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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.

James R. “Jim” Reisner
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

James R. “Jim” Reisner

Age: 76

City: Oelwein

Oelwein James R. “Jim” Reisner, 76, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home
Marita Ann (Flannery) McGurk Eicher
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Marita Ann (Flannery) McGurk Eicher

Age: 89

City: Iowa City

Marita Ann (Flannery) McGurk Eicher Iowa City Marita Ann (Flannery) McGurk Eicher passed away peacefully in Iowa City on August …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service
Sherry Lynn Aker
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Sherry Lynn Aker

City: Cedar Rapids

Sherry Lynn Aker Cedar Rapids Sherry Lynn Aker passed away on September 1, 2025, in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Scott R. Crawford
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Scott R. Crawford

Age: 70

City: Cedar Rapids

Scott R. Crawford Cedar Rapids Scott R. Crawford of Cedar Rapids, born 8/6/1955, passed away peacefully in his home 8/6/2025, …

Donna LaNelle Robinson
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Donna LaNelle Robinson

Age: 93

City: Manchester

Donna LaNelle Robinson Manchester Donna LaNelle Robinson, 93, of Masonville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at The …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory
Fr. Bernard
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Fr. Bernard "Bernie" Grady

Age: 82

City: Marshalltown

OTHER DEATHS Fr. Bernard “Bernie” Grady, 82, of Marshalltown, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Mitchell Family Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Mitchell Family Funeral Home
Joan R. Heneke
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Joan R. Heneke

Age: 92

City: Delmar

Delmar Joan R. Heneke, 92, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Carson Celebration of Life Center, Maquoketa.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center
Dick Hansen
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Dick Hansen

Age: 80

City: Victor

Dick Hansen Victor Dick Hansen, 80, of Victor, died on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Brooklyn Community Estates. A funeral …

Funeral Home: Smith Funeral & Cremation Services
Larry Shindelar
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Larry Shindelar

Age: 83

City: Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson Larry Shindelar, 83, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Karen Rae Opheim Lewis
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Karen Rae Opheim Lewis

Age: 67

City: Independence

Karen Rae Opheim Lewis Independence Karen Rae Opheim Lewis, 67, of Independence and formerly of Tama, passed away Friday, August …

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
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