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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.

Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas

Age: 92

City: Cedar Rapids

Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas Cedar Rapids The Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas, whose contributions as a history professor, architectural …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Dalton Anthony Rios
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Dalton Anthony Rios

Age: 28

City: North Liberty

Dalton Anthony Rios North Liberty Dalton Anthony Rios, 28, of North Liberty, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. A …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service
Beverly
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Beverly "Bev" Joyce Whitmore

Age: 70

City: Marion

Beverly “Bev” Joyce Whitmore Marion Beverly “Bev” Joyce Whitmore, 70, of Marion, Iowa, died peacefully at home surrounded by her …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Leila L. Gaffney
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Leila L. Gaffney

Age: 88

City: Independence

Independence Leila L. Gaffney, 88, formerly of Vinton, died Monday, May 29, 2023. Reiff Family Center.

Funeral Home: Reiff Family Center
Kenneth “Skid” Lynn Rowe
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Kenneth “Skid” Lynn Rowe

Age: 75

City: North English

Kenneth “Skid” Lynn Rowe North English Kenneth “Skid” Lynn Rowe died on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home in …

Funeral Home: Powell Funeral Home
Betty Jo Ryan
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Betty Jo Ryan

Age: 87

City: Cedar Rapids

Betty Jo Ryan Cedar Rapids Betty Jo Ryan, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Patricia Ann Dorsey Risdal
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Patricia Ann Dorsey Risdal

Age: 94

City: Cedar Rapids

Patricia Ann Dorsey Risdal Cedar Rapids Patricia Ann Dorsey Risdal, 94, entered her heavenly home peacefully on Sunday, May 28, …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Gregory B. Thompson
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Gregory B. Thompson

Age: 65

City: Cedar Rapids

Gregory B. Thompson Cedar Rapids Gregory B. Thompson, 65, of Cedar Rapids passed away May 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Arlene Gerlach
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Arlene Gerlach

Age: 91

City: Toledo

Arlene Gerlach Toledo Arlene Gerlach, of Toledo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, …

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
Francis Alan Vrba
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Francis Alan Vrba

Age: 81

City: Marengo

Francis Alan Vrba Marengo Francis Alan Vrba (Frank), 81, of Marengo, Iowa, passed away May 6, 2023, at Compass Memorial …

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