Marlene Anderson
Feb 27, 2025
Marlene Anderson, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Marlene Cleo Reed was born on September 13, 1932, in Wiota, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Alford and Cecil Marie (Mailander) Reed. She grew up in Wiota with five siblings, and was raised by her father, with help from aunt Hilda, after...
Jack Wissler
Feb 23, 2025
Jack Leroy Wissler, 91, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away at the Avoca Care Center on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Jack was born October 22, 1933, in rural Lewis, Iowa, to J. Leo and Irene Maggie (Mauk) Wissler. He graduated from Menlo High School in the Class of 1951. Jack served our country in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957,...
Jerry Keenan
Feb 22, 2025
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Jerry Keenan, 66, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday,...
David Harris
Feb 22, 2025
David Lowell Harris, 67, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, February 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska.
Born on August 24, 1957, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Lowell and Joyce (Hall) Harris, David spent his life dedicated to his work and his family. A man of quiet strength and sharp intellect,...
Connie Gebhardt
Feb 19, 2025
Connie Rae Gebhardt, 75, a resident of Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn and long-time resident of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Connie was born on January 12, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Herschel Eldon and Barbara Ann (Paulson) Wall. Connie graduated from Griswold High School in the Class...
John Weppler
Feb 14, 2025
John Weppler, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly of rural Lewis died Friday, February 14, 2025, Heritage House in Atlantic.
John Clifford was born on June 27, 1936, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Ira Casper and Nora May (Carroll) Weppler. He grew up in Lewis, where he attended school and played for the basketball team. John graduated from Lewis High...
Chris Towne
Feb 8, 2025
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Chris Towne, 58, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Christopher Dale was born on December 16, 1966, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Curtis Dale and Ruby Lou (McCall) Towne. As a kid he looked forward to the countless camping trips they went on and...
Connie Wright
Jan 31, 2025
Connie Wright, 81, of Atlantic, Iowa and formerly of Dunlap, Iowa, died, Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home.
Connie May (Edwards) Wright was born April 19, 1943, in Cass County on her parents’ farm near Cumberland, Iowa. Her father and mother were Alfred E. Edwards and Berniece B. (Lehman) Edwards. When Connie was four years old, her family moved to...
Shirley Ann (Swanson) Eberspacher
Jan 28, 2025
Shirley Ann (Swanson) Eberspacher, 93, of Columbus, Nebraska and formerly of Atlantic, Iowa passed Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, NE, surrounded by her family.
Shirley is survived by her younger sister, Beverly Swanson; two daughters, Connie (Bruce) Jensen, Sarah (Eric) Follstad; son, Steven Swanson; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews.
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Barb Weirich
Jan 26, 2025
Barb Weirich, 71, formerly of Oakland, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at CHI Health Mercy in Council Bluffs, Iowa, surrounded by family.
Barbara Kay Weirich was born on January 21, 1954, in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Gerald Wesley and Wilma Waller (Berry) Weirich. She grew up on a farm east of Lewis, Iowa; where she and her...
Shirley Bruhl
Jan 25, 2025
Shirley J. Bruhl, 81, of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly of Waverly, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Exira Care Center.
Shirley Jean was born on May 4, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Lawrence Henderson and Lois Emma (Harshbarger) Talley. She attended school in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. Following graduation she received her...
Jack Randall
Jan 10, 2025
Jack Randall, 96, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Jack Herbert was born on October 3, 1928, in Cass County, Iowa, the son of Vernon Herbert and Anna Regina (Kollekowski) Randall. After his dad’s retirement from the circus, Jack helped him to continue to care for the animals in addition to working...
Jack O. Messenger
Jan 4, 2025
Jack Messenger, 89, of rural Avoca, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Elm Crest Senior Living in Harlan.
Jack Oliver Messenger was born January 21, 1935, in Anderson County, Kansas to Geraldine (Smith) and Clarence Messenger. Jack spent his youth in Kansas, graduating from Garnett High School in 1954. Following graduation and the lure of a particular young...
Richard Doll
Jan 3, 2025
Richard Doll, 63, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home in Atlantic, Iowa.
All arrangements will be private, as per the family's request.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Richard’s family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Fannielee "Lee" Grandquist
Jan 2, 2025
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Fannielee "Lee" Grandquist, 88, of Marne, Iowa, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
Fannie “Fannielee” Lavon was born on April 11, 1936, in Cairo, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Raymond and Mary Isett (Marshall) Pontzius. She graduated from West High School in Denver, Colorado in the Class of...
Robert L. Anderson, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Robert L. Anderson, Jr., 72, of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly of Avoca, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home.
Robert Lavern was born on February 20, 1952, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the son of Robert Lincoln and Lillian E. (Reeves) Anderson.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Robert's arrangements....
Carol (Spieker) Elliott
Dec 24, 2024
Carol (Spieker) Elliott, 85, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Carol Joan was born on July 31, 1939, in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Worthington) Spieker. She went to country school and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1957.
On December 12, 1959, she was married to Bernie Eugene...
Caroleen "Cookie" Butcher
Dec 15, 2024
Caroleen “Cookie” Butcher, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Caroleen Kay was born on November 7, 1942, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of William “Willie” and Viola (Anderson) Turk. She grew up in “Buck Town”, survived the flood of 1957, and attended Grant and Jackson schools before graduating from Atlantic...
Jackie Pross
Dec 6, 2024
Jackie Pross, 78, of Exira, Iowa, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.
Jacqueline Kay was born September 24, 1946, in Exira, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond Jay and Hazel Mildred (Wright) Johnson. She graduated from Exira High School in 1965 and moved into the workforce. She met Dennis Pross at the roller skating rink in Atlantic,...
Kevin Schlake
Dec 5, 2024
Kevin Schlake, 65, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home in Atlantic.
Kevin Eugene Schlake was born to Henry and Fern (Schmoldt) Schlake in Fremont, Nebraska, on March 12, 1959. At a young age his family moved to Atlantic where he attended Atlantic Community Schools, graduating in the Class of 1977. As many in the 70’s, Kevin...
