Obituaries

Aug 6, 2023

Judy Lee McDougal, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center.  As per Judy's wishes private family services will be held in Oakland Cemetery, Solon. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Judy was born June 2, 1944, in Solon, the daughter of Francis and Norma...

Aug 3, 2023

Connie Lea Stuefen, 77, of Covington, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, in her home from a sudden illness. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2023, 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, August 7, 2023, at Brosh...

Jul 31, 2023

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

Jul 30, 2023

Barbara "Bobbie" Lou Wihlm passed away at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 30, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob". Bobbie was born on January 20, 1938, in Dougherty, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harold Knoll and Gladys (Dougherty Knoll) Cubbage. Bobbie grew up on a farm helping with gardening, sewing her clothes,...

Jul 28, 2023

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

Jul 28, 2023

Albert "Frank" Pledge, 80, of Cedar Rapids, died on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center.  Homegoing services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Gospel Tabernacle Church.  Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Albert was born March 2, 1943,...

Jul 24, 2023

Ethan C. Caffrey, 20, of Cedar Rapids, passed away July 24, 2023. Private family services have been held. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is caring for Ethan and his arrangements. Ethan was born October 20, 2002, to Wendy Keller in Cedar Rapids. He attended Washington High School. Ethan will be remembered for his love of skateboarding,...

Jul 21, 2023

Prayer Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. followed by burial in Muslim National Cemetery.

Jul 21, 2023

Each life indeed, has its own purpose, paints its own picture, is the editor of its own story, and leaves its own memory. A gift that brought love and happiness to the lives of many.

Willie Delloyd Davis, Jr. was born on June 13, 2000, to Willie D. Davis, Sr. and Kimberly D. Lee in Cedar Rapids,...

Jul 17, 2023

B. David Wright, 68 of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, in his home. A Family prayer service will be from 2:30p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hope Lutheran Church, as well as a visitation from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for friends and family.  A family dinner will be from 5:30 to...

Jul 16, 2023

Verna Mae Kray, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Northbrook Care Center.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family interment will be in Czech National Cemetery.

Verna was...

Jul 15, 2023

Robert Reinbrecht, 100, of Ely, died Saturday, July 15, 2023.  Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. , Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.   Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 11, 2023

Charles "Charlie" E. Monaghan, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at UIHC following a long illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with Fr. Dennis Miller, presiding.  A visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m....

Jul 11, 2023

Raymond A. Novotny, 95, formerly of Solon, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Harmony in Cedar Rapids. Per Raymond's request there will be no services. A private interment will be at a later date.  The burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon is serving the family.

Raymond Abraham...

Jul 8, 2023

Diana Mae Yost, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in her home.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

Diana was born May 9, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the...

Jul 7, 2023

James Patrick Illig, 96, formally from Country Club Hills, Illinois and currently residing in Fairfax, Iowa entered eternity July 7th, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Pat, as he liked to be called, was born February 27, 1927, in Patton, Pennsylvania to Herman and Bernadett Illig. Pat was the fourth of 4 boys. He lived on a family...

Jul 7, 2023

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

Jul 6, 2023

Lois Ternes, 93, of Amana, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Colonial Manor Care Center in Amana. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Newhall. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Newhall. Burial will...

Jul 5, 2023

Duong Quach, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospital.   Visitation will be from 8 a.m until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family will be held at a later date in Vietnam.

Jul 4, 2023

Obie Dixon, 66, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  Celebration of Life services will be Saturday, July 15,2023, at 1:00 PM at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

Obie was born March 17, 1957, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, the son of Ben and Bobbie Mims. He was...