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Obituaries

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David Edward DeChant

Friday, July 26, 2024

David Edward DeChant

Age: 56

City: Alburnett

David Edward DeChant Alburnett David Edward DeChant, 56, of Alburnett passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 surrounded by family. David …

Dale A. Livingood

Friday, July 26, 2024

Dale A. Livingood

Age: 83

City: Oelwein

Oelwein Dale A. Livingood, 83, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home

Friday, July 26, 2024

Jason W. Witt

Age: 47

City: Oxford

Jason W. Witt Oxford Jason W. Witt, 47, of Oxford, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Celebration of Life …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre

Roger A. Simpson

Friday, July 26, 2024

Roger A. Simpson

Age: 96

City: Iowa City

Iowa City Roger A. SImpson, 96, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service

Marilyn Jean Rech

Friday, July 26, 2024

Marilyn Jean Rech

Age: 89

City: Marion

Marion Marilyn Jean Rech, 89, died Thursday, July 25, 2024. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services

Friday, July 26, 2024

Jim Busta

Age: 76

City: Onalaska, WI

OTHER DEATHS Jim Busta, 76, of Onalaska, Wis., died Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home

Friday, July 26, 2024

Nancy Lein

Age: 72

City: Springville

Springville Nancy Lein, 72, died Monday, July 22, 2024. US Cremation Society.

Funeral Home: US Cremation Society

Shirley Alice Moore

Friday, July 26, 2024

Shirley Alice Moore

Age: 88

City: Cedar Rapids

Shirley Alice Moore Cedar Rapids Shirley Alice Moore, 88, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at …

Arthur C. Kloos

Friday, July 26, 2024

Arthur C. Kloos

Age: 89

City: Sun City, AZ

Arthur C. Kloos Sun City, AZ Arthur C. Kloos, 89, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, July …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

Diana M. Romero Wehr

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Diana M. Romero Wehr

Age: 71

City: Sigourney

Diana M. Romero Wehr Sigourney Diana M. Romero Wehr, 71, of Sigourney, Iowa, died on July 23, 2024. She had …

Funeral Home: Holm Funeral Home