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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 online and in the newspaper the next day, with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication, which must be submitted by 1 p.m. on Fridays.

Honorable Carl D. Baker
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Honorable Carl D. Baker

Age: 75

City: Iowa City

Honorable Carl D. Baker Iowa City Honorable Carl D. Baker, 75, died peacefully at his home surrounding by his family …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
Ruth Gwin
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Ruth Gwin

Age: 86

City: Victor

Ruth Gwin Victor Ruth Gwin, 86, of Victor, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Brooklyn Community Estate in Brooklyn. …

Funeral Date: 10 a.m., Monday, 6/20, at St. James Lutheran Church, VictorFuneral Home: Smith Funeral Home
Gary William Metz
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Gary William Metz

Age: 69

City: North Liberty

Gary William Metz North Liberty Gary William Metz, 69, passed away June 13, 2022. Per his wishes, no visitation or …

Funeral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral Home
Laura Leah Hotz
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Laura Leah Hotz

Age: 57

City: Cedar Rapids

Laura Leah Hotz Cedar Rapids Laura Leah Hotz, born March 1, 1965, would tell you the most treasured possession of …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Becky Ann Bartels
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Becky Ann Bartels

Age: 64

City: Cedar Rapids

Becky Ann Bartels Cedar Rapids Becky Ann Bartels, 64, of Cedar Rapids, passed away June 14, 2022, at the Dennis …

Funeral Date: 11 a.m., Thursday, 6/23, at New City Church, Cedar RapidsFuneral Home:
Thomas D. Schumacher
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Thomas D. Schumacher

Age: 78

City: Cedar Rapids

Thomas D. Schumacher Cedar Rapids Thomas D. Schumacher, 78, died peacefully on June 15, 2022, at Country House Residence after …

Funeral Date: 10:30 a.m., Monday, 6/20, at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Cedar RapidsFuneral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Lt. Col. Rodney Schultz
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Lt. Col. Rodney Schultz

Age: 76

City: Marshalltown

Lt. Col. Rodney Schultz Marshalltown Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Peter Schultz, 76, died peacefully on Feb. 27, 2022, surrounded by his …

Funeral Home:
Esther C. “Smith” Little
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Esther C. “Smith” Little

Age: 99

City: Brandon

Esther C. “Smith” Little Brandon Esther C. “Smith” Little, 99, passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2022, at UnityPoint Health …

Funeral Date: See obituaryFuneral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Morton Merle Maltby
Friday, June 17, 2022

Morton Merle Maltby

Age: 87

City: Marion

Morton Merle Maltby Marion Morton Merle Maltby, 87, of Cedar Rapids, a longtime resident of Marion, passed away Monday June …

Funeral Date: See obituaryFuneral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
David Kenneth Hoff
Friday, June 17, 2022

David Kenneth Hoff

Age: 84

City: Fredericksburg

David Kenneth Hoff Fredericksburg David Kenneth Hoff, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 2, 2022, at Falls …

Funeral Date: See obituaryFuneral Home: N/A
Gary J. Hotka
Friday, June 17, 2022

Gary J. Hotka

Age: 66

City: Iowa City

Gary J. Hotka Iowa City Gary J. Hotka, age 66, a lifelong farmer of Johnson County, died surrounded by his …

Funeral Date: 10 a.m., Monday, 6/20, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Iowa CityFuneral Home: Gay & Ciha Funeral Home
Martin H. Nash
Friday, June 17, 2022

Martin H. Nash

Age: 82

City: Marion

Martin H. Nash Marion Martin H. Nash, 82, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Oxfordshire, England, passed away on Wednesday, June …

Funeral Date: See obituaryFuneral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service