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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.

Randall “Randy” J. Vavroch
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Randall “Randy” J. Vavroch

Age: 63

City: Cape Coral, FL

OTHER DEATHS Randall “Randy” J. Vavroch, 63, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. …

Funeral Home: Baldwin Brothers
James Lavern White
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

James Lavern White

Age: 82

City: Sebring, FL

James Lavern White Sebring, FL James Lavern White, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. …

Debra “Debby” Diane Odean
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Debra “Debby” Diane Odean

Age: 73

City: Marion

Debra “Debby” Diane Odean Marion Debra “Debby” Diane Odean, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on November 10, 2025, at …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Richard F. “Hopper” Johnson, Jr.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Richard F. “Hopper” Johnson, Jr.

Age: 66

City: Cedar Rapids

Richard F. “Hopper” Johnson, Jr. Cedar Rapids Richard F. “Hopper” Johnson, Jr., 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Steven Allen Kueter
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Steven Allen Kueter

Age: 76

City: Coggon

Steven Allen Kueter Coggon Steven Allen Kueter, 76, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory
Hiltrude “Trudy” Elaine Cram
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Hiltrude “Trudy” Elaine Cram

Age: 82

City: Cedar Rapids

Hiltrude “Trudy” Elaine Cram Cedar Rapids Hiltrude “Trudy” Elaine Cram, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Michael A. Malloy
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Michael A. Malloy

Age: 63

City: Cedar Rapids

Michael A. Malloy Cedar Rapids Michael A. Malloy, 63, of Cedar Rapids, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre
Florence Chesmore
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Florence Chesmore

Age: 89

City: Hiawatha

Florence Chesmore Hiawatha Florence Chesmore, 89, of Hiawatha, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hiawatha Care Center. A visitation …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Frances Philomena Hettinger
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Frances Philomena Hettinger

Age: 92

City: Manchester

Frances Philomena Hettinger Manchester Frances Philomena Hettinger, 92, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family, on Monday, November 10, …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory
Fran (Hanzel) Johnson
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Fran (Hanzel) Johnson

Age: 86

City: Cedar Rapids

Fran (Hanzel) Johnson Cedar Rapids Fran (Hanzel) Johnson, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, …

Funeral Home: Papich-Kuba Funeral Home
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