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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.

Ralph Robert “Bob” Moses
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Ralph Robert “Bob” Moses

Age: 87

City: Toledo

Toledo Ralph Robert “Bob” Moses, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
Ronna Jean Sojka
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Ronna Jean Sojka

Age: 72

City: Riverside

Ronna Jean Sojka Riverside Ronna Jean Sojka, 72, of Riverside, Iowa, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at her home. Celebration …

Funeral Home: Jones-Eden Funeral Home
William “Bill” E. Spratte
Saturday, August 12, 2023

William “Bill” E. Spratte

Age: 86

City: Cedar Rapids

William “Bill” E. Spratte Cedar Rapids William “Bill” E. Spratte, 86, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Cottage Grove …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Franklin Glubka
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Franklin Glubka

Age: 76

City: Cedar Rapids

Franklin Glubka Cedar Rapids Franklin Glubka, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Edwin John “Ed” Brecht
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Edwin John “Ed” Brecht

Age: 95

City: Watkins

Edwin John “Ed” Brecht Watkins Edwin John “Ed” Brecht, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at West …

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Jacob C.
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Jacob C. "Jake" DeBoer

Age: 91

City: Marion

Jacob C. “Jake” DeBoer Marion Jacob C. (Jake) DeBoer, 91, of Marion (previously Cedar Rapids), Iowa, passed away at The …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Colleen Hageman
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Colleen Hageman

Age: 83

City: Decorah

Decorah Colleen Hageman, 83, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Rebecca
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Yirkovsky

Age: 76

City: Marion

Rebecca “Becky” Yirkovsky Marion Rebecca “Becky” Yirkovsky, 76, of Marion, formerly of Springville, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Becky is …

Francis L. Halsted
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Francis L. Halsted

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Francis L. Halsted Cedar Rapids Francis L. Halsted, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. The family …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Jay Wilson
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Jay Wilson

Age: 66

City: Elberon

Jay Wilson Elberon Jay Wilson, 66, of Elberon and formerly of Dysart, died on Aug. 10, 2023. There will be …

Funeral Home: Overton Funeral Home
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