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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.

David Ure Van Metre
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

David Ure Van Metre

City: Mount Vernon

David Ure Van Metre Mount Vernon David Ure Van Metre passed away peacefully in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 11, …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Ernest John “Ernie” Thole
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Ernest John “Ernie” Thole

Age: 87

City: Manchester

Ernest John “Ernie” Thole Manchester Ernest John “Ernie” Thole, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory
John Edward Siepman
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

John Edward Siepman

Age: 70

City: Cedar Rapids

John Edward Siepman Cedar Rapids John Edward Siepman, 70, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home. …

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Shelly Kay Wilder
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Shelly Kay Wilder

Age: 62

City: Cedar Rapids

Shelly Kay Wilder Cedar Rapids Shelly Kay Wilder, 62, passed away due to health complications May 2, 2023, at Living …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Eunice Mary McGrath
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Eunice Mary McGrath

Age: 89

City: Cedar Rapids

Eunice Mary McGrath Cedar Rapids Eunice Mary McGrath of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Dubuque, passed away at the age of …

Melvin Hurst Jr.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Melvin Hurst Jr.

Age: 69

City: Vinton

Vinton Melvin Hurst Jr., 69, died Saturday, May 13, 2023. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home
Phillip F. Schatzle
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Phillip F. Schatzle

Age: 89

City: Coggon

Coggon Phillip F. Schatzle, 89, died Sunday, May 14, 2023. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Service
Mary Pauline Hook
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Mary Pauline Hook

Age: 89

City: Cedar Rapids

Mary Pauline Hook Cedar Rapids Mary Pauline Hook, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on May 12, 2023, at …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Wayne Rolland Merchant
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Wayne Rolland Merchant

Age: 88

City: Cedar Falls

Wayne Rolland Merchant Cedar Falls Wayne Rolland Merchant, 88, of Cedar Falls, passed away Monday, May 8, surrounded by his …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Vernon “Buck” Pickerill
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Vernon “Buck” Pickerill

Age: 91

City: Amana

Amana Vernon “Buck” Pickerill, 91, died Saturday, May 13, 2023. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
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