Skip to content
The Gazette. Learn something new today and every day.

More Stories

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.

Elsie Jane Petersen
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Elsie Jane Petersen

Age: 90

City: Galesburg, Ill.

Elsie Jane Petersen Galesburg, Ill. Elsie Jane Petersen, 90, passed away at home with her husband, Dr. Horace (Pete) Petersen …

Michael
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Michael "Mike" David Watts

Age: 32

City: Cedar Rapids

Michael “Mike” David Watts Cedar Rapids Michael “Mike” David Watts, 32, of Cedar Rapids, died on April 14, 2023. A …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Ruth Jones
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Ruth Jones

Age: 89

City: Grinnell

Ruth Jones Grinnell Ruth Jones, 89, of Grinnell, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar …

Funeral Home: Smith Funeral Home
Grant Wallace McKee
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Grant Wallace McKee

Age: 102

City: Walker

Grant Wallace McKee Walker Grant Wallace McKee, 102, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Lois C. Francois
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Lois C. Francois

Age: 87

City: Manchester

Lois C. Francois Manchester Lois C. Francois, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home
Judith
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Judith "Judy" Wirth

Age: 76

City: Cedar Rapids

Judith “Judy” Wirth Cedar Rapids Judith “Judy” Wirth, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died of a sudden illness on April 18, …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
John Stirlen Slusher
Sunday, April 23, 2023

John Stirlen Slusher

Age: 78

City: Marion

John Stirlen Slusher Marion John Stirlen Slusher, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at UnityPoint-St. …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
James A. “Jim” Jackson Sr.
Sunday, April 23, 2023

James A. “Jim” Jackson Sr.

Age: 81

City: Iowa City

James A. “Jim” Jackson Sr. Iowa City James A. “Jim” Jackson Sr., 81, formerly of Iowa City, past resident of …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
Frank Yanda
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Frank Yanda

Age: 85

City: Marion

Marion Frank Yanda, 85, Friday, April 21, 2023. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Michael Lee Williams
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Michael Lee Williams

Age: 70

City: Cedar Rapids

Michael Lee Williams Cedar Rapids Michael Lee Williams, a beloved father, friend and advocate, passed away on April 5, 2023, …

Date Time Location Previous Next chevron-circle-right Funeral Home Facebook Bluesky X/ Twitter Linkedin Youtube Instagram Tiktok Reddit Email Print Buy RSS Feed Opens in new tab or window PDF
Daily NewslettersDaily Newsletters