Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Francis Sullivan, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday at St. Lukes Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life services will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre will be assisting the family at this time.

Francis was born on November 6, 1944, in Sioux City, the...

Dec 22, 2024

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Betty L. Sedlacek, 95, of Fairfax, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, in Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 3 to 6p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at...

Dec 21, 2024

Mary Louise Hayden, 96, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28,...

Dec 21, 2024

Jamie Lee Cavey Lang, 41, of Solon, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2024, at The Celebration Farm, located 4696 Robin Woods Lane NE, Iowa City, where there will be a Time of Reflection at 7 p.m.  Funeral...

Dec 21, 2024

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In Loving Memory of Veronica Lorraine Ray June 11, 1965 – December 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts yet profound gratitude for her life that we celebrate the beautiful legacy of Veronica Lorraine Ray. Born on June 11, 1965, in Mobile, Alabama, Veronica's journey was...

Dec 20, 2024

Robert Allan Cole, 79, passed away peacefully on 12/20/2024 in his home in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Robert was born to Harold and Eileen on November 27th 1945 in Cedar Rapids and grew up in Norway Iowa before graduating at Cedar Rapids Regis Highschool in 1963. He then served in the Navy from 1967-1969, before serving the local...

Dec 18, 2024

Mary Frances Medulan, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family inurnment will be in Czech National Cemetery.

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Dec 15, 2024

Elmer F. Jandik, 88, of Cedar Rapids, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his home. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a Celebration of Life following at 11a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Radiant Church, 3233 Blairs Ferry Road (use door 1).  Private...

Dec 13, 2024

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Helen Kay Mihal, 75, of Shueyville, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, in her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral Mass will be...

Dec 13, 2024

Karolyn R. Sedlacek, 81, of Iowa City, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, in her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, lower level. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Iowa City.

Karolyn was born...

Dec 10, 2024

Duane Eugene McQuerry, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a five-year battle with cancer.  There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are in charge of arrangements.

Duane was born on July 26, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Luther...

Dec 8, 2024

Nicholas "Nick" Thomson, 40, passed away during a fishing outing, with his brother and good friend, on Sunday, December 8, 2024.  Visitation will be from 12 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family services and burial will be held.  A Celebration of...

Dec 8, 2024

Mitchell Thomson, 30, passed away during a fishing outing, with his brother and good friend, on Sunday, December 8, 2024.  Visitation will be from 12 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family services and burial will be held.  A Celebration of Life...

Dec 8, 2024

David "Dave" W. Taylor, 69, of Swisher, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church. Burial will be...

Dec 6, 2024

Margaret "Mydge" Ellen (Hewitt) Krob, 81, of Solon passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after a sudden illness, surrounded by her family.  Visitation will be on Thursday, December 12, from 5 to 7 pm at St. Mary Catholic Church of Solon.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am on Friday, December...

Dec 6, 2024

Maurice Alvin Garnant, lifelong farmer and beloved member of the Cedar Rapids and Ely communities, passed peacefully on December 6, 2024, at the age of 99.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life service will be...

Dec 1, 2024

Earline Pledge, 73, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home. Homegoing Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church. Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre will be assisting the family at this time.

Earline was born on September 25, 1951, in Tennessee, the daughter of Tone...

Nov 28, 2024

Robert "Mike" Viall, 71, of Norway, passed away on November 28, 2024, in his home.  Private family services will be held in Cedar Memorial Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre will be assisting the family at this time.

Robert was born August 19, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harvey and Nadine (McQueen) Viall.  He graduated...

Nov 27, 2024

Mildred "Millie" A. Miller, 89, of Swisher, went to be home with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a steadfast friend to many.  Her unwavering faith, strength, and kind-hearted nature left an indelible mark on all who knew her.  A Celebration of Life will...

Nov 24, 2024

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.