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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.

Christine Mae “Chris” (Leary) Nelson
Monday, October 6, 2025

Christine Mae “Chris” (Leary) Nelson

Age: 72

City: Independence

Christine Mae “Chris” (Leary) Nelson Independence Christine Mae “Chris” (Leary) Nelson, 72 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died Thursday, October …

Funeral Home: White Funeral Home
Lois M. Frisk
Monday, October 6, 2025

Lois M. Frisk

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Lois M. Frisk, 90, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Alan R. Frank
Monday, October 6, 2025

Alan R. Frank

Age: 85

City: Iowa City

Alan R. Frank Iowa City Alan R. Frank, age 85, of Iowa City died suddenly on Friday, October 3, 2025, …

Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
Phillip J. Reitan
Monday, October 6, 2025

Phillip J. Reitan

Age: 95

City: Decorah

Decorah Phillip J. Reitan, 95, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Irma Kathleen Leonard
Monday, October 6, 2025

Irma Kathleen Leonard

Age: 91

City: Monticello

Irma Kathleen Leonard Monticello Irma Kathleen Leonard, 91, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, surrounded …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Marcella Ann Wendel
Monday, October 6, 2025

Marcella Ann Wendel

Age: 94

City: West Union

West Union Marcella Ann Wendel, 94, formerly of Postville, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Ray
Monday, October 6, 2025

Ray "Rick" McKiernan

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Ray “Rick” McKiernan, 83, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services.

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Lois May (Fields) Frisk
Monday, October 6, 2025

Lois May (Fields) Frisk

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Lois May (Fields) Frisk Cedar Rapids Lois May (Fields) Frisk, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 4, …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Larry Martinson
Monday, October 6, 2025

Larry Martinson

Age: 80

City: Decorah

Decorah Larry Martinson, 80, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Randy Wayne Franks
Monday, October 6, 2025

Randy Wayne Franks

Age: 73

City: Manchester

Manchester Randy Wayne Franks, 73, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory.

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory
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