Obituaries

May 14, 2023

James Daniel Schoner, 77 of Marion, Iowa passed away on Sunday May 14th, 2023, with family by his side. Born December 1st, 1945, James was primarily known as "Danny" or "Bubba". His family is saddened and heartbroken by this loss. Danny graduated from Washington High School in 1964 and stayed connected with his class. He later earned an AAS...

May 12, 2023

Travis John Hurley, 36, of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly May 12, 2023, in Waubeek, Iowa from an underlying heart condition.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Travis was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Russell...

May 11, 2023

Christine Wodstrchill, 57, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on May 11, 2023, in her home.  As per the family's wishes, private Celebration of Life services will be held. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Christine was born November 20, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of LaVerne and Mildred (Yuska)...

May 6, 2023

Marilyn Joyce Primrose Frimml, 95, of Lisbon, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon, surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Funeral Mass will...

May 5, 2023

Tartorius "Tory" Allen Sr., 47, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on May 5, 2023.   Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 1340 3 rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.  Homegoing Services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Paul's...

Apr 29, 2023

To view Tony's Celebration of Life, please click this link. https://vimeo.com/824916542

Tony Chanprasith Tangkhpanya, 72, passed peacefully in his home the afternoon of April 29, 2023, after a gradual decline in health. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids,...

Apr 27, 2023

ACES AND EIGHTS

Lynn Lee MacVey made the ultimate journey to party forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 27, 2023 after a brief illness.

Lynn was born a simple man, the only son of Brownie Lee MacVey, born January 26, 1960 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Lynn grew up on the family...

Apr 25, 2023

To view Gerald's Celebration of Life please click the link below.

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Gerald Guy VonStein, 79, of Solon, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Lantern Park Care Initiatives in Coralville. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon – lower level,...

Apr 23, 2023

Karen Adele Hansel Becicka, 84, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy after a brief illness.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling...

Apr 22, 2023

Visitation for Shawn will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, located at 6600 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.   Celebration of Life service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, located at 8300 C Avenue NE, Marion, Iowa 52302

Apr 19, 2023

David "Dave" Ryan, 61, of Fairbank, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Hall. Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Immaculate...

Apr 16, 2023

Lumir Joseph Vondracek, 97, of Ely, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon.   Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, where military rites will be conducted. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

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Apr 13, 2023

James "Jim" Bacher, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital.  As per the family's wishes, private services will be held at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids in caring for Jim and his family.

James was born July 4, 1930, in Burlington, the son of...

Apr 7, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Schmidt died with family at his side on April 7, 2023 at Solon Nursing Care Center.

Fifteen years and one week earlier, he suffered a near fatal stroke that robbed him of speech and mobility. Doctors thought he might not last the week—maybe he wouldn't have minded if he hadn't. But there was a...

Apr 3, 2023

Blanche Ann Volesky, 94, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, April 3, 2023, at Hiawatha Care Center.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at Brosh Chapel. ...

Apr 2, 2023

Janet Rae Sion, 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital. As per her wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

Janet was born January 16, 1939, in Monticello, the daughter of...

Apr 1, 2023

Kenneth E. Bontty, 79, of Norway, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6,...

Mar 30, 2023

Donald "Red" McElligott, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will be 1:00 p.m., April 3, 2023, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church.  Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Monti.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids...

Mar 29, 2023

Ronald J. Rayman, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, surrounded by his loving family.   Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of...

Mar 27, 2023

Alfred Leon Gould, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

Alfred was born January 22,...