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How To Find An Obituary For A Specific Person?

Some of us, particularly newspaper readers, have seen a death notice of someone with brief information provided below the title that shows a death announcement; this is known as an obituary.

Finding an ancestor’s obituary is not challenging in this modern world, thanks to technology that enables users to access an ancient record with a single click. An obituary is published in newspapers—online and in print—to openly announce the death of a loved one. Some websites also retain a record of obituaries.
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Recent United States of America Obituaries

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Mardell Tinkey (Franklin)

Mardell Tinkey (Franklin) Spring Park, MN At the age of...
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Jane Severide

Jane Severide Cedar Rapids Jane Severide, 103, passed away November...
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Paul Lavern Pinney

Paul Lavern Pinney Marion Paul Lavern Pinney, 88, of Marion...
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Margaret “Meg” Jane Oberreuter

Margaret “Meg” Jane Oberreuter Cedar Rapids Margaret “Meg” Jane Oberreuter,...
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Earlene “Dutch” Slaymaker

Earlene “Dutch” Slaymaker Iowa City Earlene “Dutch” Ellen Slaymaker, 87,...
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Jimmy Kearns

Jimmy Kearns Mesa, AZ Jimmy Kearns died in the presence...
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Wayne A. Cassady

Wayne A. Cassady Cedar Rapids Wayne A. Cassady, 84, passed...
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‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ actor Tony Todd dies at 69

The actor's career stretched back to 'Platoon' and included work...
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Terry D. Love

Terry D. Love Quasqueton Terry D. Love, 77, a lifelong...