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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 19, 2022
Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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