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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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Kenneth “Ken” Meyerhoff

Kenneth “Ken” Meyerhoff Cedar Rapids Kenneth “Ken” Meyerhoff passed away,...
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Thomas “Irish” Barry

Thomas "Irish" Barry Cedar Rapids Thomas Charles Barry left this...
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James “Jamie” Michael Junkins

James “Jamie” Michael Junkins Cedar Rapids James “Jamie” Michael Junkins,...
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Gary Lee Lester

Gary Lee Lester Cedar Rapids Gary Lee Lester, 89, of...
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Edwin McVay

Edwin McVay Urbana Edwin H. McVay, 87, of rural Urbana,...
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Douglas W. Freeman

Douglas W. Freeman Swisher Douglas W. Freeman, of Swisher, Iowa,...
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Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly Cedar Rapids Jason Jon Kelly, 54, of Cedar...
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Vernona “Sue” (Juett) O’Brine

Vernona “Sue” (Juett) O’Brine Lisbon Vernona “Sue” (Juett) O’Brine, 87,...
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Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ director, dies at 83

The Oscar-nominated writer, director and producer known for feel-good romantic...