Obituaries

Mar 2, 2016

Millard "Bud" Edward Berry Jr., 68 of Swisher, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in his home.  Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.   Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City, where full military...

Mar 1, 2016

John (Johnny) Buscher, 82, of Cedar Rapids crossed over at 10:30 AM on Tuesday March 1st in Weslaco, TX, surrounded by his children and partner Marcia. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

Johnny was born in Dundee, IA on February 2, 1934, the first child of John Peter and Pearl (Besler) Buscher.  He graduated...

Feb 18, 2016

David Ernest Ashbacher, 77 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 from natural causes. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 at Dunkard Cemetery in Midway. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

David was born March 23, 1938 in rural Johnson County, the son of Carl and Clara...

Feb 18, 2016

Bernice "Bee" Leidich, 87 of Solon, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Solon Retirement Village.  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery in Solon.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at...

Feb 15, 2016

Robert Edward "Bob" Kray, 87 of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2016 at Unity Point Living Center West.  Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Czech National Cemetery, where there will be military rites conducted.   Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born July...

Feb 9, 2016

Barbara Ann Van Epps, 85 of Oxford, formerly of Amana, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care Center. Celebration of Life Services will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016...

Feb 8, 2016

Donna Mae Prohaska Johnson, 64 of Coralville, died Monday, February 8, 2016 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, after a longtime battle with her health.  Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Visitation will be...

Feb 8, 2016

Maxine Mary Basten Zimmerman, 97 of Solon, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Solon Retirement Village.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street, with Fr. Tim Sheedy presiding.  Food and fellowship will follow in The Avacentre.  Burial will be held...

Feb 7, 2016

Mary K. Harman, 89 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street...

Feb 5, 2016

Lenore Snelson, 97, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 05, 2016 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at First Lutheran Church with Reverend Steve Knudson presiding. Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, February...

Feb 4, 2016

Denese Marie Kromminga, 63, of Solon, Iowa died February 4, 2016 from complications of ovarian cancer.  She was at home surrounded by family and friends.  February 4th was World Cancer Day.

Denese was born November 14, 1952, the second living child of Genevieve Konicek Kromminga and Edmund Kromminga. She...

Feb 3, 2016

Arlene Schreiber, 87, of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center of recently diagnosed cancer.  Memorial service will be Sunday, February 7, at 12:00pm at Hope Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Pastor Dan Clark-Bridges presiding.  Friends may visit with the family beginning at 11:00am on Sunday.  An informal gathering with refreshments will be held after...

Jan 26, 2016

Gene Ray "Thunder" Erenberger, of Solon, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, surrounded by his loving family.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial to follow in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Ely.   Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m....

Jan 26, 2016

Irene Della Bontty, 97, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at The Methwick Community-Woodlands following a short illness. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will be held at Czech National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4...

Jan 25, 2016

Andrew L. Morris, 47 of Dubuque, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, January 25, 2016 in his home.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with Fr. Phil Thompson presiding.  Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at...

Jan 19, 2016

Vinnie Alberta Drafahl, 99 of Solon, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the Solon Retirement Village.  Celebration of life gathering will be from 10 a.m until 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street with burial to follow in Coralville Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to...

Jan 16, 2016

Christine Ellen Wolf, 64 of Solon, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 in her home.  Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Greeley Community Church, located at 212 East 2nd Street, Greeley, with burial to follow in Edgewood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located...

Jan 12, 2016

Agnes Marie (Nedved) Hagen, 91 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Solon, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016.  Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon.  Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at Brosh Chapel in Solon.

Agnes was born September 6, 1924 near Garner...

Jan 8, 2016

Joseph F. Krivanek, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at his farm following a long illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Shueyville United Methodist Church by Pastors Craig Peters and Stasia Fine. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, January 11, 2016 at Brosh Chapel, 2121 Bowling Street...

Jan 3, 2016

Tanner DeWayne Wymer, 17 of Solon, died Sunday, January 3, 2016, in a tragic drowning accident on the Coralville Reservoir. Celebration of life services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, located at 1749 Racine Avenue NE, with Pastor Scott Keele Kober of Solon United Methodist Church presiding.  Visitation will be...