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Dorothy Nesley

Dorothy Nesley

Jun 6, 2017

Dorothy M. Nesley, 92 formerly of Coggon, passed away on June 6, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois, surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by two husbands Jr. Russell Mallicoat and Walter Glen Nesley.  Dorothy is survived by her children James Mallicoat, June (Joel) Matson and Steve (Lynn) Mallicoat, nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

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Donald Detert

Donald Detert

Jun 6, 2017

Donald Charles Detert, 85 of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at West Ridge Care Center.  Celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will be in Shueyville Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted.  Visitation will be 9...

Robert Vosdingh

Robert Vosdingh

Jun 5, 2017

Robert J. Vosdingh, 73, of Cedar Rapids, died June 5, 2017.

Bob was born December 12, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, the son of John and Mildred A. (Navin) Vosdingh.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1961, where he met his future bride.  Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for eight years...

Judy Sorum

Judy Sorum

Jun 2, 2017

Judith Ann "Judy" Sorum, 72 of Atkins, died Friday, June 2, 2017 at Colonial Manor of Amana.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Norway. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery near Cedar Rapids.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the...

Melony Robertson

Melony Robertson

May 29, 2017

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.

Daisy Hurt

Daisy Hurt

May 28, 2017

Daisy Lee Hurt, 91, of Cedar Rapids, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

May 24, 2017

Charles Richard (Dick) Gray, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in his home of natural causes.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is caring for Dick and his family.

Dick was born September 1, 1932 in Cedar Rapids. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1950 he served in the U.S....

Kathy Lee Rice

Kathy Lee Rice

May 21, 2017

Kathy Lee Rice, 46 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Celebration of Life gathering will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where there will be a time of sharing beginning at 8 p.m.  ...

Joanita Houlahan

Joanita Houlahan

May 20, 2017

Joanita "JoJo" E. Houlahan, 66, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  A Celebration of life gathering will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Cherry Hill Pavilion during the HoulaFest Family Reunion from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  Private family inurnment will be at a later...

Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown

May 17, 2017

Wayne Allen Brown, 63, of Bertram, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at Brosh Chapel.  Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street...

Theresa Haugh

Theresa Haugh

May 14, 2017

Theresa (Terri) A. Haugh, 68, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW,...

Frank Machek

Frank Machek

May 13, 2017

Frank L. Machek, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m.  Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Czech National Cemetery. Frank was a very private, selfless person that requested there be no funeral or visitation. Brosh Chapel...

Warren Carney

Warren Carney

May 12, 2017

Warren J. Carney, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Friday, May 12, 2017 at Emery Place Assisted Living and Rehab in Robins. A Memorial Gathering will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Friends may visit with the family...

Leslie Louise Rodemeyer

Leslie Louise Rodemeyer

May 6, 2017

Leslie Louise Rodemeyer, 60, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, May 6, 2017, at Hospice of Mercy after a year-long battle with laryngeal cancer. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will be in St....

Nancy Melsa

Nancy Melsa

May 6, 2017

Nancy Lou Melsa, 75, of Hiawatha passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Celebration of life services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids. Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery.  Visitation will be...

Samantha Stacey

Samantha Stacey

May 4, 2017

Samantha Stacey, 42 of Waterloo, formerly of Independence, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.  A celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. to 3 pm, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Daniels Park Pavilion.  Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

Samantha was born February 22, 1975 in Cedar Rapids, the...

George Mccord

George Mccord

Apr 23, 2017

George William McCord, 88 of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in his home.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The...

Julie Ann Stephen

Julie Ann Stephen

Apr 20, 2017

Julie Ann (Jacobs) Stephen, 55 of Cedar Rapids, died April 20, 2017 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at The Avacentre at Brosh Chapel, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.   A private family inurnment will be at a later date....

John Cheeseman

John Cheeseman

Apr 8, 2017

John Charles Cheeseman 69, of Solon, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters.  A celebration of life held at the Solon American Legion Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. John was born in Elkader on September 17, 1947.  He graduated from Elkader Central in 1965. John worked at Rockwell...

Benjamin Strother

Benjamin Strother

Apr 3, 2017

Benjamin "Ben" Strother, 47 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital.  Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, with Pastor Seth Watson presiding.  Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.  Visitation will be from...

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