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Cletus Francis Klein

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Cletus Francis Klein

Age: 93

City: Oxford

Cletus Francis Klein Oxford Cletus Francis Klein, 93, died peacefully Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. Mass of …

Funeral Home: Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" Elias

Age: 72

City: Anamosa

Robert “Bob” Elias Anamosa Robert “Bob” Elias, 72, of Anamosa, died, peacefully, Sunday evening, Oct. 22, 2023, at his home …

Funeral Home: Goettsch Funeral Home

Donna Louise McGlynn

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Donna Louise McGlynn

City: Cedar Rapids

Donna Louise McGlynn Cedar Rapids Donna Louise McGlynn, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Keystone Cedars, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

Joyce A. Iseton

Monday, October 23, 2023

Joyce A. Iseton

Age: 75

City: Oelwein

Oelwein Joyce A. Iseton, 75, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home

Monday, October 23, 2023

Troy V. Espe

City: Cedar Rapids

Troy V. Espe Cedar Rapids Troy V. Espe, born May 30, 1964, passed away October 18, 2023. Arrangements by Cedar …

Larry “Monk” Shefchik

Monday, October 23, 2023

Larry “Monk” Shefchik

Age: 84

City: Toledo

Toledo Larry “Monk” Shefchik, 84, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home

Monday, October 23, 2023

Milton "Bill" C. Jones

Age: 84

City: Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry Milton “Bill” C. Jones, 84, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home

Nancy Lynn Hatchel

Monday, October 23, 2023

Nancy Lynn Hatchel

Age: 69

City: Cedar Rapids

Nancy Lynn Hatchel Cedar Rapids Nancy Lynn Hatchel, beloved mother, sister and friend, passed away on Oct. 22, 2023, at …

Joseph Martin McAllister Jr.

Monday, October 23, 2023

Joseph Martin McAllister Jr.

Age: 95

City: Palmetto, Fla.

Joseph Martin McAllister Jr. Palmetto, Fla. Joseph Martin McAllister Jr. passed away at the age of 95 on Oct. 13, …

Funeral Home: Robert Toale & Sons

Jason Michael Matus

Monday, October 23, 2023

Jason Michael Matus

Age: 48

City: Anamosa

Jason Michael Matus Anamosa Jason Matus, 48, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in his home. Jason …