Depoy, George Milton

George Milton Depoy, 81, of Marion, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Burial at a later date: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.  Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; son, Larry (Kathy) Depoy of Wisconsin; daughter, Paige (Robert) Bargeron of Virginia; grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Markos, Amanda (Rob) Williams and Zachary and Terran Bargeron; sisters, Kathryn (Bill) Moon and Martha (Badia) Rahman; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Ursuleen Kennedy; sister-in-law, Janann Bachtell; and brother-in-law, Wayne (Berneice) Squires.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Anna Lou Westerhold.

George was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Colchester, Ill., to Lee and Mary (Faulconer) Depoy. He was married to Charlotte Squires on Oct. 8, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. George was a United States Army veteran, serving his country for 28 years and retiring as a sergeant major. He then worked for Linn County for 15 years. George was a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 909 and Marion American Legion Post 298.

The family extends sincere gratitude to Hospice of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center, Oncology Associates of Cedar Rapids, and our family and friends.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mercy, Oncology Associates, Camp Courageous, or an organization of your choice.

Please sign the online guest book for George at under obituaries.