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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” E. Kemp
Monday, November 13, 2023

William “Bill” E. Kemp

Age: 93

City: Marion

Marion William “Bill” E. Kemp, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Steven Roy Bratzel
Monday, November 13, 2023

Steven Roy Bratzel

Age: 79

City: Cedar Rapids

Steven Roy Bratzel Cedar Rapids Steven Roy Bratzel, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Kenneth Melby
Monday, November 13, 2023

Kenneth Melby

Age: 87

City: Decorah

Decorah Kenneth Melby, 87, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Helms Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Helms Funeral Home
Donna Jean Witt
Monday, November 13, 2023

Donna Jean Witt

Age: 86

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Donna Jean Witt, 86, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center
James
Monday, November 13, 2023

James "Jim" A. Furnish

Age: 83

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids James “Jim” A. Furnish, 83, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Funeral Home: Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Denise Lawrence
Monday, November 13, 2023

Denise Lawrence

Age: 70

City: Prairieburg

Denise Lawrence Prairieburg Denise Lawrence, 70, died Thursday evening at the Bethany House in Dubuque following an extended illness. Mass …

Funeral Home: Goettsch Funeral Home
Jerry Allen Wood
Monday, November 13, 2023

Jerry Allen Wood

Age: 75

City: Swisher

Jerry Allen Wood Swisher Jerry Allen Wood, 75, of Swisher, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at St. Lukes …

Funeral Home: Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Jim B. Ward
Monday, November 13, 2023

Jim B. Ward

Age: 92

City: Waukon

Waukon Jim B. Ward, 92, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Martin–Grau Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Martin-Grau Funeral Home
Cooper J. Ingels
Monday, November 13, 2023

Cooper J. Ingels

Age: 21

City: Maynard

Maynard Cooper J. Ingels, 21, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home
The Rev. Zachary Johnson
Sunday, November 12, 2023

The Rev. Zachary Johnson

Age: 39

City: Santa Clarita

The Rev. Zachary Johnson Santa Clarita, California The Rev. Zachary “Zach” Johnson, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly on Sept. …

Funeral Home: Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary
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