Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Mary Hanzelka – Leary, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and...

Mar 20, 2023

It is with great sadness we share with you the passing of our mother Karen Lea Maerschalk. Karen was 72 of Marion, Iowa and is survived by her three children Brian (Jennifer) Newhard, Dan (Dalila) Newhard and Sarah Corbett; grandchildren Cameron, Rylee, Teegan, Jett, Landree, Alivia and Brendan; great-grandson Beckett; her siblings Sharon Thompson, Rick (Shelly) Roman, Theresa Rivera,...

Mar 18, 2023

Leona "Lee" Loyd, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March...

Mar 13, 2023

Judith Jane Bunn, 82, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Windmill Manor in Coralville.   A viewing will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023,...

Mar 11, 2023

Dr. Alvina Driscoll passed away peacefully March 11, 2023 following a lifetime devotion to medicine and a seven year struggle with cancer. She is survived by a brother, a sister, her husband of 33 years and two sons.

A heart felt note of appreciation to Doctors Deborah Wilbur, Joy Olson, Sunny Zhang, Debra Piehl, Lisa Hess and...

Mar 9, 2023

Kenneth Meyer, 85, of Fairfax, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Mercy Hallmar Residential Care.  Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 17 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1363 1...

Mar 4, 2023

Karen K. Rios, 73, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, formerly of Kalona, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi.   Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life will be 11:30 a.m.,...

Mar 2, 2023

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Sandra "Sandy" Kay Emerson, 73, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located...

Feb 25, 2023

John Bilsland, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died February 25, 2023.  Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Czech National Cemetery, with military rites.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

John was born March 9, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, the son of William and Margaret (Vaughn)...

Feb 24, 2023

Robert L. Carroll, 73, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, in his home.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Brosh Chapel. Burial...

Feb 18, 2023

Homegoing services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.

Feb 18, 2023

Cortez Bernard West Sr., 54, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Homegoing Services will be ...

Feb 18, 2023

Leonard Rudolph Brezina, 89, of Cedar Rapids, entered into glory with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo, Iowa.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where military rites will be conducted.  Celebration...

Feb 18, 2023

John Bails, 80, of Lowden, passed away suddenly at his home. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Stanwood Cemetery, Stanwood. A Celebration of life gathering will be held later this Spring. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre is caring for John and his family.

John was born October 27, 1942, to John Ray and...

Feb 15, 2023

Leland Fred Parizek, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 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, February 20, 2023, at  Brosh Chapel.  Burial will be in Czech...

Feb 13, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Schwab, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 13, 2023. Michael was born October 30, 1954, to Leo and Bernadine (Aigley) Schwab. Michael was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather who touched the lives of many with his kindness, knowledge, generosity, and unwavering faith.

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Feb 10, 2023

James J. "Jim" Hayes, 92, of Solon, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Solon Care Center.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Fladung...

Feb 10, 2023

Gary Joseph Mulholland, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on February 10, 2023, in his home.  Private family services will be at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Gary was born August 3, 1948, in Lansing, Iowa, the son of Harry and Helen (McMahon) Mulholland.  Gary was...

Feb 8, 2023

James William Grimm, 94, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living at Independence.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 13,...

Feb 5, 2023

Irwin "Irv" C. Votroubek, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where there will be a 3:30 p.m. prayer service. ...