Obituaries

May 10, 2024

Leland J. Shonka, 91, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Leland, fondly known as Lee was the son of Joe and Tillie Shonka, born on July 15, 1932 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1950 and married Frances (Simkavitz) on June 9, 1951. Lee...

May 10, 2024

Michael "Mike" David Webber, 67, of Solon, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics after a brief illness. His loss is unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

Mike was born on September 25, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of John Wilbert Webber and Colleen Frances (Hunt) Ferris.

May 4, 2024

Robert William Koutny, 88, of Fairfax, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, in his home.  Per Roberts request, private family services were held in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids are in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born September 24, 1935, in Cedar Rapids, the son of William George and Beulah Jean...

May 4, 2024

Roger John Jackson, 74, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away at Alden Estates Court in Huntley, Illinois on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Roger John Jackson was born April 23, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, to Bert Sutton and Irma Bernice (Havlicek) Jackson. Roger grew up in Cedar Rapids, and attended Thomas Jefferson High School, leaving to join the...

May 3, 2024

Elmer "John" Klein Jr., 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Brosh Chapel  ...

May 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, Maribelle Artis (Dudley) Benesh. On May 3, 2024, surrounded by family at The Iowa Veterans Home. Maribelle was born on February 2, 1933.

Maribelle and Faye were married on April 17, 1953, and had four children: Dale (Shari) Benesh, Denise (Richard) Arnold,...

Apr 28, 2024

Diana Marie Maston, 56, of Solon, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with a reception to follow. Brosh Chapel and...

Apr 24, 2024

Gladys Elizabeth Zach, 100, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Westridge Care Center. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and...

Apr 14, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Eugene Reddin, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in his home. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Ludmila, followed...

Apr 14, 2024

Louis John Roman, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on April 14, 2024, at The Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, at...

Apr 13, 2024

Joyce (King) Barta,78, of Solon, passed away on April 13, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 11, 1946, in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of Lester and Edna King.  She graduated from Brooklyn High School. Joyce was united in marriage to Richard Barta on May 10,1968 in Brooklyn. She loved cooking for family and friends, sewing,...

Apr 9, 2024

Jacob Terrell Paige (Mane Mane / Takoo), 27, of Lancaster, TX, died on April 9, 2024, outside of his home.  Visitation will be held on Saturday May 4,  2024 from 11 am until 1 pm at Brosh Chapel & Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Home Going services will be held Saturday May 4, 2024...

Apr 8, 2024

Sarah Moses, 46, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on April 8, 2024. Private family inurnment was held in Rogers Grove Cemetery, Ely. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is serving the family.

Sarah was born on March 5, 1978, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Daniel and Lois (Powell) Moses.  She graduated from Cedar Rapids...

Apr 8, 2024

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

Apr 3, 2024

Karen Lucille Rohlena, 84, of Fairfax, passed away on April 3, 2024, at the Winslow House Care Center, Marion. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 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. Monday, April 8, 2024, at...

Apr 2, 2024

Nancy Kacere, 87, of Iowa City, passed away on April 2, 2024, at Lantern Park Specialty Care Center in Coralville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Brosh...

Mar 28, 2024

William "B.J." Joseph Leonard left this life and joined our heavenly Father and his family on March 28, 2024, after a long health battle. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. Mary's.  ...

Mar 27, 2024

Michael R. Snyder, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Michael was born on January 24, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Raymond and Antoinette Snyder. He loved collecting and repairing any clock, from pocket watches to grandfather clocks. He was an avid collector of antiques and anything rusty. Michael enjoyed fishing with his...

Mar 27, 2024

David Ludvicek, 63, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on March 27, 2024, in his home. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Castek Cemetery, near Swisher.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

David was born on October 10, 1960, in Iowa City, he is the son...

Mar 25, 2024

Beverly A. "Bev" Sweet, 74, of Solon passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Solon Nursing Care Center. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Oakland Cemetery in Solon.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon are in charge of arrangements.

Beverly Ann Sweet was born April 2, 1949, in...