Obituaries

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Glenda Mysak

Glenda Mysak

Apr 22, 2025

Glenda Mary Mysak, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April...

Dan Boubin

Dan Boubin

Apr 21, 2025

Dan Boubin, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

Dan was born on May 16, 1972, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Donald and Betty (Hockenbury) Boubin. He graduated from Jefferson High School in...

Lois (Brunen) Clark

Lois (Brunen) Clark

Apr 21, 2025

Lois Ilene (Brunen) Clark, 89, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, where a Vigil Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. A Mass...

Greg Vlasek

Greg Vlasek

Apr 18, 2025

Greg Vlasek, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids....

Stacey Boston

Stacey Boston

Apr 18, 2025

Stacey Boston, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Stacey was born May 19, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of...

Dona May Pierce

Dona May Pierce

Apr 18, 2025

Dona (Hartgrave) Robinson Pierce, 83, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on Friday, April 18, 2025. Private family graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.

Dona was born on January 18, 1942, in rural Marengo, Iowa,...

Marcelina "Marci" Marie Luedeman

Marcelina "Marci" Marie Luedeman

Apr 18, 2025

Marcelina “Marci” Marie Luedeman, 73, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Central City, where a Scripture Service begins at 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Jason Christopher Phelps, Jr.

Jason Christopher Phelps, Jr.

Apr 17, 2025

Jason Christopher Phelps, Jr., 30, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April...

Larry Dean Doherty

Larry Dean Doherty

Apr 17, 2025

Larry Dean Doherty, 78, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at Mount Clark Cemetery in Central City, Iowa.

Larry was born on July 16, 1946, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John “Jack” and Genevieve (Stater) Doherty. A proud Vietnam War veteran, he served...

Heath James Marti

Heath James Marti

Apr 17, 2025

Heath James Marti, 52, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Heath was born in Waukon, IA, on September 10, 1972. As a young child, he was adventurous, curious, and had the best imagination. A little daredevil which continued into his teenage years. He took an interest in BMX freestyle and became so good...

Betty Jane Candler

Betty Jane Candler

Apr 16, 2025

Betty J. (Manahl) Candler, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara (Rick) Stellmach of Iowa City; two sons, Dennis and David (Dawn) Candler, of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Mike (Samantha) and John (Na) Stellmach, Josh (Sarah), and Justin (Emily) Candler, Erin (Matt) Hall, Sierra Candler, Kali (Ryan) Wegner,...

Linda Lee Zimmerman

Linda Lee Zimmerman

Apr 16, 2025

Linda Lee Zimmerman, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, April 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

Linda was born January 23, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Neva (Oliver) Zimmerman. She retired from the Cedar Rapids Community School District...

June Wise

June Wise

Apr 15, 2025

June Wise, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Linwood...

Jerry Pashan

Jerry Pashan

Apr 14, 2025

Jerry Pashan, 91, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Monday, April 14, 2025. A private family Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

Jerry was born on September 16, 1933, in Morris, Minnesota, the son of Earl and Vivian (Foster) Pashan. He graduated...

Francis Marschall Mangold

Francis Marschall Mangold

Apr 13, 2025

Francis Marschall Mangold, 85, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with visitation an hour prior. A private family inurnment will occur at Calvary Cemetery in Ryan, Iowa.

Francis was born on November 17, 1939,...

Blaine A. Holub

Blaine A. Holub

Apr 13, 2025

The Lord above has tried taking him from this Earth many times, but every time, he stood firm and said, "No, I'm not ready." This time was the final time, and he said, "I'm ready. They are ready, and everything will be fine." So, with one last silent “see ya, have fun” he went peacefully in his sleep.

Blaine A. Holub,...

Richard E. Balvanz

Richard E. Balvanz

Apr 13, 2025

Richard E. Balvanz, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 13, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the funeral home.

Richard was born on June...

Kathleen Marie Moenk

Kathleen Marie Moenk

Apr 11, 2025

Kathleen Marie Moenk, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Winslow House Care Center in Marion, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, there will be no services held at this time. A private family interment will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting...

Alden Benjamin Andersen, Jr.

Alden Benjamin Andersen, Jr.

Apr 10, 2025

Alden Benjamin Andersen, Jr., 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Visitation: 1 – 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Alden was born May 9, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Alden Benjamin and Gertrude M. (Baldwin)...

Rex Oliver Parsons Jr.

Rex Oliver Parsons Jr.

Apr 10, 2025

Rex Oliver Parsons Jr., 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22,...