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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.

Michael Patrick Wilhelm
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Michael Patrick Wilhelm

Age: 67

City: Blairstown

Blairstown Michael Patrick Wilhelm, 67, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
James “Jim” Nathaniel Midcalf
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

James “Jim” Nathaniel Midcalf

Age: 84

City: Anamosa

James “Jim” Nathaniel Midcalf Anamosa James “Jim” Nathaniel Midcalf, 84, of Anamosa, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, received his wings …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Nancy Bloss
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Nancy Bloss

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Nancy Bloss, 83, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
JoAnn Elaine Kriegel
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

JoAnn Elaine Kriegel

Age: 89

City: Marion

JoAnn Elaine Kriegel Marion JoAnn Elaine Kriegel, 89, of Marion, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Joyce M. Janovec
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Joyce M. Janovec

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Joyce M. Janovec Cedar Rapids Joyce M. Janovec, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Visitation was …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Larry Eugene Sylvester
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Larry Eugene Sylvester

Age: 89

City: Marion

Larry Eugene Sylvester Marion Larry Eugene Sylvester, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Nancy A. Bloss
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Nancy A. Bloss

City: Cedar Rapids

Nancy A. Bloss Cedar Rapids Nancy A. Bloss, a beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away on August 25, 2025. …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Judith Kay Meskimen (Shafer)
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Judith Kay Meskimen (Shafer)

Age: 83

City: Charlotte, NC

Judith Kay Meskimen (Shafer) Charlotte, NC Judith Kay Meskimen (Shafer), 83, died Aug. 25, 2025. She was born March 27, …

Marilyn Irene Noble
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Marilyn Irene Noble

Age: 92

City: Cedar Rapids

Marilyn Irene Noble Cedar Rapids Marilyn Irene Noble, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Douglas “Doug” McClaflin
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Douglas “Doug” McClaflin

Age: 64

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Douglas “Doug” McClaflin, 64, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center
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