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Obituaries

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.

Friday, December 22, 2023

Ricky Lee Hard

Age: 67

City: Cedar Rapids

Ricky Lee Hard Cedar Rapids Ricky Lee Hard, 67, of Cedar Rapids, died Dec. 18, 2023. Ricky was survived by …

Friday, December 22, 2023

Clinton Frana

Age: 73

City: Calmar

Calmar Clinton Frana, 73, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, Helms Funeral Home, Decorah.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home

Burdette Johnson

Friday, December 22, 2023

Burdette Johnson

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Burdette Johnson, 90, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Iowa Cremation.

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation

Elsie Marie Hahn Hollrah Sayers

Friday, December 22, 2023

Elsie Marie Hahn Hollrah Sayers

City: n/a

Elsie Marie Hahn Hollrah Sayers 10/29/38 – 12/22/22 Always on our Minds Forever in our Hearts

Katherine Stelling McBride

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Katherine Stelling McBride

Age: 86

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Katherine Stelling McBride, 86, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services.

Funeral Home: Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services

Cheryl D. Ellingson Himango

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Cheryl D. Ellingson Himango

Age: 77

City: Rochester, Minn.

Cheryl D. Ellingson Himango Rochester, Minn. Cheryl Diane Ellingson Himango passed away peacefully at home where she wanted to be …

Funeral Home: Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes

Cleota “Tobi” Branam

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Cleota “Tobi” Branam

Age: 85

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Cleota “Tobi” Branam, 85, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

James Edward Koss

Thursday, December 21, 2023

James Edward Koss

Age: 81

City: Solon

James Edward Koss Solon James Edward Koss, 81, of Solon, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at the Dennis …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Ricky Lee Hard

Age: 67

City: Cedar Rapids

Ricky Lee Hard Cedar Rapids Ricky Lee Hard, 67, has passed away Dec. 18, 2023, while in hospice. Ricky was …

James LeRoy Caviness

Thursday, December 21, 2023

James LeRoy Caviness

Age: 87

City: Fairfax

Fairfax James LeRoy Caviness, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home