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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.

Dr. Kent S. Pearson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Dr. Kent S. Pearson

Age: 68

City: Iowa City

Dr. Kent S. Pearson Iowa City Dr. Kent S. Pearson, 68, of rural Iowa City, longtime University of Iowa Hospitals …

Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
Gary Joseph Thimmesch
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Gary Joseph Thimmesch

Age: 67

City: Marion

Gary Joseph Thimmesch Marion Gary Joseph Thimmesch, 67, of Marion, passed away at his home on May 8, 2023. Gary …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Mary Kathryn Smith
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Mary Kathryn Smith

Age: 61

City: Cedar Rapids

Mary Kathryn Smith Cedar Rapids Mary Kathryn Smith, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at her home. …

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services
William Otters
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

William Otters

Age: 69

City: Denver

Denver William Otters, 69, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Jerry S. Appleton
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Jerry S. Appleton

Age: 73

City: Fairfax

Jerry S. Appleton Fairfax Jerry S. Appleton, 73, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at West Ridge Care …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Larry Ray Wichmann
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Larry Ray Wichmann

Age: 84

City: Cedar Rapids

Larry Ray Wichmann Cedar Rapids Larry Ray Wichmann, 84, died peacefully Monday, May 8, 2023, in the comfort of his …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Shirley Steggall
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Shirley Steggall

Age: 83

City: Decorah

Decorah Shirley Steggall, 83, died Friday, May 5, 2023. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Kathryn Ellie (Blanchett) Baker
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Kathryn Ellie (Blanchett) Baker

Age: 78

City: Cedar Rapids

Kathryn Ellie (Blanchett) Baker Cedar Rapids Kathryn Ellie (Blanchett) Baker, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to Jesus on …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Margery Regina
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Margery Regina "Jeanne" Maher

Age: 85

City: Tipton

Margery Regina “Jeanne” Maher Tipton Margery Regina “Jeanne” Maher, 85, of Tipton, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, after …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Rev. Lee Ellis Wiley
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Rev. Lee Ellis Wiley

Age: 82

City: Walker

Walker Rev. Lee Ellis Wiley, 82, died Saturday, May 6, 2023. Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton.

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
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