Obituaries

Jun 20, 2025

Lois Jean (Malatek) Cooling was born November 24, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Lois lived in Ely, Iowa, since she was 2 years old.  She was always surrounded by her loving family and the small-town Ely friends who were part of her life for so many years. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June...

Jun 14, 2025

Norman Neal, 90, of Swisher, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at home doing what he loved. Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at...

Jun 11, 2025

Richard Anthony Corrigan, age 88, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, retired Cedar Rapids Firefighter and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025.

Born on September 23, 1936, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Richard was the 10th of 11 sons born to James and Rose (McCormick) Corrigan. Raised on the family farm filled with faith, resilience,...

Jun 5, 2025

Leah Rae Deeds, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Leah was born on July 5, 1945, in Waterloo, the daughter of Everett and Leota (Mishler) Lampman.

Leah is survived by...

Jun 4, 2025

Pamala Sue McCabe July 18th 1959- June 4th 2025. A very rare gem that will be missed greatly.

Jun 2, 2025

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre.

May 20, 2025

Jeffrey Jay Camp, 68, of Stillwater OK. passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Solon Nursing Care Center. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Jeff was born on July 10, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Gilbert and Diane (Green) Camp.

Jeff Is survived by his...

May 15, 2025

To view Carl's Funeral Service please view this link. https://vimeo.com/1090957599

Carl Michael David November 6, 1937 – May 15, 2025

Carl Michael David, a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Southlake, Texas, at the age of 87.

Carl was a devoted keeper of family memories,...

May 14, 2025

Jerry Robinson, 65, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Silver Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Homegoing services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids.

Jerry was born on January 20, 1960, the son of Oliver Robinson and Virginia Pearl Ray-Robinson....

May 13, 2025

Mark Alan Becicka, 62, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family inurnment will be...

May 8, 2025

Jerome Cook, 60, of Cedar Rapids,  passed away on May 8, 2025. Jerome was the son of Lula M. Cook (deceased) and Stepfather Charles E. Cook (deceased) born on July 7,1964 in Gadsden, Tennessee.

Jerome leaves to cherish his memory two children Emily and Emmanuel Watts of Iowa City, Iowa; siblings Billy W. Cook of Cedar Rapids,...

May 7, 2025

To view Gordon's Celebration of Life please click this link. https://vimeo.com/1084029567?share=copy

Gordon Leo Ruegsegger, 81, of Fairfax, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 7p.m., Monday, May 12, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life...

May 5, 2025

Joseph Salem Daoud, 96, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Visitation will be held at St. George Orthodox Church on Friday May 9, 2025, from 5-7 p.m., where there will be a Trisagion service beginning at 7 p.m.  Funeral services will be...

May 1, 2025

Tony Curtis Steward, 67, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on May 1, 2025, in his home. Celebration of Life Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Tony was born on June 28, 1957,...

Apr 27, 2025

Jane Ann Spellerberg, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Hallmark Care Center.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, at Brosh...

Apr 19, 2025

Jack Neuzil, 94, long-time resident of Solon, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Solon Nursing Care Center.

Jack was born on November 25, 1930, to Otto F. and Ella (Miller) Neuzil in Iowa City, the fourth of seven children. The family lived on a farm west of Iowa City and Jack attended the country school on...

Apr 16, 2025

Fred "Sonny" Philipp, 81, of Palo, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Funeral Mass will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Sulek Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family after 12 p.m., Wednesday at the church, prior to mass. Brosh Chapel and...

Apr 15, 2025

Diana Gail Caraway, 71, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Hiawatha. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family at this time.

Diana was born on August...

Apr 14, 2025

Jill Marie Radeke, 44 of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a long illness.  Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date....

Apr 13, 2025

Marilyn J. Philipp, 95, died after a brief illness Sunday, April 13 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids surrounded by her family.

Marilyn was born on December 4, 1929, in Des Moines, the daughter of Max and Mabel Morgan. The family later relocated to Cedar Rapids, where Marilyn graduated from McKinley High School. She married Clement...