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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.

Wayne Lee DeSotel
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Wayne Lee DeSotel

Age: 85

City: Monona

Monona Wayne Lee DeSotel, 85, died Friday, May 5, 2023. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona.

Funeral Home: Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Curtis L. Grandinette
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Curtis L. Grandinette

Age: 70

City: Oelwein

Oelwein Curtis L. Grandinette, 70, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home
Lorna Gipp
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Lorna Gipp

Age: 69

City: Eden Prairie, Minn.

OTHER DEATHS Lorna Gipp, 69, of Eden Prairie, Minn., formerly of Decorah, died Monday, May 1, 2023. Helms Funeral Home, …

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Joseph Saari
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Joseph Saari

Age: 51

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Joseph Saari, 51, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
William “Bill” Vogl
Saturday, May 20, 2023

William “Bill” Vogl

Age: 97

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids William “Bill” Vogl, 97, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Earl “Murph” Murphy
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Earl “Murph” Murphy

Age: 99

City: Iowa City

Iowa City Earl “Murph” Murphy, 99, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. Lensing Funeral & Cremation, Iowa City.

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral & Cremation
Anita Busta
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Anita Busta

Age: 94

City: Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson Anita Busta, 94, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Debra Ann Schroeder
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Debra Ann Schroeder

Age: 71

City: Edgewood

Edgewood Debra Ann Schroeder, 71, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Leonard-Muller Funeral Home, Edgewood.

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home
Janice J. (Duvel) Winter
Friday, May 19, 2023

Janice J. (Duvel) Winter

Age: 86

City: Waukon

Waukon Janice J. (Duvel) Winter, 86, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Martin-Grau Funeral Home, Waukon.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home
Gary Pantenburg
Friday, May 19, 2023

Gary Pantenburg

Age: 71

City: Martelle

Gary Pantenburg Martelle Gary Pantenburg, 71, of Martelle, died peacefully on Wednesday, May, 17, 2023, at home. A Celebration of …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
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