Obituaries

Nov 4, 2025

Gerald La Verne Shepherd, 61, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on November 4, 2025. Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.

Nov 4, 2025

Sharon Rae Prachar, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Faith Life Church, located at 8300 C Ave NE Marion, IA  52302. Friends may visit with the family at the Church,...

Nov 1, 2025

John Edgerton, 87, of Solon, died on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in his home.

John was born on November 5, 1938, in Woodburn, Iowa, the son of Harold and Carrie (Sterns) Edgerton. John was a very sociable person, he loved telling stories, but his favorite stories he told were from his days playing cowboy with the Desperado's....

Oct 27, 2025

Ronald James Wilwol, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Swisher American Legion Post #671 where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 p.m.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting...

Oct 20, 2025

June Ellen Raley (Emerson), 72, of Fairfax, died peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Friday October 24, 2025, at St. John XXIII, located at 8100 Roncalli Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. A luncheon will follow at the...

Oct 19, 2025

Avery Scott Abram, of Cedar Rapids, was born in the arms of heaven on Sunday, October 19, 2025, 6 pounds, 7 ounces of pure love. Though your heartbeat quietly faded before you could meet the world, you were already everything to us. Carried in love for nine months you will forever be our son, our brother, our baby, our...

Oct 17, 2025

Duane Dee, 60, from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died on October 17, 2025, after battling cancer with his husband at his side. There will be a Celebration of life Gathering December 13, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Duane was born...

Oct 15, 2025

Gayla Rae Dvorak, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at the Norway Legion at 210 South St in Norway, IA from 12:00-4:00.

Please wear your favorite Hawkeye or Cubs attire in celebration of Gayla's love for her...

Oct 14, 2025

Wayne D. Holst, 78, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on October 14, 2025, in his home. Celebration of Life Services will be held 6 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Friends may visit with the family after 4 p.m. until the time of service Sunday...

Oct 11, 2025

To view Doris' Celebration of Life https://vimeo.com/1128957850

Doris Marie Gilson, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Silver Oak Nursing Center in Marion. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Friends may...

Oct 10, 2025

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre.

Oct 6, 2025

Richard Haugen, 68, of Marion, died on Monday, October 6, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Friends are welcome to visit at 10 a.m. at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids.

Richie was born on May 13, 1957, in Cedar...

Oct 4, 2025

Lois May Frisk (Fields), passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the age of 90.

​Born in Koztá, Iowa, on April 18, 1935,  daughter of George Wilbur and Ruth Irene Fields. She grew up in a large family alongside eleven siblings, sharing a home filled with love and laughter. Lois treasured...

Oct 3, 2025

Joanne Britland, 67, from Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in her home. Per her wishes there will be no services at this time, her family will celebrate her life in a private gathering. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids are serving the family.

Joanne was born on July 15, 1958, in...

Oct 3, 2025

David J. Chase, Jr., a man whose extraordinary kindness and vibrant spirit enriched countless lives, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. He was 67.

A Celebration of David's life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located...

Oct 1, 2025

Douglas R. Netolicky, 57, of Cedar Rapids, left his Earthly body on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling Street SW. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at Brosh Chapel, with private family...

Sep 27, 2025

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we share that Constance "Connie" May Klein, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Born August 29, 1938, in Hopkinton, Iowa, Connie lived a life full of love, laughter, and determination. She married the love of her life, Del Klein, and together they shared 52 years...

Sep 24, 2025

Mary Sharlene Flack, 75, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. Celebration of Life Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Friends may visit with the family from...

Sep 22, 2025

Autumn Lee Harris, 51, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

Autumn was born on November 1, 1973, in...

Sep 22, 2025

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Jacqueline J. Gasper, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street...