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Monday, April 14, 2025

Richard Paul “Dick” English Sr.

Age: 97

City: Cedar Rapids

Richard Paul “Dick” English Sr. Cedar Rapids With sadness we announce the passing of Richard Paul “Dick” English Sr. on …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

Monday, April 14, 2025

Dale L. Hovey

Age: 98

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Dale L. Hovey, 98, died Saturday, April 12, 2025. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center

Monday, April 14, 2025

Ruth Ebersole

Age: 95

City: Mount Pleasant

Ruth Ebersole Mount Pleasant Ruth Ebersole, 95, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of the Iowa City and West Branch communities, passed …

Funeral Home: Murphy Funeral Home

Monday, April 14, 2025

Diane S. Harris

Age: 79

City: Lamont

Lamont Diane S. Harris, 79, died Saturday, April 12, 2025. Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Home, Winthrop.

Funeral Home: Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Home

Monday, April 14, 2025

Deborah Hudson-Cross

Age: 74

City: Mechanicsville

Deborah Hudson-Cross Mechanicsville Deborah Hudson-Cross, 74, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Fairfield, IL, passed away April 11, 2025, after a short …