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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 W. Reed
Thursday, July 10, 2025

Michael W. Reed

Age: 66

City: Cedar Rapids

Michael W. Reed Cedar Rapids Michael Wilbur Reed, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Gary Leiran
Thursday, July 10, 2025

Gary Leiran

Age: 80

City: Frankville

Frankville Gary Leiran, 80, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Martin-Grau Funeral Home, Waukon.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home
Elsie Berlee Young
Thursday, July 10, 2025

Elsie Berlee Young

Age: 86

City: Williamsburg

Elsie Berlee Young Williamsburg Elsie Berlee Young was born January 19, 1939, in Tingley, Iowa, the daughter of Homer Edward …

Funeral Home: Powell Funeral Home
Robert P. Turnis
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Robert P. Turnis

City: n/a

Robert P. Turnis 1/12/29-7/10/09 Dad, Deep in our hearts, Your life is kept to love and cherish, not forget. No …

Daniel Patrick Johnson
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Daniel Patrick Johnson

Age: 71

City: Swisher

Daniel Patrick Johnson Swisher Daniel Patrick Johnson, 71, of Swisher, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in his home …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Francis E. Conner
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Francis E. Conner

Age: 86

City: Lisbon

Lisbon Francis E. Conner, 86, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Carolyn J. Lang
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Carolyn J. Lang

Age: 86

City: Lone Tree

Carolyn J. Lang Lone Tree Carolyn J. Lang, 86, passed away at her home on July 2, 2025. Carolyn was …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Bethany Syverson
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Bethany Syverson

Age: 34

City: Harmony, MN

OTHER DEATHS Bethany Syverson, 34, of Harmony, Minn., died Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Thomas “Tom” Raymond Spratt
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Raymond Spratt

Age: 82

City: Marion

Thomas “Tom” Raymond Spratt Marion Thomas “Tom” Raymond Spratt, 82, of Marion, Iowa, lost his courageous battle with esophageal cancer …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Mary E. Hillman
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Mary E. Hillman

Age: 85

City: Maynard

Maynard Mary E. Hillman, 85, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home
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