Jeremy Carl Heath, age 52, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at CHI Bergan Hospital in Omaha, NE. Arrangements are pending with the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Atlantic, IA.

Francis "Danny" Daniel Kirchner, age 31, of Atlantic, IA, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022. Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.  Danny is survived by his mother Angela Kirchner of Atlantic, IA, and many more family members.  Condolences may be left at www.schmidtfamilyfh.com

Barbara Lee Drake, 93 of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away December 10, 2021, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. She was born April 17, 1928, in Atlantic, Iowa the daughter of Rollie and Anna (Michaelson)Hoffman. Barbara lived in Atlantic her entire life attending Atlantic High School there and graduating with the class of 1947. On June 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Claude O. Drake in Atlantic. In March of 1952, Claude joined the U.S. Navy and Claude and Barb lived in Hawaii for a...

Jeffrey H. Jensen, age 62 of Anita, IA, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was born the son of Dale H. and Connie (Cooper) Jensen on July 19, 1959 in Atlantic, Iowa. He graduated from Anita High School and later attended classes online for William Penn University. Jeff worked for many companies in the area, including the local grocery store in Anita; and also an insurance company in Des Moines, Iowa area as well as Walmart. His is survived by: his...

Darrel E. Andersen was born to Earl and Lily (Greve) Andersen on the 5th of February, 1935. He was a Korean War vet and farmer extraordinaire. He loved his Anita Legion brotherhood (Post 210) and working in the field or with cattle. He was a Christian man who loved our Lord and Savior and was a part of the pack of Earl and Lily’s, which included Eugene, Lois, Doris, Verlee, Roger, and little “sissy” Diane. But he would always say his proudest accomplishment was who God blessed him with...

Donna Soper, age 86 of Adair, Iowa, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Caring Acres in Anita, Iowa. Donna Mary Rochholz was born on September 7, 1935, in Guthrie County, a daughter of Lloyd and Mary (McMurphy) Rochholz. She attended country school until 3rd grade when the family moved to Adair. Donna was the Adair County Spelling Champion. In 1953, she set a new school scoring record in girls’ basketball. She graduated as salutatorian of her class. Donna was baptized and became a...

Nancy Ann Rourick, age 89 of Ankeny, formerly of Atlantic, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Nancy Ann Nelson was born March 1, 1933 on the family farm north of Atlantic, Iowa to Gale B. and V. Beatrice (Prettie) Nelson. Nancy experienced hardship early in her life as her mother passed when she was thirteen and she was raised by her father with her two brothers Dick and Jim. Nancy was united in marriage to Franklin Joseph Rourick on January 23,...

Bessie Huffman, age 95, of Anita, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Caring Acres Nursing Home in Anita, IA. Bessie Rydl Huffman was born to James K. and Mary Francis (Mochan) Rydl on Dec 6, 1926, in Hinckley, MN. She joined siblings Mary, Alice, Frank, John, Ernie, and four years later Emma. Bessie grew up on a farm near Hinckley. One of her best stories was walking on snow higher than rooftops to do chores. She continued her education through 8th grade. While visiting her sister,...

Gary Raymond “Nick” Nicholson July 20, 1942 – April 24, 2022 Gary passed peacefully from this world on April 24, 2022, and is now free from the bondage of Alzheimer’s Dementia. Gary was born in Billings to Roy Luen Nicholson and Anita Fay Mcfate on July 20, 1941, in Billings, Montana. Gary spent his first 62 years in Billings. He attended Garfield School and Billings Senior High. In 1959, he was listed in the Air Force and was assigned to the 6963rd Air Police Squadron as Air...

William (Bill) Oliver Brenton, the son of John and Violet Brenton, was born October 31, 1941, in Villisca IA. He entered eternal rest Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Caring Acres, Anita, IA. at the age of 80. Bill attended Villisca schools and played varsity football all 4 years. Bill was also very involved in the FFA. In 1959 Bill joined the Iowa National Guard and completed basic training at Ft. Dix New Jersey. Bill graduated from Villisca in 1960. Bill married Mary Lee (Nevius) in 1965 and...