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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.

William “Bill” Monaghan
Sunday, November 5, 2023

William “Bill” Monaghan

Age: 93

City: Manchester

William “Bill” Monaghan Manchester William “Bill” Monaghan, 93, died peacefully at the Good Neighbor Home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. …

Funeral Home: Leonard-Muller Funeral Home
Lillie L. Shafranek
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Lillie L. Shafranek

Age: 78

City: Marengo

Lillie L. Shafranek Marengo Lillie L. Shafranek, 78, of Marengo, passed away on November 1, 2023, at University of Iowa …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Penny Lee Gaskill
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Penny Lee Gaskill

Age: 68

City: Patterson

Penny Lee Gaskill Patterson, New York Penny Lee Gaskill, 68 went to be with her heavenly home on Friday, October …

Nora Lee Balmer
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Nora Lee Balmer

Age: 95

City: Iowa City

Nora Lee Balmer Iowa City Nora Lee Balmer lived an inspiring 95-year life. Born to James and Gladys Nesmith on …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral Home
Derek C. Summers
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Derek C. Summers

Age: 47

City: Anamosa

Derek C. Summers Anamosa Derek C. Summers, 47, of Anamosa passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Jones Regional …

Funeral Home: Dawson Funeral Services
Mary Jo Pirc
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Mary Jo Pirc

Age: 79

City: Marquette

Mary Jo Pirc Marquette Mary Jo Pirc, 79, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. Mary Jo was born Nov. 27, 1943, …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Donald Cyril Recker
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Donald Cyril Recker

Age: 86

City: Springville

Donald Cyril Recker Springville Donald “Donnie” Cyril Recker, 86, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa, and Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully at …

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral Home
Stephen Howard
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Stephen Howard

Age: 76

City: Raymond

Stephen Howard Raymond Stephen Howard, 76, of Raymond, Iowa, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Oldorf Hospice House surrounded …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Alvin F. Vondracek
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Alvin F. Vondracek

Age: 91

City: Fairfax

Alvin F. Vondracek Fairfax Alvin F. Vondracek, 91, of Fairfax, formerly of Swisher, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 30, …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Ted Skarbek
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Ted Skarbek

Age: 45

City: Fairfax

Ted Skarbek Fairfax Ted Skarbek, 45, of Fairfax, passed from this life to a better one on Tuesday, Oct. 31, …

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services
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