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Jeanine T. Decker

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Jeanine T. Decker

Age: 61

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Jeanine T. Decker, 61, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services

Donna Lee Bascom

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Donna Lee Bascom

Age: 73

City: Cedar Rapids

Donna Lee Bascom Cedar Rapids Donna Lee Bascom, 73, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Newhall, passed away peacefully surrounded by …

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home

Sharon M. Decker

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Sharon M. Decker

Age: 82

City: Waukon

Waukon Sharon M. Decker, 82, died Monday, May 26, 2025. Martin-Grau Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home

Steven Leslie Chamberlain

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Steven Leslie Chamberlain

Age: 71

City: Cedar Rapids

Steven Leslie Chamberlain Cedar Rapids Steven Leslie Chamberlain, 71, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Burial of …

Funeral Home: Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Marion Stegen

Age: 83

City: Decorah

Decorah Marion Stegen, 83, died Friday, May 16, 2025. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Randy Erion

Age: 70

City: Decorah

Decorah Randy Erion, 70, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Lucille Smock

Age: 95

City: Decorah

Decorah Lucille Smock, 95, died Thursday, May 22, 2025. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home

Stephen Wayne Sickels

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Stephen Wayne Sickels

Age: 75

City: Ruskin, FL

Stephen Wayne Sickels Ruskin, FL Stephen Wayne Sickels, 75, of Ruskin, FL, formerly of Marion, IA, passed away May 23, …

Jeffrey Jay Camp

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Jeffrey Jay Camp

Age: 68

City: Cedar Rapids

Jeffrey Jay Camp Cedar Rapids Jeffrey Jay Camp, 68, of Stillwater, OK, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre

Jon P. “Jack” Burke

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Jon P. “Jack” Burke

Age: 81

City: Iowa City

Jon P. “Jack” Burke Iowa City Jon P. “Jack” Burke, 81, of Iowa City, Iowa passed away on May 26, …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service