2024 Annual Remembrance Gatherings
Nov 7, 2024
“Sharing The Season”
Video Includes:
Memorial Slideshow
&
Highlights from the Program & Open House
Jack Randall
Jan 10, 2025
Jack Randall, 96, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Jack Herbert was born on October 3, 1928, in Cass County, Iowa, the son of Vernon Herbert and Anna Regina (Kollekowski) Randall. After his dad’s retirement from the circus, Jack helped him to continue to care for the animals in addition to working...
Jack O. Messenger
Jan 4, 2025
Jack Messenger, 89, of rural Avoca, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Elm Crest Senior Living in Harlan.
Jack Oliver Messenger was born January 21, 1935, in Anderson County, Kansas to Geraldine (Smith) and Clarence Messenger. Jack spent his youth in Kansas, graduating from Garnett High School in 1954. Following graduation and the lure of a particular young...
Richard Doll
Jan 3, 2025
Richard Doll, 61, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home in Atlantic, Iowa.
All arrangements will be private, as per the family's request.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Richard’s family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Fannielee "Lee" Grandquist
Jan 2, 2025
***Service timing will be announced in the near future.***
Fannielee "Lee" Grandquist, 88, of Marne, Iowa, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
Fannie “Fannielee” Lavon was born on April 11, 1936, in Cairo, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Raymond and Mary Isett (Marshall) Pontzius. She graduated from West High School in Denver, Colorado in the Class of 1954....
Robert L. Anderson, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Robert L. Anderson, Jr., 72, of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly of Avoca, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home.
Robert Lavern was born on February 20, 1952, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the son of Robert Lincoln and Lillian E. (Reeves) Anderson.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Robert's arrangements....
Carol (Spieker) Elliott
Dec 24, 2024
Carol (Spieker) Elliott, 85, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Carol Joan was born on July 31, 1939, in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Worthington) Spieker. She went to country school and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1957.
On December 12, 1959, she was married to Bernie Eugene...
Caroleen "Cookie" Butcher
Dec 15, 2024
Caroleen “Cookie” Butcher, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Caroleen Kay was born on November 7, 1942, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of William “Willie” and Viola (Anderson) Turk. She grew up in “Buck Town”, survived the flood of 1957, and attended Grant and Jackson schools before graduating from Atlantic...
Jackie Pross
Dec 6, 2024
Jackie Pross, 78, of Exira, Iowa, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.
Jacqueline Kay was born September 24, 1946, in Exira, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond Jay and Hazel Mildred (Wright) Johnson. She graduated from Exira High School in 1965 and moved into the workforce. She met Dennis Pross at the roller skating rink in Atlantic,...
Kevin Schlake
Dec 5, 2024
Kevin Schlake, 65, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home in Atlantic.
Kevin Eugene Schlake was born to Henry and Fern (Schmoldt) Schlake in Fremont, Nebraska, on March 12, 1959. At a young age his family moved to Atlantic where he attended Atlantic Community Schools, graduating in the Class of 1977. As many in the 70’s, Kevin...