Obituaries

Oct 31, 2017

Marcella Evelyn Hynek, 96 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Swisher, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at St. Luke's Living Center West.  A private family Celebration of Life will be held at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.  She will be laid to rest in Anderson Cemetery near Swisher.

Marcella was born June 20, 1921 in...

Oct 28, 2017

Daniel James (aka DJ) Knoll, born December 25, 1941, passed away on October 28, 2017.  Born and raised on a farm in Dougherty, Iowa, DJ is survived by his sister, Barbara Wihlm; brother, Gerald Knoll; and two nieces Kristin Knoll and Alisa Cull.  After graduation from Rockwell Swaledale High School in 1960, DJ had a long prosperous career in...

Oct 26, 2017

Esther June Vorel, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids.  Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery.  Friends may visit with...

Oct 25, 2017

William "Billy" J. Novak, 86 of Ely, died in the house he was born in on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.  Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely.  Burial will follow in Roger's Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m....

Oct 20, 2017

Terri Lynn Nicol, 61 of Solon, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Solon Nursing Care Center.  Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Solon United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre,...

Oct 13, 2017

Rheta Anne Wenzel, 78, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday morning Oct. 13, 2017. Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Luncheon will follow the service. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m....

Oct 9, 2017

Leon James Suchomel, 81 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Celebration of life services 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where full military rites will be conducted.  Visitation will be from 4...

Oct 5, 2017

Robert "Bob" Sebetka, 78 of Ely, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center.  Visitation will be from 3 until 6 p.m. Sunday, October 8, 2017.  Private family burial will be held at Czech National Cemetery.

Bob was born March 22, 1939 and raised in rural Marion, the son of George and Mary (Marousek) Sebetka. ...

Sep 30, 2017

Donald "Don" E. Vorel, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids following a short illness. Celebration of Life Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will follow at Czech National Cemetery. Friends may...

Sep 26, 2017

Robert "Bob" L. Jedlicka, 81 of Solon, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m.  Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street.  Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7...

Sep 24, 2017

Michael "Mike" Allen Englert, 62 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 24, 2017.  As per Mike's wishes he chose to be cremated and a Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  A Celebration of life will be at a...

Sep 24, 2017

Gary Nelson, age 64 of Ely, Iowa (formerly of Elroy, Wisconsin) died Sunday September 24, 2017.  He was born on March 13, 1953 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to the late Lyle and Jeane (Neuman) Nelson.  After graduating from Royall High School in 1971, he proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp...

Sep 21, 2017

Dennis Van Slyke, 61 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Celebration of life services will be at a later date.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre is assisting the family with Dennis' arrangements.

Dennis was born March 6, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, the son of George and Mary...

Sep 18, 2017

Richard James Olney, 77 of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at Meth-Wick Community, surrounded by his family and close friends Bob and Judy Tosh – who introduced Richard and Irene over 48 years ago.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar...

Sep 17, 2017

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Sep 16, 2017

Eva A. Holub, 92, of Swisher, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at her daughter's home. Private family services will take place at Hala Cemetery in rural Swisher. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is caring for Eva and her family.

Eva Agnes was born February...

Sep 13, 2017

Delores "Dee" J. Olson, 81 of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Northbrook Manor. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Brosh Chapel.  Celebration of life services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial...

Sep 7, 2017

Mayme Cechura, 101, passed away on September 7, 2017 at Heritage Specialty Care.  Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will follow in Hala Cemetery near Walford.  Visitation will be from 1p.m. until 2p.m. Tuesday at Brosh Chapel....

Aug 23, 2017

Patricia May Ceynar, 77 of Ely, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 23, 2017.  Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 28, 2017 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in Rogers Grove Cemetery, near Ely.  Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre...

Aug 23, 2017

Terry Lee Thomas, 69 of Cedar Rapids, died August 23, 2017 at St. Luke's.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 12:00 p.m until 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  As per Terry's wishes, please come casual and wear your favorite sports attire.  The...