Schmidt Family Funeral Home Obituaries

Sep 22, 2019

Dale Everett Christiansen, the son of Chris E. and Gertrude (Nelson) Christiansen, was born June 11, 1928, at his parents’ farm home near Ringsted, Iowa and died September 22, 2019, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 91 years, 3 months, and 11 days. Dale was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in Ringsted. He...

Sep 17, 2019

Dennis “Oscar” Lee Schwab, the son of Marvin “Jack” and Phyllis (Byrum) Schwab, was born July 30, 1955, in Atlantic, Iowa and died September 17, 2019, at his home in Washington, Iowa at the age of 64 years, 1 month, and 17 days. Dennis was baptized September 18, 1955, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic and confirmed May 3,...

Sep 14, 2019

Mary Ann Anholt, 93, of Atlantic, IA, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Heritage House Retirement Home in Atlantic, IA. A family graveside service for Mary Ann will be held Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Oakwood Cemetery in Lewis, IA. A visitation and refreshments with the family will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21,...

Sep 10, 2019

Larry Noel Kilcoin, 81, of Adair, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Larry was born June 16, 1938, in Grant Township, Guthrie County, Iowa, to Frank Thomas and Lelah Leona (Noland) Kilcoin.

He graduated from the Adair High School in 1957. In 1956,...

Sep 8, 2019

Duane John Nelson, the son of John and Lucille (Brewer) Nelson, was born February 20, 1951, in Atlantic, Iowa and died September 8, 2019, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 68 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Duane was baptized at the Christian Church in Exira, Iowa and later confirmed at the Missouri Synod...

Sep 8, 2019

Micheal "Mick" Lee Kauzlarich, age 59, of Centerville, IA, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, IA. A funeral service for Mick will be held Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church (23851 IA-5) in Centerville, IA, with a burial to follow at Haines Cemetery near Centerville....

Sep 3, 2019

Adila Graham, age 72 of Atlantic, IA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Per her wishes, cremation will take place, and there will be no formal services for Adila at this time. Adila is survived by her husband Jim Graham, of Atlantic; and her son Troy (Bonnie) Oeltjenbryns, of Holt, MO.

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Sep 1, 2019

Viola “Vi” Mae Kilworth, the 9th of 10 children of Peter C. and Anna (Lauritsen) Petersen was born December 17, 1934, at her parents’ home on a farm near Bethany Lutheran Church east of Kimballton, Iowa and died September 1, 2019, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 14 days....

Aug 21, 2019

Jean Mehaffey, born August 1, 1942, in Atlantic, Iowa, also known as “the Sawyer” or “Bones” passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the age of 77, in Homosassa, FL. Jean’s early years were spent in Advance, Missouri, and Bellevue and Omaha, Nebraska, before returning to Atlantic, Iowa. She attended school through 8th grade in one of...

Aug 20, 2019

Deidre J. Bell, 65, of Atlantic, IA, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Atlantic Specialty Care, in Atlantic, IA.

A cremation has been arranged, no current services are planned at this moment.

Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA is in care of the arrangements.

Aug 18, 2019

Alex Laehle, 53, of Atlantic, IA, died Sunday, August 18, 2019, at his residence in Atlantic.

Alex was born October 1, 1965, in South Gate, California, to John Laehle and Janice (Ristau) Krieger. He graduated from Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, CA. He was married to his wife, Kathleen, for 23 years. Alex lived...

Aug 18, 2019

Inez Rosemary (Klindt) Dreager, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, at her home in Atlantic.

Inez was born January 17, 1937, in Defiance, Iowa, to George and Helen (Schuning) McKnabb. She grew up in rural Harlan and attended school there graduating from Harlan High School in 1954.

On February...

Aug 17, 2019

Ruth A. Brown, 92, of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Anita, Iowa, and most recently of Redfield, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ruth was born May 26, 1927, in Letts, Iowa, to Glen and Blanche (Lamb) Plowman.

She was married to Bruce Brown...

Aug 15, 2019

Thomas J. Godwin, the son of Thomas Harry and Eva Lulu (Hay) Godwin, was born February 11, 1923, in Exira, Iowa and died August 15, 2019, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 96 years, 6 months, and 4 days. Tom was baptized at the Exira Christian Church in Exira, Iowa. He attended the...

Aug 15, 2019

John Frederick Schroeder, the son of Frederick C. and Emelia (Stamp) Schroeder, was born April 25, 1924, in Preston, Iowa, and died August 15, 2019, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of 95 years, 3 months, and 21 days. John attended and graduated High School and later attended the University of Connecticut graduating with a Bachelor’s...

Aug 15, 2019

Kenneth Vincent Meisinger, Jr, 63, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at his home in Atlantic.

Ken was born July 7, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Kenneth Vincent and Barbara Arlene (Anderson) Meisinger, Sr. He was the first child and grandchild for both sides of the family, and he was loved and...

Aug 13, 2019

Roberta (Brown) Weppler, 83, of Atlantic, IA, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Atlantic Specialty Care.

Roberta was born October 18, 1935, in Atlantic, IA, to Darrel and Ruth (Douthart) Slocum. Roberta’s first five years were lived in Massena, IA. She attended school in Gray, IA. She then moved to Lewis, IA, for three...

Aug 11, 2019

Hazel Marjorie Weston, the daughter of Albert and Madeline (Bills) Petty was born April 9, 1924 in Exira, Iowa and died August 11, 2019 at the Exira Care Center in Exira at the age of 95 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Hazel was baptized at the Audubon Christian Church in Audubon, Iowa and attended the Gray Consolidated Schools in...

Aug 8, 2019

Beverly Jean Brown, the daughter of Harold and Nellie (Jones) Brown was born March 13, 1944, in Oakfield, Iowa and died August 8, 2019, at the Exira Care Center at the age of 75 years, 4 months, and 26 days. Beverly was baptized at the Presbyterian Church in Nebraska. She attended rural school Audubon #3 through the 8th grade and...

Aug 5, 2019

Roy Dean McCance, 73, of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa.

Roy was born June 18, 1946, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Lawrence and Mable (Griffis) McCance. He attended Cozad High School. Roy spent the majority of his life in Gothenburg....