Obituaries

Aug 22, 2017

John "Jack" L. Ballou, 70, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites. Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids, is assisting with John's arrangements.

John "Jack" was born April 15, 1947, in Davenport, the son of Merlyn...

Aug 16, 2017

Regina Rochman-Radcliffe, 47 of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, surrounded by family and friends, at St. Luke's Hospice Unit. Celebrations of life will be held at a later date in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Hart, Michigan.  A full obituary will be available at www.broshchapel.com

Regina was born October 11, 1969 in El...

Aug 8, 2017

Lester Joseph Mikulecky Sr., 101 of Cedar Rapids, died on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at Crestview Care Center in Maquoketa.  Celebration of life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Inurnment will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at Brosh Chapel...

Aug 5, 2017

Shirley Mae Leon, 77 of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in the Avacentre at Brosh Chapel, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids.

Shirley was born October...

Jul 27, 2017

Gae Marlene Castek, 82 of Shueyville, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics surrounded by her family.  Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Shueyville United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Anderson Cemetery near Swisher.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 2,...

Jul 21, 2017

Harold John Becker, 90 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Watkins, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at Bickford of Marion. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Newhall, with Fr. Craig Steimel presiding. Burial will follow in St. Patrick and St. Paul Cemetery near Watkins. Visitation will be from 4 to 7...

Jul 21, 2017

Thomas J. Shaheen, 62 of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House following a long illness.  Per his wishes there will be no services. Brosh Chapel and The Avacenter in Cedar Rapids is caring for Thomas and his family.

Thomas was born January 28, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, the...

Jul 21, 2017

Linda Lee Landuyt, 71, of Ely died unexpectedly Friday, July 21, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will follow at Rogers Grove Cemetery near Ely. Friends may visit...

Jul 11, 2017

David John Kvapil Jr, 68, of Overland Park, Kansas, lost his brave battle with complications from cancer on Tuesday (7/11/17) in Kansas City, KS.

David was born September 1, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of David and Maxine O'Bryan Kvapil.  He graduated from Prairie High School and attended Iowa State University, where he obtained his...

Jul 5, 2017

Nickolas "Nick" George Stadler passed from this life at Unity Point Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at age 63.  Nick had been diagnosed with cancer about two and a half years ago.  Throughout his illness he maintained a positive attitude and didn't leave us without a good fight.  Even a few days before departing,...

Jul 5, 2017

Joyce Burkart, 86 of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Willow Gardens Care Center.  Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre are in charge of the arrangements.

Jul 1, 2017

Ruth Gwendolyn Koehn, 78 of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.  Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery in Bertram.  Visitation will be from...

Jun 25, 2017

Fredric Gene "Fred" Templer, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 in his home. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2017 at St. Jude's Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Reasoner presiding.  Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at...

Jun 23, 2017

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.

Jun 20, 2017

On June 20th, Tom McDonald, age 78, passed away peacefully due to complications from Picks Dementia at the Solon Retirement Village located in Solon, Iowa.

Tom was born on January 10th, 1939, to Freeman and Fern McDonald in Fargo, North Dakota.  Survivors include:  his wife of 31 years Barb McDonald; his brother Jerry McDonald (Judi) and his...

Jun 19, 2017

Ronald Lee Stahle, 79 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center.  Funeral Mass will 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, located at 2310 1st Avenue NE.  Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar...

Jun 16, 2017

George Carl Bortz, 96 of Solon, died Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Solon Nursing Care Center.  Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street.  Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Solon.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m....

Jun 15, 2017

Merry TePoel, 71 of Solon, died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home.  Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre in Solon, located at 100 S. Cedar Street.  Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Solon.  Visitation will be from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017...

Jun 11, 2017

Emil Thomas Velky Sr., 85, of Solon, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Solon Nursing Care Center.  Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.  Burial will follow in Sulek Cemetery, near Shueyville, where full military rites will be conducted by the Solon American Legion. ...

Jun 9, 2017

Geraldine "Jerry" S. Teel, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may...