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Maryann Mccomas

Maryann Mccomas

Nov 25, 2021

MaryAnn McComas, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Darlene Kay Hartkemeyer

Darlene Kay Hartkemeyer

Nov 24, 2021

Darlene Kay Hartkemeyer (MISSION MAMA), of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at age 71, after a long battle with cancer. Darlene was born to Melvin and Ruth (Selberg) Anderson on March 13, 1950, in Waukon, Iowa. She married Curt Spilde, later divorcing. On March 19, 1988, Darlene was united in marriage to Bill...

Albert Smith

Albert Smith

Nov 24, 2021

Albert Smith, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021. A celebration of life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at New Creation International Church, 2929 E Court Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, with a visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family....

Franklin William Egan

Franklin William Egan

Nov 24, 2021

Franklin William Egan, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends and family from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Liturgy will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at...

Martha "Marty" Pearl Weirather

Martha "Marty" Pearl Weirather

Nov 22, 2021

Martha “Marty” Pearl (Howell) Weirather of Marion, Iowa, died early November 22, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born on August 20, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Alice Shuler Howell and Russell Howell. Marty was a devoted wife and mother. She shared a house cleaning business with Pauline Austin for several years, and later enjoyed being a...

Evelyn (Dvorak) Oldridge

Evelyn (Dvorak) Oldridge

Nov 21, 2021

Evelyn (Dvorak) Oldridge, 91, was formerly of Walker, Iowa, most recently of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was born January 26, 1930, the daughter of Jesse and Emma (Koutny) Dvorak, of Walker. Evelyn passed on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She graduated from Walker Public School. Evelyn was united in marriage to Cecil E. Oldridge on April 18, 1952, in Walker. She...

Roger Tomkins

Roger Tomkins

Nov 21, 2021

Roger Tomkins, 68, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Visitation for Roger will be held, Saturday, November 27, 2021, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Reverend Phil Rogers officiating. Burial will take place at a...

Vern Votroubek

Vern Votroubek

Nov 21, 2021

Vern Votroubek, 91, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Vern was born January 24, 1930,...

Marceil Audrey Edson

Marceil Audrey Edson

Nov 21, 2021

Marceil Audrey Edson, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. The family will greet friends and family from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021, (which would have been her 55th wedding anniversary) at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...

Max Hocken

Max Hocken

Nov 20, 2021

Max E. Hocken, 98, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Emery Place. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion with visitation an hour prior. Burial with full military honors for Max and his son, David Hocken, a Vietnam Veteran...

Everette G. Alderman

Everette G. Alderman

Nov 20, 2021

Everette G. Alderman, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a funeral service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will...

William Wade Feldmann

William Wade Feldmann

Nov 19, 2021

William Wade Feldmann the beloved son of Wade and Elizabeth Feldmann of Ryan, was born sleeping at 7:53p.m. on November 19, 2021. A private family Funeral Service for William will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan, with Reverend Gabriel Anderson, officiating. Burial will follow at Silver Creek Cemetery, rural Ryan He is survived by four sisters, Addison,...

Helen J. Cheney

Helen J. Cheney

Nov 19, 2021

Helen J. Cheney, 78, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home. Private inurnment will take place at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Helen was born November 16, 1943, in Valley City, North Dakota, the...

Bethel Sylvester

Bethel Sylvester

Nov 19, 2021

Bethel Joy Sylvester, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Toddville Free Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Toddville Free Methodist Church with Pastor Tim...

Marjorie A. "Marty" Fauconniere

Marjorie A. "Marty" Fauconniere

Nov 18, 2021

Marjorie A. “Marty” Fauconniere, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Silver Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Marty was born on June 16, 1932, in Newark, Delaware,...

Mavis Cook

Mavis Cook

Nov 18, 2021

Mavis A. Cook, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at The Views of Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Mavis was born May 6, 1929, to Art and Dorothy (Slutter) Mannetter....

Patricia 'Pat' Hobson

Patricia 'Pat' Hobson

Nov 17, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Hobson, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on...

Margaret Chaisson

Margaret Chaisson

Nov 17, 2021

Margaret Anne (Benz) Chaisson, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday,...

Helen Lucille Hale

Helen Lucille Hale

Nov 16, 2021

Helen Lucille Hale, 96, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Faith Lutheran Church in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, at the church, conducted...

Susan Kinkead

Susan Kinkead

Nov 16, 2021

Susan K. Kinkead, 71, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the Hiawatha Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hiawatha Community Center on Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Susan was born on August 21,...

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