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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.

Stephen Barnes O'Donnell
Sunday, December 18, 2022

Stephen Barnes O'Donnell

Age: 92

City: Cedar Rapids

Stephen Barnes O’Donnell Cedar Rapids Stephen Barnes O’Donnell died peacefully at home with his family on Dec. 16, 2022. Barnes …

W.J.
Sunday, December 18, 2022

W.J. "Bill" Schultz

Age: 89

City: Cedar Rapids

Oelwein W.J. “Bill” Schultz, 89, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Arrangements are pending with family.

Judith DeFord
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Judith DeFord

Age: 78

City: OTHER DEATHS

OTHER DEATHS Judith DeFord, 78, of DeBary, Fla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Sandra Lee Taken
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Sandra Lee Taken

Age: 81

City: Manchester

Sandra Lee Taken Manchester Sandra Lee Taken, 81, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at her …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home
Alan D. Groesbeck
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Alan D. Groesbeck

Age: 88

City: Otterville

Otterville Alan D. Groesbeck, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Reiff Family Center Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence.

Funeral Home: Reiff Family Center
Raymond “Ed
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Raymond “Ed" Gress

Age: 79

City: Postville

Postville Raymond “Ed” Gress, 79, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Martin-Grau Funeral Home, Waukon.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home
John C. Green
Saturday, December 17, 2022

John C. Green

Age: 76

City: Iowa City

John C. Green Iowa City John C. Green, 76, longtime resident of Iowa City, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at …

Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
Janola Ann Boots
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Janola Ann Boots

Age: 93

City: Center Point

Center Point Janola Ann Boots, 93, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Michael F. Cooper
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Michael F. Cooper

Age: 70

City: Toledo

Toledo Michael F. Cooper, 70, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo.

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
Patricia “Patty” Kratz
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Kratz

Age: 89

City: Decorah

Decorah Patricia “Patty” Kratz, 89, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
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