Christopher Michael Toomer
Jul 3, 2023
Christopher Michael Toomer, 46, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Celebration of life gathering will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Noelridge Park ITC Pavilion. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
Chris was born September 5, 1976, in Cedar Rapids, the...
Walter "Wally" Joseph Kotar
Jul 2, 2023
Walter "Wally" Joseph Kotar, 81, of Solon, Iowa was born on April 1, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest child of Joseph and Lorraine Kotar. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, he passed away at The Birdhouse of Iowa City surrounded by loved ones after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Wally graduated from Marmion Military Academy in Aurora,...
Marvin "Bud" P. Vandersee
Jul 2, 2023
Marvin P. "Bud" Vandersee, 94, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Keystone Cedars in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life Services will be held...
Jeremy Kalous
Jul 1, 2023
Jeremy Duane Kalous, 50, of Fairfax, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.
Jeremy...
Wilford Green
Jun 25, 2023
Wilford John Green, age 79, of Iowa City and formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, in Iowa City. Wil was born on December 26, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Wilford and Lillian Green. A private family inurnment will be held in Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar...
Arlys Luann Feaker-Rathje
Jun 17, 2023
Arlys LuAnn Feaker-Rathje, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on June 17th, 2023, at the Unity Point Hospital. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023...
Patricia A. Bowman-Kurash
Jun 11, 2023
Patricia "Patty" A. Bowman-Kurash, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Keokuk. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW., Cedar Rapids. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m., June 19, 2023, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in...
Richard Divishek
Jun 7, 2023
Richard J. Divishek, 71, of Fairfax, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home. Celebration of Life Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids with military rites. Friends may visit with the family after 9 a.m. the day of the service....
Terry Lee Brosh
Jun 2, 2023
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Terry Lee Brosh, 76, of Solon, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023, in his home following a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located...
Donald Gene Rompot
May 30, 2023
Donald Gene Rompot passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 30, 2023, and joined Sandra Sue, the love of his life.
Don was born on June 12, 1935, at home, the youngest of six siblings. Don was a true Bohemie and thoroughly enjoyed dancing to polka music and snacking on Jaternice.
In 1960 while shopping...
William Grabe
May 27, 2023
William Arno Grabe, 70, of Swisher, Iowa, was called home to God's Kingdom on May 27,2023. He was born on April 3, 1953, to Ivan and Maryann Grabe.
Bill was a loving son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his parents, Ivan and Maryann, his wife of 36 years, Jan, his siblings, Karen (Elliot),...
Johann Rigel
May 27, 2023
Johann Irene Rigel, 76, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at West Ridge Care Center. Celebration of Life gathering will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family inurnment will be in Anderson Cemetery, Swisher.
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Spencer R. Lafler
May 23, 2023
Spencer R. Lafler, 30, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at...
Jerome Smith
May 22, 2023
Mr. Smith was born August 10, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jerome grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois but spent most of his adult life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents Bettie and Frank Smith of East St. Louis, Illinois and one sister Frances Brooks of East St. Louis, Illinois....
James Russell Schlotfelt
May 22, 2023
Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.
Willie James West
May 21, 2023
Willie James West,76, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center. Visitation from 10 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Homegoing Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre. Burial will...
Brian John Waterbury
May 20, 2023
Brian J. Waterbury, 56, of Cedar Rapids, died May 20, 2023 at Care Initiatives at Heritage. As per the family's wishes, private services will be held. Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
Brian John was born June 13, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Danny Ray and Mary Louise...
Joseph Saari
May 18, 2023
Joe Saari, 51, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Thursday May 18, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital with life-threatening injuries caused by a motorcycle accident. He was surrounded by his loving family who mournfully said goodbye.
Services will be at the Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW....
Mary Jean Kacere
May 15, 2023
Mary Jean Kacere, 101, of West Des Moines, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 19 th followed by the Trisagion and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cedar Rapids with Fr. Fred Shaheen presiding. Burial will be at St. George Cemetery. Brosh Chapel...
