Schmidt Family Funeral Home Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

Jackie Rich, 83, of Atlantic, Iowa, died of COVID-caused pneumonia on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic,

She was born July 26, 1937, to Joseph and Agnes Twomey.

She is survived by her children in Minnesota; Joan, Sue, and Andy, and her daughter Julie Hepburn in Lincoln, NE,...

Oct 22, 2020

A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Iowa.

Jon S. Mathisen, 65, of Carroll, Iowa, and formerly of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll.

Jon Sheldon Mathisen was born March 15, 1955,...

Oct 20, 2020

John Dale Chester, 68, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at his home in Atlantic.

John was born March 9, 1952, in Atlantic to Lawrence and Hilda K. (Nielsen) Chester. He attended school in Atlantic and graduated from the Atlantic High School in 1970.

After graduation, John went to work...

Oct 19, 2020

David Passehl, 59, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, the result of an automobile accident near Fontanlle, Iowa.

David William Passehl was born April 6, 1961, in Hampton, Iowa, to Wilbert and Doris (Bobst) Passehl. After high school, he received his Associate’s Degree in Electronics from Southwestern Community College and his BS...

Oct 15, 2020

Gary Lee Stearns, the son of Russell “Pete” Wilbur and Thelma Lowene (Sunberg) Stearns, was born on January 22, 1940 in Carroll, Iowa, and died on October 15, 2020 at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa, at the age of 80 years, 8 months, and 24 days. Gary was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon,...

Oct 12, 2020

Lydia Andersen, daughter of Theodore and Anna (Kyhnn) Vorm was born in rural Audubon County on June 11, 1919, and died at the Crowell Memorial Home in Blair, Nebraska, on October 12, 2020 at the age of 101 years, 4 months and 1 day. Lydia was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith, and attended Audubon country schools. After school,...

Oct 12, 2020

Lowene Christensen, the daughter of Ethel Duling Christensen, was born September 4, 1929 in Lincoln Township, Audubon County, Iowa. She was baptized at the Methodist Church in Gray, Iowa in 1946. Lowene attended rural schools in Lincoln Township before attending Audubon and Gray High Schools, graduating in 1947. During her school years, she played basketball and enjoyed reading. She earned...

Oct 12, 2020

Robert “Bob” Walter Nymand, Sr., the son of Walter Christian and Emmy “Amy” (Schnoor) Nymand was born April 27, 1930, at his parents’ home west of Brayton, Iowa and died October 12, 2020, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 90 years, 5 months, and 15 days. Bob was baptized and confirmed at the Oak...

Oct 10, 2020

Michael Edward Ferrell, 69, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Atlantic Specialty Care.

Mike was born to Ralph and Mollie (Stone) Ferrell in Springfield, Missouri. He worked in the transportation business as a truck driver.

He leaves behind a sister, Pamela (Mark) Johnson of Waukee, Iowa, and a brother,...

Oct 9, 2020

Karene Kay Eades, 81, died October 9, 2020, at Caring Acres in Anita, IA.

Karene was born November 27, 1938, to her parents, Norman and Orene (Arp) Eades. She grew up in Adair, IA. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Business Administration in 1960. Inspired by Maria Montessori, Karene founded...

Oct 8, 2020

Ruth Geraldine Edwards, the daughter of Fred and Mabel (Hood) Campbell, was born March 1, 1925, at her parents’ home southeast of Hamlin, Iowa, and died October 8, 2020, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa, at the age of 95 years, 7 months, and 7 days. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Audubon, Iowa. She...

Oct 8, 2020

Marjorie Jean Cajka, the daughter of Harold and Lola (Campbell) Griffith, was born October 11, 1931, on her parents’ farm east of Audubon, Iowa and died October 8, 2020, in Mission Viejo, California at the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 27 days. Marjorie was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in Audubon. She attended rural schools and...

Oct 8, 2020

Anita Jane Godwin, the daughter of Roy and Iva (Whitver) Atherton, was born December 15, 1923, on the family farm near Walnut, Illinois and died October 8, 2020, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 96 years, 9 months, and 23 days. When Anita was four years old, the family moved into the town of...

Oct 5, 2020

Mildred Irene Herron, the daughter of Guy Richard and Elizabeth W. (Anderson) Herron, was born October 21, 1921, at her parents’ home in Guthrie County, Iowa, and died October 5, 2020, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa, at the age of 98 years, 11 months, and 15 days. Mildred was baptized April 2, 1922 and confirmed April 14, 1935...

Oct 1, 2020

Rochelle Lynn Bruns, the daughter of John and Beverly (Essman) Gerken was born March 6, 1969, at the Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids, Iowa, and died October 1, 2020, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of 51 years, 6 months, and 25 days. Rochelle was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church...

Sep 29, 2020

Harold E. Bartlett Jr., age 72, of Atlantic, IA, passed away at his home in Atlantic on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Services are not scheduled at this time.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA is handling the arrangements for the Bartlett Family.

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Sep 29, 2020

Gail R. Plummer, 84, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the Heritage House in Atlantic.

Per Gail's wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no formal services.

Gail is survived by his wife, Karen Plummer of Atlantic and a son, Gus Plummer of Atlantic.

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Sep 23, 2020

Merle Eugene Vokt was born July 12, 1929, at his home in rural Audubon County. He was the son of Fred W. Vokt and Anna (Hess) Vokt. Merle passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home in Adair, Iowa.

Merle was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Adair, Iowa. Merle graduated...

Sep 18, 2020

David Paul Testa passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at the age of 72 years.

David was born January 16, 1948, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to Iginio and Anne (McMurray) Testa. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated from Pulaski High School in 1965.

David’s first job, after serving in the Army, was...

Sep 15, 2020

Janet L. Nelson, 86, of Casey, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Guthrie County Hospital, in Guthrie Center, IA.

Janet was born May 9, 1934, in Audubon County, IA. She was the daughter of Harold and Freda (Anderson) Lund. She started out attending school in Exira, then Casey, then graduated from Adair High...