Obituaries

Nov 23, 2024

Helen Kathryn Koutny, 88, of Fairfax, died Saturday, November 23, 2024. As per Helen's wishes, private family services will be held. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Helen was born July 12, 1936, in rural Johnson County, the daughter of Charles Milo and Helen Blanch (Divishek) Bistricky. She graduated from...

Nov 22, 2024

Robert "Bob" Alfred Burns, 75, of Fairfax, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 22, 2024, in his home, surrounded by family with his beautiful wife in his arms. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where there will be a...

Nov 13, 2024

Carolyn "Wilson" Gray, 76, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after a decade long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.  She spent her final days at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids and was assisted by Mercy Hospice.

Carolyn was born on January 26, 1948, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Raymond "Whitey" and Clover...

Nov 13, 2024

Tracy Lamont Flowers, 58, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2024, at Mercy hospital. Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre will be assisting the family at this time.

Tracy was born on October 31, 2966, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Douglas Montgomery and Cora Flowers Jackson.

Tracy is survived by his mother...

Nov 11, 2024

John Wolf, born September 28, 1941, died November 11, 2024.

John was born to Herman and Margurite Cleo (Reynolds) Wolf in Burlington, Iowa.

He is survived by his wife Patricia M. Jennings Wolf; children Joanne, J. David, and Charles P.; four grandchildren; and four step grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at a...

Nov 10, 2024

Blanche Zakaib, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Hiawatha Care Center. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2024, at St. George Orthodox Church, where there will be a 7 p.m. Trisagion Service.  Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. George Orthodox Church.  Burial...

Nov 10, 2024

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

Nov 9, 2024

Amber Elaine Simmons, 45, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, after health complications with COPD and asthma.

Amber will be remembered by her beloved children, Keegan Simmons, Kayden Simmons, Kierra Godard, and Karter Alberts, as well a host of friends and family who she has departed from too soon. Amber was a...

Nov 7, 2024

Lydia Ann Evans, Jr (O'l Lit), was born on March 3, 1943, to Nelson and Lydia Evans in Chicago, IL. Lydia was the fourth of six children born to the couple. Always a fighter Lydia's life was forever changed by a childhood illness that left her with intellectual limitations, however she did not let these "limitations" stop her from...

Nov 2, 2024

John Jerome Martinek, 56, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at Brosh...

Oct 31, 2024

Joyce Conley Carman-Baldus, 89, of Iowa City, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at Oaknoll Retirement Residence.

Joyce was born in 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Clair and Margaret (Wright) Conley. As a child, she lived in a multi-generational household with her parents, maternal grandparents, and her younger brother, Davie. Davie passed away from leukemia in...

Oct 29, 2024

Randy Lee Kulhavy, 73, of Walford, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  The inurnment will be in Hala Cemetery, Walford.

Randy was born...

Oct 27, 2024

Alexander Easter Dosee, 46, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids. Burial to follow Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Brosh Chapel...

Oct 25, 2024

Rita Ann Brannaman, 95, of Solon, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Solon Care Center.  Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church.  Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.  Brosh...

Oct 24, 2024

Michael Anthony Morrow, 59, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Belle Plaine Specialty Care Center. Homegoing services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Brosh Chapel.  Burial...

Oct 23, 2024

Brad Weeks, 58, of Cedar Rapids passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home. Funeral Services for Brad Weeks will be held 12 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday at...

Oct 20, 2024

Leland "Lee" James Sedlacek, 87, of Cedar Rapids, danced his last dance on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  The family requests guests to wear Packers and Iowa...

Oct 17, 2024

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

Oct 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that I and my family inform those who knew Linda Bartholow that she passed away early morning, Sunday October 13, 2024, due to the ravages of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Her soulmate and husband Chuck, along with her loving daughter Krisann were by her side at home when she finally went to sleep.

Oct 12, 2024

Peggy Bacher, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024.  As per the family's wishes there will be no services. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is caring for Peggy and her family.

Peggy was born May 10, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Edward Feddern and Neva Oliphant Feddern . She...