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John C. Linder
John C. Linder
Iowa City
John C. Linder, age 80, lifetime area resident and longtime area businessman, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11 am at the Veritas Church in Tiffin. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Friday, February 20 at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family graveside services will be held at the Ridgewood Cemetery in North Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in John’s honor to Iowa City Hospice and Hillside Christian School.
For a complete obituary, to share a thought, memory or condolence, please visit the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website at www.gayandciha.com.
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