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David Frank Cejka

David Frank Cejka

Aug 21, 2026

David Frank Cejka, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at St. Lukes Hospital. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Brosh Chapel...

Stephen Douglas

Stephen Douglas

Aug 1, 2026

Stephen Dale Douglas, 75, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after a brave fight with a lengthy illness. A celebration of Life will be held from 5—7 on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family with arrangements.

Steve was born on...

Nancy Jo Ward

Nancy Jo Ward

Aug 18, 2026

Nancy Jo Ward, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. As per Nancy’s wishes no services will be held at this time. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Nancy was born on August 19, 1956, in Belle Plaine, the daughter of Dale and...

Gerald "Jerry" McCoy

Gerald "Jerry" McCoy

Aug 6, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Ambrose McCoy, 82, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids. A...

Larry Engen

Larry Engen

Jul 31, 2026

Larry E Engen Sr., 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully into the arms of God, accompanied by his Guardian Angel on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was surrounded by the absolute devotion and comfort of his wife, canine companion, and hospice family at St. Lukes In Cedar Rapids, IA.

Larry was born on December 6, 1937, the son of Benny...

Larry Engen

Larry Engen

Jul 31, 2026

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre. 

Mary Bridget Stransky

Mary Bridget Stransky

Jul 31, 2026

Mary Bridget Stransky, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Czech National Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Mary was born on April 1, 1946, in Londonderry, Ireland, the...

Kandy Dennis

Kandy Dennis

Jul 29, 2026

Kandice "Kandy" Kay Dennis was born September 26, 1957, to June and Ray Hunter. She was the baby sister to Linda Bates, Dennis Hunter, and John Hunter. She was also a half-sister to Sharon Svoboda and stepsister to Denny and Tom Godfrey.

Fifty years of her life were spent happily together with her husband, John Dennis. She had one daughter, Tabitha...

Jeremy John Brigham

Jeremy John Brigham

Jul 27, 2026

Jeremy John Brigham, 82, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on July 27, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place. Visitation will begin at 10:00 followed by a memorial service at 11:00 Saturday August 8, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre located at 2121 Bowling St. SW in Cedar Rapids.

Jeremy was born on October 2, 1943, in Concord, MA, the son of...

Janice Gevock

Janice Gevock

Jul 22, 2026

Janice Conrad Gevock, 87, left this world on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Private family services will be held. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Houghton, Iowa, to Orval and Lucille Conrad, and grew up in nearby West Point with her six siblings. After graduating from high school, Janice pursued...

Rebecca Netherton

Rebecca Netherton

Jul 18, 2026

Rebecca Faye “Becca” Netherton, 40, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2026.

Becca was born on January 22, 1986, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Sonja Brade and Leonard “Butch” Brade. She spent her life in the community she called home, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Over the years, Becca built meaningful friendships...

Marilyn Rose Popelka

Marilyn Rose Popelka

Jul 18, 2026

Marilyn Rose Popelka, 91, of Cedar Rapids, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at West Ridge Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Radiant Church followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will...

David Philip Murphy

David Philip Murphy

Jul 16, 2026

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Tami Lynn Davis

Tami Lynn Davis

Jul 16, 2026

Tami Lynn Davis, 64, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1962, to Donald and Sandra (Stavely) Rompot

Tami married the love of her life, Donald Davis, on September 23, 1989. Together they built a life filled with simple joys—cheering on the Chicago Cubs, relaxing in rocking chairs in their backyard, enjoying live music, and...

Corriene "Connie" Keith

Corriene "Connie" Keith

Jul 15, 2026

Corriene “Connie” Keith, of Solon, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at the Solon Care Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Solon United Methodist Church. Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Solon United Methodist Church. Brosh Chapel...

Walter Steggall Jr.

Walter Steggall Jr.

Jul 11, 2026

Walter “Walt” J. Steggall Jr., 74, of Ely, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2026. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely by Rev. Brian Middleswarth. Burial will be held at First Presbyterian Cemetery near Ely. Friends may visit with the family from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on...

Brayden Thomson

Brayden Thomson

Jul 9, 2026

Brayden Lane Thomson ,23,of Cedar Rapids, joined our Heavenly Father on July 9, 2026. Brayden was born on August 21, 2002, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Rick and Tabitha Thomson. He is the middle brother to Calob (Brianna) Thomson and Silas Thomson and Uncle to nieces, Bailey, Cora, and nephew, Raegen. He will be lovingly missed by his grandparents John...

Elsie Cummings

Elsie Cummings

Jul 8, 2026

Elsie Glenna Cummings, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Colonial Manor of Amana. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2026, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar...

Rose-Alice Brokaw

Rose-Alice Brokaw

Jul 5, 2026

Rose-Alice Brokaw, 76, of Solon, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Solon. Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Thursday, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be held at...

Jerry Jordan

Jerry Jordan

Jun 30, 2026

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

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