Schmidt Family Funeral Home Obituaries

May 23, 2026

Mrs. Lynne Rustvold, age 72, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Funeral arrangements are pending with Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Audubon, IA.

May 21, 2026

Eugene “Gene” Ray Alt, 83, of Audubon, Iowa, passed away on May 21, 2026 at home, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and genuine friendship. Gene was born on July 19, 1942, to Raymond and Pearl (Elsberry) Alt in Audubon County, where he grew up alongside his siblings, Marjorie and David. A proud graduate of Audubon High School,...

May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

We celebrate the life and Memory of Janet Sorensen Today Janet Laureen Mary (Hoch) Sorensen (Jan), of Audubon, Iowa, passed away at the age of 83 years, 8 months, 11 Days. She passed away peacefully in her home, in the presence of her loving children, on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. Janet was born on September 9, 1942, in Knoxville, Iowa,...

May 19, 2026

Mr. Michael Robert Bruch, age 61, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, IA, with Rev. Johnathan Conner officiating. A family interment will take place at the Gray Cemetery...

May 18, 2026

James (Jim) Michael Tinker, 77, of Audubon, Iowa, entered his eternal rest on May 18, 2026. He passed peacefully with his sons at his side, ready to be received by Christ and reunited with his beloved wife, Janet. Jim was born on May 7, 1949 in La Crosse, WI, to Richard and Madonna Tinker. From his earliest days, faith shaped...

May 18, 2026

Edward “Ed” Anthony Sorrels passed away May 18th 2026 at home in Elk Horn, IA on hospice. Edward, the oldest of three boys, was born July 1, 1945 in Columbia, South Carolina, to John and Elizabeth (Cooper) Sorrels. After World War II ended Edward and his parents moved to southern California, where his father finished dentistry. His two brothers, Ronald...

May 15, 2026

The world became a brighter, kinder place on April 3, 1934, with the birth of Delilah Mae Jenks in Henderson, North Carolina. Born to Annie Mae (Murphy) Jenks and Elmer Jenks, Delilah carried a quiet strength, gentle spirit, and deep love for others that would shape generations of her family. To those who knew her best, Delilah was the heart...

May 14, 2026

Lincoln Steele, age 34 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Anita, Iowa.

Lincoln James 'Buddy' Steele was born on September 24, 1991, in Ottawa, Illinois to Bill and Connie Steele. He moved to Iowa with his mother and sister in 1996, and spent most of his life in rural Iowa, but settled in Des Moines. Lincoln...

May 12, 2026

Robert Edward Chamberlain-Mailander 2/29/1984 - 5/12/2026 Rob, son of Jim and Karen Mailander, passed away from a massive stroke on the 12th day of May 2026 at UNMC in Omaha, NE, with family present. Rob graduated from CAM High School in 2002 and from the University of Alaska in 2006. He worked in social services for most of his career,...

May 12, 2026

Craig Richard Owen, age 77, of Audubon, passed away on May 12 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Craig was born in Carroll, Iowa, on August 29, 1948, the son of Richard and Betty (Eddy) Owen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Audubon Presbyterian Church. He attended grade school in Viola and graduated from Audubon High School...

May 4, 2026

Bernice May Barnes, daughter of Joseph Arthur Vincent and Dorothy May Shriver Vincent, was born at her parents’ home in Churdan, Iowa, on December 17, 1928, and passed away on Monday, May 04, 2026, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital, at the age of 97 years, 4 months, and 17 days old. She was baptized at the Churdan Baptist Church....

May 1, 2026

Connie Fox-Hawthorne, age 75, of Ankeny, an Audubon native, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2026, at Mercy One West Des Moines, in West Des Moines, IA. Connie was born at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, IA, on April 17, 1951, the daughter of Gerald and Thelma (Zubrod) Fox. She attended Gray and Audubon Schools, graduating with the class of...

Apr 29, 2026

Mrs. Donna L. Gude, age 92, of Atlantic, IA, formerly of Elk Horn, IA, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. Services are pending with the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Atlantic.

Apr 28, 2026

Mrs. Norma Wise, age 101, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. The daughter of George and Olga Kummerfeldt was born August 22, 1924, in Calumet, Iowa, where she grew up and graduated from high school. Her graduation from Buena Vista College with a 2-year teaching certificate led to ten...

Apr 27, 2026

Daniel Dawson, age 77 of Longwood, Florida, formerly of Audubon, Iowa, died Monday, April 27, 2026. Committal will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 06, 2026, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon, IA, with Pastor Carla Evers officiating. The family will greet friends at 1:30 p.m., at the Funeral Home in Audubon, before the procession to the Cemetery...

Apr 18, 2026

A. Paul Brownsberger, age 81, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Hansen House in Council Bluffs, IA. Allen Paul Brownsberger was born on January 19, 1945, in Anita, Iowa, to Edward and Gertrude Brownsberger. Like many boys from small towns, Paul was a multi-sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and track. He spoke most...

Apr 18, 2026

Ronald Loren King January 1, 1935 – April 18th, 2026 Ronald Loren King, 91, passed away peacefully at Taylor Hospice in Des Moines, surrounded by his family. Ron was born on January 1, 1935, in Atlantic to Mildred Luene (Minor) King and Evan Loren King, and he remained a lifelong resident of Atlantic. Ron spent his life in the community...

Apr 14, 2026

Roxann “Roxie” Sothman, 65, was welcomed into heaven on April 14, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born on April 29, 1960, to Donald and Yvonne Chase, the second of six children. Roxie attended Imogene Catholic School, Shenandoah Public Schools, and Red Oak Schools, later earning her GED. She went on to continue her education at Iowa...

Apr 11, 2026

Marilyn Norene Stephenson, age 92, of Adair, IA, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Unity Point Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, IA. Marilyn was born at home in Audubon County on July 14, 1933, the daughter of Niels and Tina (Wedemeyer) Nielsen. She attended Adair Schools, graduating with the class of 1951. On August 16, 1953, she...