Obituaries

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Larry Wayne Maloney

Larry Wayne Maloney

Jan 11, 2025

Larry Wayne Maloney, 78, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 16, 2025,...

Ada Marie Olmsted

Ada Marie Olmsted

Jan 9, 2025

Ada Marie Olmsted, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where a one-hour...

William "Bill" Robert Falcon

William "Bill" Robert Falcon

Jan 7, 2025

William Robert “Bill” Falcon, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice Unit in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A prayer service will begin at 12 p.m....

Sheila Ellen Keseberg

Sheila Ellen Keseberg

Jan 5, 2025

Sheila Ellen Keseberg, 70, of Denver, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Denver Sunset Home in Denver, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and no service will be held at this time. Burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of...

Mary Louise Benson

Mary Louise Benson

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Louise Benson, 90, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 995 5th Avenue in Marion. Burial will follow at Oak Shade...

John G. Eadie

John G. Eadie

Jan 4, 2025

John G. Eadie, 77, of Shueyville, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. January 17, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. January 18, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church...

Fred G. Thompson II

Fred G. Thompson II

Jan 4, 2025

Fred G. Thompson II, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the funeral home. Inurnment with full...

Annie Greiter

Annie Greiter

Jan 4, 2025

Annie Greiter, beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, holding her husband Mark’s hand. Born on January 6, 1963, to Don and Rosie Grant, Annie’s life was a beautiful symphony of kindness, dedication, and love. After graduating from Ames High, Annie continued her love of the Cyclones at Iowa State with a...

Kenton Luke Zenor

Kenton Luke Zenor

Jan 4, 2025

Kenton Luke Zenor, 65, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, with his wife and daughters by his side. Visitation will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will hold a Private...

Christina R. Moore

Christina R. Moore

Jan 3, 2025

Christina “Chris” Rae Moore, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Martin Joseph Zieser

Martin Joseph Zieser

Jan 1, 2025

Martin Joseph Zieser, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025,...

Carl Gilbert Gaulke

Carl Gilbert Gaulke

Jan 1, 2025

Carl Gilbert Gaulke, 76, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Manchester. Funeral Services will be held at 11...

Diana Lee Chamberlain

Diana Lee Chamberlain

Dec 30, 2024

Diana Lee Chamberlain, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Diana was born on November 3, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Earl and Zana (Harris) Chamberlain. She graduated from Washington High School and went on to obtain her associates degree from Kirkwood...

Ann Gudenkauf

Ann Gudenkauf

Dec 29, 2024

Ann Gudenkauf, 91, of Anamosa, formerly of Ryan, was called to her heavenly home while surrounded by her family on December 29, 2024. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at St....

Scott Edward Eiler

Scott Edward Eiler

Dec 29, 2024

Scott Edward Eiler, 64, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home. The family will greet friends from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the funeral home, preceded...

Cherie Roxane McDowell

Cherie Roxane McDowell

Dec 28, 2024

Cherie Roxane McDowell, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed Saturday, December 28, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 with the visitation to begin at 11 a.m. at Progressive Baptist Church, 1302 E 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803. Repass will immediately follow the service. Cherie was born August 7, 1960, in Iowa City,...

Vernona 'Sue' O'Brine

Vernona 'Sue' O'Brine

Dec 28, 2024

Vernona “Sue” (Juett) O’Brine, 87, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with the Funeral Service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial...

Carol Townsend

Carol Townsend

Dec 28, 2024

Carol Townsend, 75, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at...

Alice Virginia Rebec

Alice Virginia Rebec

Dec 27, 2024

Alice Rebec, passed away on December 27, 2024, among family and friends, at St. Luke’s Helen G. Nassif Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids at the age of 92. Alice Virginia Kaiser, the daughter of George and Anna Stille Kaiser, was born on February 1, 1932, near Milford, Iowa. She graduated from Okoboji Consolidated School in 1949. On May 24,...

Lavaughn Jean Stolba

Lavaughn Jean Stolba

Dec 27, 2024

Lavaughn Jean Stolba, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Vinton Lutheran Home, Vinton, Iowa. No services will be held and private burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. God’s glorious kingdom received a “lively citizen” affectionately known as “Jeanie”. Lavaughn was known for her warmth, generosity, and undeniable loving spirit she...