Obituaries

Richard Fredrick Sauer

Richard Fredrick Sauer, 80, of Elberon, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids unexpectedly.Richard will receive a private burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Vining, Iowa, with military honors because of current pandemic circumstances. A memorial mass will be planned for a date to be determined.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Charles William Pettit

Charles William Pettit, 72, of Vinton, passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 circumstances.  Condolences may be mailed to LaDonna Pettit, 5353 27th Avenue Drive, Vinton, Iowa 52349.Charles was born on February 8, 1948 in Waterloo, the son of Bill and Emma (Gipper) Pettit.

Donald Keith Robertson

Donald Keith Robertson, 84, of Dubuque died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Luther Manor. In keeping with current restrictions on public gatherings, a private committal service will be held at Garrison Cemetery, Garrison, Iowa.He was born November 11, 1935, son of Harry and Mattie (Noeller) Robertson. He graduated from Shellsburg High School and Northeast Area One.

Damon Adam Stowell

Damon Adam Stowell, 53, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home due to heart related issues. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be observed. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.Damon was born March 5, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Douglas and Dorothy (Wagner) Stowell.

Lee C. McMann

Lee C. McMann, 67, of Walker, Iowa, formerly of Marengo, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home  in Walker. Private family services will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with the Rev. David Renfro officiating. Burial  will take place at Marengo Cemetery in Marengo, Iowa.

Allison Eugene Beyer

Allison Eugene Beyer, 73, passed away at his home in Gillette, Wyoming on March 16, 2020 with his family by his side.Allison was born on October 5, 1946 to Clarence and Ila (McKinley) Beyer in Vinton, Iowa. He attended area schools and graduated from Tipton High School in 1964. He attended N.E. Missouri State college before he enlisted in the US Airforce and served his country from 1966 to 1970.

Larry R. Muniz

Larry R. Muniz, 56, died peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha.  Local services will be private.  Burial with full military rites will be held at a later date at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.Larry was born June 6, 1963, in Tempe, Arizona, the son of Larry Muniz and Rita Trujillo Muniz.

Debra J. Morton

Debra J. Morton, 65, of Atkins, Iowa, passed away at her home with her family at her side, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.Debra was born Jan. 18, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, to Charles and Betty Jean (Schmickle) Randall. She graduated from Linn-Mar High School and was a machinist at D.

LAWRENCE 'LARRY' J. BURKE

Lawrence "Larry" J. Burke, 82, of Walker, Iowa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his home. The family will greet friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Walker. Arrangements were made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa.

Jennifer Sue Ferguson

Jennifer Sue Ferguson, age 48, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 following a traffic accident in Johnson County.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Phillips Funeral Home (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton with Rev. Brian Channel officiating.  Interment will be held at Cox Cemetery near Urbana.  Friends may call from 9:00 until 11:00 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home.