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Janice Gevock
Jul 22, 2026
Janice Conrad Gevock, 87, left this world on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Private family services will be held. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Houghton, Iowa, to Orval and Lucille Conrad, and grew up in nearby West Point with her six siblings. After graduating from high school, Janice pursued...
Rebecca Netherton
Jul 18, 2026
Rebecca Faye “Becca” Netherton, 40, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2026.
Becca was born on January 22, 1986, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Sonja Brade and Leonard “Butch” Brade. She spent her life in the community she called home, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Over the years, Becca built meaningful friendships...
Marilyn Rose Popelka
Jul 18, 2026
Marilyn Rose Popelka, 91, of Cedar Rapids, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at West Ridge Care Center.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Radiant Church followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will...
Tami Lynn Davis
Jul 16, 2026
Tami Lynn Davis, 64, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1962, to Donald and Sandra (Stavely) Rompot
Tami married the love of her life, Donald Davis, on September 23, 1989. Together they built a life filled with simple joys—cheering on the Chicago Cubs, relaxing in rocking chairs in their backyard, enjoying live music, and...
Corriene "Connie" Keith
Jul 15, 2026
Corriene “Connie” Keith, of Solon, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at the Solon Care Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Solon United Methodist Church. Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Solon United Methodist Church. Brosh Chapel...
Walter Steggall Jr.
Jul 11, 2026
Walter “Walt” J. Steggall Jr., 74, of Ely, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2026. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely by Rev. Brian Middleswarth. Burial will be held at First Presbyterian Cemetery near Ely. Friends may visit with the family from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on...
Brayden Thomson
Jul 9, 2026
Brayden Lane Thomson ,23,of Cedar Rapids, joined our Heavenly Father on July 9, 2026. Brayden was born on August 21, 2002, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Rick and Tabitha Thomson. He is the middle brother to Calob (Brianna) Thomson and Silas Thomson and Uncle to nieces, Bailey, Cora, and nephew, Raegen. He will be lovingly missed by his grandparents John...
Elsie Cummings
Jul 8, 2026
Elsie Glenna Cummings, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Colonial Manor of Amana. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2026, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar...
Rose-Alice Brokaw
Jul 5, 2026
Rose-Alice Brokaw, 76, of Solon, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Solon. Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Thursday, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be held at...
Jerry Jordan
Jun 30, 2026
Jerry Lee Jordan, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2026, after a battle with cancer. The son of the late Richard and Marilyn Jordan. He was born in Davenport, lowa.
Jerry and his spouse Chris made their home on Chris's grandparents farm in Fairfax, lowa, in 2001.
Survivors and cherished family include:
Hannah (Mike) Lomax of Des Moines, Dakota...
Jolene Schulte
Jun 30, 2026
Jolene Raye Schulte, 81, of Walford, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where there will be a 3:30 p.m. rosary. Funeral Mass will be 10:30...
Karel Bicha
Jun 29, 2026
Karel Denis Bicha, 89, of Coralville, formerly of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin (WI), passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Atrium Village in Hills, Iowa. Private services will be held at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park in La Crosse, WI, this fall. Private inurnment will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids...
Michael Aucutt
Jun 27, 2026
Michael James Aucutt, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Mercy One Genesis in Davenport. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. George Antiochian Church, located at 3650 Cottage Grove Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2026, at...
William Barvinek Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
William “Bill” John Barvinek, Jr., 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, with family by his side. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, 12 Noon, at Czech National Cemetery, 2200 C Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed by a Celebration of Bill’s Life Gathering at Brosh Chapel 2121 Bowling Street...
Tammy Sue Ousley
Jun 25, 2026
Tammy Sue Ousley, 61, of Walford, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family inurnment will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
Tammy was born on June 23, 1965, in...
Helen Rupe
Jun 22, 2026
Helen Marie (Benesh) Rupe, 95 of Swisher, Iowa passed away on June 22, 2026, at the Hiawatha Care Center. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life service will be at 1 p.m. at Brosh Chapel. Burial...
Irene Hamous
Jun 20, 2026
Irene Marie (Naxera) Hamous, 93, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, after suffering complications from a recent fall. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 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. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at...
Pearl Erenberger
Jun 19, 2026
Pearl Evonne Erenberger, 82, of Ely, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Solon Care Center. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church, Ely. Luncheon will follow at the church. Private family inurnment will be in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ely....
Thaddy Woods
Jun 18, 2026
Thaddy Reen Woods, 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away in her home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Homegoing Services will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Thaddy was born on September 18, 1937, in Tupelo, Mississippi., the daughter...
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