Obituaries
Atlantic, IA Obituaries
Norma Jean Ronfeldt-Reed
May 23, 2024
***The slideshow and service recording is available below the obituary.***
Norma Jean Ronfeldt-Reed, 85, of Atlantic, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. She was born at home in Grant Township, Monona County, Iowa on March 8, 1939, the daughter of Russell and Florence (Ferdig) Uhl. Norma graduated from Smithland High School in the Class of 1958....
Stephen Williams
May 22, 2024
Stephen Williams, 71, of Grant, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Greater Regional Health in Creston, Iowa.
Stephen Robert was born to Wilbur Robert and Lorraine Lucille (Thomas) Williams on May 10, 1953 in Red Oak, Iowa. During his early years, his family lived in Hastings, Iowa. When Stephe was 8 years old, the family relocated to the Grant,...
Daryle Moeller
May 19, 2024
Daryle Dean Moeller, 77, of Elk Horn, IA, died Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Daryle was born on October 8, 1946, to Walter and Lenora (Juelsgaard) Moeller in Atlantic, Iowa. He grew up as the only child on the farm learning the value of a full day’s work from his Dad, a trait he would teach his son and...
Dale Elmquist
May 17, 2024
Dale Elmquist, 81, of Atlantic, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.
Dale Elvin was born to Elvin Oscar and Robina Nora (Nelson) Elmquist, June 14, 1942, in Cass County, Iowa. He was raised on the farm to work hard and play hard. After graduating from Atlantic High School in 1961, he worked in maintenance for Lloyd...
Robert Sothman
May 16, 2024
* * * Note: The family has chosen to celebrate Bob's life publicly, as soon as possible with Visitation with family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., this weekend, Sunday, May 19th at Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic. Burial will take place the following day, Monday, May 20, 2 p.m., at the Dysart Cemetery in Dysart, Iowa. * *...
Martha Ann Piper
May 13, 2024
Martha Ann Piper, 90, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. She was born on February 25, 1934, in Santa Barbara, California, the daughter of Mads Sivert and Lucille Mildred (Champagne) Iversen. She attended school in Solvang, CA until 1945, when the family moved to Burlington, IA. She graduated from Mediapolis High School in...
Charlotte Ann Boudle
May 11, 2024
Charlotte Boudle, 77, of Atlantic, died, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa.
Charlotte Ann (Weaver) Boudle was born on July 15, 1946, the daughter of Ralph and Erma Weaver, in Marquette, Nebraska. She grew up in Cumberland, IA where her father Ralph, was the town doctor. She graduated from Cumberland/Massena High School in 1964. After graduation,...
Reverend Nancy Jensen
May 3, 2024
***The slideshow and service recording are posted below the obituary.***
Reverend Nancy Jensen, 71, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family, Friday, May 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rev. Nancy Lee Whalley Jensen was born March 3, 1953, in Fremont, NE, to Donald Robert and Phyllis (Thompson) Whalley. Nancy graduated from Fremont High...
Rodney Cook
Apr 29, 2024
Rodney L. Cook, 73, of rural Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home.Rodney Lynn was born in Atlantic, Iowa on February 27, 1951, the son of Ernest Wayne and Dorothy Marie (Henderson) Cook. He attended Atlantic schools and graduated in the Class of 1969. Rod was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Marines Corps, serving from...
Linda Herman
Apr 22, 2024
Linda Mae Herman, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
She was born on March 19, 1942, at her Grandpa and Grandma’s home in Shelby County, Iowa as the eldest of six children to Belmond and Theresa (Olsen) Nissen. She and her siblings attended Jackson #6, Country...
Dottie Smith
Apr 17, 2024
We’re here to celebrate the life of Dottie Ann Smith (AKA “Birdy”); the beloved mother to Theresa Miller, Bruce & Jessica Smith and Sarah White, daughter of Mary Smith & Bruce Smith, grandmother to Gavin Miller, Shyann Brotherton, Sebastian Smith, Lakota Dawn King, Leila White King and Jordan Avery Lindsey, auntie to Steven Smith and David Neeley, great-grandmother to Atlas...
Janet Hoegh
Apr 11, 2024
Janet Aileen Hoegh, daughter of James Christian and Meta Marie (Andersen) Jacobsen was born March 25, 1929, in Elk Horn, Iowa. She died peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 95 in Atlantic, Iowa, at Allen Place under the care of Hospice of the Midwest.Janet was baptized and confirmed at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. She attended Rural...
Bruce Behrends
Apr 2, 2024
Bruce Herman Behrends, 87, of Wiota, Iowa, passed away April 2, 2024, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Bruce was born September 2, 1936, to Herman and Blanche (Gerlock) Behrends at the family home near Wiota, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm learning that the land was part of him and he was part of the land....
Jeri Eilts
Mar 31, 2024
Jeri Eilts, 67, of Anita, Iowa, and formerly of Wiota, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Caring Acres in Anita.A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the First Lutheran Cemetery, south of Wiota.Roland Funeral Service is caring for Jeri's family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com
Roger Sieck
Mar 30, 2024
Roger W. Sieck, 79, of Walnut, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home.Roger William was born on May 28, 1944, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Willie Otto and Lorene Agnes (Abel) Sieck. He attended Marne Elementary and graduated from Atlantic High School in the Class of 1962. After moving to...
Josie Curtis
Mar 30, 2024
Josie M. Curtis, 98, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.Josie Mae Wooley was born September 5, 1925, in Griswold, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Hyla (Vedane) Wooley. She was a member of the band while attending Griswold High School. On December 31, 1953, she married Eugene “Gene” D. Curtis and they celebrated...
Boyd "BZ" Haley
Mar 27, 2024
Boyd “BZ” Haley, 58, of Clarinda, Iowa, died, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Montgomery County Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.Boyd Zane was born on June 15, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of DeWitt and Marjorie (Hoschar) Haley. Boyd was a gearhead, turning wrenches on anything he could get his hands on. Over the years he not only...
Jo Ann Harmsen
Mar 22, 2024
***Below is the obituary that was posted at the time of her death in March of 2024. Upcoming service details have been added.***
Jo Ann Harmsen, 95, of Rio Rancho, NM, and formerly of Atlantic, IA, died on March 22, 2024.
Jo Ann was born October 31, 1928, in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Grover C. and Ruth (Tucker) Abrell; she...
Vinita Gravett-Strickland
Mar 20, 2024
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Vinita Gravett-Strickland, 83, of Anita, formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, Iowa, in the presence of family.
Vinita Marie Williams was born on April 27, 1940, on a farm South of Bridgewater, Iowa, to Archie...
Don E. Christensen
Mar 16, 2024
Don E. Christensen, 74, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.Don Edward was born on April 23, 1949, in Carroll, Iowa, the son of V.E. “Barney” and Betty (Jensen) Christensen. He grew up in Exira, Iowa, and graduated from Exira High School in 1967. Following graduation, he attended Northwest Missouri...
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