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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.

Melvin L. Hupfeld
Monday, December 8, 2025

Melvin L. Hupfeld

Age: 93

City: Vinton

Melvin L. Hupfeld Vinton Melvin L. Hupfeld, 93, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home.
Ryan “Freebyrd” Albright
Monday, December 8, 2025

Ryan “Freebyrd” Albright

Age: 62

City: Kalona

Kalona Ryan “Freebyrd” Albright, 62, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Yoder-Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Charles Chuck H. Bammert III
Monday, December 8, 2025

Charles Chuck H. Bammert III

Age: 67

City: Marion

Charles Chuck H. Bammert III Marion Charles “Chuck” H. Bammert III, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Kathleen “Kathy” R. McDonnell
Monday, December 8, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” R. McDonnell

Age: 74

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Kathleen “Kathy” R. McDonnell, 74, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Osmund “Ozzie” Quandahl,
Monday, December 8, 2025

Osmund “Ozzie” Quandahl,

Age: 99

City: Waukon

Waukon Osmund “Ozzie” Quandahl, 99, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Martin-Grau Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Martin–Grau Funeral Home
Duane Dee
Monday, December 8, 2025

Duane Dee

Age: 60

City: Cedar Rapids

Duane Dee Cedar Rapids Duane Dee, 60, from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died on October 17, 2025, …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre
Barbara Merchant
Sunday, December 7, 2025

Barbara Merchant

Age: 89

City: Vinton

Vinton Barbara Merchant, 89, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Services pending at Phillips Funeral Home in VInton.

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Dale K. Johnson
Sunday, December 7, 2025

Dale K. Johnson

Age: 91

City: Iowa City

Dale K. Johnson Iowa City Dale K. Johnson, 91, of Iowa City, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at …

Funeral Home: Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services
Joseph B. Trecek, Jr.
Saturday, December 6, 2025

Joseph B. Trecek, Jr.

Age: 93

City: Cedar Rapids

Joseph B. Trecek, Jr. Cedar Rapids Joseph B. Trecek Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. Joe …

Dorrance P. McDermott
Friday, December 5, 2025

Dorrance P. McDermott

Age: 90

City: Epworth

Dorrance P. McDermott Epworth Dorrance P. McDermott, 90, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Epworth, …

Funeral Home: Reiff Funeral Home
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