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Richard Paul Cochran

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Richard Paul Cochran

Age: 86

City: Ladora

Richard Paul Cochran Ladora Richard Paul Cochran, 86, of Ladora, IA passed from this earth to the loving arms of …

Funeral Home: Smith Funeral Home

Saturday, May 18, 2024

John Vogt

Age: 85

City: Marengo

John Vogt Marengo John M. Vogt, age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital, …

Funeral Home: Kloster Funeral Home

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Donald Monk

Age: 91

City: Monticello

Donald Monk Monticello Donald Monk, 91 died Thursday evening, May 16, 2024 at the Anamosa Care Center following an extended …

Funeral Home: Goettsch Funeral Home

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Leta M. Staley

Age: 86

City: Marion

Marion Leta M. Staley, 86, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Murdoch Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services

Marilyn J. Carter

Friday, May 17, 2024

Marilyn J. Carter

Age: 87

City: Cedar Rapids

Marilyn J. Carter Cedar Rapids Beloved mother, Marilyn J. Carter passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 13, 2024, …

Bruce H. Droessler

Friday, May 17, 2024

Bruce H. Droessler

Age: 79

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Bruce H. Droessler, 79, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center

Joann Mae Parks McBride

Friday, May 17, 2024

Joann Mae Parks McBride

Age: 88

City: Tama

Tama Joann Mae Parks McBride, 88, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home

Linda Marie Barth

Friday, May 17, 2024

Linda Marie Barth

Age: 64

City: Cedar Rapids

Linda Marie Barth Cedar Rapids Linda Marie Barth, 64, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Visitation: …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

Friday, May 17, 2024

Bradley Plack

Age: 40

City: Cedar Rapids

Bradley Plack Cedar Rapids Bradley Plack, 40, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Thursday May 9, 2024, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

Laura L. Fortin

Friday, May 17, 2024

Laura L. Fortin

Age: 82

City: Cedar Rapids

Laura L. Fortin Cedar Rapids Laura L. Fortin, 82, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Anamosa, died April 26, 2024, at …