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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.

Brian M. Garin
Monday, January 2, 2023

Brian M. Garin

Age: 48

City: Waukon

Waukon Brian M. Garin, 48, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Martin-Grau Funeral Home, Waukon.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home
Laura Jeanne Wood
Monday, January 2, 2023

Laura Jeanne Wood

Age: 73

City: Vinton

Vinton Laura Jeanne Wood, 73, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton.

Funeral Home: Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home
Vivian M. Troyer
Monday, January 2, 2023

Vivian M. Troyer

Age: 94

City: Wellman

Wellman Vivian M. Troyer, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. Powell Funeral Home, Wellman.

Funeral Home: Powell Funeral Home
Deborah M. Volker
Monday, January 2, 2023

Deborah M. Volker

Age: 72

City: Lansing

Lansing Deborah M. Volker, 72, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home, Lansing.

Funeral Home: Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home
Donald Alvern Carver
Monday, January 2, 2023

Donald Alvern Carver

Age: 90

City: Center Point

Donald Alvern Carver Center Point Donald Alvern Carver, 90, passed away after a long illness Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Services …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Gerald
Sunday, January 1, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Topping

City: Cedar Rapids

Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Topping Cedar Rapids Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Topping passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, after a long battle …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Marilyn Helen Hekel
Sunday, January 1, 2023

Marilyn Helen Hekel

Age: 65

City: Cedar Rapids

Marilyn Helen Hekel Cedar Rapids Marilyn Helen Hekel, 65, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Shellsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Martha Ann (Beat) Kerslake
Sunday, January 1, 2023

Martha Ann (Beat) Kerslake

Age: 75

City: Lisbon

Martha Ann (Beat) Kerslake Lisbon Martha Ann (Beat) Kerslake, 75, passed away in their home on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Wandalene Marie O’Connor
Sunday, January 1, 2023

Wandalene Marie O’Connor

Age: 87

City: Mount Vernon

Wandalene Marie O’Connor Mount Vernon Wandalene Marie O’Connor, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Randy
Sunday, January 1, 2023

Randy "Mort" Possehl

Age: 65

City: Central City

Randy “Mort” Possehl Central City Randy “Mort” Possehl, 65, of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 27, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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