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Darrell Wayne Netolicky

Darrell Wayne Netolicky

Dec 5, 2014

Darrell W. Netolicky, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, December 5, 2014 in his home. As per Darrell's wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Darrell was born October 6, 1942 in Cedar Rapids the son of Elmer W. and Leona G. (Kadlec) Netolicky. He served in...

Rod Radenbaugh

Rod Radenbaugh

Dec 2, 2014

Roderick "Rod" William Radenbaugh, 77, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at his home in Solon. Visitation will be from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Solon United Methodist Church. Rod was...

Joseph Shepardson

Joseph Shepardson

Nov 28, 2014

Joseph Ray Shepardson, 59 of Marion, died Friday, November 28, 2014. Services are pending with Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.

Vernon J. Zach

Vernon J. Zach

Nov 27, 2014

Vernon J. Zach, 91, of Swisher, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church near Ely, located at 11100 Spanish Road. Private family burial will be in Dupont Cemetery near Swisher. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Brosh...

Clifford John Kramer

Clifford John Kramer

Nov 21, 2014

Clifford John Kramer, 79, passed away suddenly, on November 21, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Solon American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Brosh...

Daniel Vittetoe

Daniel Vittetoe

Nov 19, 2014

Daniel Richard Vittetoe, 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Lisbon. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is...

Verna Kline

Verna Kline

Nov 19, 2014

Verna "Bunnie" Kline, 88 of Solon, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City. Brosh Chapel in Solon is assisting the family. Verna was born August 18, 1926 in Marshalltown, the daughter of James and Grace (Johnson) Smith. She married...

Gerald Hanson

Gerald Hanson

Nov 15, 2014

Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Hanson's earthly journey ended Saturday, November 15 after a long illness. A Celebration gathering of Jerry's life will be from 11:00 -12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Celebration Farm on Highway 1, where there will be a Time of Reflection at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Scott Kober presiding. A time for food and fellowship will follow....

Davida Jean Smith

Davida Jean Smith

Nov 12, 2014

Davida Jean Smith, 40, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital from a sudden illness. Homegoing services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2014 at New Jerusaleum Church of God and Christ, located at 631 9th Avenue SE, with Reverend Hurley Bassett Jr. presiding. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....

Francis Spinka

Francis Spinka

Nov 8, 2014

Francis Jerome Spinka, 63 of Central City, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home. As per Francis' wishes private family services will be held at a later date. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Francis was born February 22, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Wencil and Rose (Tickal) Spinka. Francis worked at Hawthorne Hills...

Robert J. Kriz

Robert J. Kriz

Nov 3, 2014

Robert "Bobby" J. Kriz, 62 of Solon, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at his home. Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely with Reverend Erika Uthe presiding. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Brosh Chapel in...

Jon Kemmerer

Jon Kemmerer

Nov 1, 2014

Jon Kemmerer, 69, of Ely, died Saturday, November 1, 2014 in his home. As per Jon's wishes, private family services will be held at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Inurnment will be at a later date. Jon was born July 6, 1945 in Boone, the son of Arthur and Rosamond (Stumbo) Kemmerer. He graduated...

Judith Ann Heilers

Judith Ann Heilers

Oct 30, 2014

Judith Ann Heilers, 71 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at St. John XXIII Catholic Church with Fr. Dustin Vu presiding. Burial will follow in St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Brosh Chapel...

Ronald Allen Nezerka

Ronald Allen Nezerka

Oct 30, 2014

Ronald Allen Nezerka, 74 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. A memorial gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2014 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, with private family inurnment in Czech National Cemetery. Ronald was born May 20, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, the...

Harold Hunter

Harold Hunter

Oct 29, 2014

Harold Duane Hunter, 71 of Iowa City, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2014 at Life Tabernacle Church, located at 1487 Dane Road, with Pastor Darren Murphy presiding. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the...

Stephen M. Anderson

Stephen M. Anderson

Oct 26, 2014

Stephen "Steve" Mark Anderson, 62 of Ely, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Merrill, Wisconsin, with...

Irene Earsa

Irene Earsa

Oct 22, 2014

Irene L. Earsa, 88 of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at St. Ludmila's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Hala Cemetery, rural Amana. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street...

Richard Leo Porazil

Richard Leo Porazil

Oct 22, 2014

Richard "Dick" Leo Porazil, 78 of Fairfax, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family services will be held in Czech National Cemetery. Richard was born June 4, 1936 in Cedar Rapids, the son...

Travis Jay Hess

Travis Jay Hess

Oct 16, 2014

Travis Jay Hess, 31 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, October 16, 2014. Celebration of Life services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Red Cedar Lodge at Squaw Creek Park. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Travis was a super super smart young man, and a gentle soul who cared deeply about his fellow man....

Ray Shramek

Ray Shramek

Oct 16, 2014

Ray Shramek ("Sandy Beach Hoot Owl" / "Peezo"), 76, of Solon, died Thursday, October 16, 2014. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, with Deacon Phillip Saunders presiding. Burial will follow at Anderson Cemetery, Swisher. Visitation will be from 3 until 7 p.m....

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