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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.

Gordon Dean Sanborn
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Gordon Dean Sanborn

Age: 88

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Gordon Dean Sanborn, 88, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Lana Tapken
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Lana Tapken

Age: 82

City: Marion

Lana Tapken Marion Lana Tapken, 82, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2026. A visitation will …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Michael Newsome
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Michael Newsome

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Michael Newsome Cedar Rapids Michael Newsome, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2026, his second day at …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Loren
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Loren "Buck" Whitver

Age: 98

City: West Union

Loren “Buck” Whitver West Union Loren “Buck” Whitver, 98, of West Union, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. …

Jeffrey Allen Fields
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Jeffrey Allen Fields

City: Cedar Rapids

Jeffrey Allen Fields Cedar Rapids Jeff took his final Harley ride to heaven on January 3rd. For the first time …

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home
Shirley Ann Losby
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Shirley Ann Losby

Age: 90

City: Iowa City

Shirley Ann Losby Iowa City Shirley Ann Losby, 90, passed away on January 12, 2026 after complications from a fall. …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services
Marie Anne Vanous
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Marie Anne Vanous

Age: 96

City: Independence

Marie Anne Vanous Independence Marie Anne Vanous, 96 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died of natural causes, Saturday, January 10, …

Funeral Home: White Funeral Home
Denton Shane Ward
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Denton Shane Ward

Age: 42

City: Marshalltown

Marshalltown Denton Shane Ward, 42, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo.

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
Judith K. Albaugh
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Judith K. Albaugh

City: Monticello

Judith K. Albaugh Monticello Judith K. Albaugh passed away peacefully in her sleep Dec. 23, 2025, after a long battle …

Joanne Smith Hendricks
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Joanne Smith Hendricks

Age: 94

City: Cedar Rapids

Joanne Smith Hendricks Cedar Rapids Joanne Smith Hendricks, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the …

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