Obituaries

Schmidt Family Funeral Home Obituaries

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

Sheryl Ann Zinke

Sheryl Ann Zinke

Apr 10, 2024

Sheryl Ann Zinke, the daughter of George and Gladys (Polzin) Musfeldt, was born December 15, 1950, in Manning, Iowa and died unexpectedly April 10, 2024 in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 73 years, 3 months, and 25 days.

Sheryl was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, Iowa. She attended Manning community schools until the 4th grade,...

Josephine Anna Shaefer

Josephine Anna Shaefer

Apr 7, 2024

Josephine A. Shaefer was born in Carlisle, Iowa on December 27, 1928. She married Ray E. Shaefer on July 7, 1947. Josephine is survived by her daughter; Betty (John) Hanawalt, son; Larry (Brenda) Shaefer, Grandchildren; Thomas (Maggie) Llewellyn, Paul (Mary) E. Llewellyn, Duncan (Penny) Shaefer, Clinton (Carrie) Shaefer; and Great grandchildren; Loren, Zachary, Ethan, Sandra, Evie and Hallie. She is...

Caroline Eileen Hemmingsen

Caroline Eileen Hemmingsen

Apr 5, 2024

Caroline Eileen (Johnson) Hemmingsen, 86, of Marne, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. Carol was born on December 20, 1937. She was the daughter of Arnold & Frances Johnson. Carol attended a country school close to her home until it burned down. She then finished the school year in their...

Vicki Brawdy

Vicki Brawdy

Apr 5, 2024

Vicki Lynn Brawdy, 78, of Atlantic, IA, (& formerly of Griswold), passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. Vicki was born on Feb 19, 1946, to Harold Toepfor and Anna Mae Scott in Lewis IA, where she attended high school. Vicki worked at Heritage House for 34 years...

Marlene Ann Remsburg

Marlene Ann Remsburg

Apr 2, 2024

     Marlene Brant Remsburg was born on August 6, 1939 in Scranton, Iowa to Roy and Loretta (Carstens) Brant. She was the third of six children. Marlene graduated from Glidden High School in 1957 and was united in marriage to Randy Remsburg on March 10, 1963. Mark, Mindi, and Shelly are their children. Marlene was a devoted wife and mother. She...

Teresa Ruth Peterson-Smith

Teresa Ruth Peterson-Smith

Mar 29, 2024

Teresa Ruth Peterson-Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully at home in Boone, Iowa on Friday, March 29, 2024, following a lengthy struggle with peritoneal cancer. She was surrounded by family and her beloved cat, Addy. Home hospice care was provided by the wonderful staff of Suncrest Hospice, who helped make her comfortable and to be at home. Teresa was born...

Dorothy Irene Randeris

Dorothy Irene Randeris

Mar 25, 2024

Dorothy Irene Randeris, the daughter of Amiel and Hulda (Fries) Troll, was born September 22, 1923, at her parents’ home near Walnut, Iowa and died March 25, 2024, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 100 years, 6 months, and 3 days.

Dorothy was baptized as an adult at the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa...

Linda Rose Lovell

Linda Rose Lovell

Mar 25, 2024

Linda Rose Lovell, age 69, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, IA. Prayer service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Adair, with Rev. Bob Zirkelbach officiating. Following the service at the funeral home, a luncheon with family and...

Randall Craig Larson

Randall Craig Larson

Mar 25, 2024

Randall Craig Larson, Sr. age 72 of Atlantic, IA, left this earth March 25, 2024, at Caring Acres in Anita, IA. He was born on November 6, 1951, the son of Robert and Lois (Willison) Larson in Des Moines, IA, growing up in Beaverdale area and graduated from Hoover High School. Part of his work history included working as a...

William F Uhl

William F Uhl

Mar 25, 2024

Mr. William Uhl, age 83, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, IA. He was born the son of Theodore and Marjorie (Sturges) Uhl on June 15, 1940, in Iowa. He graduated from High School and went to work for the Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Shirley Joan Jensen

Shirley Joan Jensen

Mar 16, 2024

     Shirley Joan Jensen passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa. She was 82 years old.

     Shirley was born May 15, 1941, in a white clapboard two-story Sears & Roebuck farmhouse in rural Guthrie county. She was the fourth child and second daughter born to hard-working parents Marian (Lipke England) and Jens Edwin Jensen....

Jim Tyler

Jim Tyler

Mar 14, 2024

Mr. James "Jim" Richard Tyler, age 99, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA. James (Jim) Richard Tyler was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on August 3, 1924, and adopted by Harry and Lois Tyler. After graduating from Villisca High School in 1942, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps...

Kathy Symonds

Kathy Symonds

Mar 13, 2024

Kathy Symonds Born: June 6, 1947 in Atlantic, Iowa. Peacefully passed: March 13, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Atlantic, Kathy spent most of her childhood growing up on the farm and attended a one-room country schoolhouse. Kathy met Bob, the love of her life, while working as a hair dresser....

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...

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