Janell Barber
Oct 5, 2025
Janell Martha (Claussen) Barber, 85, of Anita, Iowa, died Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa.
Janell was born on May 4, 1940, at the Atlantic Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Albert Henry and Leona Elizabeth (Gundy) Claussen. Her father was a farm hand, so her family would move to where the work was. They lived...
Rex Barber
Sep 17, 2025
Rex Barber, 88, of Anita, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa.
Rex Barber was born July 22, 1937, to Paul and Lois (Dorsey) Barber on the Barber farm north of Anita. He grew up with his brother and three sisters on the family farm working alongside his siblings, parents, and grandparents. In his younger years...
Denson (Nikiti) Ruben Thank You Note
Aug 12, 2025
Thank you note:
We want to express deep appreciation for the support we received when the sun set on our sweet boy, Denson.
It was a miraculous feeling that the local community extended their long-time tradition of stepping forward to offer prayers, financial gifts and loving remembrances during such an unimaginable time.
We are grateful for the generosity of Roland’s in making us...
Kristine Kelly
Oct 2, 2025
Kristine Kelly, 62, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home.
Celebration of Life services are pending.
Roland Funeral Service is caring of Kristine's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Joe White
Sep 23, 2025
Joseph Dean White, 36, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
He was born on September 2, 1989, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of John White and Jacqueline (Cook) Phippen. During Joe’s childhood he lived in Exira and looked forward to spending weekends in Atlantic with his dad and brothers. He attended Exira Schools as a proud Viking! Joe was...
Linda Balch
Sep 23, 2025
Linda Balch, 77, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Linda Kay was born to John Andrew and Edna Irene (Weatherly) Balch of Bedford, Iowa, on February 19, 1948. She was the first born of five children. The family moved to...
Sue Volk
Sep 16, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Michelle (Esbeck) Volk. Sue passed away peacefully in her home near Indianola, Iowa, surrounded by her family on September 16, 2025, at the age of 61 following a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Sue was born on November 14, 1963, in Atlantic, Iowa; the third child of Lyle...
Richard "Dick" Nelsen
Sep 16, 2025
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Richard “Dick” Nelsen, age 80, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Anita, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Dick practiced his faith quietly but confidently trusted in the promise of eternity with his Lord and Savior. He...
Bill Larsen
Sep 15, 2025
William “Bill” Larsen, 66, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, September 15, 2025, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Bill grew up outside of Atlantic on a family farm as the youngest of seven children. His brothers and sisters helped raise him while his parents diligently worked to provide for their family. In his youth, he would show sheep...
Beulah Ostrus
Sep 12, 2025
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Beulah Mae Ostrus went to be with her Lord on September 12th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at the Exira Care Center.
Beulah was born on December 12th, 1931 in Atlantic IA, the daughter of Harlie and Esther (Nelsen) Cue. She attended Atlantic Community...