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Obituaries

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.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Duane Bierman

Age: 76

City: Fairfax

Duane Bierman Fairfax Duane Bierman, 76, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. A man of quiet …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre

James Jay Borschel

Sunday, July 20, 2025

James Jay Borschel

Age: 89

City: Anamosa

James Jay Borschel Anamosa James Jay Borschel, Sr., 89, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Michael Wayne Kness

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Michael Wayne Kness

Age: 56

City: Cedar Rapids

Michael Wayne Kness Cedar Rapids Michael Wayne Kness, 56, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre

John Nelson Ryal

Sunday, July 20, 2025

John Nelson Ryal

Age: 76

City: Marion

John Nelson Ryal Marion With great sadness we announce the passing of John Nelson Ryal, who died on July 16, …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial

James “Jim” Henry Hop

Saturday, July 19, 2025

James “Jim” Henry Hop

Age: 80

City: Marshall, NC

James “Jim” Henry Hop Marshall, NC James “Jim” Henry Hop, 80, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, under the care of …

William “Bill” John Wiebold

Saturday, July 19, 2025

William “Bill” John Wiebold

Age: 75

City: Columbia, MO

William “Bill” John Wiebold Columbia, MO Bill Wiebold, 75, of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Columbia, …

Funeral Home: Memorial Funeral Home

Beverley “Bev” Philpott

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Beverley “Bev” Philpott

City: Marion

Beverley “Bev” Philpott Marion A celebration of life for Beverley “Bev” Philpott will be held on Sunday, September 21, from …

Robert E. Albaugh

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Robert E. Albaugh

Age: 77

City: Mechanicsville

Robert E. Albaugh Mechanicsville Robert E. Albaugh, 77, of Mechanicsville passed away on June 30, 2025. As per his wishes …

Larry Dean Doherty

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Larry Dean Doherty

Age: 78

City: Alburnett

Larry Dean Doherty Alburnett Larry Dean Doherty, 78, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A celebration …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services

Sheri Jo (Birch) Hyke

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sheri Jo (Birch) Hyke

Age: 71

City: Cedar Rapids

Sheri Jo (Birch) Hyke Cedar Rapids Sheri Jo (Birch) Hyke, 71, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully in her home …