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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.

Janice
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Janice "Jan" Kay Bressler

Age: 83

City: Independence

Janice (Jan) Kay Bressler Independence Janice (Jan) Kay Bressler (Thomas) of Independence, IA passed away August 17, 2025. A private …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial
Tony Vespa
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Tony Vespa

Age: 50

City: Iowa City

Tony Vespa Iowa City With heavy hearts, we share the passing of someone deeply cherished-our father, son, brother, brother-in law, …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Gary Kilberger
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Gary Kilberger

Age: 79

City: Fairfax

Gary Kilberger Fairfax Gary Joseph Kilberger, 79, of Fairfax, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lantern Park Specialty …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Mary Lee (Kenney) Vogt
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Mary Lee (Kenney) Vogt

Age: 83

City: Garrison

Mary Lee (Kenney) Vogt Garrison Mary Lee (Kenney) Vogt, 83, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at her son’s home in …

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Donald
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Donald "Don" McCreary

Age: 61

City: Hiawatha

Donald “Don” McCreary Hiawatha Donald “Don” McCreary, 61, of Hiawatha, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Hospice of Mercy …

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
Charles Edgar Brown, Jr.
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Charles Edgar Brown, Jr.

City: Cedar Rapids

Charles Edgar Brown, Jr. Cedar Rapids Charles E. Brown, Jr. passed away on August 18, 2025, in Cedar Rapids. Visitation …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Iowa Cremation Companions for Life
Dennis
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Dennis "Denny" L. Ringgenberg

Age: 47

City: Walker

Dennis “Denny” L. Ringgenberg Walker Dennis “Denny” L. Ringgenberg, 47, of Walker passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025. …

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Joan
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Joan "Jo" Van Klootwyk

Age: 89

City: Knoxville

Joan “Jo” Van Klootwyk Knoxville A celebration of life service for Joan “Jo” Van Klootwyk, will be held Wednesday, August …

Funeral Home: Pierschbacher Funeral Home
Betty Lou Stern
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Betty Lou Stern

Age: 90

City: Belle Plaine

Betty Lou Stern Belle Plaine Betty Lou Stern, after 90 years, was called home by her Savior on August 20, …

Funeral Home: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service
Alicia Jackson
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Alicia Jackson

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Alicia Jackson, 90, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
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