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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.

Michael W. Jones
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Michael W. Jones

Age: 75

City: Cedar Rapids

Michael W. Jones Cedar Rapids Michael W. Jones, 75 of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, December 5, after a long-term …

Thomas “Tom” W. Burke
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Thomas “Tom” W. Burke

Age: 74

City: Independence

Thomas “Tom” W. Burke Independence Thomas “Tom” W. Burke, 74, of Independence, IA, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, …

Funeral Home: Reiff Family Center
Ellen N. Jones-McElmeel
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Ellen N. Jones-McElmeel

Age: 77

City: Cedar Rapids

Ellen N. Jones-McElmeel Cedar Rapids Ellen N. Jones-McElmeel, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Larry G. Swann
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Larry G. Swann

Age: 91

City: Solon

Larry G. Swann Solon Larry G. Swann, 91 of Solon, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, peacefully at the …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Michael Caudill
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Michael Caudill

Age: 72

City: Solon

Michael Caudill Solon Michael Caudill, 72, of Solon, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in his home. Visitation will be …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Nicholas “Nic” Young
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Nicholas “Nic” Young

Age: 41

City: Iowa City

Nicholas “Nic” Young Iowa City Nicholas “Nic” Young, 41, of Miami, Florida, passed away on December 6, 2025, after a …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services
Harold Duane Risner
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Harold Duane Risner

Age: 81

City: Keystone

Keystone Harold Duane Risner, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Michele Lee Cooley
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Michele Lee Cooley

Age: 56

City: Shueyville

Michele Lee Cooley Shueyville Michele Lee Cooley, 56, of Shueyville, Iowa, died Saturday, December 6, 2025. Visitation will be held …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Van Denman
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Van Denman

Age: 84

City: Cedar Rapids

Van Denman Cedar Rapids The family of Van Denman announces with deep sorrow the passing of Van on December 7, …

Karen Spilde
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Karen Spilde

Age: 82

City: Decorah

Decorah Karen Spilde, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
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