James Michael Howard
Feb 22, 2024
James Michael Howard, 34, was born January 19, 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away February 22, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident in Arizona.
In James’ younger years he loved being on the water at his paternal grandparent’s home in Storm Lake, Iowa; there were so many boating and jet ski adventures with his cousins! He also relished...
Margaret Vermillion
Feb 21, 2024
Margaret Vermillion, 91, of Carroll, Iowa, formerly of Atlantic, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Addington Place of Carroll.
Margaret was born in 1932, in Audubon, Iowa to James Murray and Thelma (Kempf) Murray. Together with her two older brothers, Robert and Charles, Margaret enjoyed life on a farm near Audubon. On June 30, 1957, she married Forrest Dean Vermillion. Their devotion...
John "Jack" Bell
Feb 14, 2024
***The slideshow and service recording is posted below.***
John Philip “Jack” Bell, son of Henry and Mary Bell, was born January 1, 1933, in Atlantic, Iowa, and was baptized Easter Sunday morning April 12, 1933. He passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 91 years.
Jack was one of the last to graduate 8th grade from a one-room...
Jerry Poch
Feb 14, 2024
Jerry Poch, 85, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home in Atlantic.
Jerry Dean Poch was born on December 20, 1938, to Frank and Leona (Eggerstedt) Poch in Atlantic, Iowa. He grew up in Atlantic with his sister, Nedra, graduating from Atlantic High School in 1956 and from Northwest Missouri...
George Nichols
Feb 13, 2024
George Goodwin Nichols, son of Marvin and Betty (Boggs) Nichols passed away on February 13, 2024, at his home in Parsons, KS.
George graduated from Atlantic High School in 1986, and enlisted in the United States Army from 1986 to 1988.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Betty Nichols.
George is survived by his fiancé, Jennifer Elsey and...
Edwin "Ed" Ortgies
Feb 9, 2024
Edwin "Ed" Ortgies, 83, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care.
Edwin Duane was born on August 28, 1940, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of John Anton and Roseann Irene (Kearney) Ortgies. Ed was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota. His love of constructing things out of wood began at an...
Judy Baier
Feb 4, 2024
Judy Baier, 78, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care.
Judith Marlene was born on December 14, 1945, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Dale Frank and Dorothy May (Peterson) Will. Judy grew up on a farm outside of Anita, Iowa and attended Anita Community Schools. Many of her days were spent helping with morning chores...
Shirley Chester
Feb 3, 2024
Shirley Chester, 78, of Atlantic, Iowa died, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care.
Shirley Elaine Chester was born on March 19, 1945, to Floyd and Helen (Stender) Chester at the old hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. In her youth Shirley was active in 4-H and attended most church activities including vacation Bible school and many church camps in the area....
Mary Dee Thomas
Jan 22, 2024
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Mary Dee (Hoegh) Thomas passed away peacefully in her room at Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center in Anita, Iowa, on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 75.
She was born in Carroll, Iowa, on July 21, 1948, the daughter of Raymond Nels and Ethel Marie (Clemsen) Hoegh. Her childhood as an...
Ronald Everett Ostrus
Jan 22, 2024
***The service recording is posted below the obituary. Due to unforeseen circumstances the minister was not able to be with us in person and conducted the services remotely.***
Ronald Everett Ostrus, 94, of Wiota, Iowa, died Monday, January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Exira Care Center.
Ronald Everett Ostrus was born on October 13, 1929, in Franklin Township,...
Ronald "Ron" Dant
Jan 17, 2024
Ron Dant, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Caring Acres in Anita.Ronald James was born November 20, 1935, the son of LeRoy Ernest and Olga (Christensen) Dant in Brighton Township, Cass County, Iowa. He attended country school and Walnut Public Schools.He was married to Helen Huffman on March 25, 1956. The couple was blessed with two...
Jane P. (Rossi) Hinman
Jan 13, 2024
* * *The Funeral Mass recording is available for viewing following the slideshow below her life story; starts at approximately 10:30. * * *
Jane Hinman, 88, of Sacramento, CA, passed peacefully at her home in the presence of family, Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Jane Phyllis (Rossi) Hinman was born on February 8th, 1935, to John Peter and Madeline Marie (Bonaguiso) Rossi...
Shirley Jean Gillespie
Jan 13, 2024
Shirley Jean Gillespie, 96, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Missouri Valley, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home.
Shirley Jean (Sorick) Gillespie, the daughter of Buell and Olive Eileen (Bennett) Sorick was born on December 4, 1927, in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Shirley was thankful for her heritage and reminded her...
Arnold "Arnie" Morris
Jan 12, 2024
Arnold “Arnie” Morris, 60 of Adair, Iowa, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home.
The son of Francis Edmond and Myrtle Lorene (Bishop) Morris, Arnold Edward was born September 7, 1963, in Atlantic, Iowa. He attended school in Atlantic and then got busy doing what he loved, working with his hands in both construction and farm work. He was employed...
Delma (Smith) Stuetelberg Bennett
Jan 12, 2024
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Delma (Smith) Stuetelberg Bennett, 100, of Atlantic, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic. She would often say, “I can’t believe I made it to 100!”
Delma Mae was born at the Smith homeplace, east of Wiota, Iowa, on March 7, 1923, the...
Isabelle "Bea" Petersen
Jan 8, 2024
* * * * * Bea's Family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, August 17, 2024, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Exira Event Center, 106 North Jefferson Street, Exira, Iowa. They invite you to join them for a meal and a joyful remembrance of their Mom, Nana, GG Nana with a time for sharing at...
Sandra Peggs
Jan 7, 2024
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Sandra “Sandy” A. Peggs, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
Sandra Ann was born on April 15, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Lewis Benjamin and Wilma Elizabeth (Long) Peggs. She graduated from Belleville, Illinois High School in the Class of 1959. Following graduation, she...
Dennis Witt
Dec 30, 2023
Dennis Witt was born on July 20, 1943, and died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home in Atlantic, Iowa; attaining the age of 80 years, 5 months and 10 days.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Witt, who he married on April 2, 1968, in Vandalia, Illinois, and half-sister, Candy Christensen.
He is preceded in...
Larry Devin
Dec 21, 2023
Larry Joe Devin, 73, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Lewis, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.Larry was born on December 6, 1950, in Forest City, Iowa to Robert and Colleen (Smith) Devin. He graduated from Corwith Wesley High School in Corwith, Iowa in 1969. He...
Ramon Smith
Dec 17, 2023
Ramon Smith, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home.
Ramon Lester Smith was born to Edward and Elva (Reed) Smith, in rural Griswold, Iowa, on February 10, 1931. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Griswold High School in the Class of 1950. Ramon enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in...
