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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.

Galen J. Bartels
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Galen J. Bartels

Age: 88

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Galen J. Bartels, 88, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center
Avis Wenger
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Avis Wenger

Age: 94

City: Elgin

Elgin Avis Wenger, 94, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Mary Jane Margretz
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Mary Jane Margretz

Age: 91

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Mary Jane Margretz, 91, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service.

Funeral Home: Papich-Kuba Funeral Service
Doris Ann Thierer Danker
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Doris Ann Thierer Danker

Age: 86

City: Traer

Traer Doris Ann Thierer Danker, 86, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo.

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
Bartt Freeman
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Bartt Freeman

Age: 61

City: Walker

Walker Bartt Freeman, 61, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Betty J. Madsen
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Betty J. Madsen

Age: 90

City: Atalissa

Atalissa Betty J. Madsen, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, West Liberty.

Funeral Home: Henderson-Barker Funeral Home
Dolores LaGrange
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Dolores LaGrange

Age: 90

City: Amana

Amana Dolores LaGrange, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Craig A. “Sparky” Albertsen
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Craig A. “Sparky” Albertsen

Age: 65

City: Van Horne

Craig A. “Sparky” Albertsen Van Horne Craig A. “Sparky” Albertsen, 65, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at University …

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
Joan Audrey Frantz
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Joan Audrey Frantz

Age: 91

City: Iowa City

Joan Audrey Frantz Iowa City Joan Audrey Frantz, 91, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family …

Funeral Home: Jones-Eden Funeral Home
Vernon R. Hagan
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Vernon R. Hagan

Age: 90

City: Cedar Rapids

Vernon R. Hagan Cedar Rapids Vernon R. Hagan, 90, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
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