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John Bilsland Obituary

John Bilsland, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died Feb. 25, 2023. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Czech National Cemetery, with military rites. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements. John was born March 9, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, the son of William and Margaret (Vaughn) Bilsland. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School John served in the United States Army and United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Laural Clyde in December 2004. John is survived by his children, Jodie Dutton, John (Geri) Mally and DeAnna Bilsland; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Terry (Doris) and Dave (Rita); two sisters, Karen Hayes and Linda Gobel; as well as his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Laural, daughter Jackie Rupe, and three brothers, Bill, Clarence and Richard. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 28, 2023.

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Ruth

March 2, 2023

Hard to believe you are no longer here. Say hello to John for me. We haven’t seen you since the flood awe lost contact when moving across town instead of next door. Have thought about you often.

arlene wiley

February 28, 2023

Rita, Dave and family, Our deepest sympathy in your loss of John. May your memories and the Lord comfort you at this sad time. Our Love, Arlene and Robert.

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Loren Reece

February 28, 2023

I went to Tyler school with the Bilslands. .Johns Mother was my Cub Scout Den Mother many years ago.i worked with Karen and Linda. My condolences to all the family.

Marie Blackburn

February 28, 2023

I have known John and Laurel a very long time. We lived across the street from them. There 4th of July parties were awesome. Him and my dad would have a race on who was going to snow blow 1st. They snowblowed each others sidewalks.

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