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, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Adair, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life gathering is pending. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Lisa's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
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...
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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...
Colleen Janice Sunderman, 94, of Atlantic, Iowa passed away on August 7, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic. A private memorial goodbye in the Atlantic Cemetery will be planned by the family. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Colleen's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.co...
Celebration of Life for 43-year-old Tim LeRoy "Timmer" Wambond will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Fontanelle, Iowa, at the Rustic Tap. The family invites you to join them for a potluck and bring your favorite memories to share with his loved ones. The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is ...
Grace Martens, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, August 3, 2026, at Heritage House. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 7th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Satur...
A Celebration of Life for 57 year old Brian Erb of rural Manilla will be held on Sunday, August 9, at noon at the Irwin Community Building in Irwin. The Ohde Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Brian died at his home on August 1, 2026 He is survived by his mother, Myrna Erb-Gundel of Fontanelle and ...
Sharalynn "Sherry" Campbell, 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Arlington Place, Red Oak, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Nodaway Valley Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, A...
A Celebration of Life visitation for 71-year-old Lonnie Christoffersen will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9th at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. A private family prayer service will be held prior to the visitation. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Helena Christoffersen; daughter, Kelly Brophy; mot...
Joan Marie "Joanie" Rourick, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by love Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Atlantic Specialty Care. A Celebration of Life, hosted by the those that loved her, will be held from 1 p.m. - 3p.m., Friday, August 14, 2026, in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church in Atlant...
Full Obituary Pending... Allen Dale Bledsoe passed away peacefully at his home in Walnut, Iowa on Thursday, July 30, 2026 attaining the age of 65 years, 1 month and 24 days. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Stella and Larry Morfeld; sister, Jayne Bledsoe and nephew, Andy Valenzuela. He is survive...
Mr. Eugene "Gene" Fischer, age 88, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 03, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Atlantic, IA, with Rev. Lauri Boysen officiating the service. A luncheon will tak...
Michael Tipling passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at The Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr. Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with private family burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery. Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service...
Helen Morrison, 103, of Cumberland, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Massena from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Monday...
Memorial services for 69 year old Kirk Byars of Harlan will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 11 AM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be held at the Lincoln Township in rural Harlan. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Tracey Cole of Defiance, IA; children, Gary (Allison) Aikman of Omaha, NE, Rebecca (Kaden) McLaws of Sevierville, TN, Tyler Cole of Defiance, IA, Jessica (Andrew) Kishiyama of Shelton, WA, Matthew Cole (Abby Leggett) of Council Bluffs, IA, Tracy (Machella) Cole of Kellogg, IA; Grandchildren:...
Ruth Eaton, age 81 of Smithville, TX, and formerly of Adair, Iowa, died on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Funeral services are set for 10:30 am, Thursday, July 30, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Casey, Iowa with burial at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery north of Adair, Iowa. V...
Sharon passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Accura Health Care Center in Shenandoah. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Timothy's Catholic Church Reno in Cumberland. The family will greet friends at the Rieken-Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold on Sunday afternoon, August ...
Randy Caviness passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. Funeral services are pending at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.
Dixie Sue Hockom Pedersen, 75, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. She was born to Gene and Marilyn (Switzer) Hockom. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Marilyn (Switzer) Hockom; her brother, Doug...
Lorraine Vogl, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by her children at Cass Health in Atlantic. Lorraine is survived by her children, Larry Vogl, Dennis (Kathy) Vogl, Sharon (Steve) Paul, Kenneth (Mardell) Vogl, Barbara Vogl, Linda (Kent) Schmitt, Charles Vogl, and Diane (Marve) Eblen;...
Funeral Services for 80-year-old Keith Madsen will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 28, at the Harlan First Methodist Church in Harlan with burial in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation with family greeting friends will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday, July 27, at the Heartland Funeral Home in Harlan. He p...
Bonnie Britson, 95, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home. She is survived by her children, Rolene Britson, Nancy (Randy) Lehman, David Britson, and Ann (Tim) Davis; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25th at St. Pau...
Roybert "Bert" Lee Rose, age 73, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. A memorial service for Bert will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA, with a luncheon followed in the ...
Larry Will, 63, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Larry Dale was born on November 14, 1962, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Shirley Ann Will. For the most part he grew up and attended school in Atlantic, except for a brief time in Utah. He was blessed with three children, Gayle, ...
Gerald Jameson, 62, of Kimballton, Iowa, passed away with family by his side Friday, July 17, 2026, in Grand Ridge, Florida. Gerald Eugene was born on July 6, 1964, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Richard Clyde and Ines Louise (Murphy) Jameson. Gerald grew up in Lewis and lived in group homes in Glenwood and Shelby; a re...
Mr. Gordon Dean Buswell, age 75, of Audubon, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home in Audubon, IA. Public visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a brief funeral service at 11:00 a.m on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Audubon,...
Russell "Russ" Rudy, age 74 of Walnut, Iowa died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Cass Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Memorial services are set for 11 am, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic with Rev. Garry DeGeest officiating. A reception will be held following the service a...
Wayne LeRoy Ewing, 80, of Griswold, Iowa, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa, following a brief illness on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Wayne was born on May 13, 1945, in Missouri to Weldon and Lilia Ewing. He graduated from Griswold High School with the Class of 1963...
On September 24, 1955, Greg Neil Sornson was born in Audubon, Iowa to Robert and Elaine (Mumgaard) Sornson. Growing up on their farm by Viola Center he was dearly loved by his parents and siblings Judy, Paul, and Jane. Many childhood adventures were had together and they became best friends. Greg began learning his han...
Angela Kay Brisbois, daughter of Willis "Rocky" and Dora (Hansen) Rock, was born on June 21, 1962 in Harlan, Iowa. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, where she was confirmed and baptized. She graduated from Avo-Ha High School in 1980. Following graduation, Angie attended Iowa Weste...
Reba Maxwell passed away on July 2nd , 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Villisca, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10 am at the United Methodist Church in Villisca, IA, with a visitation one hour prior 9am to 10 am. Burial will take place at Guss Cemetery following the service...
Allen Joseph Tremel, age 76, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Allen was born on February 11, 1950, to John and Delores (Stolz) Tremel. He was baptized and received his sacraments at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. He attended St. Joseph School in Earling until 1967...
He is survived by his wife, Connie Paul of Persia, IA; children, Kim (Bill) Schwery of Harlan, IA, Robert (Keri) Paul of Johnston, IA, Karen (Brad) Costigan of Urbandale, IA; grandchildren; great grandchildren; siblings, Sharon Nelson of Shelby, IA, Cheryl (Dale) Moore of Cedar Rapids, IA, Linda Wilson of Cedar Rapids,...
Lorraine Bickel, age 92 of Anita, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab in Anita. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the Anita Congregational United Church of Christ with Minister Jason Zaiger officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in...
Funeral services for Phyllis Schuler, 96, of Atlantic, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 10 at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Burial will be at a later date in the Atlantic Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlant...
LaVerne Leroy Jensen, son of Christian Peter and Elena Marie (Christoffersen) Jensen was born on February 5, 1942, in Kimballton, Iowa. He passed away on July 1, 2026, at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center, Iowa. LaVerne attended Audubon Community School and graduated in 1960. He had many professions working at Souths...
Julia Rosalee Cook, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Heritage House. Surviving Rosalee are her two daughters, Diane J. Schnare and her husband, Reverend Martin T. Schnare of Hamel IL and Denise E. Sharp and her husband, Dr. Robert H. Sharp of Atlantic; two sons...
He is survived by his children, Ed (Amy) McLaughlin of Bellevue, NE, Wade (Ronda) McLaughlin of Oakland, IA, Angie (Kenny) Ferdinand of Fremont, NE, Jennifer (Chris) Ferdinand of Fremont, NE; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Arlene (Ed) Andersen of Rochester, MN, Marge (Wade) Crow of Omaha, NE, Joe (M...
He is survived by his children, Janis (Douglas) D'Arcy of Harlan, IA, Jolene (Larry) Mitchell of Atlantic, IA, Randy (Pat) Pash of Harlan, IA, Redge (Nancy) Pash of Harlan, IA; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for 99 year old Olin Pas...
Mass of Christian Burial for 90 year old Larry Hinners of Manning will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manning. A rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m., followed by visitation with family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 6:00 p.m., all o...
Lucy Marie Cohrs, age 17, of Lewis, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic, Iowa. Lucy came into the world like a spitfire and never let up. As a child, she was sweet, silly, and full of personality. With her chubby cheeks and Cheshire grin, she knew exactly how to wrap people around her...
Viola Jones Phippen, 82, of Stuart, Iowa, formerly of Anita and Audubon, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, June 29, 2026. Visitation with the family present will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1st at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a....
Alice Lundy, 93, of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, Junel 28, 2026, at the Community Care Center in Stuart. Funeral Services: Will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the prof...
A Memorial Service for 83 year old Duane Johnson, of Avoca, Iowa, will be held Thursday, July 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Visitation is Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Duan...
Celebration of Life Services: Private family services will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with full military honors conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 & V.F.W. Post No. 5357. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online c...
Donna Johnson, age 91, of Exira, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Exira Care Center. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Exira. Burial will be at the Exira Cemetery at a later date. The Johnson Family respectfu...
Jamie Andrew Faga was born on April 5, 1973, at Audubon County Hospital, and he died on June 22, 2026, at his family farm in Exira. His parents were Connie Ray and Connie Sue Faga. He was baptized on April 29, 1973, and confirmed on April 12, 1987, at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Adair, Iowa. He attended school ...
Full obituary pending. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Goeser of Harlan, IA; children, Tom (Margaret) of Manilla, IA and Tonya Goeser of Harlan, IA; 3 grandchildren, Danny, Adam, and Tim; 6 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Harper, Weston, Cooper, Gracelyn, and Abram; siblings, John Goeser, Alice Goeser, Larry Goeser, a...
Funeral Services for 66-year-old Roger Eggerss, formerly of Shelby, Iowa, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, at the United Methodist Church in Shelby with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation with family greeting friends will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Heartland Funeral Hom...
Full obituary pending. He is survived by his sister, Theresa Wilwerding of Omaha, NE; nieces and nephews; and many friends & family. Mass of Christian Burial for 92 year old Raymond Pitsch of Portsmouth will be held on Friday, June 26th at 11 AM at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Visitation will b...
Brenda Anne Mortensen (Schroder-Swope) was born to George and Alice (Wiges) Mortensen of Elk Horn on August 25th, 1945, in Harlan Iowa. She graduated from EHK community schools in 1963, and went on to graduate from CE School of Business in Omaha, NE. On November 15, 1964, she married Lyle Schroder from Palmyra, NE and ...
Full obituary pending. Survivors include his fiancée, Kourtnie Birgenheier of Avoca, IA; son, Andre Wood "Punkin Doodle"; mother, Jodi Wood of Avoca, IA; father, Runk Wood of Avoca, IA; brother; Dalton (Alex) Wood of Walnut, IA; twin nieces (Blake & Blaire) on-the-way; other family members and many...
Funeral Services for 92-year-old Betty Lucille Obermeier, of Audubon, Iowa, will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Audubon, with Rev. Sheryl Puderbaugh officiating. Interment will take place at Maple Grove following the funeral. A luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hal...
