Obituaries

Schmidt Family Funeral Home Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Atlantic, Anita, Adair, Exira, and Audubon, IA areas

Phillip David Fraser

Phillip David Fraser

Dec 16, 2023

With grieving hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Phillip David Fraser of Adair, IA on December 16, 2023, near his home in Adair, IA. He was born on July 10, 1961, in New York state, and at age 2, became the son of David and Elizabeth (Saunders) Fraser. He grew up in Queens, NY where he attended various schools,...

Gail Lynn Brockman

Gail Lynn Brockman

Dec 15, 2023

Mr. Gail Lynn Brockman, age 76, of Marne, IA, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Gail was born on January 31, 1947, in Council Bluffs, IA, the son of George and Evelyn (Nielsen) Brockman. Gail attended Treynor Schools before voluntarily enlisted in the United States Navy on January 20,...

Janis Imhoff

Janis Imhoff

Dec 15, 2023

Janis Imhoff, age 74, of Atlantic, IA, died on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home with family at her side. She was born on March 17, 1949, in Creston, Iowa, the daughter of Carrol and Juanita (Morrow) Matthews. She was welcomed home by her older brother, Bob. She grew up in Diagonal, Iowa, and graduated from the Diagonal Community...

Ronald Arthur Sandvig

Ronald Arthur Sandvig

Dec 13, 2023

Ronald A. Sandvig, age 69, of Atlantic, IA, formerly of Rolfe, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA. Ron was born on August 2, 1954, in Rolfe, IA, the son of Donald and Marvel (Cruickshank) Sandvig. He grew up in Rolfe, attending Rolf High School and graduating with the class of 1973. He...

Norma Mae Roberts

Norma Mae Roberts

Dec 9, 2023

Norma Mae Roberts, age 106, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 09, 2023, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. Norma was born in Muscatine, IA, on September 06, 1917, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Echoff) Fischer. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Sorrells; second husband, Kenneth Roberts; sister, Dorthey Fischer; and sister, Bernice...

Dorothy Evelyn Greenlee

Dorothy Evelyn Greenlee

Dec 7, 2023

Dorothy Evelyn Greenlee, age 96, of Atlantic formerly of Anita, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. Dorothy E. Richmond Greenlee was born March 13, 1927, to Ollie and Eva (Miller) Richmond. Dorothy grew up in Stuart, living her younger years with her mother, two brothers, and her grandmother. Her father had passed away...

Irene Louise Knudsen

Irene Louise Knudsen

Dec 5, 2023

     Irene Louise Knudsen, the daughter of Ernest and Caroline (Miller) Mutschall, was born November 6, 1927, in Manning, Iowa and died December 5, 2023, at Addington Place of Carroll in Carroll, Iowa at the age of 96 years, and 29 days.

Irene was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln township, Iowa which now is the church at the...

Shirley Mae Juhl

Shirley Mae Juhl

Dec 1, 2023

     Shirley Mae Juhl, the daughter of Charles and Cleo (Askren) Edinger, was born October 3, 1935, in Marian County near Knoxville, Iowa and died December 1, 2023, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 28 days.

     Shirley was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Lovilla, Iowa. She...

Dale William Jensen

Dale William Jensen

Nov 28, 2023

Dale Jensen, 90, of Anita, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, after a short illness at Caring Acres in Anita, IA. He was born on April 12, 1933, to George and Veta Jensen in Anita. Dale attended Anita High School. On March 17, 1957, Dale was united in marriage to Connie Cooper, and they had 4 children, Ronald, Jeffrey, Penny, and...

Gene Roger Suplee

Gene Roger Suplee

Nov 25, 2023

Gene Roger Suplee, age 71, of Anita, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Caring Acres Nursing Home in Anita, IA. Gene Roger Suplee was born on November 14, 1952, to Lester Harry and Beatrice Lilly Mortensen Suplee. Interestingly, Gene’s brother, Larry was born on the same day in 1947. Gene was the third of four boys. Gene...

Elizabeth   "Liz" Kristina Schmidt

Elizabeth "Liz" Kristina Schmidt

Nov 22, 2023

     Elizabeth Kristina Schmidt, the daughter of Johannes P. and Chrysantha Fern ( Sorensen)

Bruun, was born April 8, 1934, in Audubon, Iowa and died November 22, 2023, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 89 years, 7 months, and 14 days.

     Elizabeth was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. She attended the...

Darlene  Vergene Layland

Darlene Vergene Layland

Nov 21, 2023

     Darlene Vergene Layland, the daughter of Nels Otto and Inez Imogene (Ohde) Nelson, was born November 7, 1928, in Carroll, Iowa and died November 21, 2023, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 95 years and 14 days.

     Darlene was baptized at the Zion Lutheran Church at Manning, Iowa and confirmed at the Exira Lutheran...

Doris Mennes

Doris Mennes

Nov 21, 2023

Doris Mennes, age 79, of Atlantic, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Caring Acres Nursing Home in Anita, IA.

 

No services are planned at this time.

Schmidt Family Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Laverne R Garside

Laverne R Garside

Nov 21, 2023

Laverne Robert Garside, 80 was born on March 10, 1943, fourth of five children.  Born to Arthur Robert Garside and Leona Grace Karas on the farm near Anita, Iowa. Where he and Mary still live. He graduated from Anita High School in 1961.  He then farmed with his father until 1980, and then on his own.   He was drafted into...

Jerry Norman Juhler

Jerry Norman Juhler

Nov 17, 2023

Jerry Norman Juhler, age 72, resident of Griswold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, passed away Friday afternoon, November 17, 2023, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, 1902 E 7th St, Atlantic, IA. He was born...

Tim McCoy

Tim McCoy

Nov 16, 2023

Tim McCoy, age 68, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Griswold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Griswold, IA. Timothy Rae McCoy was born on November 6, 1955, in Atlantic, IA, the son of Wilber Allen and Vivian Iona (Sorensen) McCoy. Tim was a patriotic man; he also enjoyed country western music, firetrucks, and watching...

Theodore   "Ted" Joe Hansen

Theodore "Ted" Joe Hansen

Nov 15, 2023

Cantankerous; the most stubborn and carefree person you will ever meet. Thrifty: one who will save every Christmas present in the closet until the old is officially too worn to use anymore. Hardworking; one who works continuous hours to provide for his family. A bighearted guy giving or sharing in abundance without hesitation, who can't seem to ever say "no"...

Robert Emmett Keith III

Robert Emmett Keith III

Nov 14, 2023

Robert “Bobby” E. Keith III, age 65, of Adair, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home in Adair, IA. Robert Emmett Keith III was born on March 18, 1958, in New Castle, PA, the son of Robert Emmett Keith Jr. and Marlene Jean (Conrad) Keith. He was the oldest of four children. Bobby graduated from Shenango...