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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.

Nora Lee Balmer
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Nora Lee Balmer

Age: 95

City: Iowa City

Nora Lee Balmer Iowa City Nora Lee Balmer lived an inspiring 95-year life. Born to James and Gladys Nesmith on …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral Home
Derek C. Summers
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Derek C. Summers

Age: 47

City: Anamosa

Derek C. Summers Anamosa Derek C. Summers, 47, of Anamosa passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Jones Regional …

Funeral Home: Dawson Funeral Services
Mary Jo Pirc
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Mary Jo Pirc

Age: 79

City: Marquette

Mary Jo Pirc Marquette Mary Jo Pirc, 79, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. Mary Jo was born Nov. 27, 1943, …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Donald Cyril Recker
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Donald Cyril Recker

Age: 86

City: Springville

Donald Cyril Recker Springville Donald “Donnie” Cyril Recker, 86, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa, and Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully at …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home
Stephen Howard
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Stephen Howard

Age: 76

City: Raymond

Stephen Howard Raymond Stephen Howard, 76, of Raymond, Iowa, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Oldorf Hospice House surrounded …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Alvin F. Vondracek
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Alvin F. Vondracek

Age: 91

City: Fairfax

Alvin F. Vondracek Fairfax Alvin F. Vondracek, 91, of Fairfax, formerly of Swisher, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 30, …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Ted Skarbek
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Ted Skarbek

Age: 45

City: Fairfax

Ted Skarbek Fairfax Ted Skarbek, 45, of Fairfax, passed from this life to a better one on Tuesday, Oct. 31, …

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Steven ''Scott'' Wilson
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Steven ''Scott'' Wilson

Age: 64

City: Iowa City

Steven ”Scott” Wilson Iowa City Steven “Scott” Wilson, age 64 of rural Iowa City died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at …

Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services
Elsie Rae Patterson
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Elsie Rae Patterson

Age: 93

City: Cedar Rapids

Elsie Rae Patterson Cedar Rapids Elsie Rae Patterson, 93, of Cedar Rapids passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Mechanicsville …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Harold E. Alcott
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Harold E. Alcott

Age: 101

City: Blairstown

Harold E. Alcott Blairstown Harold E. Alcott, 101, of Blairstown, Iowa, passed away Nov. 1, 2023, at the University of …

Funeral Home: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service
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