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Beverly Jo Sanders

Beverly Jo Sanders

Jun 22, 2024

Beverly Jo Sanders, 67, of Solon, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics from a courageous battle with cancer.  Celebration of life will be from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Timber Dome Lodge, located at 700 West Sovers Street, Solon, Iowa 52333.   Brosh Chapel and The...

Annakleda Mark

Annakleda Mark

Jun 22, 2024

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

Joyce Anderson

Joyce Anderson

Jun 18, 2024

Joyce Anderson, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. She joined her beloved husband John on their 63-wedding anniversary. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW with a lunch...

Dennis Lee Murphy

Dennis Lee Murphy

Jun 7, 2024

Dennis "The Outlaw" Lee Murphy, 67, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024.  He is survived by his children, Dana Murphy, Lynn Cassady, Donnie Murphy, honorary son, Matt Recker, grandchildren, Sully, Rogan, Jaden, Dalton, Rylan, Audrena, Hunter, Devin, Ethan, Owen, his ex-wife, Diane Malatek, his wonderful longtime girlfriend, Diane Synacek, his loving mother, Betty Poula, his siblings, RJ Murphy,...

Steven Joseph Miller

Steven Joseph Miller

Jun 7, 2024

Steven Joseph Miller, 46, of Solon, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 7, 2024, while farming.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon.  Immediately following a Celebration of Life will be at the Solon American Legion. Private family burial will be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery...

Michael Leonard Sevart

Michael Leonard Sevart

Jun 6, 2024

Michael Leonard Sevart, 70, of Atkins, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in his home. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.  Latin Catholic Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, located at 1224 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids,...

Richard "Rick" August Ringler

Richard "Rick" August Ringler

Jun 5, 2024

Richard "Rick" August Ringler, 71, of Ely, Passed away on June 5, 2024, in his home. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids.   Burial will take place at a later date in Roger's Grove Cemetery near...

Mary Rachel Wheeler

Mary Rachel Wheeler

Jun 4, 2024

MARY RACHEL GREFFE WHEELER

Mary Rachel Greffe Wheeler, 103, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the home of her daughter, Mary Beth. Celebration of life services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, at Faith Presbyterian Church, 715 38th Street S.E. Cedar Rapids, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the service...

Betty Jean Hass

Betty Jean Hass

Jun 3, 2024

Betty Jean Hass, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Passed away on June 3, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024,...

John J. Burke Ii

John J. Burke Ii

Jun 1, 2024

John J. Burke II, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on June 1, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.   Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024,...

Clarence Ellis

Clarence Ellis

Jun 1, 2024

Clarence Ellis, 72, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on June 1, 2024. Visitation will be from 11 am until 12 Saturday June 8, 2024 at New Life Outreach Worship Center C.O.G.I.C, Located at 3300 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Homegoing Service will begin at 12p.m. Saturday, at New Life Outreach Worship Center C.O.G.I.C. Burial will be at...

Marilyn Schulte

Marilyn Schulte

May 31, 2024

Marilyn Ann (Wheelock) Schulte, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with Father Ken Glaser, celebrant, officiating. Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids...

Arlene Lois Lewis

Arlene Lois Lewis

May 31, 2024

Please click the link to view Arlene's Celebration of Life. https://vimeo.com/957302573

Arlene Lois Lewis, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, May 31, 2024, at Cottage Grove Place.  Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life service...

Timothy Lee Scheer

Timothy Lee Scheer

May 28, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Lee Scheer, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha following a lengthy illness. A "Celebration of Life" will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, beginning at 12p.m. at Green Castle Aero Club, 2154 250th St. NW, Oxford, IA. A fly-over...

Kevin Albert Brewer

Kevin Albert Brewer

May 23, 2024

Kevin Brewer, 64, of Marion, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Kevin was born in Chariton, Iowa in 1960, on April 15th. The son to Richard Brewer and Eloise Harvey. Kevin attended Chariton High School where he played tennis, basketball, and baseball. After high school Kevin joined the U.S. Army. After the...

Kaden Arthur Lynch

Kaden Arthur Lynch

May 18, 2024

Kaden Arthur Lynch, a spirited and joyful young boy, embraced life with spunk and brightness. Tragically, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, he departed this world, leaving behind his cherished family.

Born on January 21, 2021, Kaden's infectious smile and bright blue eyes touched the hearts of all who knew him. He found great joy in school, particularly...

Josephine Dodson

Josephine Dodson

May 14, 2024

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

Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas

May 14, 2024

Patricia Grace Thomas, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2024, at Bickford of Marion. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, 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, May 18, 2024, at Brosh...

Arlyn Severson

Arlyn Severson

May 13, 2024

Arlyn L. "Sevy" Severson, 95, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota on June 7, 2024.

Sevy was born on July 18, 1928, in Granger, Minnesota, the son of Anthony...

Barbara Ann Clark

Barbara Ann Clark

May 12, 2024

Barbara Ann (Krouse) Clark of Toddville passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 12, 2024. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Toddville Free Methodist Church.  Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the church with burial to follow in Dunkard Cemetery, Midway....

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