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John Haugland

John Haugland

Mar 11, 2022

John J. Haugland, 93, of Solon, died Friday, March11, 2022 in his home following a long illness. Graveside Services were held at Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon is serving the family.

John was born December 25, 1928 on the farm in Chariton to John and Florence (Wohlwend) Hoover. At the age...

Shirley Ann Ruth

Shirley Ann Ruth

Mar 11, 2022

Shirley Ann Ruth, 78, of Solon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Atrium Village in Hills on Friday, March 11, 2022, following a long battle with cancer.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon by Fr. Charles Fladung. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Visitation...

Jannie Pearl Richmond

Jannie Pearl Richmond

Mar 8, 2022

Jannie Pearl Richmond, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, located at 310 5 th Street SE, 52401. Homegoing Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at First...

Marilyn J. Ziskovsky

Marilyn J. Ziskovsky

Mar 5, 2022

This link is the Celebration of Life for Marilyn. https://vimeo.com/686877273/3c138a5cd8

Marilyn Jean (Benesh) Ziskovsky, 88, of Swisher, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo.  Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. ...

Irene Emily Vavra

Irene Emily Vavra

Mar 2, 2022

Irene Emily Vavra, 99, of Ely, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Prairie Hills Retirement Village in Cedar Rapids.   Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life services will be...

Ronald E. Cleppe

Ronald E. Cleppe

Feb 25, 2022

Ronald E. Cleppe , 78, of Ely died Friday, February 25, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a short illness. According to his wishes, a Celebration of life Gathering will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Ely American Legion.  Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is caring for...

John Lentner

John Lentner

Feb 23, 2022

John E. Lentner, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after a brief illness.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

John was born on August 27, 1947, in Cedar...

Mildred Marie Louvar

Mildred Marie Louvar

Feb 19, 2022

This is link is for the Celebration of Life for Millie. https://vimeo.com/681603849/acc109ac0f

Mildred "Millie" Marie Louvar, 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 19, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located...

Christy Whitt-Kelly

Christy Whitt-Kelly

Feb 19, 2022

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

Norma Jean Buser

Norma Jean Buser

Feb 7, 2022

Norma Jean Buser, 76, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022, at MeadowView Memory Care Village.  Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022, at St. Jude Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Brosh Chapel...

Leonard Milder

Leonard Milder

Feb 4, 2022

Leonard Aloysius Milder, 90, of Solon, Iowa, died peacefully at Solon Retirement Village on February 4, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Solon, with Father Charles Fladung officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Solon. Visitation will be held from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,...

Helen R. Saunders

Helen R. Saunders

Feb 3, 2022

Helen R Saunders, 78, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Meth-Wick Community.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 2:00 p.m.  until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family inurnment in Carterville, Illinois on April 9, 2022....

Travis James Dixon

Travis James Dixon

Jan 30, 2022

Travis James Dixon, 44, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital.  Celebration of Life services will be 3:00 p.m. February 6, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Brosh Chapel.  Private...

Steve Brodie

Steve Brodie

Jan 24, 2022

Steve Brodie, 74, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center.  Celebration of Life gathering will be from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at The Avacentre at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Steve was born June 8, 1947,...

Steven W. Peterson

Steven W. Peterson

Jan 24, 2022

Steven W. "Steve" Peterson, 49, of Lisbon, passed away at home on Monday, January 24, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street, lower level with a time of sharing and reflection...

Aaron Rivera

Aaron Rivera

Jan 24, 2022

Aaron Rivera, 74, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 24th. He was called home by his savior, Jesus Christ following a sudden illness.  Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will be...

Terry Helgeson

Terry Helgeson

Jan 22, 2022

Terry William Helgeson, 56, of Toddville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy surrounded by his loving family.   Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral Mass will...

Floyd W. Endecott

Floyd W. Endecott

Jan 22, 2022

Floyd W. Endecott, 85, of Central City, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Anamosa Care Center following a short illness. Per his wishes, Floyd donated his body to the UIHC Deeded Body Program in Iowa City. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. His family is planning a celebration of life service in April.

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Sylvia Williams

Sylvia Williams

Jan 20, 2022

Sylvia Rochelle Williams, 59, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Homegoing services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at New City Church, located at 5335 Midway Drive NW. Burial will...

Anita Trachta

Anita Trachta

Jan 19, 2022

Anita Kathleen Trachta died January 19, 2022, in San Diego, California after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.  Anita was born December 13, 1940, to parents Edwin Frank Trachta and Blanche Delores Trachta, née Hanus, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Anita had an amazing life, with numerous successful work endeavors.  She enjoyed worldwide travels and experiences with her adventurous spirit....

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