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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.

Dr. Sheila Murphy Holcomb
Sunday, November 21, 2021

Dr. Sheila Murphy Holcomb

Age: 71

City: Sacramento

DR. SHEILA MURPHY HOLCOMB Sacramento, Calif. Sheila Holcomb was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and mentor. She …

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Jeramiah John Meskimen
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Jeramiah John Meskimen

Age: 37

City: Iowa CIty

JERAMIAH JOHN MESKIMEN Iowa City Jeramiah John Meskimen, 37, ended his life on Nov. 17, 2021. A Gathering to celebrate …

Funeral Date: later date Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
Ardith M. (Andresen) Lafler
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Ardith M. (Andresen) Lafler

Age: 8

City: Keystone

ARDITH M. (ANDRESEN) LAFLER Keystone Ardith M. (Andresen) Lafler, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at the …

Funeral Date: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Van Horne Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Mavis A. Cook
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Mavis A. Cook

Age: 92

City: Marion

MAVIS A. COOK Marion Mavis A. Cook, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, surrounded by …

Funeral Date: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service
Larry Leighton Perkins
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Larry Leighton Perkins

Age: 85

City: Iowa City

LARRY LEIGHTON PERKINS Iowa City Larry Leighton Perkins, 85, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2021, at the University of Iowa …

Funeral Date: Noon, Dec. 1, Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, West Branch Funeral Home: Henderson-Barker Funeral Home
Margaret Anne (Benz) Chaisson
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Margaret Anne (Benz) Chaisson

Age: 70

City: Marion

MARGARET ANNE (BENZ) CHAISSON Marion Margaret Anne (Benz) Chaisson, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, …

Funeral Date: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service
Alfred O. 'Al' Hotchkiss
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Alfred O. 'Al' Hotchkiss

Age: 77

City: Lamont

ALFRED O. “AL” HOTCHKISS Lamont Alfred O. “Al” Hotchkiss, 77, of Lamont, Iowa, died on Nov. 18, 2021, at UnityPoint-St. …

Funeral Date: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22, Grace United Methodist Church, Lamont Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home
Charles Edward Panzer
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Charles Edward Panzer

Age: 80

City: Solon

CHARLES EDWARD PANZER Solon Charles Edward Panzer was called home to be with our Lord on Nov. 18, 2021. Charles …

Funeral Date: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
Joan Marie Sperfslage
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Joan Marie Sperfslage

Age: 86

City: Edgewood

JOAN MARIE SPERFSLAGE Edgewood Joan Marie Sperfslage, 86, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at …

Funeral Date: 10 a.m. Nov. 22, St. Mark Catholic Church, Edgewood, Iowa Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home
Eddie Ray Studebaker
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Eddie Ray Studebaker

Age: 75

City: Quasqueton

EDDIE RAY STUDEBAKER Quasqueton Eddie Ray Studebaker of Quasqueton, Iowa, died Nov. 14, 2021, at the Buchanan County Health Center …

Funeral Date: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20, Reiff Family Center, Independence Funeral Home: Reiff Family Center
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