Ruth Oler
Dec 7, 2014
Obituary for Ruth E. Oler Ruth E. Oler, 90, of Atlantic, passed away Sunday evening, December 7, 2014, at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. The daughter of George & Elnora Timmons Dory, she was born August 8, 1924, in Bridgewater, Iowa, where she grew up and later graduated from high school. She was united in marriage to John H....
Merlin Norton
Nov 28, 2014
Obituary for Merlin E "John" Norton Merlin "John" E. Norton, 72, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at Nebraska Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Omaha. Merlin Everett Norton was born on May 30,1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Hulbert and Rosa (Bradley) Norton. He was from a large family of six boys and one...
Barbara Norman
Nov 27, 2014
Obituary for Barbara Norman Barbara Lou Norman, 87, went home to be with Jesus on November 27, 2014. She will be remembered for her sweet smile, loving heart, and unequaled kindness. The motto she lived by was “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle”. The daughter of Guy Edgar and Ruth Elizabeth Garlow Howard, she was born...
Judith Petersen
Nov 23, 2014
Obituary for Judith M. Petersen Judith Petersen, 71, of Atlantic, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Judith Mary Siders was born on November 22, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Earl George and Artillia Marguerite (Riccelli) Siders. From the age of 5 through graduation she attended the Iowa School for the...
Dustin Weirich
Nov 10, 2014
Obituary for Dustin Weirich Dustin Weirich, 28, of Omaha, and formerly of Gretna, Nebraska, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dustin Jon Weirich was born on May 30, 1986, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Cindy (Weirich) Cook. He attended Little Lambs Preschool and Atlantic schools until moving to Gretna in third grade. Dusty was baptized...
Lois F Andersen
Nov 10, 2014
Obituary for Lois F Andersen Lois Faye Grulke Andersen, 82, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center. The daughter of William, Jr. and Iva Quick Grulke, she was born February 12, 1932, in Atlantic, Iowa. Lois was the oldest of four children, and grew up on the family farm north of Atlantic. In 1950, she...
Dennis E Butler
Nov 10, 2014
Obituary for Dennis E Butler Former Iowa legislator Dennis Butler, 74, of Atlantic and formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away Monday, November 10, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Dennis Eugene Butler was born in Lenox, Iowa, to Dr. Elliott and Elizabeth (DeVoe) Butler. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs and was awarded a Navy ROTC scholarship...
Darrel Waggoner
Nov 6, 2014
Obituary for Darrel D Waggoner Darrel D. Waggoner, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Darrel Dee Waggoner was born on January 27, 1926, in Massena Township, Iowa, the son of Paul David and Velma Opal (South) Waggoner. He grew up with his brother, Jack on the farm, feeding livestock, tending...
Harold Simonton
Oct 21, 2014
Obituary for Harold "Hal" Simonton Harold Dean "Hal" Simonton, 88, of Atlantic, went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 3, 1926, in Clarinda, Iowa, to Jacob Daniel and Adda Elanore (Roberts) Simonton. After completing his schooling in Clarinda, he was drafted into the U.S. Army,...
Elizabeth M McCool
Oct 15, 2014
Obituary for Elizabeth M McCool Elizabeth M. McCool, 84, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Elizabeth Mae was born on August 4, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Ona (Vinson) Meckna. She attended South High in Omaha. Following high school she took time to travel the United...
Garry Johnk
Oct 14, 2014
Obituary for Garry A. Johnk Garry A. Johnk, 60, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed way unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, near Avoca, Iowa. Garry Allen Johnk was born on March 1, 1954, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Vernon Herman and Doris Annette (Nelson) Johnk. He grew up on the farm south of Walnut, Iowa, and graduated from Carson-Macedonia High...
Betty Reimer Lawton
Oct 13, 2014
Obituary for Betty Geraldine Reimer Lawton (Lidholm) Betty Reimer Lawton "Hold me up in mighty waters" - line from the hymn "Autumn." Betty Lidholm Reimer Lawton, 92 of Atlantic, and formerly of Marne, Iowa, passed away, Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Betty was born on April 13, 1922 in McAllen, Texas, the daughter of Arthur...
Helen Pont
Oct 10, 2014
Obituary for Helen Pont Helen P. Pont passed away Friday, October 10, 2014, at the age of 99 years and 12 days. The Griswold Care Center had been her home for over 2 years. Helen Priscilla Mountain was born on September 28, 1915, on a farm southwest of Cumberland, Iowa, the daughter of Wray and Dora (Andersen) Mountain. She was...
George Stuetelberg
Oct 8, 2014
Obituary for George F Stuetelberg George F. Stuetelberg, 84, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at home. George Frederick Stuetelberg was born on September 11, 1930, in Wiota, Iowa, the son of Frederick Henry and Gertrude (Jorgensen) Stuetelberg. George graduated from Wiota High School in 1948. Following graduation he worked at the Atlantic State Bank until he...
William "Bill" Bennett
Sep 23, 2014
Obituary for William "Bill" Bennett William "Bill" H. Bennett, 95, of Kimballton, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. William Howard Bennett was born on April 17, 1919, in Ault, Colorado, the son of Benjamin R. and Nora (Coulter) Bennett. He attended school in Atlantic and graduated from Atlantic High School....
Bruce Smith
Sep 23, 2014
Obituary for Bruce W. Smith Bruce W. Smith, 73, of Lewis, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in Omaha, Nebraska. Bruce Wayne Smith was born on April 5, 1941, the son of Delford Oscar and Agatha Margaret (Johnson) Smith in Lewis, Iowa, on the kitchen table. He attended school in Lewis and later enrolled at Nuts, Fenders and Bolts,...
Axton Fredericksen
Sep 21, 2014
Obituary for Axton Cayne Fredericksen Axton Cayne Fredericksen, the infant son of Joseph Fredericksen and Angel Kunik, was born into Heaven on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Axton will be forever loved by his parents; sister, Serenity Justice Marie; grandma, Amy Dole; great-grandma's, Mary Chase and Carol Mitchell; and great-grandpa, Larry Ratzlaff. Visitation with...
Marilyn A. Prall
Sep 17, 2014
Obituary for Marilyn A. Prall MARILYN A. PRALL Marilyn A. Prall, 82, a long-time resident of Atlantic, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. Marilyn Annette Myers, the daughter of Ray Clark and Teckla Myrle Vedane Myers, was born August 12, 1932, in Atlantic, Iowa. She grew up south of Atlantic on the...
Louise Smith
Sep 17, 2014
Obituary for Louise A Smith Louise A. Smith, 66, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at her home. Louise Ann Schwartz was born on February 11, 1948, in Primghar, Iowa, the daughter of Briggs Eugene and Frances Marion (Bjork) Schwartz. She attended elementary school in Archer and graduated from Sheldon High School in 1966. Following high school...
Marilyn Conrad
Sep 6, 2014
Obituary for Marilyn A. Conrad (Martens) MARILYN CONRAD Marilyn Conrad, 85, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. Marilyn Alice Martens was born on February 4, 1929, in Noble Township, Cass County, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Irene (Wohlenhaus) Martens. She attended country school and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1947. Marilyn was a waitress for...
