Early holiday obituary deadlines issued for Thanksgiving
The newspaper announces early submission deadlines for obituaries due to Thanksgiving press schedules. For Wednesday November 27 the deadline is 9 a.m. Tuesday November 26. For Thursday November 28 the deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday November 26. For Friday November 29 the deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday November 27. Late submissions will appear in the next issue.
Obit index in Gazette Cedar Rapids area names many deceased
The Gazette Cedar Rapids lists multiple obituaries and associated towns including Clarence Arnola Pearle Weaver Dewell and Krystyna Bujakowska, with additional entries for Coralville Ely Iowa City Keystone Mount Auburn Norway Oelwein Tipton Tipton and Des Moines note Mason Mark McCune among other deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Gary R. Baack
Debra Ann Dorman
Sylvester Robert Handley, Jr
Dorothy Fern Binan Higdon
Clarence
Arnola ’Nonie
Pearle Weaver
Dewell
Coralville
Krystyna “Krysty” Bujakowska
Randall Lynn Clemens Ely
Linda Lee Turner
Iowa City
Steve Lepic
Keystone
George Albert Vileta
Mount Auburn
Eugene “Gene
William Womochil, Sr
Lutz Tipton
Rosalyn Lee
Spear
Hill
Mason Mark McCune
Des Moines
Charolette Lutz of Oelwein dies at 81 in Iowa
Charolette Rose Jaeger Lutz, 81, of Oelwein died November 24 2024 at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice of Mercy Hiawatha. Private graveside services at Green Center Cemetery Morley. Memorial gathering November 30 2024 at Kingdom Hall Cedar Rapids. Survived by children Susan Lutz-Recek Jeff Lutz Michele and Misty Taylor ten grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and siblings. She was born August 13 1943 in rural Jones County and married Richard Lutz in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charolette Lutz
Oelwein
Dennis and
Donna Oldorf
Oregon
California
Iowa
Charolette
Susan Lutz-Recek
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Lutz
Michele
Jason) Santonesso
Topsfield
Misty
Shaun)Taylor
Marion
John
Sue
Monticello
Daniel
Gary DeVries
Marilyn Jaeger
Richard
Phyllis Jaeger
Sylvia Jaeger
Janice DeVries
Elmeree
Kenneth) Sproston
Debra Dorman 70 Cedar Rapids educator and mother of twins
Debra Ann Dorman known as Debbie 70 of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday November 19 2024. Born December 19 1953 she was daughter of Ivan and Joann Dorman attended Washington High School Iowa State University and University of Iowa earning a teaching certificate. She worked from elevator operator at Sanford's to billing analyst at Verizon leaving behind her twin sons Alex and Clay and grandchildren Reegan Cash and Dahlia. Memorials to the family. Cremation completed and farewell plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra
Debbie) Dorman
Cedar Rapids
Debbie
Ivan and
Joann (Sauer) Dorman
Washington High School
Iowa State
Portland Fashion Institute
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Sanford’s
Verizon
Alex
Clay Dorman
Reegan
Cash
Dahlia
Dana Dorman
Colin Mummn
Alicia
Ava
Ivan
Joann (Sauer
Cottage Grove Ave
Steve Lepic of Iowa City dies after cancer battle
Steve Lepic of Iowa City died on Thursday November 21 2024 after complications from cancer. A celebration of life will be held in spring 2025 with no immediate funeral services. Memorial information is available at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service's website.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lepic
Iowa City
Steve
Gay & Ciha
Gayandciha.com
Mason Mark McCune Des Moines obituary details life and death
Mason Mark McCune, born September 29, 1995 in Des Moines, passed away November 19, 2024. He grew up in Des Moines then Cedar Rapids, studied at John F. Kennedy High School and the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, earning a BBA. He worked as a Data Analytical BI Senior Associate at RSM Des Moines. He traveled with Scouts and friends, completing RAGBRAI in 2023 and earned Eagle Scout in 2010 and Ranger Award with Troop 766. Visitation November 30 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. memorial donations to the UI Center for Advancement Tippie College of Business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Was
Des Moines
Janice Coleman
Mark McCune
Cedar Rapids
John F. Kennedy
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Mason
RSM
Peru
Norway
China
Alaska
Raymond
Cedar Memorial Family Center
University of Iowa Center For Advancement
Tippie College of Business
Cedarmemorial.com
Obituary for Sylvester Handley Jr. of Cedar Rapids IA
Sylvester Robert Handley Jr 86 of Cedar Rapids died Sunday November 24 2024. A visitation was held December 3 2024 at The Legacy Center Murdoch Linwood Cedar Rapids. He was born January 31 1938 in Cedar Rapids son of Evelyn Roberts and Sylvester Handley Sr. He married Marie Reyner April 16 1955 and graduated Wilson High Class of 1956. A self employed plumber he enjoyed summers on a Montana ranch and was a professional square dance caller for over 50 years. Survivors include wife Marie Handley Cedar Rapids children Bob Martha Handley Connie Steven Ament Karen Bill Matthews Rodney Handley nine grandchildren nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents brother Edward Handley and sister Katherine Null. Memorials directed to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Cedar Rapids
Evelyn Fern (Roberts
Sylvester Robert Handley
Marie Elsie Reyner
Wilson High School
Montana
Marie Handley
Bob
Martha) Handley
Connie
Steven) Ament
Karen
Bill) Matthews
Rodney Handley
Joe Handley
David
Lori) Handley
Edward Handley
Katherine Null
Murdochfuneralhome.com
Randall Clemens 71 Coralville West Point alum and golfer dies
Randall Lynn Clemens known as Clem or Root died at 71 on November 21 2024 at his Coralville home after a long life marked by sports service and a post accident golfing passion He was a 1971 Marquette graduate and a former US Postal Service employee Survivors include brother Mark Clemens son Chris Lee and two grandchildren Cremation with a later life celebration planned No service will be held per his wishes
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Randall Lynn Clemens
Coralville
West Point
Randall
Maurice
Georgia Clemens
Iowa
Marquette
Clem
Clem-bob
Root
Randy
Iowa City
Mississippi River
Fort Madison
Mark
US Postal Service
Mo” Clemens
Chris
Hillary) Lee
Burlington
Dorothy F Higdon a life of service across Iowa churches
Dorothy Fern Binau Higdon born November 14 1939 in Allerton Iowa grew up on a farm and engaged in church and school activities. She married Dave Higdon in 1963 and served as a United Methodist minister’s wife while teaching and volunteering across numerous Iowa churches from 1966 to 1999. She supported Heifer International and Justice for Our Neighbors and loved family travel music theatre and photography. Dorothy died November 25 2024 in her sleep. Memorial service November 30 2024 at Salem United Methodist Church Cedar Rapids with a Newton Memorial Park Cemetery interment planned. Online condolences are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Fern Binau Higdon
Allerton
Iowa
Pearl
Louise Binau
New Zion Methodist Church
Dorothy
Simpson College
Dave Higdon
Boston
Dave
Burlington
Muscatine
Brighton
West Chester
Earlham
de Soto
Worthington
Lake Mills
Thompson
Centerville
le Mars
Cedar Rapids
United Methodist Women
P.E.O
United Methodist Church
Heifer International
Justice For Our Neighbors
Gerald
James
Richard
Dorothy Higdon
Jim
Jennifer Bradley
Rich
Katie Dahl
Nate
Dalton
Henry
Guthrie
Charles
Salem United Methodist Church
Newton Memorial Park
Newton
Cedarmemorial.com
Obituary: Gary R. Baack of Cedar Rapids dies at 80
Gary R. Baack, 80, of Cedar Rapids, died November 25, 2024. Services are November 30, 2024, at 3 PM at Cedar Memorial Chapel. visitation November 29, 2024, 4-7 PM at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Burial Cedar Memorial Park. Survived by sons David and Paul, grandson Ryan. Preceded by wife Marilyn. worked 21 years at Kirkwood Community College. Memorials to Willis Dady Shelter.
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Gary R. Baack
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha Care Center
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
David
Janice) Baack
Iowa
Paul Baack
Marion
Ryan Baack
Marilyn
August
Waiva Banch
Gary
Kirkwood Community College
Towa
Minnesota
NHRA
Canada
Promise House
Willis Dady Shelter
Cedarmemorial.com
George A Vileta 80 Dies in Keystone Kept for Memorial Rites
George Albert Vileta 80 died November 24 2024 at Oldorf Hospice House Hiawatha Town. Funeral services set for 2 30 PM November 27 2024 at Phillips Funeral Home Keystone with Rev Brian Channel officiating. Interment with military rites at National Cemetery Vining. Visitation 1 00 PM to service time at the funeral home. Memorials to Hall Perrine Cancer Center or Oldorf Hospice House. Online condolences at Phillips Funeral Homes.
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George Albert Vileta
Oldorf
Hiawatha
Phillips Funeral Home
Keystone
Brian Channel
National Cemetery
Vining
Hall Perrine Cancer Center
Oldorf Hospice House
Phillipsfuneralhomes.com
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Legacy Center
Murdoch-Linwood