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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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Richard Cohen, Meredith Vieira’s journalist husband, dies at 76 after living with MS for 50 years

Richard Cohen, the journalist husband of broadcaster Meredith Vieira, has...
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Peter Yarrow of ’60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in...
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Mary Louise Benson

Mary Louise Benson Marion Mary Louise Benson, 90, of Marion,...
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Phyllis Esther Holmstrom

West Union Phyllis Esther Holmstrom, 92, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025....
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Phyllis Green Braverman

Phyllis Green Braverman Iowa City Phyllis Green Braverman died peacefully...
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Irvin J. “Irk” Junge

Keystone Irvin J. “Irk” Junge, 99, died Sunday, Jan. 5,...
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Kenneth “Kenny” Frederick Meyer

Castalia Kenneth “Kenny” Frederick Meyer, 71, died Thursday, Jan. 2,...
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John Slager

John Slager Iowa City It is with profound sadness that...
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Geraldine Carol “Gerry” Zmolek

Toledo Geraldine Carol “Gerry” Zmolek, 94, died Sunday, Jan. 5,...