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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.

Allan Ray Berry
Monday, November 10, 2025

Allan Ray Berry

Age: 83

City: Alburnett

Allan Ray Berry Alburnett Allan Ray Berry, 83, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, surrounded by …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
John Daniel Van Gerpen
Monday, November 10, 2025

John Daniel Van Gerpen

Age: 90

City: Marion

John Daniel Van Gerpen Marion John Daniel Van Gerpen, 90, of Marion, formerly of Center Point, Dows, and Buffalo Center, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Louis
Monday, November 10, 2025

Louis "Dr. Lou" Lorenzo

Age: 77

City: Williamsburg

Williamsburg Louis “Dr. Lou” Lorenzo, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Powell Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Powell Funeral Home
Marilyn Elaine Moore
Monday, November 10, 2025

Marilyn Elaine Moore

Age: 80

City: Williamsburg

Marilyn Elaine Moore Williamsburg Marilyn Elaine Moore, 80, of Williamsburg, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Cottage Grove …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Donald P. Dietz
Monday, November 10, 2025

Donald P. Dietz

Age: 101

City: Maquoketa

DEATH NOTICES Maquoketa Donald P. Dietz, 101, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center
Ralph Watkins
Monday, November 10, 2025

Ralph Watkins

Age: 93

City: Marion

Marion Ralph Watkins, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Cabrina Marie Ball
Monday, November 10, 2025

Cabrina Marie Ball

Age: 67

City: Central City

Central City Cabrina Marie Ball, 67, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Matthew Howard Brace
Monday, November 10, 2025

Matthew Howard Brace

Age: 70

City: Dallas, TX

Matthew Howard Brace Dallas, TX Matthew Howard Brace, born on November 20, 1954, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, passed away …

Funeral Home: Memoriams.com
John Van Gerpen
Monday, November 10, 2025

John Van Gerpen

Age: 90

City: Marion

Marion John Van Gerpen, 90, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Karen Brimmer
Monday, November 10, 2025

Karen Brimmer

Age: 82

City: Center Point

Karen Brimmer Center Point Karen Brimmer, 82, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Dennis …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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