Obituaries
Gary Laurence Thompson
Gary Laurence Thompson, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Meth-Wick Community due to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Mass of the Christian Burial: 10 a.m... Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Broadwater
Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Broadwater, age 70, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Harmony Care Center in Cedar Rapids.A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. on... Robert Leo Readnour
Robert Leo Readnour of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, laid down his fishing pole and was welcomed home on January 21, 2026. He leaves behind his much-loved family and friends. Bob is survived by his children Reb... Dale L. Aswegan
Dale L. Aswegan, 60, of La Porte City, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Dale was born on October 12, 1965, in Cedar Falls to Laverne L. Aswegan and C... Jerald Roland “Butch” Brunssen
Jerald Roland “Butch” Brunssen, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1943, in Davenport, Iowa, to Roland and Elnora (Anders) Brunssen. He was the 4th child ... Daniel “Dan” Rathje
Daniel “Dan” Rathje, 65, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2026. Dan was born in Cedar Rapids on August 17, 1960, to Glen and Dixie (Pierce) Rathje an... Derek Wayne Schroeder, Cpt (Ret)
Derek Wayne Schroeder, Cpt (Ret), 40, of Walford, Iowa, was called from this world on Monday, January 12, 2026. Private family viewing: Tuesday, January 20 at Fry Funeral Home followed by cremation. D... Phyllis Jean (Mauser) Brandt
Phyllis Jean (Mauser) Brandt died on Jan. 12, 2026, at Harmony in West Des Moines, Iowa.Phyllis was born on Monday, Feb. 13, 1928, at her parents’ farm home near New Haven, Iowa. She was the yo... Phyllis Jean (Mauser) Brandt
Phyllis Jean (Mauser) Brandt died on Jan. 12, 2026, at Harmony in West Des Moines, Iowa.Phyllis was born on Monday, Feb. 13, 1928, at her parents’ farm home near New Haven, Iowa. She was the younges... Thomas Vernon Salger
Thomas Vernon Salger, 68 died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Allen Memorial Hospital. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home, 52...