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Ben Halberg Obituary

Ben Halberg, age 82, passed away at St. Luke's Hospice on August 20th, 2025. Born July 31st, 1943, he married Marlys (Defries) on November 30th, 1963. Survived by his loving wife; two daughters Sandi (Doug) Edmunds and Cyndi (Jeremy) Hall; his three grandchildren, Jeremy (Mysti) Edmunds, Lacey Rae, and Jillian Hall; five great-grandchildren, Dallas, Taylor, Rylee, Karsen, and Dakota. A celebration of life will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 2736 Bowling St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 on Sunday, October 19th from 2-4 pm. Cards may be sent to Marlys Halberg, PO BOX 244, Mechanicsville, IA 52306. The family thanks Dawson Funeral Services in Olin for their kind assistance.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 6, 2025.

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Greg Peyton-O´Brien

September 8, 2025

Ben & Marley use to baby sit my son 72-74 ! Very helpful people he will be missed !

Lori Lafler Wallerich

September 8, 2025

Marlys, Cyndi and Sandi,

We are sorry for you loss, Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you and your families.

Lori (Lafler) Wallerich
and Families

Gretchen Kopecky

September 8, 2025

Sandi, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your families.

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