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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.

Ramona McCaw
Monday, November 14, 2016

Ramona McCaw

Age: 83

City: Grinnell

RAMONA (MERRITT) MCCAW Grinnell Ramona (Merritt) McCaw, 83, a longtime resident of the Mayflower Community in Grinnell, died Friday, Nov. …

Funeral Date: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, First Presbyterian Church, Grinnell Funeral Home: Smith Funeral Home, Victor
John Shreeves
Monday, November 14, 2016

John Shreeves

Age: 87

City: Cedar Rapids

JOHN SHREEVES Cedar Rapids John Shreeves, 87, formerly of Denison, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Private inurment will be held …

Funeral Date: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, Eagles Club, Cedar Rapids Funeral Home: NA
DEBRA SCHIRM OPPEGARD
Monday, November 14, 2016

DEBRA SCHIRM OPPEGARD

Age: 64

City: LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

DEBRA LYNN SCHIRM OPPEGARD Cedar Rapids Debra Lynn Schirm Oppegard struggled with brain and lung cancer and decided to join …

Funeral Date: NOVEMBER 18TH, 2016 Funeral Home: WILL CALL BEFORE 4
Karen 'Ruby' Walch
Monday, November 14, 2016

Karen 'Ruby' Walch

Age: 70

City: Elkader

KAREN RAE ANN (KAMMERER) "RUBY" WALCH Elkader Karen Rae Ann (Kammerer) “Ruby” Walch, 70, of Elkader, entered into heaven peacefully …

Funeral Date: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elkader Funeral Home: Leonard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elkader
Larry Dale
Monday, November 14, 2016

Larry Dale

Age: 74

City: Independence

INDEPENDENCE Larry W. Dale, 74, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. White Funeral Home, Independence.

Funeral Date: NA Funeral Home: White Funeral Home, Independence
F. Pauline Calkins
Monday, November 14, 2016

F. Pauline Calkins

Age: 94

City: Tama

TAMA F. Pauline Calkins, 94, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Homes, Tama-Toledo.

Funeral Date: NA Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Homes, Tama-Toledo
Arlene Reyman
Monday, November 14, 2016

Arlene Reyman

Age: 92

City: Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS Arlene Reyman, 92, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Date: NA Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Cedar Rapids
Elaine Howe
Monday, November 14, 2016

Elaine Howe

Age: 81

City: Marion

MARION Elaine Howe, 81, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.

Funeral Date: NA Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion
Zoe Goodenbour
Monday, November 14, 2016

Zoe Goodenbour

Age: 24

City: Garrison

GARRISON Zoe Marie Goodenbour, 24, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Geilenfeld Funeral Home, Oelwein.

Funeral Date: NA Funeral Home: Geilenfeld Funeral Home, Oelwein
Mary 'Kay' Mettille
Monday, November 14, 2016

Mary 'Kay' Mettille

Age: 96

City: Waukon

WAUKON Mary “Kay” Kathleen Mettille, 96, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Martin Funeral Home, Waukon.

Funeral Date: NA Funeral Home: Martin Funeral Home, Waukon
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