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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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Marla M. Pentecost

Marla M. Pentecost Anamosa Marla M. Pentecost, 63, of Monticello...
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Edward “Ed” Norbert Crock

Edward “Ed” Norbert Crock Iowa City Edward “Ed” Norbert Crock,...
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Ruth H. Hartley

Postville Ruth H. Hartley, 84, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2024....
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Peter S. Collette

Peter S. Collette Solon Peter S. Collette, age 73 of...
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Matthew William Daily

Belle Plaine Matthew William Daily, 34, died Monday, Dec. 23,...
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Robert Allan Cole

Robert Allan Cole Cedar Rapids Robert Allan Cole, 79, passed...
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Wayne Groff

Wayne Groff Cedar Rapids Wayne Groff, 73, of Cedar Rapids,...
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Robert Dehmer

Mechanicsville Robert Dehmer, 83, died Tuesday Dec. 24, 2024. Chapman...
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Anthony Joseph Kruse

Festina Anthony Joseph Kruse, 88, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024....