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John M. Hatcher Jr.
John M. Hatcher Jr.
Morse
John M. Hatcher Jr., age 66 of rural Morse, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Comfortable informal services will be held on the family farm (4970 Morse Road NE, Iowa City) on Monday, June 16 at 11 am, followed by burial at the Morse Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Morse Community Center following the graveside service. For a complete obituary, to share a thought, memory or condolence, please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website at www.gayandciha.com.
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