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Schmidt Family Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Atlantic, Anita, and Adair, IA areas
Norma Louise Gangestad
Jan 22, 2024
Mrs. Norma L. Gangestad, age 95, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. Norma was born on March 12, 1928, the daughter of Roy and Martha (Berhow) Chelesvig on the farm near Huxley, Iowa. She was raised on a farm in Eagle Grove, Iowa, and graduated from Eagle Grove High School...
Susan Jean Erickson
Jan 21, 2024
Mrs. Susan Jean Erickson, age 63, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA. Susan J. Erickson, beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and adored great-grandmother. She was born on September 23, 1960, to her loving parents and was preceded in death by her mother Mary. Sue will be deeply missed by...
Mariana E. Tillipau
Jan 19, 2024
Mariana Ekipwich Tillipau, age 65 passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at her son’s home in Oakland, IA. She was born in Sapore, Fefen to Ainrick & Enisa Tillipou. She was the 4th child out of 6. (James, Norenis, Manida, Manisy, Mariana & Delta) In 1985 she got married to Leo M Dillipau and they had kids Merlisa, Apolonia,...
Cynthia Susan Andrews
Jan 18, 2024
Cynthia Andrews, age 68, of Exira, IA, died at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Exira, IA. Per her wishes, her body has been cremated at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, and the family is planning a service at a later date. Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA, is caring for Cynthia...
Leola Mae Larsen
Jan 14, 2024
Leola Mae Larsen, age 94, formerly of Anita, IA, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Lighthouse at Lakeside Village in Omaha, NE. Leola was born at home on December 30, 1929, at the family farm outside Hancock, Iowa, to Harry and Adah (Alff) Johnson. The family moved to the farm north of Anita in the mid 30’s....
Twila Osborn-Garside
Jan 6, 2024
Twila Maxine Osborn-Garside, age 76, of Adair, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA, after a two-year long battle with cancer. She was born at the Booth Memorial Hospital in Des Moines, IA on April 23, 1947, to Lois Pearl Osborn and Merle Conrad of Casey, IA. She graduated from...
Mary Cynthia Davis
Jan 5, 2024
Mary Cynthia Davis, 95, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, Iowa. Mary was born September 27, 1928, near Florence, Nebraska to James and Martha (Green) Hineline. She lived her childhood in and around Omaha, Nebraska until her family moved to Iowa in the 1940s. On December 11, 1948, Mary was united in...
Shirley Acker
Jan 1, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Acker, age 91, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. Shirley was born on a farm west of Atlantic, of Henry O. and Lulu Longnecker Hansen. She completed elementary grades at Washington No. 4 and graduated from Atlantic High School. Shirley Acker lived a life full of enthusiasm and...
Kelly A Sandvig
Dec 30, 2023
Kelly Ann Sandvig, age 63, of Atlantic, IA, passed away at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, NE, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Kelly was born on July 28, 1960, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, IA, the daughter of Donald and Marvel (Cruickshank) Sandvig. She was the youngest of five children in their family. Kelly graduated from Rolfe Community...
Mary Margaret Kilcoin
Dec 25, 2023
Mary Kilcoin, age 104, of Adair, IA, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center, IA. Mary Margaret Kilcoin, daughter of LeRoy and Lola Faye Straight Keeran, was born in Guthrie County on 7-25-1919. At age 4, Mary’s mother and newborn brother died. That left her father to care for seven children aged 14...
Nancy Leigh Templeman
Dec 24, 2023
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Nancy Leigh Wede Templeman, 63, on December 24, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Nancy was born to Alfred and Genevieve Wede on November 30, 1960, in Harlan, IA. Nancy devoted her life to helping her family and community. Her actions were purposeful and unwavering, and she will be remembered for her kindness...
Jean Ludwig
Dec 21, 2023
Sandra Jean (Bechtol) Ludwig, age 86, of rural Menlo, IA, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Jean was born on July 26, 1937, south of Adair. She attended country school and later the Adair Community Schools. On November 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to Marvin Lee Ludwig;...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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