Obituaries

Apr 24, 2021

Annie Lee Mullinex, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021 surrounded by family at St. Luke's Hospital.

She is survived by her spouse, Theodore Vlahos; Her children, step children, grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her father, Mack Rogers, mother, Daisy Lee Hurt,...

Apr 24, 2021

Delores Elaine Cleaves, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Private family graveside services will be at Hala Cemetery near Walford. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Delores was born December 28, 1935, in Burlington, Iowa,...

Apr 12, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Haunsperger) Dusterhoft of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away April 12, 2021 in Buffalo, Minnesota following her struggle with dementia. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a good friend to many.

Memorial Mass will be Friday, April 23 rd at 10:00 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with inurnment...

Apr 6, 2021

Helen Loraine Hostak, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Evergreen Estates.  Celebration of Life services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Inurnment will be in Czech National Cemetery.

Helen was born March 7, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter...

Apr 4, 2021

Please click the link to view Maureen's Celebration of Life.

https://vimeo.com/535280022

Maureen Alice Klavins, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital.  As per the family's wishes private services will be held at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, with burial in Czech National Cemetery.

Maureen...

Apr 4, 2021

Click this link to watch Carol's Celebration of Life.

https://vimeo.com/536357324

Carol Jean Woodson, 79, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.  Private Celebration of Life services will be at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will be Cedar Memorial Cemetery.  Public visitation will be...

Mar 23, 2021

Click this link for Marilyn's Celebration of Life. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/529992662

Marilyn Jean Posekany, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Private family Celebration of Life services will be held at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre. Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery.

Marilyn was...

Mar 23, 2021

David Henry Whiteside, 76, of Cedar Rapids, the husband of Mary Hardin Whiteside, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Willow Gardens Care Center.  As per David's wishes, private family services will be held.

David was born May 26, 1944, in Humboldt, Tennessee, the son of Willie and Betty (Mayo) Whiteside.

David is survived by his...

Mar 23, 2021

Robert Levi McFarland, 46, of Ely, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, while performing his duties as a Correctional Officer at Anamosa State Penitentiary in Anamosa, Iowa.   Public visitation will be from 1:00 p.m.  until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of...

Mar 21, 2021

Neil Brian Stine, 79, of Lisbon, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, in his home.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 538 Sutliff Road, Lisbon, Iowa 52253. Private family inurnment will be in Mason Cemetery rural Cedar Bluff.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of...

Mar 7, 2021

Please click the link for David's Celebration of Life. Http://Vimeo.com/522585615

David William Smith, 57, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, March 7, 2021, in his home.   Public visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. ...

Mar 5, 2021

John Franklin Kindler, 56, of Solon, Iowa, passed away on March 5th, 2021, in his sleep.

He was born on June 10, 1964 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Oscar and Mary Lou (Benesh) Kindler.

John attended school in Tipton, Iowa and graduated in 1982. He learned to enjoy farming and all about hard work from...

Feb 28, 2021

Nathan Zoe Sisco, 31, of Des Moines, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021.   A celebration of life gathering will be from 2 to 5 p.m.  on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  T he family asks everyone attending to please wear...

Feb 28, 2021

Alfred John Worrell, 97, of West Branch, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, in his home wood shop, doing what he enjoyed, from natural causes.  Private family Celebration of Life services will be at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon.  Burial will be in St. Bridget's Cemetery Nolan Settlement.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon is...

Feb 24, 2021

Please click the link to watch the Celebration of Life for Joyce. https://vimeo.com/519668191

Joyce Elaine Stepanek Morehouse, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Public visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar...

Feb 12, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Wisnousky Sr., 77, of Swisher, died Friday, February 12, 2021, in his home.  Private family services will be held at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, with burial in Dupont Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life will be from 11a.m. until 3p.m. on March 27, 2021 at JW's Pub and Grub, located at 58 Miller...

Feb 11, 2021

Rita Marie Erusha, 96, of Solon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.    Rita had an uncanny ability to make whoever she was speaking to feel like they were the most important person in the world.  She was a beacon of love for everyone in her life, including Donald, her late husband of...

Feb 6, 2021

Mark E. Fuller, 63, of Solon, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 6th, 2021.

Mark was born on October 18, 1957 in Britt, Iowa, to Lyle and JoAnne (Thielen) Fuller. He grew up in Garner, Iowa in a "fuller" house, the fourth of eight kids. In his early twenties, Mark moved to California where...

Feb 4, 2021

Landy Gordon Waller, III, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away following a short illness on February 4 th , 2021. He was born May 14 th , 1950, to Magnolia Waller and Landy Gordon Waller II in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Those close to Landy knew he loved playing cards, going to the casino, and watching any and...

Feb 3, 2021

Steven Bradway McQuinn, 55, of Solon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Celebration Farm, located at 4696 Robin Woods Ln NE, Iowa City, IA 52240. A Celebration of Life gathering will...