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Obituaries

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William Arno Grabe

Thursday, June 1, 2023

William Arno Grabe

Age: 70

City: Swisher

William Arno Grabe Swisher William Arno Grabe, 70, of Swisher, Iowa, was called home to God’s Kingdom on May 27, …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre

Helen Marie Caspers

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Helen Marie Caspers

Age: 75

City: Lisbon

Helen Marie Caspers Lisbon Helen Marie Caspers, 75, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services

Donald Gene Rompot

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Donald Gene Rompot

Age: 87

City: Cedar Rapids

Donald Gene Rompot Cedar Rapids Donald Gene Rompot passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 30, 2023, and joined Sandra …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre

Deborah Solomon

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Deborah Solomon

Age: 72

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Deborah Solomon, 72, died Monday, May 29, 2023. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center

Linda G. Mayner

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Linda G. Mayner

Age: 83

City: Winthrop

Winthrop Linda G. Mayner, 83, died Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2023. Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Home

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Lowell Erdman

Age: 96

City: Decorah

Decorah Lowell Erdman, 96, died Friday, May 26, 2023. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home

Catherine M. Ralston

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Catherine M. Ralston

Age: 92

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Catherine M. Ralston, 92, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East.

Funeral Home: Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Henry Langreck

Age: 59

City: St. Lucas

St. Lucas Henry Langreck, 59, died Saturday, May 27, 2023. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home

Edward E. “Ed” Meyer

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Edward E. “Ed” Meyer

Age: 92

City: Oelwein

Oelwein Edward E. “Ed” Meyer, 92, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Arleen Perez

Age: 62

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Arleen Perez, 62, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center