Larry Lummus
Oct 19, 2021
Larry Lummus, 56, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
On April 28, 1963, Larry Owen Lummus, was born to Ike and Barbara Lummus in Bakersfield, California. After living in Bakersfield, the Lummus family moved to Duncanville, Texas and numerous other locations throughout the U.S. Luck had it that one day...
Diane Dea
Oct 19, 2021
On the morning of October 19, 2021, Diane Dea passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family at the age of 72. She fought cancer but ultimately succumbed to its ever-increasing grip. Diane faced her future, was at peace, and didn’t want anyone to be sorrowful as she as going to a better place. Diane was in the nursing...
Bernard Grubbs
Oct 15, 2021
Bernard Grubbs, 90, of Adair, Iowa passed away Friday morning, October 15, 2021, at Creston Specialty Care in Creston, Iowa.
Bernard Grubbs was born August 24, 1931, in rural Berkley, Iowa, to Allen and Clara (Fries) Grubbs. He attended Adair School until his sophomore year at which time he left school to help on the family farm.
He married Marjorie...
Dana Cisar
Oct 13, 2021
Dana Cisar, 53, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at her home. Dana Marie was born on October 6, 1968, in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Jimmy and Mary Evelyn (Carson) Lucky. On July 18, 1992, she married James “Dick” Richard Cisar Jr., and they lived together in Red Oak and Atlantic. She always treated Dick’s...
Tim Planck
Oct 9, 2021
Tim N. Planck, 57, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, October 9, 2021, at his home.
On December 26, 1963, Tim was born to Jack and Darlene (Kuhr) Planck in Eldorado, Kansas. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Liberty, Missouri and eventually to Atlantic, Iowa in 1968. Tim excelled in academics, despite seldom studying, and in athletics. He especially enjoyed...
Damon Clark
Oct 4, 2021
Damon Buchannon Clark was born in Atlantic, Iowa on July 31, 1983, to Harry and Debbie (Kelso) Clark. He entered into rest on October 4, 2021, peacefully at his home at the age of 38.
Damon attended school in Atlantic and upon graduation entered the United States Marines Corp. in 2001. Damon fathered a beautiful daughter, Tyzha Lillian prior to...
Marvin Eugene Kaufman
Oct 3, 2021
Marvin E. Kaufman, 76, of Atlantic, Iowa and formerly of Newton, Kansas went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic. He was born to Marvin J. and Elsie Kaufman on February 12, 1945, on his mother’s birthday, in McPherson, Missouri. In his elementary years in the rural Newton, Kansas area,...
Sally Bliem Hohl (Stein)
Sep 28, 2021
Sara (Sally) Bliem Hohl, 91, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Sally was born to George E. and Katie Bliem Stein on November 19, 1929 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of seven children that were born into that union. She was a member of Searles Memorial Methodist Church. Sally graduated...
Tim Jensen
Sep 25, 2021
Tim David Jensen, 77, of Hamlin, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Friendship Home in Audubon from complications of Lewy Body Disease. Tim was born in Carroll, Iowa on June 30, 1944, the son of Christian Marinus and Mildred Eloise (Jenkins) Jensen. Tim lived in Audubon County most of his life; graduating from Exira High School...
Joshua "JJ" Park, Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
Joshua Park Jr., 49, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Joshua Wallace was born on July 31, 1972, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Joshua Wallace Sr. and Delores Lorraine (Wittmuss) Park. He grew up in Red Oak and Elliott; moving to Atlantic when he was in 4th grade. His love...
Benita Rasmussen
Sep 14, 2021
Benita Rasmussen, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Benita Irene was born on January 19, 1929, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Alford and Cecil Marie (Mailander) Reed. She grew up in Wiota and was proud to have been on the basketball team that made it to state in 1947....
Jettie Gaines
Sep 11, 2021
Jettie Gaines, 93, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Exira Care Center Jettie Pearl was born on February 2, 1928, in Nettleton, Mississippi the daughter of Herman and Annie Wilmoth (Waycaster) Schlicht. She was the youngest of nine siblings, known as Tootsie to them, and grew up helping pick cotton and corn on the farm....
Kay Wohlenhaus
Sep 11, 2021
Kay Wohlenhaus, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Hansen House in Harlan. Kay was born in Nodaway, Iowa, to Wayne and Leola (Northup) O’Riley on April 27, 1939. After graduating from Griswold High School in 1956, Kay worked at Young's Cafe and attended junior college in Creston, eventually working full-time at Walnut Grove...
Vicky Harper Settles
Aug 31, 2021
Vicky Harper Settles was born on July 24, 1959, and passed away August 31, 2021, at the age of 62. Vicky was blessed with four children Chris, Cheryl, Lisa, and Heather. Vicky was a good mother, loved her grandchildren and will be missed by many. She was a hard worker and served countless customers through the years at Van’s...
Larry Ackerman
Aug 27, 2021
Larry Ackerman, 80, of Atlantic and formerly of Griswold, died Friday, August 27, 2021, at Allen Place in Atlantic. Larry Dean was born on November 14, 1940, at home in Griswold, Iowa, the son of Ross John and Velma Augusta (Bees) Ackerman. Growing up he was very close to his Grandpa John and looked forward to spending time with him...
Helen Stillian
Aug 24, 2021
Helen Stillian, 86, formerly of Atlantic and Avoca, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Mason City, Iowa. Helen was born at her aunt and uncle Louis and Eva Eisterhold’s home near Wiota, Iowa, on November 27, 1934, the daughter of John Gabriel and Marie Lenora (Lamberty) Showers. She grew up on a farm...
Rickie Thomas
Aug 23, 2021
Rickie Thomas, 64, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home. The son of Don and Karen (Mann) Thomas, Rickie was born in Kearney, Nebraska on June 8, 1957. He spent most of his early years growing up in Kearney enjoying harassing his twin brothers. After graduating from Kearney High School, he earned a degree in...
Richard Wayne Lewis
Aug 18, 2021
Richard Wayne Lewis, 85, of Anita, Iowa, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Allen Place in Atlantic. He was born on March 10, 1936, in Elliott, Iowa, the son of Harold Joseph and Desda Ruth (Winterstein) Lewis. On November 23, 1956, he was united in marriage to Mary B. Yokom. The couple made Anita home in 1999. Richard is...
Richard W. and Mary B. Lewis
Aug 18, 2021
In memory of longtime Anita, Iowa, residents Richard Wayne Lewis, 85, who died August 18, 2021 and Mary B. Lewis, 81, who died October 14, 2019.
They are survived by their daughter, Charlotte (Alan) Allgaier of Sandy, Utah; son, Randall (Melanie) Lewis of Anita, Iowa, eight grandchildren; five great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; sisters, Barbara Mitchell, Ruth Larkin and Debbie Ellis; and...
Richard Harold Lewis
Aug 16, 2021
Richard Harold Lewis, 55, formerly of Cass County, Iowa, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born on May 22, 1966, in Audubon, Iowa, the son of Richard Wayne and Mary Bernita (Yokom) Lewis. Richard grew up in Colorado, Atlantic and Des Moines, Iowa. While living in Atlantic he enjoyed fishing at...
