Obituaries

Apr 13, 2026

Donna Jean (Crossett) Fisher, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on April 13, 2026. Friends may join her family for a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday June 30, 2026, in the Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A lunch reception will follow at Brosh Chapel in the Avacentre at 2121 Bowling Street S.W.

Donna was born in Cedar Rapids on...

Apr 1, 2026

Evariste Hamisi, 61, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Lukes Hospital. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre Located at 2121 Bowling St. SW Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404. Burial will be held at Czech National Cemetery.

Mar 25, 2026

Dennis E. Purcell, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in his home. As per Dennis' wishes private family services will be held.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Dennis was born on February 6, 1941, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Edward and Louise...

Mar 22, 2026

Loretta K. Schleder, 84, of Iowa City, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Cottage Grove Place. Celebration of Life Services will be held Friday, March 27, 2026 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Friends may visit with the family starting at 1:30 p.m. on Friday prior to...

Mar 21, 2026

Ruth A. Myers, 82, of Solon, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026.  Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon, Fr. Charles Fladung presiding. Friends may visit with the family from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the church.  Burial will take place...

Mar 21, 2026

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Mar 20, 2026

Paul George Fiala (August 10, 1945 – March 20, 2026) passed away suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and Avacentre, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration Of Life Gathering will be...

Mar 16, 2026

Vernon Lee Yarbrough, 88, of Ely, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the University of Iowa Medical Center. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and Avacentre, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May...

Mar 12, 2026

Larry Whittom, 80, of Ely, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center.  As per Larry's wishes private graveside services will be held in Shueyville Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Mar 12, 2026

Eileen Frances (Kadera) Hupp, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Ridgeview Care Center, in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids with Fr. Ken Glaser presiding. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. until 7...

Mar 9, 2026

Jerry Allen McBurney, 69, of Marion, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in his home. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday March 15th at Brosh Avacentre in Cedar Rapids located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404.

He was born on September 11th, 1956,...

Mar 8, 2026

Michael Edward Murray, 61, of Ely, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.   Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Brosh Chapel. The family wishes everyone...

Mar 7, 2026

Jane Elizabeth Marshall, 73, of Solon, IA passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Solon Nursing Care Center after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

The funeral will be held on May 2, 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iowa City, IA. The visitation will be from 9:30...

Mar 5, 2026

Antesio Deshon Turner-Sykes, 33, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Cedar Rapids.

Antesio was born on June 20, 1992, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Brandy Turner and David Sykes. From the moment he entered this world, he brought joy, laughter, and a vibrant spirit to those around him. Antesio was...

Mar 3, 2026

Floyd David Smith, 81, of Swisher, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Celebration of life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Military rites will be conducted at 4 p.m. March 10, 2026,...

Feb 27, 2026

Kendall's Celebration of Life https://vimeo.com/1171135824?share=copy

It is with profound love and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the passing of Kendall Meana Pham, born on November 10, 2002, in Cedar Rapids at St. Luke's Hospital. Kendall passed away on February 27, 2026, at just 23 years old, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, warmth, and a spirit that...

Feb 26, 2026

Luke Loyd, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Dennis and Dona Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Viitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7,...

Feb 26, 2026

Donald Lee Kvach, 89, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Harmony of Cedar Rapids. Military graveside service will be 1p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Cedar Memorial Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are in charge of arrangements.

Donald was born on November 3, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Louis and...

Feb 24, 2026

Mariann May (Grauer) Tresnak, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Church. Private family inurnment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre...

Feb 23, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Agnes Fiala, 87, of Solon, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Solon Care Center.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery,...