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Mark Swann

Mark Swann

Apr 9, 2025

Mark Edward Swann, 65, of Madrid, passed away in his home on April 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Solon, followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and The...

Virginia Mae Wilson

Virginia Mae Wilson

Apr 9, 2025

Virginia Mae Wilson, 100, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Hiawatha Care Center. Private family services will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Virginia was born on May 27, 1924, in Solon, the daughter of Fred and Marguerite Beranek....

Cherelle Antoinette Griffin

Cherelle Antoinette Griffin

Apr 7, 2025

Cherelle Antoinette Griffin, 38, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on April 7, 2025. A loving and devoted mother, Cherelle dedicated her life to her children. Lanaysha Griffin (20), Tiernen Griffin (18), and Josiah Griffin (13), who were truly her entire world.

Ruthie Griffin gave birth to Cherelle on October 8, 1986, Cherelle was known for her...

Ronald Titlbach

Ronald Titlbach

Apr 7, 2025

Ronald J. Titlbach, 67, of Cedar Rapids, passed away in his home on April 7, 2025. Private family services will be held in St. John's Catholic Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Ronald was born on July 30, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Joseph and Lois (Weinbrenner) Titlbach....

Elliot R. Wiltsey

Elliot R. Wiltsey

Apr 4, 2025

Elliot R. Wiltsey, 4, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 4, 2025.   Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 am. Saturday, April 12, 2025,...

James "Jim" Iverson

James "Jim" Iverson

Apr 3, 2025

James "Jim" Iverson, a man of unwavering faith, deep generosity, and love, passed peacefully on Thursday April 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer and congestive heart failure. Born on November 16, 1937, in Waterloo, Jim lived a life full of purpose, passion, and dedication to his family, his faith, and his many pursuits.

An...

Diane Marie Wilkinson

Diane Marie Wilkinson

Apr 2, 2025

Diane Marie Wilkinson, 74, of Solon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg after living with Lewy Body Dementia in her final years.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon. A Funeral Mass will...

David Calvin Johanson

David Calvin Johanson

Apr 2, 2025

David Calvin Johanson, 64, died April 2, 2025. Graveside Services will be April 5, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, located at 2200 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids are in charge of arrangements.

David Calvin Johanson was born September 22, 1960, to...

John Edward Hardin

John Edward Hardin

Mar 24, 2025

John Edward Hardin, 84, passed away on March 24th, 2025. Celebration of life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will take place at Czech National Cemetery with military honors performed by the Swisher Legion. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service...

James Levy

James Levy

Mar 24, 2025

Services are pending with Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.

Matthew Troy Brosh

Matthew Troy Brosh

Mar 23, 2025

Matthew Troy Brosh, beloved son, brother, uncle, and dedicated military veteran, passed away on March 23, 2025, at the age of 49. He was born on July 28, 1975, in Cedar Rapids to Terry & Virginia "Gini".  Matt proudly served in the Army, where he exemplified courage, commitment, and brotherhood. He was a Mountaineer with the 10th Mountain Division...

Bradley Crandall

Bradley Crandall

Mar 23, 2025

Bradley E. Crandall, 63, of Cedar Rapids, passed away surrounded by his family, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, after putting up a strong fight against cancer. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at...

Larry M. Williams

Larry M. Williams

Mar 20, 2025

Larry Williams, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in his home. Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 2 p.m. until service time at Brosh...

Christine "Chris" Ann Mooney

Christine "Chris" Ann Mooney

Mar 20, 2025

Christine "Chris" A. Mooney, 63, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. where there will be a 3:30 p.m. rosary at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121...

Shirley Rammelsberg

Shirley Rammelsberg

Mar 16, 2025

With much sadness, the family of Shirley Jean Rammelsberg, 95, announces her passing Sunday, March 16, 2025.  Mom passed peacefully at Colonial Manor, Amana, Iowa.  Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids.  The Service will follow at 10 a.m.  The burial will...

Trudy Helen Plotz

Trudy Helen Plotz

Mar 9, 2025

Trudy Helen Plotz, 93, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where there will be a 7 p.m. parish vigil. Funeral...

Ann Margaret Wade

Ann Margaret Wade

Mar 8, 2025

Ann Margaret Wade "Annie", 34, left this life March 8th, 2025. Annie made her grand entrance into the world July 25, 1990 (on her cousin Jessi's Birthday) the daughter of Dale Wade and the late Su Hill. She Enjoyed traveling, cooking, trying out new and complicated recipes and enjoying life with friends and family.

Annie was truly...

Garnet Ellen Winchip

Garnet Ellen Winchip

Mar 5, 2025

To view Garnet's Celebration of Life please view this link. https://vimeo.com/1090552243

Garnet Ellen Winchip, 70, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center. Celebration of Life will be 3p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Followed by a...

Pearl Serovy

Pearl Serovy

Mar 5, 2025

Pearl Marie Serovy, 95, of Solon, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the Hallmark Care Facility in Mt. Vernon. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, near Solon.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at St. Mary's Catholic...

Stephen V. Elam

Stephen V. Elam

Feb 28, 2025

To view Stephen's Celebration of Life, please open this link. https://vimeo.com/1065208172?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-email&utm_campaign=44349

Stephen V. Elam, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Hiawatha.  Visitation will be from 4 to 6p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at...

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