Dennis Berge
Nov 20, 2023
Dennis Berge, 76, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dennis Eugene was born on November 28, 1946, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Frank George and Dessie Pearl (Harter) Berge. He grew up in Lewis and was always on the go fishing or playing a pick-up game of baseball or...
Shirley Ferguson
Nov 19, 2023
* * * A recording of the service was previously found at the end of this write-up and at the family's request at the time of the service, has been removed, January 1, 2024. * * *
Shirley Ferguson, 85, of Atlantic, passed into her Eternal Home early Sunday morning, November 19, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care.
Lee and Ruth...
2023 Holiday Services & Slideshow
Nov 18, 2023
***Joy in the Morning Memorial Service,
Holiday Encouragement Recordings
& Memorial Slideshow
at the bottom of this page***
Roland Funeral Service
To Honor Those We Miss this Holiday Season
“JOY IN THE MOURNING”
Saturday, November 18th
Program Features
Words by Pastor James Roland
Music by Delaney Hinman & Phil Reinhardt
new this year…
"Holiday Encouragement"
Tues,...
Charlene Jespersen
Nov 9, 2023
Charlene Jespersen, 88, of Exira, Iowa, died Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Exira Care Center.
Charlene was born December 1, 1934, in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Rasmussen) Mathisen. She attended rural school near Elk Horn, Iowa, and graduated from Elk Horn High School with the Class of 1953. Following graduation, she received her teletyping certificate...
Marjorie Smith
Nov 9, 2023
The family mourns the passing of Marjorie “Marge” E. (Morgan) Smith, age 89, on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Marjorie was born April 22, 1934, on a farm north of Massena, IA; the third child and oldest daughter of Howard and Helen (Campbell) Morgan. She attended Denham Country School and Massena High School, graduating in the Class of 1951.
She married...
Phyllis Anderson
Nov 6, 2023
Phyllis Anderson, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Phyllis Ann was born on March 1, 1941, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Phillip and Elsie (Silvey) Most. She grew up and attended school in Atlantic. Phyllis worked at Husker and Publisher News prior to taking a position at Hy-Vee. She...
Gerhardt "Gary" Goeken III
Oct 27, 2023
Gerhardt Edward Goeken III (“Gary” to his friends and family) was born in Alhambra, CA on May 20, 1961 to Gerhardt and Wanda Goeken. Gary passed away on October 27, 2023 in Chicago, IL, at the age of 62. Gary was a 1979 graduate of Atlantic High School, and after high school Gary enlisted in the Army where he served until...
Robert "Bob" Straka
Oct 19, 2023
Robert "Bob" Straka, 76, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.
Robert Joseph was born on February 22, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Edward and Irene (Nemec) Straka. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army Reserves.
On December 27, 1991, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Jones Haber at the...
Carol Hensley
Oct 6, 2023
Carol Ann Hensley, 86, a longtime resident of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
Carol was born November 23, 1936, in Atlantic, Iowa to Claus Frederick Krambeck and Kathryn Lucille (Redman) Krambeck. She attended elementary and junior high school in Atlantic where she first met her future husband, Dick. Her family then...
Chet Moreland
Oct 4, 2023
Chet Moreland, 74, of Exira, Iowa, and formerly of Council Bluffs, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home on National Truckers Day, 10-4!
He was born on June 16, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Rita (Guthrie) Horswill. To say he had an adventurous childhood with his siblings might be an understatement; they could be...
Jim Murphy
Oct 4, 2023
Jim Murphy, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
James Leroy was born on March 19, 1935, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Cecil Daniel and Kathryn Caroline (Kurtenbach) Murphy. He grew up on the family farm north of Wiota, Iowa, and graduated from Wiota High School in 1953. Jim served his country...
Norma Christensen
Oct 1, 2023
Norma Christensen, 93, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.
Norma Darlene Glissmann was born on February 16, 1930, on a farm in rural Walnut to John and Bertha (Roder) Glissmann. Times were challenging when Norma grew up during the depression, but through her experiences she quickly learned how to be thankful for...
Barbara Dill
Oct 1, 2023
Barbara Dill, 66, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Barbara Sue was born in Atlantic, Iowa on December 26, 1956, to Rex and Neva (Gibson) Schneider. She enjoyed growing up in Atlantic while sharing many memorable moments with her best friend, Leanne Dant. One day when skating around Playtime Skating Rink,...
Robert Nelson
Sep 26, 2023
Robert “Bob” Nelson, 90, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Allen Place in Atlantic, Iowa.
Robert Lyle Nelson was born March 26, 1933, on an acreage just north of Atlantic to Laurence and Irene (Moller) Nelson. Growing up on a farm he learned a great deal about what it took to work hard, earn a living and how to take...
Dan Sellers
Sep 26, 2023
Dan Sellers, 70, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Dan’s family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Norma Dant
Sep 23, 2023
Norma Dant, 83, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Caring Acres in Anita.
Norma Elaine was born on August 9, 1940, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Edward Herman and Etta Clara (Von Seggern) Hoeck. She graduated from Walnut High School in 1957. On August 17, 1968, she married Ronald J. Dant at Zion Lutheran Church...
Michael Fancolly
Sep 20, 2023
Michael Dean Fancolly was born September 22, 1952, in Atlantic, Iowa. Mike passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care at the age of 70.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bette (Sewell) Fancolly.
Mike is survived by his brother, Ken Fancolly (Peggy) of Raymore, MO; nephews, Chris Fancolly (Sheri) of Overland Park,...
Brian Rasmussen
Sep 15, 2023
Brian Rasmussen, 59, of Atlantic, Iowa and formerly of California, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at home.
Brian Lee Rasmussen was born on October 29, 1963, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Russell Kenneth and Benita Irene (Reed) Rasmussen. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1982, and later received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Iowa State...
Janeille Kenworthy
Sep 11, 2023
Janeille Kenworthy, 79, of Atlantic, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Janeille Joan was born on November 12, 1943, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of William Kenneth and Alice Maria Louise (Guske) Joyce. In her youth she worked for several area families and on the family dairy farm. Janeille was active in 4-H...
Marianne Fann
Sep 8, 2023
Marianne Fann, 86, of West Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, in her suite at Edgewater in West Des Moines.
Marianne Martha Buch was born December 30, 1936, in Clarinda, Iowa, to Henry and Gertrude (Wagoner) Buch. In 1955, Marianne graduated from Clarinda High School. Following graduation, she attended Iowa Western Community...
