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Atlantic, IA Obituaries

Jane Kopp

Jane Kopp

Aug 19, 2023

Jane Kopp, 81, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE.

Jane Ann was born on January 7, 1942, the daughter of Wilfred “Bill” and Cleo (Freyer) Kopp. 

Jane is survived by her nephew, Richard (Theresa) McDaniel of Perham, Minnesota; niece, Julie (John) Freeney and their children, Conner...

Diane (Popp) Borkowski

Diane (Popp) Borkowski

Aug 15, 2023

Diane (Popp) Borkowski, 63, of Atlantic, Iowa, known by some as Sissy or Mama 2, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Avoca Specialty Care.

Diane Lucille was born on October 27, 1959, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene Howard and Marilyn Lucille (Leslie) Popp.  She attended school in Atlantic and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1978.  Following graduation,...

Novalene "Nova" D. Wright

Novalene "Nova" D. Wright

Aug 13, 2023

Novalene “Nova” Wright, age 83, of Wiota, died Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Cass Health in Atlantic.

The daughter of Charles Ellis Reed and Doris L. (Larson), Novalene Delores was born, February 4, 1940, at her grandparents home, West of Elliott, Iowa.   She grew up on the farm East of Elliott with her sister and loved the rural life, driving...

John Paul Garrett

John Paul Garrett

Aug 9, 2023

I, this temporary space suit you know as John Paul Garrett, was born on October 28, 1959, in Junction City, KS to Larry and Deanie Garrett. I left behind this space suit on August 9, 2023, at 63 years old while on my dream Alaskan cruise with the love of my life.

I lived in Junction City, KS; Salina, KS;...

Teri Silence

Teri Silence

Aug 4, 2023

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Teri Lynn Silence, 47, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home.

Teri was born to Vernon and Leanne (Marxen) Silence of Atlantic on November 14, 1975, in Omaha, Nebraska.  She grew up in Atlantic surrounded by 5 feisty but loving siblings who spent most of their summers at...

Ronald Dale

Ronald Dale

Aug 3, 2023

Ronald Wayne Dale, 77, of Anita, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, at Caring Acres Nursing Home in Anita Iowa.

Ronald was born on May 30, 1946, in Williston, North Dakota, the son of Richard and Sylvia Dale.  Ronald spent most of his youth in Harvey, North Dakota and was Confirmed in the First Lutheran Church there.  Always...

Marilyn Mundorf

Marilyn Mundorf

Aug 1, 2023

Marilyn Mundorf, 88, of Lewis, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa.

Marilyn, who lived in Lewis most of her life, was born on August 14, 1934, in Iowa City and was the only child of Albert and Ella Bees.  She attended school in Lewis and graduated in 1952. Following graduation,...

Joan Robertson

Joan Robertson

Jul 26, 2023

Joan Robertson, 80, of Atlantic, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home.

Mary Joan was born in the middle of a blizzard that left doctors scrambling to get there on March 6, 1943, in Erie, Kansas, the daughter of Hollis Heady and Nelle Christine (Kinne) George.  She attended Country School #7 starting in first grade. After 2 years the...

Dacee Tasto

Dacee Tasto

Jul 25, 2023

Dacee Tasto, 44, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side.

Dacee Lin was born on August 16, 1978, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Douglas J. and Linda Kay (Trenkle) McLaren.  She graduated from Griswold High School and earned her Associates Degree at Iowa Western Community College and her Bachelor’s...

Michael "Mike" Lee Fletcher

Michael "Mike" Lee Fletcher

Jul 23, 2023

Michael “Mike” Lee Fletcher, 59, of Anita, Iowa, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

He was born on October 16, 1963, in Greenfield, Iowa, the son of Danny Gene and Shelia Marie (Bissell) Fletcher.  During his childhood he liked hunting with his brothers and spending time at Grandpa and Grandma Bissell’s acreage on the...

Margaret Baker

Margaret Baker

Jul 6, 2023

Margaret Baker, 99, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Margaret Mae was born on February 1, 1924, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel and Maude (Quick) Hoden.  She grew up in Council Bluffs and attended Thomas Jefferson High School, until the family moved to Atlantic, where she graduated from...

Dallas Wheatley

Dallas Wheatley

Jun 25, 2023

Dallas Wheatley, 29, of Adair, Iowa, died Sunday, June 25, 2023. 

Dallas Marius Wheatley was born on August 13, 1993, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Rick and Roxy Wheatley.  As a kid he loved to ride 4-wheelers, play with the neighborhood kids, and race RC cars.  The one thing that could take Dallas away from all of the...

Keith Reagles

Keith Reagles

Jun 20, 2023

Keith Vernon Reagles, 81, of Marne, Iowa died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at a nursing home in St. Joseph, Missouri.

The son of Keith Vernon and Joie Ellen (Ness) Reagles, he was born August 2, 1941, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  In his early years he grew up around the Des Moines area where he attended Van Daily Acres and Country School. ...

Eunice Kemp

Eunice Kemp

Jun 5, 2023

Eunice M. Kemp passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, at CCMH in Atlantic after a life of 97 years filled with so many blessings, lifelong friendships, and a family she loved and continued to nurture until she took her last breath.

Eunice Mae Petersen was born January 13, 1926, on the family farm near Jacksonville, Iowa, the daughter of...

Robert "Bob" Miller

Robert "Bob" Miller

Jun 2, 2023

Robert “Bob” Miller, 89, of Greenfield, Iowa, died Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Robert Leroy Miller, the son of Thomas and Florence (Whitmore) Miller was born on March 14, 1934, in Colfax, Iowa.  Robert attended school in Colfax and thereafter enlisted in the United States Army for three years, 13 months of which...

Norman Knight

Norman Knight

Jun 2, 2023

Norman Knight, 61, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Norman Ray was born on May 8, 1962, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Jackie Lee and Violet May (Anderson) Knight.  As a kid Norman was shy, quiet, responsible and saved his money, often not going to the skating rink so...

Robert "Bobby" Moretti

Robert "Bobby" Moretti

May 30, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Moretti, 72, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home.

Robert “Bobby” Leonard Moretti was born June 8, 1950, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Albert and Francis (Lee) Moretti. Bobby was a hard-working, physical young man who enjoyed playing varsity football and boxing in Chicago before deciding to move to a warmer climate, Phoenix, Arizona,...

Joyce M. Libby

Joyce M. Libby

May 30, 2023

Joyce Libby, 76, of Lewis, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa.

Joyce Marie (Wright) Libby was born in Cass County, Iowa on May 23, 1947, to John and Elnora (Rexroat) Wright.  Southwest Iowa, mainly Lewis and Atlantic, was her home for most of her life.  She was the second youngest of five children, and the...

LeAnn Fry

LeAnn Fry

May 30, 2023

LeAnn Fry, 86, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Heritage House in Atlantic. 

LeAnn was born on November 5, 1936, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Lee and Florence Roberta (Carlson) Butler.  She graduated from Atlantic High School and received her Master’s Degree from Minnesota State University at Mankato.  She worked at a vocational rehabilitation center...

Danny Fletcher

Danny Fletcher

May 28, 2023

Danny Fletcher, 78, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Danny Gene Fletcher was born July 25, 1944, in Massena, Iowa, the son of Howard Taft and Pearl Mildred (Maas) Fletcher.  He was one of 11 children.  Danny graduated from Massena High School in 1962.  On June 18, 1963, he was united...

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