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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 online and in the newspaper the next day, with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication, which must be submitted by 1 p.m. on Fridays.

Perry Ellis Smith
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Perry Ellis Smith

Age: 83

City: Surprise, Ariz.

Perry Ellis Smith Surprise, Ariz. Perry Ellis Smith, 83, of Surprise, Ariz., and formerly of both Cedar Rapids and Okoboji …

Timothy Merfeld
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Timothy Merfeld

Age: 67

City: Viola

Timothy Merfeld Viola Timothy Merfeld, 67, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. A Celebration of Life …

Funeral Home: Goettsch Funeral Home
Laurel R. Sills
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Laurel R. Sills

Age: 91

City: Tipton

Laurel R. Sills Tipton Laurel R. Sills, 91, of Tipton, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away of a long …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Nancy Lea Bell
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Nancy Lea Bell

Age: 62

City: Cedar Rapids

Nancy Lea Bell Cedar Rapids Nancy Lea Bell, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family …

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Steven Vosatka
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Steven Vosatka

Age: 74

City: Cedar Rapids

Steven Vosatka Cedar Rapids Steven Vosatka, 74, passed away unexpectedly from complications of bronchitis on Jan. 24, 2023. Visitation from …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Edward “Ted” Healey
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Edward “Ted” Healey

Age: 98

City: Cedar Rapids

Edward “Ted” Healey Cedar Rapids Edward “Ted” Healey, 98, passed away Jan. 25, 2023. A memorial service is planned for …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Anna Mae Hanson
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Anna Mae Hanson

Age: 94

City: Bertram

Anna Mae Hanson Bertram Anna Mae Hanson, 94, of Bertram, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Jane Ann Suiter
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Jane Ann Suiter

Age: 74

City: Marion

Jane Ann Suiter Marion Jane Ann Suiter, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at St. …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
James
Saturday, January 28, 2023

James "Jim" Gordon Arneal Jr.

Age: 65

City: Jefferson City

James “Jim” Gordon Arneal Jr. Jefferson City, Mo. James “Jim” Gordon Arneal, Jr., 65, formerly of Robins, Iowa, passed away …

Keever E. Swenka
Saturday, January 28, 2023

Keever E. Swenka

Age: 78

City: Solon

Solon Keever E. Swenka, 78, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East