Obituaries

Schmidt Family Funeral Home Obituaries

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

Donald Ernest Feddersen

Donald Ernest Feddersen

Mar 13, 2024

Donald Ernest Feddersen, age 83, was born March 17, 1940, and passed away March 13, 2024, at Kingsley Specialty Care Center in Kingsley, Iowa. He was a beloved husband, father, teacher, and community member. Don was born in Calumet, Iowa and throughout his life he exemplified dedication and excellence. He was a standout athlete playing basketball for two state tournament...

Jerry Dale Mcclain

Jerry Dale Mcclain

Mar 11, 2024

Jerry Dale McClain, the son of Harold “Sandy” McClain and Muriel (Whitmore) McClain, was born in Audubon County on July 8, 1949 and died March 11, 2024.

Jerry grew up in “West town” and attended Exira Community Schools. On December 21, 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his tour of duty he was trained as a radio...

Gertrude Elise  Mogg

Gertrude Elise Mogg

Mar 10, 2024

     Gertrude Elise Mogg, the daughter of George and Augusta (Kober) Mahurin, was born May 6, 1920, at Ute, Iowa and went to meet her maker and to reunite with loved ones who had gone before, on March 10, 2024, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 103 years, 10 months, and 4 days.

     Gertrude...

Catherine Ann Schmidt

Catherine Ann Schmidt

Mar 9, 2024

     Catherine Ann Schmidt, the daughter of Chris and Miah (Petersen) Back was born September 5, 1929, in Exira, Iowa and died March 9, 2024, at the Exira Care Center at the age of 94 years, 6 months, and 4 days.

     Catherine was baptized and confirmed at the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira, Iowa. She attended the Exira...

Melvin Leroy Coe Jr.

Melvin Leroy Coe Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Melvin Leroy Coe Jr. (Junior) the son of Melvin L and Ruby A (Jessen) Coe, was born on April 10, 1962 in Audubon, Iowa, and died at Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab in Anita, Iowa, on March 9, 2024 at the age of 61.

Junior attended school at Job Corps in Denison, Iowa. Where he received his mechanics certification. Junior loved...

Michael David Jensen

Michael David Jensen

Mar 8, 2024

Michael David Jensen, the son of Robert Jensen and Susan Tupper, was born January 30, 1956, in Harlan, Iowa and died March 8, 2024, at the Buffet Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 68 years, 1 month, and 9 days.

Mike (Red) was baptized and confirmed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church...

Nancy M Lovell

Nancy M Lovell

Mar 8, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Nancy Lovell, age 74 of Adair, IA, a beloved mother, and grandmother who departed from this world on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Community Care Center. Nancy was born to Lester and Helen Mangeldorf on July 3, 1949, in Atlantic, IA.She and Jack Lovell had sons, Danny, Jason, and Matthew, who...

Cletus Anthony Anthofer

Cletus Anthony Anthofer

Mar 6, 2024

     Cletus Anthony Anthofer, the son of Rudolph L. and Norma K, (Liewer) Anthofer, was born July 18, 1948, in Carroll, Iowa and died at his home in rural Audubon County, Iowa on March 6, 2024, at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 18 days.

Cletus was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dedham, Iowa. He attended...

Darrell Gene Shoesmith

Darrell Gene Shoesmith

Mar 3, 2024

     Darrell Gene Shoesmith, the son of Marvel and Gladys (Olsen) Shoesmith, was born September 26, 1936, in Hamlin, Iowa and died March 3, 2024, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 5 months, and 7 days.

     Darrell was the oldest of seven children. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith,...

David Eugene Swolley

David Eugene Swolley

Mar 3, 2024

     David Eugene Swolley, was born May 21, 1955 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Helen (Dye) Swolley and Francis "Bud" Swolley Sr., and died March 3, 2024, at the Douglas County Health Care Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 68 years, 9 months, and 12 days.

     David was baptized and confirmed at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church as...

Bill Littler

Bill Littler

Mar 2, 2024

William Edward Littler III, 68, of Adair, IA, passed away Saturday, March 2, at his home in Adair, surrounded by family. Bill was born May 29, 1955, in Greenfield, the son of W. E. Littler Jr. and Joanne Johnson Littler. He graduated from Adair-Casey High School in 1973. Bill started work for his parents at The Adair News at a...

Dale Nelson Sloth

Dale Nelson Sloth

Feb 26, 2024

     Dale Nelson Sloth, the son of Jens C. and Christina M. (Nelson) Sloth, was born February 2, 1926, at his parents’ home near Viola Center, Iowa and died February 26, 2024, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa, under hospice care at the age of 98 years and 24 days.

     Dale was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He...

Julia Nelson

Julia Nelson

Feb 25, 2024

Julia Elizabeth Nelson, age 84, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA.

Open visitation with family will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Atlantic, IA.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at...

James Dean Eden

James Dean Eden

Feb 24, 2024

On Feb. 24, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., James Dean Eden, (Jim), suddenly left us to go stay with his Mother Elaine, Father Howard and Brother Tim in Heaven. With surviving siblings Kathy Hayes (Tom), Atlantic, Mike Eden, Riverside, Calif., and Patty (Trish) Eden, Atlantic, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends, to look after one another. Jim was born on...

Ed Daniels

Ed Daniels

Feb 24, 2024

Edward "Ed" Daniels, age 81, of Atlantic, IA, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. Per Ed's wishes, a cremation is to take place at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his wife Juliann of Atlantic, son David and his wife Kathleen of St. Louis,...

John Lee Blevins

John Lee Blevins

Feb 24, 2024

John Lee Blevins, 86 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa. John was born on June 28, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the son of John Blevins and Dorothy Coyle and the oldest of four siblings. After high school, John joined the United States Air Force and...

Connie L Jensen

Connie L Jensen

Feb 23, 2024

Connie Jensen, age 85, of Anita, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at Cass Community Health Care Center in Atlantic, IA after a short illness. She was born on May 24, 1938, to Harold and Hallie (Dement) Cooper. She graduated from Adair High School. On March 17, 1957, Connie was united in marriage to Dale Jensen, and they had 4 children,...

Bonnie Bruner

Bonnie Bruner

Feb 23, 2024

Bonnie Jean Bruner, age 74 of Atlantic, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Cass Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Arrangements are pending with the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA

Mary Lou Kraus

Mary Lou Kraus

Feb 23, 2024

Mary Lou Kraus, age 88, of Anita, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. She was born July 14, 1935, to Leonard and Florentine (Stork) Schettler at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She attended school in Mt. Carmel, Iowa and graduated with the class of 1953, afterwards working as an aide at St....

Ben Morris

Ben Morris

Feb 22, 2024

Ben Morris, age 90, of Anita, IA, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Exira Care Center in Exira, IA. True to Ben’s spirit, he lived a full life to the end. It will be almost impossible to summarize the wonderful life of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and dear friend, but we will try! Ben...

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