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Salli L. Novak

Salli L. Novak

May 30, 2020

Salli Lou Novak, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Living Center West.  Celebration of Life services will be Livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook Page, with Reverend Dr. Julie Schuett, presiding.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, as well as leave a condolence during this time.  Burial...

Raymond Kast

Raymond Kast

May 27, 2020

Raymond Kast, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House.  Ray's Celebration of Life Video Tribute will be Livestreamed starting at 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook page.  All are encouraged to view, leave a condolence, share a picture of Ray during this...

Jason Allen Pritchard

Jason Allen Pritchard

May 20, 2020

Jason Allen Pritchard, 44, of Solon, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in his home.  As per the families wishes, a Celebration of Life and private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the Solon American Legion. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon is in charge of arrangements.

Jason was born November 4, 1975,...

Thomas Edward Moran Iii

Thomas Edward Moran Iii

May 16, 2020

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Moran III, 42, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 suddenly in his home.  Celebration of life services will be Livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020, on Brosh Chapel's Facebook page.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, leave a condolence during this time.  Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery.  The...

Simone P. Harmon-Talloh

Simone P. Harmon-Talloh

May 15, 2020

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Debra Kay Hood

Debra Kay Hood

May 13, 2020

Debra Kay Hood, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in her home.  Celebration of Life services will be Livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook page.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, leave a condolence during this time.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date....

Bernard J. Erenberger, Sr,

Bernard J. Erenberger, Sr,

May 9, 2020

Bernard J. Erenberger, Sr., 88 of Solon, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home May 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Bernie was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on January 30, l932 to George and Georgia (Rushek) Erenberger.  He graduated from Wilson High School in l950, and was a member of the l950 Wilson State Baseball...

Sally Stejskal

Sally Stejskal

May 7, 2020

Sally Ann Stejskal passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Sally was born September 20, 1941, the first child of Leo and Mamie (Schlueter) Asenbrener. She grew up on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids living in the house she was born in until she...

Timothy Beranek

Timothy Beranek

May 6, 2020

Timothy James Beranek, 60, of Solon, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Celebration of Life gathering will be Livestreamed from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook page.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, leave a condolence during this time.  Private family inurnment will be at...

Judy Mcconaughy

Judy Mcconaughy

May 3, 2020

Judy McConaughy, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Living Center West.   Celebration of life services with Military honors, will be Livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020, on Brosh Chapel's Facebook Page.  Family and friends are encouraged to view, leave a condolence for the family during this time.  Private family inurnment will be...

Diane Mary Brown

Diane Mary Brown

May 1, 2020

Diane Mary Stastny Brown – 02/28/1948-05/01/2020 On Friday May 1, Diane passed away at St. Luke's Hospitals after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma.  She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School. She married Gary Brown in 1968 and had three sons.   She resided in Swisher for 45 years.  She worked and retired...

Joseph Donald Musil

Joseph Donald Musil

Apr 30, 2020

Joseph Donald Musil, 99, of Ely, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Cottage Grove Place, following a long and blessed life with his children, grandchildren and beloved wife.

He was born November 20, 1920 of parents Joseph F. Musil and Augusta (Sedivy) Musil in Cleburne, Riley County, Kansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his...

Shirley A. Brosh

Shirley A. Brosh

Apr 29, 2020

Shirley A. Brosh, 90, of Solon, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Keystone Place at Forevergreen following a brief illness.  Celebration of Life services will be Livestreamed beginning at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook Page.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, leave a condolence during this time.  Private family graveside services...

Ora Braggs

Ora Braggs

Apr 23, 2020

Ora Lee Braggs, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center.  Celebration of Life services will be Livestreamed starting at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook page. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is caring for Ora and her family.

Ora was born November 24, 1947...

Judeah Dawson

Judeah Dawson

Apr 22, 2020

Judeah Adam Lee Dawson, 16, of Cedar Rapids, died on April 22, 2020.  A Homegoing gathering will be Livestreamed from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook Page.  Private family Homegoing Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and will be Livestreamed as well.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, leave a...

Bernice Ann Merta

Bernice Ann Merta

Apr 22, 2020

Bernice Ann Merta, 97, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in her home.  Celebration of Life services will be Livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020, on Brosh Chapel's Facebook page.  Friends and family are encouraged to view and leave a condolence during the service.  Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and...

Helen Pelmulder

Helen Pelmulder

Apr 19, 2020

Helen Pelmulder, 96, of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, April 19, 2020, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  As per Helen's wishes private family services will be held.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids caring for Helen and her family.

Helen was born September 18, 1923 Creston, the daughter of Frederick and...

Marilyn Jean Olson

Marilyn Jean Olson

Apr 17, 2020

Marilyn Jean Olson, 82, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center.  Celebration of Life services will be livestreamed starting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook page.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, leave a condolence during the service.  Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery.  Brosh...

Louis Hanson

Louis Hanson

Apr 15, 2020

Louis "Bill" Everett Hanson, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House.  Celebration of Life services will be Livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook.  Friends and family are encouraged to join and leave their condolences.  Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery in Bertram....

Jean Brumwell

Jean Brumwell

Apr 15, 2020

Jean H. Brumwell of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids.   Celebration of Life services will be livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020 on Brosh Chapel's Facebook.  Friends and family are encouraged to view and leave a condolence during this time.  Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Solon.  Brosh...

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