Dennis James Primasing was suddenly called home and entered into eternal life on December 21, 2020, after a life well lived. A celebration of Dennis's life will be held at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, with an open visitation from 3-6 p.m. and service at 6 p.m. Friends and family will be asked to observe social distancing and wear masks. A livestream of the service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Dennis, under "photos and videos or media," starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 29. Dennis was born on August 20, 1955, to Alvin and Mae Primasing in Dubuque, Iowa and married Melanie Licht at Sacred...

Joseph James Dolan passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 77. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa, is assisting the family. A native of Dubuque, Jim graduated from Loras College with an accounting degree before serving a tour in Vietnam with the United States Army. After his service to the country Jim completed his Master's degree at the University of Iowa. Jim was an avid golfer with 4 holes in one to his fame. He also loved family vacations, crossword puzzles, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Jim is survived by Kathy, his loving wife of 49 years; his three children Kerin (Brian), Kelly (Lisa) and Ryan (Erin) and his 8 beloved grandchildren:...

Helene K. Sudmeier 1934 - 2020 Helene Sudmeier, 86, most recently of Amana, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Helene Berns Sudmeier was born to Louis and Clara Harter Berns on April 15, 1934. The eighth child in a family of nine, she loved reminiscing about growing up with much-loved siblings on their busy family farm near Garnavillo, Iowa. Being one of the youngest siblings, Helene would often spend time helping her older siblings as they busily grew their families. This interaction fostered many close relationships with her nieces and nephews, leading Helene to remark that they often seemed more like little sisters and brothers....

Elaine Terese Hansel, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at her home. There will be no public visitation. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, located at 1350 Lyndhurst Drive in Hiawatha, Iowa, with Reverend Gary Mayer officiating. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. All invited guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is assisting the family. Elaine was born on July 17, 1936, in Holy Cross, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Lena (Errthum) Lucas. She graduated from...

Muriel Faye Bush, 63, of Manchester, Iowa, died on Monday, November 2, 2020, of a brief illness. Private family graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Hopkinton Cemetery, Hopkinton, Iowa, with the Cheryl Gates officiating. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, Iowa is assisting the family. All guests are respectfully encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Muriel was born June 7, 1957, in Manchester the daughter of Roy and Helen (Goldsmith) Bush. She attended school in Hopkinton and lived in Hopkinton, Ryan, and Manchester all her life. She was currently residing in the Howard Home group home in...

George W. Running, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on November 2, 2020. Committal services will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 11a.m. at Center Point Cemetery in Center Point, Iowa. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa is in care of arrangements. George is survived by his son, Nathan Running of New York, New York; daughter, Kristi Running of St. Paul, Minnesota; sisters, Kristi (John) Carlson of Ames, Iowa, and Marjorie (George) Wharton of Decorah, Iowa. George was preceded in death by his wife, Kaye Running (2017); parents, O.M. (2012) and Marjorie...

Bruce P. Byerly, 70, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from complications of Covid-19. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bruce's life for family and friends is being planned for a later date. Bruce was born on March 24, 1950, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of Willard and Esther (Byers) Byerly of Anamosa, Iowa. He was a 1968 graduate of Anamosa High School and later graduated from Hawkeye Technical Institute in Waterloo, Iowa. Bruce lived his dream career as a model designer working for all the major toy/model manufacturing companies, Mattel, Tomy, Monogram, Revell, and Ertl. He retired in 2016, from...

Sharon L. Arntzen, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Friday, October 23, 2020, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Matt Wunderlin will officiate. Private burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A livestream of the memorial service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Sharon, under "photos and videos or media," starting at 3 p.m. on November 1, 2020. Sharon was born...

Lyle F. Kluesner, 68, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, additional visitation will be at the Funeral Home from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. prior to Mass. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Lyle was born April 22, 1952 in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Edmund and Virginia...

Delores "Dot" Ann Diesch, 91, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at home, with family by her side. Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020, 10:30 a.m. at the Earlville United Parish with Pastor Jill Mack Officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery, Earlville, Iowa. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. All guests are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Delores, the daughter of Roy and Wilhemina "Minnie" (Koeneke) Schenke was born December 16, 1928, on the farm near Colesburg, Iowa. She attended country school and graduated from Colesburg High School. Delores taught Country School in a one room...

Mary Lou Schmitz, 97, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa. She was born May 23, 1923, in Hamilton, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Millie (Ensign) Brown. She was adopted at age 9 by Daniel C. and Clara M. (Burrow) Gibbs. She graduated from Earlville High School in 1941. On June 29, 1947 Mary Lou was united in marriage to Howard L. Schmitz in Earlville. She worked at the Earlville Locker in 1949 - 1950 and as a bookkeeper at Del-Que Farm Service Co. (now Farm Service) from 1959 - 1986. Mary Lou is a member of the Earlville United Parish where she has held all offices in the Women's Fellowship and was a Sunday school teacher for many years....

Lyle E. Orcutt, 93, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Earlville United Parish, Earlville, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the church with an additional visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial with military honors will take place at the Fairview Cemetery, Earlville, Iowa. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, Iowa is assisting the family. Lyle was born on April 28, 1927, in...

Richard "Dick" William Conrad, 73, of Earlville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital with his family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earlville with burial following at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday July 30, 2020, at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville, where a scripture service will begin at 3 p.m. All guests are respectfully encouraged to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. He was born on May 14, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Alfred & Idell...

Robert L. Weber, 80, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time when extended family and friends may all attend. Private interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Holy Cross, Iowa. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Robert aka "Big Boy" was born February 18, 1940, in Dyersville, Iowa the son of Leander and Rita (Steffen) Weber. He attended school and entered the work force. On August 29, 1961 Robert married the love of his life Alice Mae Roling in Holy Cross, Iowa. Three children were born into this marriage. He then built Weber...