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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.

Gordon Michael
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Gordon Michael "Mike" Swearingen

Age: 69

City: Cedar Rapids

Gordon Michael “Mike” Swearingen Cedar Rapids Gordon Michael “Mike” Swearingen, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed March 19, 2023, following a …

Mary Hanzelka-Leary
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Mary Hanzelka-Leary

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Mary Hanzelka-Leary, 90, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Linda Langland
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Linda Langland

Age: 71

City: Decorah

Decorah Linda Langland, 71, died Friday, March 17, 2023. Martin-Grau Funeral Home, Waukon.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home
Kurtis Karr
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Kurtis Karr

Age: 47

City: Winona, Minn.

OTHER DEATHS Kurtis Karr of Winona, Minn., formerly of Decorah, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Ruth E. Hormann
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Ruth E. Hormann

Age: 90

City: Clarence

Ruth E. Hormann Clarence Ruth E. Hormann, 90, of Clarence, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Clarence …

Funeral Home: Chapman Funeral Home
Rev. Michael Lyle Shaffer
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Rev. Michael Lyle Shaffer

Age: 58

City: Cedar Rapids

Rev. Michael Lyle Shaffer Cedar Rapids Rev. Michael Lyle Shaffer, 58, of Cedar Rapids, died after a courageous battle with …

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home
Stella Mae Easker
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Stella Mae Easker

Age: 94

City: Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Stella Mae Easker, 94, died Sunday, March 19, 2023. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Mary Ann Wright-Butts
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Mary Ann Wright-Butts

Age: 82

City: Cedar Rapids

Mary Ann Wright-Butts Cedar Rapids Mary Ann Wright-Butts, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully Friday, March 17, 2023, at …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Betty Svoboda
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Betty Svoboda

Age: 83

City: Alburnett

Betty Svoboda Alburnett Betty Svoboda, 83, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Linda M. Skala
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Linda M. Skala

Age: 85

City: Cedar Rapids

Linda M. Skala Cedar Rapids Linda M. Skala, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away March 18, 2023, at West …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home
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