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...
Lawrence "Larry" Harms
Sep 8, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Harms, 89, of the Warsaw and Lincoln, Missouri area, passed away peacefully Monday, September 8, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. Larry is the late husband of Griswold/Atlantic native Donna (Blakely) Cook daughter of Otis and Elinor (Johnson) Blakely.
Lawrence Oliver was the sixth child to bless George Chris and Willie Marie (Gardner) Harms on a farm near...
Dr. Dennis L. Thomas
Aug 25, 2025
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Dennis Thomas, 78, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center.
Dennis Lee Thomas was born on March 22, 1947, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Albert Jr. and Gladys Lorena Jepsen Thomas. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1965. Growing up on a farm, Dennis...
Keith Harlan
Aug 21, 2025
Robert Keith Harlan, 87, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away at home on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by family.
Keith was born February 16, 1938, to Ralph and Faye Burley Harlan in Dexter, Iowa. His early life was spent on different farms near Dexter, Pitzer, and Winterset. He graduated from Winterset High School and married his high school sweetheart, Joan Nichols,...
Denny Briles
Aug 20, 2025
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Dennis (Denny) Ray Briles, 72, of Lewis, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Dennis Ray was born on May 10, 1953, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Raymond Lloyd and Nellie (Williams) Briles. In 1962, the family made Lewis, Iowa, their home. He graduated with the...
Barb South
Aug 17, 2025
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Barb South, 92, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Atlantic, IA, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Omaha.
Barbara Ann was born on November 17, 1932, in Audubon, Iowa, the daughter of Joe and Ione (Bean) Hollenbeck. She attended school in Anita and graduated in the...
Denson (Nikiti) Ruben
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...