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.
Darwin D. Dean
Darwin D. Dean
Fayette
Darwin D. Dean, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14,2025, in Fayette, IA, Maple Crest Nursing Home.
He was born February 12, 1951, in Oelwein to Delbert and Hila (Martens) Dean. Darwin worked as a typewriter technician in New Hampton, IA. He had a bicycle shop in his garage. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, alumni of Upper Iowa University, and member of Big Rock Country Club. Darwin loved playing golf, bowling, and playing cards. You could always find him in attendance at Upper Iowa University football, men’s and women’s basketball, and all other women’s sports. He loved to spend time with his family and was loved by all.
Darwin is survived by his siblings, Danny Dean of Sumner, IA, Denise Johnson of Spokane, WA, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dennis Dean, and other family members.
Memorial contributions may be given to Maple Crest Manor, 100 Bolger Drive, Fayette, IA. 52142-9762, in Darwin Dean’s name.
Services are Wednesday, May 28, 2025, visitation 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, memorial service at 11:00 AM at Fayette Community Church, 205 West State St. Fayette, IA, 52142.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.iowacremation.com.
Daily Newsletters