Shirley A. Rubel, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Exira, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her home. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17th at Roland Funeral Home. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. A private graveside service will be held at the Imman...
Funeral Services: Will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, south of Wiota with burial following in the Massena Center Cemetery. Pastor Mike Bodkins will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online...
Mr. Ralph Lyle Dent, age 96, of Atlantic, formerly of Audubon, IA, passed away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Ralph Lyle Dent, son of Lester Lawrence and Daisy (Smith) Dent, was born on April 13, 1930, at Home in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa. The youngest of four siblings, he attended Danway School in Polk T...
Joyce M. Kudron, age 87, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Joyce is survived by her children, Jean (Steve) Wilcox of Atlantic, Iowa and Jeff (Annette) Rust of Littleton, Colorado; four grandsons, nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Laufe...
Kevin Nelson, 67, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic. Kevin is survived by his wife, Candis Nelson, of Atlantic; son, Wade (Amanda) Harris, of Marshalltown, Iowa; daughter, Natalie (Stephen) Ritter, of Atlantic; and eight grandchildren. A Celebration of L...
Mrs. Wilma L. Fagan, age 95, of Adair, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Community Care Center in Stuart, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at St. John Catholic Church in Adair, IA, with Fr. Antony Mathew as the Celebrant. Interment will tak...
LeRoy Killion, 78, of Orient passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at his home in Orient. Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Orient Plymouth Congregational Church with full military graveside rites conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres...
Donald J. Weber, 93, formerly of the Cumberland area passed away recently. Graveside Services: Will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery, Cumberland, Iowa. The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional services. Online condolences may be left to the family ...
Earl Blohm, age 83, of Audubon, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Cass Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Audubon, with Jason Zieger officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. V...
Jim Fox, 86, of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home. Funeral Services: Will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Iowa, with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service...
Donna Jane Phillips, 84 years old, of Anita, Iowa, passed away at the Cass County Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, at 2 pm on Saturday, September 26. Donna Jane Shinkle was born on May 5, 1942, on the farm northeast of Orient, Iowa, to Kenneth and Grace Shinkle. Donna attended and graduated from Richland Community Schools i...
Mrs. Betty Placzek, age 93, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Adel Acres in Adel, IA. Public visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:...
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Jo James, 70, of Atlantic, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by her family at Atlantic Specialty Care. Funeral services are pending. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Jo's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com. Jo James, 70, of Atlantic, Iowa, pass...
Mrs. Joyce Elaine Struble, age 96, of Exira, IA, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the MJ Estates - Exira Care Center in Exira, IA. A memorial service for Joyce will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 09, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Exira, IA, with Pastor Heather Santi-Brown as the off...
Diane Templeman, 79, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, September 7, 2026 at Exira Care Center, Exira, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Visitation is planned for Saturday, November 7th, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Diane Templeman, 79, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, September 7, 2026, a...
Bonnie Starlin, 94, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic. A Graveside Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at Victoria Cemetery, south of Massena, Iowa. Pastor Todd Erlandson of GracePoint Church will be officiating over services. A Celebration...
Funeral Service for 86 year Ronald Brus of Irwin, Iowa, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 25 at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Ron died August 15, 2026 in Audubon. Visitation with the family will be held from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, also at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Burial at the...
Duane Eric Sickles "Otis", 62, of Fontanelle Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. He is survived by his daughter, Lakota Sickles...
Vincent "Vinnie" McGinnis, 74, of rural Stuart, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Stuart with a luncheon following the bur...
Kelly Koenig passed away on July 6th, 2026. Celebration of Life services for Kelly and Deann Koenig will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 1 to 3 PM at the Anita Community Center.
Deann Koenig passed away on May 1st, 2026. Celebration of Life services for Deann and Kelly Koenig will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 1 to 3 PM at the Anita Community Center.
Graveside services for 91-year-old Donna Lee (Perdue) Merritt Laverty will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Griswold Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Griswold on the north side of Highway 92. Luncheon will be served afterward at Griswold Church of Christ. Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswol...
Saran Jane Robinson,75, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday September 18, 2026, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Saran is survived by her husband, Scott Robinson; her children, Chris (Kirsten) Robinson of Phoenix, Arizona, Ryan (Dina) Robinson of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Tyson (Kristina) Robinson of Founta...
Antoinette "Ants" Kommes was born on October 20, 1956, to Tony and Elaine (Bengard) Kommes in Carroll, Iowa. Ants passed away September 1, 2026, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 69 years. Ants and her siblings Jacquanette (Jackie), Douglas, and Bernadette (Bernie) ...
Jane Kay, 80, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Allen Place in Atlantic. A time for viewing and visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 25th at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Satur...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Philomena Klein was born to Loretta (Woerdehoff) and William Koster on August 2, 1938, in Breda, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Breda. As a young girl, she attended grade school in Breda until she moved to Dolliver, Iowa, at the age of 10, where she graduated from D...
Carline Corrine Guyer, the daughter of Carl and Corrine (Fleming) Horst, was born May 4, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Carline died September 13, 2026, at her home in Hancock, IA, at the age of 84 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Carline attended school in Avoca, graduating with the class of 1960. She worked at the Avoca ...
Steven "Steve" Lee Fay, 68, of Oak Grove, Missouri, peacefully passed away on September 3, 2026, at home surrounded by the people who loved him. He was born on August 6, 1958, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Lester and Shirley Fay. For 35 years, Steve worked as a master plumber. When he wasn't working, he knew how to e...
Larry Dale Fessler passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 87. He was born on October 3, 1938, the son of Dale and Virginia (Estell) Fessler in Casey, Iowa. He graduated from Greenfield High School and joined the U.S. Air Force where he served for 20 years. Following his ...
Diann Phyllis Larimore, the daughter of Bud and Roberta (O'Brien) Smith, was born November 30, 1946, in Council Bluffs, IA. Diann died September 11, 2026, at Lee Summit Medical Center in Lee Summit, MO, at the age of 79 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Diann attended school in Oakland, graduating with the class of 1964. S...
In Loving Memory of John Russell Roy J. Russell Roy, born July 22nd, 1935, in Oakland, Iowa, lived a full and meaningful life centered around family, hard work, adventure, and love. He passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of memories and a family who will forever cherish him. Russell g...
Funeral services for 90 year old Gailen Sidebottom of Avoca will be held Wednesday, September 16th at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Visitation with the family will be held from 10 AM until the service at the church. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of ...
Harriet Campbell, born December 21, 1929, at home West of Brayton, Iowa, left this earthly life and passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon, IA. Harriet was the middle child of Peter and Lydia Emelie (Faaborg) Rasmussen. She was baptized April 13, 1930, at St. Paul'...
Doris Eyler, 97, of Council Bluffs, IA and former Carson, IA resident passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha,NE. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Carson United Methodist Church with Pastor Marcel Okito officiating. Visitati...
Rosemary Faye Klein passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at her home in Harlan, Iowa attaining the age of 78 years, 6 months and 20 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice (Petersen) and Robert Steckelberg and brother, Rickey Steckelberg. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Alan ...
Julie Paul, 76, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. A private burial will take place at a later date in the Atlantic Cemetery. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic, IA and Malesich & Shirey Funeral Home in Arvada, CO are caring...
Funeral services for 67 year old Mary Crozier of rural Corning will be held Tuesday, September 15th at 11 AM at the Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center in Corning. Visitation will be held Monday, September 14th from 3 to 7 PM and with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Inter...
Robert Duane Gust, age 85, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Sunday, September 06, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. Bob was born May 21, 1941, in Audubon, the son of Gordon Marvin Gust and Winifred May Moore. Raised in rural Iowa, Bob developed an early love of animals and the land that ...
Rosalund (Rosie) Dee Saltzman Seitzer Baumgarten, age 77, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 2 surrounded by family. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose warmth, bubbly personality, and humor touched the lives of many around her. Rosalund was born on March 3, 1949 in Bode, I...
Edward "Ed" Raymond Feldhacker of Oakland, Iowa, passed away at his home residence on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 22 days. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic wi...
David is survived by his sons Daniel Rihner of Shelby, IA; Brian (Tamera) Rihner of Hampton, IA; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren Funeral services for 85 year old David Rihner of Avoca will be held Monday, September 14th at 11 AM at the United Church of Avoca. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, Septe...
Helen Gearhart, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, September 7, 2026 at Heritage House in Atlantic. Helen is survived by her daughters, Jan (Brent) Myers of Atlantic, Cindy Steckel of Salem, Oregon; son, Richard (Tammy) Gearhart of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A Visitation with f...
Services are pending for 71 year old Steven Mullen of Corning, Iowa, who died Monday, September 7, 2026, at his rural home in Corning, Iowa. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Corning is in charge of arrangements for Steven Mullen
Annie "Dee" Anderson, 94, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12th at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, followed by a fun...
Laurel Hopper, 68, of Fontanelle, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home. Funeral services are pending at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.
Brimer Presley Buliche was born January 25, 1974, in Chuuk, Micronesia the son of Sachuo and Hiroko (Waringi) Buliche. He died on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home in Atlantic, at the age of 52. A Traditional Time of Mourning will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, October 3rd at Roland Funeral Home in Atl...
Mr. Larry Allen Schwab, age 85, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born August 12, 1941, in Exira, Iowa, to Floyd Arnold Schwab and Mildred Marie (Lauridsen) Schwab. The oldest of three children, Larry grew up with his sisters, Marcia and C...
Family visitation for 66-year-old Donnie Bauerkempere of Walnut, Iowa, will be held Wednesday, September 2, from 4 PM to 7 p.m. at the Walnut Community Building. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Donnie is survived by his wife Gaylean Bauerkemper of Walnut, IA; sons Brian (Shaunna) Bauerkemper...
Full Obituary is Pending... Marlene Yvonne Larsen passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Hansen House in Harlan, Iowa attaining the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 1 day. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johanna (Thomsen) and Clayton Mitten; husband of 72 years, Kenneth Larsen and siblings, Jav...
Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. Father Phillip Bempong will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolen...
Jackie L. Knight, 84, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. Jack is survived by his wife, Violet; son, Kelly Knight; son-in-law, Paul Brown; daughter-in-law, Chanda Knight; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. A Visitation with fa...
Clarice Marie Buman passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa on Saturday, August 22, 2026 attaining the age of 93 years, 11 months, and 25 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zeno and Lois (Chambers) Lapke and husband, Donald W. Buman. Left to cherish her memo...
Lisa Hansen, 65, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Adair, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life Gathering, hosted by the family, will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29th in the Party Room at Family Table in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Lisa...
Mr. Ronald Eugene Feuring, age 82, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Allen Place in Atlantic, IA. Open visitation with family will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA. Arrangements are held with the Schmidt Fami...
Mr. Jon Clinton Bishop, age 56, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA. Public visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...
Herbert Franklin Nelson was born on January 14, 1929, to Clarence C. and Margaret (Georgeson) Nelson at Greenleaf Farm near Fiscus, Iowa. He was the youngest of three children in the family. Growing up, he attended Polk #7 Country School and graduated from Harlan High School in 1946. His faith became an important part ...
Ramona "Toni" Mace passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Services: Private family services will be held. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuner...
Left to cherish Carol's memory are her children, Jennifer (Bernie) Watson-Peters of Persia, IA, Suzanne (Jay) Handbury of Neola, IA, Rebecca (Mark) Eldridge of Terre Haute, IN, Barbara (Shawn) Carter of Harlan, IA; 9 grandchildren, Alivia (Davis) Jackson, Gavin (Nicole) Peters, James Handbury, Abigail Peters (Cameron C...
Roberta Johnson, 79, of rural Bridgewater, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church with burial following in the Avondale Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following the committal se...
Mary Judith Gordon was born on May 14, 1947, in Creston, Iowa, the daughter of William and Cecilia (Thompson) McLaughlin. She attended grade school in Creston and graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1965. She then attended AIB in Des Moines, where she earned an associate degree in Business Administrati...
Dean Heckman, age 92, of Adair passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Adair United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Rhoads officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Visitat...
She is survived by her siblings: Curtiss (Jane) Klein of Fort Dodge, IA; Lucinda (Russ) Klein-Lombardo of Council Bluffs, IA; Tim Klein of Harlan, IA; Mary Beth (Wayne) Bladt of Minden, IA and Jodine (Tim) Holloway of Defiance, IA; 14 nieces & nephews; 13 great nieces & nephews; other relatives and many friends...
Julie Christina Brandt, the daughter of Raymond H. and Wilma Jean (Merritt) Selders, was born July 19, 1965. She died August 12, 2026, in Omaha, NE, at the age of 61 years and 21 days. A funeral service for Julie will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Griswold Central Church of Christ. Visitatio...
Lena Dora Killion, age 98, of Oakland, Iowa, passed away at her home on August 13, 2026, just three weeks shy of her 99th birthday. A funeral service for Lena will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Oakland Christian Church. Visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to the servic...
Bonnie Lou Allen passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Bonnie was born on November 12, 1935, the tenth out of twelve children born to Bert and Nellie (Peck) Bates. The family later moved to Council Bluffs and finally moved to her grandfather's farm east of Oakland, Iowa. Bonnie married the love o...
Allen Petersen, age 83, of Audubon, IA, died on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Audubon, Iowa, with Rev. Jeremy Moore officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audub...
Karen Lillard, 79, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Allen Place in Atlantic. Karen Marie was born to Earl Russell and Marie Pearl Whitford Boehme on October 11, 1946 in Carroll, Iowa. When she was a child, her family moved to Atlantic where she graduated from high school and remained through...
Friends and family are invited to remember longtime Atlantic resident, educator, and coach, Chuck Burnett, on Friday (Aug. 14) at the United Church of Christ, 1607 Hazel Street in Atlantic. Chuck's family is hosting a Celebration of Life service at 10:00am. The service will also be live-streamed at: . Memorial contribu...
Mr. Chester "Chad" Alan Litty Jr., age 51, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA. A public visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA. Memorials may be ...
Perry Edward Lego, 74, of Audubon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. He was born on June 26, 1952, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Robert Phillip Lego and Carol LaVerne Ditlefsen. On July 30, 2010, Perry married Pamela Jean Peterson. Together, Perry and Pam shared 16 years ...
Mrs. Lola Mae Peterson, age 83, of Adair, IA, passed away on Sunday, August 09, 2026, at Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 2:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m., with Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Adair Methodist Church in Adair, IA....
Jerry Nelsen, age 84, of Anita, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Cass Health in Atlantic. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Anita with Rev. Ted Weishaupt officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Anita. Vis...
