Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

Michael Wayne Kness, 56, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Unity Point Transitional Care Center.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family inurnment will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery....

Jul 19, 2025

Duane Bierman, 76, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. A man of quiet strength, steady kindness, and deep devotion to his family and community, Duane's presence will be deeply missed by all who had the gift of knowing him. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and...

Jul 14, 2025

Norma E. (Bartosh) Kubichek, 99, Iowa City, IA (formerly of Solon, IA) passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2025. Per Norma's request, there will be no services. The family will gather at a later date for a private interment at Rogers Grove Cemetery, Ely Iowa.

Norma was born on January 28th, 1926, to John and Inez (Hall)...

Jul 8, 2025

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Daniel Patrick Johnson, 71, of Swisher, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life...

Jul 6, 2025

Claire Ellen Hockley passed peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025 after a bout with cancer. She was born Claire Ellen Rosenberg in New Haven, Connecticut on August 22, 1949 to parents, Louis and Frances. In 1962 the Rosenberg Family legally changed their name to Ross and relocated to Madison, Wisconsin.

In 1967, Claire graduated from Madison West...

Jul 6, 2025

Evelyn M. Kral, age 96, of Solon, passed away peacefully July 6, 2025, after a multi-year struggle with illness. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, where there will be 3:45 p.m. rosary.  Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow...

Jun 30, 2025

Larry D. Kaufman, 81, of Toddville, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital. Private Graveside Service will be held. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are in charge of arrangements.

Larry was born August 11, 1943, in Tama County, the son of Leo and Bessie (Iezek) Kaufman. He was united in marriage to Velma...

Jun 28, 2025

Shirley Ann Carson, 92 of Solon, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Solon Care Center of Congestive Heart Failure. Private family graveside services will be held in St. Mary Cemetery, with Father Charles Fladung presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 beginning at 9:30 a.m., with funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. at St....

Jun 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Amelia Ellen (Oplinger) Weber

Amy was born on February 28th, 1958, in Elmhurst, Illinois and passed away on June 21, 2025, in her home of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is survived by her husband Mark Weber and 2 sons Charlie Oplinger and JA (Megan) Voshell and many grandchildren. Amy lived a life full...

Jun 20, 2025

Lois Jean (Malatek) Cooling was born November 24, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Lois lived in Ely, Iowa, since she was 2 years old.  She was always surrounded by her loving family and the small-town Ely friends who were part of her life for so many years. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June...

Jun 14, 2025

Norman Neal, 90, of Swisher, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at home doing what he loved. Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at...

Jun 11, 2025

Richard Anthony Corrigan, age 88, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, retired Cedar Rapids Firefighter and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025.

Born on September 23, 1936, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Richard was the 10th of 11 sons born to James and Rose (McCormick) Corrigan. Raised on the family farm filled with faith, resilience,...

Jun 5, 2025

Leah Rae Deeds, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Leah was born on July 5, 1945, in Waterloo, the daughter of Everett and Leota (Mishler) Lampman.

Leah is survived by...

Jun 4, 2025

Pamala Sue McCabe July 18th 1959- June 4th 2025. A very rare gem that will be missed greatly.

Jun 2, 2025

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre.

May 20, 2025

Jeffrey Jay Camp, 68, of Stillwater OK. passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Solon Nursing Care Center. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Jeff was born on July 10, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Gilbert and Diane (Green) Camp.

Jeff Is survived by his...

May 15, 2025

To view Carl's Funeral Service please view this link. https://vimeo.com/1090957599

Carl Michael David November 6, 1937 – May 15, 2025

Carl Michael David, a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Southlake, Texas, at the age of 87.

Carl was a devoted keeper of family memories,...

May 14, 2025

Jerry Robinson, 65, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Silver Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Homegoing services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids.

Jerry was born on January 20, 1960, the son of Oliver Robinson and Virginia Pearl Ray-Robinson....

May 13, 2025

Mark Alan Becicka, 62, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family inurnment will be...

May 8, 2025

Jerome Cook, 60, of Cedar Rapids,  passed away on May 8, 2025. Jerome was the son of Lula M. Cook (deceased) and Stepfather Charles E. Cook (deceased) born on July 7,1964 in Gadsden, Tennessee.

Jerome leaves to cherish his memory two children Emily and Emmanuel Watts of Iowa City, Iowa; siblings Billy W. Cook of Cedar Rapids,...