Diann Pavelka
Aug 14, 2025
Diann Lee Pavelka, 68, of Lisbon, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025, at The Avacentre located at 23486 Co Rd E34 in Anamosa.
Diann was born on August 16, 1956,...
Dawn Marie Ellis
Aug 13, 2025
Dawn Marie Ellis (Wurtele), 57, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, due to complications related to ALS (Lou Gerhig's Disease).
She touched many people throughout her life and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Dawn Marie was born on June 2, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, IA to C. Jay and Gail (Stewart)...
Jo Ann Mottet
Aug 10, 2025
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of our amazing mom, Jo Ann, a strong and independent woman whose zest for life inspired everyone around her.
Family was everything to her and she was the proud matriarch of a remarkable family, blessed with 7 children (Diane (Mike) Broerman, Carol (Jim) Demmer, Sheryl (Frank) Roche,...
Dan Weiler
Aug 4, 2025
Dan B. Weiler, 75, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 4, 2025. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family.
Dan was born on July 17, 1950, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Paul and Margaret Evelyn (Hitt) Weiler. After graduating from Anamosa High School in 1970,...
Geraldine Blazek
Jul 30, 2025
Geraldine "Red" Lynn Blazek, 68, of Cedar Rapids, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family inurnment will be in Czech National Cemetery....
E.B. Kunkle
Jul 30, 2025
E.B. (Elsworth) Kunkle, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in his home. E.B. was born on December 1, 1938, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Bradford and Clara Kunkle, and was raised on the family farm outside of Oelwein. He attended college at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Iowa....
Rickie Stroud
Jul 24, 2025
Rickie Stroud, 75, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in his home. Celebration of life Services are to be held at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.
Rickie was born on October 18, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Rudolph Leonard and Betty...
Deola High
Jul 24, 2025
Deola High, 96, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the West Ridge Care Center. Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, in the Fellowship Hall.
Deola was born on October 21, 1928, in Topeka Kansas, to the union of...
Finlay Juan Watson
Jul 24, 2025
Finlay Juan Watson, 8 days old, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.
Finn was born on July 16, 2025, the son of Blaine and Abby (Smith) Watson. He will be forever remembered for his immediate grin at birth,...
Daniel Duane Merritt
Jul 19, 2025
Daniel Duane Merritt March 29, 1954 – July 19, 2025
Daniel Duane Merritt, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on July 19, 2025, due to cardiac disease. Born in Springville, Iowa, Dan lived an unconfined life full of grit and humor. He could be rough around the edges, quick-whitted, stubborn as hell, and still—the kind of...
Michael Wayne Kness
Jul 19, 2025
Michael Wayne Kness, 56, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Unity Point Transitional Care Center. Celebration of life gathering will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family inurnment will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery....
Duane Bierman
Jul 19, 2025
Duane Bierman, 76, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. A man of quiet strength, steady kindness, and deep devotion to his family and community, Duane's presence will be deeply missed by all who had the gift of knowing him. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and...
Norma Eunice Kubichek
Jul 14, 2025
Norma E. (Bartosh) Kubichek, 99, Iowa City, IA (formerly of Solon, IA) passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2025. Per Norma's request, there will be no services. The family will gather at a later date for a private interment at Rogers Grove Cemetery, Ely Iowa.
Norma was born on January 28th, 1926, to John and Inez (Hall)...
Daniel Patrick Johnson
Jul 8, 2025
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Daniel Patrick Johnson, 71, of Swisher, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life...
Claire Hockley
Jul 6, 2025
Claire Ellen Hockley passed peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025 after a bout with cancer. She was born Claire Ellen Rosenberg in New Haven, Connecticut on August 22, 1949 to parents, Louis and Frances. In 1962 the Rosenberg Family legally changed their name to Ross and relocated to Madison, Wisconsin.
In 1967, Claire graduated from Madison West...
Evelyn Kral
Jul 6, 2025
Evelyn M. Kral, age 96, of Solon, passed away peacefully July 6, 2025, after a multi-year struggle with illness. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, where there will be 3:45 p.m. rosary. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow...
Larry Kaufman
Jun 30, 2025
Larry D. Kaufman, 81, of Toddville, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital. Private Graveside Service will be held. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are in charge of arrangements.
Larry was born August 11, 1943, in Tama County, the son of Leo and Bessie (Iezek) Kaufman. He was united in marriage to Velma...
Shirley Ann Carson
Jun 28, 2025
Shirley Ann Carson, 92 of Solon, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Solon Care Center of Congestive Heart Failure. Private family graveside services will be held in St. Mary Cemetery, with Father Charles Fladung presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 beginning at 9:30 a.m., with funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. at St....
Amelia Ellen Weber
Jun 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Amelia Ellen (Oplinger) Weber
Amy was born on February 28th, 1958, in Elmhurst, Illinois and passed away on June 21, 2025, in her home of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is survived by her husband Mark Weber and 2 sons Charlie Oplinger and JA (Megan) Voshell and many grandchildren. Amy lived a life full...
