Murl A. Madsen, 85, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Madsen; and stepdaughters, Connie Smith and Pam (Mike) Hoogerwerf; along with grandchildren, Justin, Hayley, Whitney and Trent.

He was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings and stepson, Craig Ritchie.

Arrangements are being handled by Mountain View Funeral Home in Mesa.

Published in The Gazette Dec. 19, 2012.