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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.

Edward L. Castelein
Monday, March 6, 2023

Edward L. Castelein

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Edward L. Castelein, 83, died Saturday, March 4, 2023. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Thomas F. Ritter
Monday, March 6, 2023

Thomas F. Ritter

Age: 77

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Thomas F. Ritter, 77, formerly of Belle Plaine, died March 3, 2023. Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine.

Funeral Home: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service
Fern L. Davis
Monday, March 6, 2023

Fern L. Davis

Age: 86

City: Iowa City

Fern L. Davis Iowa City Fern L. Davis, 86, passed away Feb. 13, 2023, in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Fern was …

Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
George “Tom” Holland
Monday, March 6, 2023

George “Tom” Holland

Age: 82

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids George “Tom” Holland, 82, died Saturday, March 4, 2023. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Charles
Monday, March 6, 2023

Charles "Chuck" DeShaw

Age: 67

City: Cedar Rapids

Charles “Chuck” DeShaw Cedar Rapids Charles “Chuck” DeShaw, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, …

Funeral Home: Goettsch Funeral Home
Samuel Ray Schweitzer
Monday, March 6, 2023

Samuel Ray Schweitzer

City: Independence

Samuel Ray Schweitzer Independence Samuel Ray Schweitzer was finally reunited with the love of his life, Verna Schweitzer, on March …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Kenneth Wayne Techau
Monday, March 6, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Techau

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Kenneth Wayne Techau Cedar Rapids Kenneth Wayne Techau, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Kimberley Reed
Sunday, March 5, 2023

Kimberley Reed

Age: 59

City: Alburnett

Alburnett Kimberley Reed, 59, died Thursday, March 2, 2023. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Ruth Majerus
Sunday, March 5, 2023

Ruth Majerus

Age: 101

City: Cedar Rapids

Ruth Majerus Cedar Rapids Ruth Majerus died on Feb. 24, 2023. She was 101 years old. An evening visitation will …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Erik Studer
Sunday, March 5, 2023

Erik Studer

Age: 26

City: Vinton

Erik Studer Vinton The Studer and Stodola families sorrowfully announce the passing of their son, fiance, brother and uncle, Erik …

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
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