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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.

Troy W. VanErsvelde
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Troy W. VanErsvelde

Age: 54

City: Montezuma

Troy W. VanErsvelde Montezuma Troy W. VanErsvelde, 54, of Montezuma, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2023. Funeral service: 11 a.m. …

Funeral Home: Kloster Funeral Home
Frederick Rottmiller
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Frederick Rottmiller

Age: 82

City: Cedar Rapids

Frederick Rottmiller Cedar Rapids Frederick Rottmiller, 82, of Marshalltown, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at …

William “Bill” John Lafler Jr.
Thursday, July 6, 2023

William “Bill” John Lafler Jr.

Age: 63

City: Onslow

William “Bill” John Lafler Jr. Onslow Bill Lafler, 63, of Onslow, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at the …

Edwin Arnold Hieb
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Edwin Arnold Hieb

Age: 96

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Edwin Arnold Hieb, 96, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Arlene Frances Langreck
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Arlene Frances Langreck

Age: 85

City: Hawkeye

Hawkeye Arlene Frances Langreck, 85 died Monday, July 3, 2023. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union.

Funeral Home: Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Beatrice “Bea” Timp
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Beatrice “Bea” Timp

Age: 96

City: Calmar

Calmar Beatrice “Bea” Timp, 96, died Monday, July 3, 2023. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Randall L. Scheer
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Randall L. Scheer

Age: 66

City: West Branch

Randall L. Scheer West Branch Randall L. Scheer, 66, of West Branch, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, …

Funeral Home: Chapman Funeral Home
Janice A. Wilson
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Janice A. Wilson

Age: 93

City: Iowa City

Janice A. Wilson Iowa City Janice A. Wilson, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Oaknoll Retirement home …

Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
Joyce (Harris) Abodeely
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Joyce (Harris) Abodeely

Age: 98

City: Marion

Joyce (Harris) Abodeely Marion “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” II Cor.5.8. Joyce …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial
Cathy Ann Kelchen
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Cathy Ann Kelchen

Age: 59

City: Cedar Rapids

Cathy Ann Kelchen Cedar Rapids Cathy Ann Kelchen, 59, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, July …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
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