116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Obituaries
The Gazette publishes obituaries on a daily basis. Use the search field above to search for obituaries by name or keyword. Readers can submit an obituary or submit a milestone to The Gazette. The obituary must be submitted before 1 p.m. for publication on thegazette.com at 6 p.m. and in the daily edition the next day, with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication, which must be submitted by 1 p.m. on Fridays.
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced.
Jimmy Ray Hall
Jimmy Ray Hall
Cedar Rapids
Jimmy (Jim) Ray Hall, age 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. Born on November 29, 1944, in Lamont, Iowa, Jim’s life was one filled with love, laughter, and an uncanny ability to remember every birthday and anniversary.
Jim married the love of his life, Kathleen Marie Hinrichs, on November 18, 1972. Together, they celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage, cherishing family milestones and creating countless memories. Jim was a proud father to Brian Hall, Brett Hall, and Jenny Gonzalez, and a beloved grandfather to Adrienne, Samantha, and Sadie Hall; and Jobe and Mathias Gonzalez. His heart always held a special place for his late granddaughter, Alexis Gonzalez, his "little pop stealer."
A dedicated machinist, Jim’s career took him to Wisconsin, and towns like Waterloo, Quasqueton, Winthrop, and Independence, Iowa. Jim was a proud
member of the Knights of Columbus, embodying the values of charity, unity, and fraternity. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen; his children; his cherished grandchildren; and his loving sisters, Sue Hall Shapiro and Kay Hall Reglein. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mervin Ray Hall and Catherine Hall Timson.
Jim’s legacy of love, humor and devotion will live in the hearts of those who knew him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Send memorial gifts to Camp Courageous, campcourageous.org or St. Ludmila Catholic Church.
Services: 10:30 a.m. June 11, 2025, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, 211 21st Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.
Daily Newsletters