curtis “Bill” Foreman, 62, of Palo, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, with a Masonic service beginning at 7 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Celebration of Life will continue from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m....

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