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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.

Kyle David Cross
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Kyle David Cross

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Kyle David Cross Cedar Rapids Kyle David Cross, 90, of Cedar Rapids died January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Marian Jeanette Arens
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Marian Jeanette Arens

Age: 96

City: Cedar Rapids

Marian Jeanette Arens Cedar Rapids Marian Jeanette Arens, 96, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Gary Lee Smejkal
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Gary Lee Smejkal

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Gary Lee Smejkal Cedar Rapids Gary Lee Smejkal, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Cheryl Ann Reding
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Cheryl Ann Reding

Age: 71

City: Cedar Rapids

Cheryl Ann Reding Cedar Rapids Cheryl Ann Reding, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, December 20, 2025. A Celebration …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Ronald Leon Boone
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Ronald Leon Boone

Age: 76

City: Cedar Rapids

Ronald Leon Boone Cedar Rapids Ronald Leon Boone, 76, of Cedar Rapids passed peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, …

Funeral Home: Gay and Ciha Funeral Home
Eloise “Ellie” Beaty
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Eloise “Ellie” Beaty

City: Cedar Rapids

Eloise “Ellie” Beaty Cedar Rapids Eloise “Ellie” Beaty, formerly of Fairfax, died from age-related complications on Thursday, January 1, 2026, …

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home
Sarah Louise Busler
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Sarah Louise Busler

Age: 44

City: Vinton

Sarah Louise Busler Vinton Sarah Louise Busler, age 44, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Mercy …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Ronald “Ron” Lee Fehlhafer
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Lee Fehlhafer

Age: 87

City: Marion

Ronald “Ron” Lee Fehlhafer Marion Ronald “Ron” Lee Fehlhafer, 87, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa, passed away on …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Doris “Dori” Helen Corcoran
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Doris “Dori” Helen Corcoran

Age: 83

City: Manchester

Doris “Dori” Helen Corcoran Manchester Doris “Dori” Helen Corcoran, 83, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory
Ida Mae Johnson
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Ida Mae Johnson

Age: 85

City: Cedar Rapids

Ida Mae Johnson Cedar Rapids Ida Mae Johnson, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. A …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
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