Shirley Ann (Swanson) Eberspacher
Jan 28, 2025
Shirley Ann (Swanson) Eberspacher, 93, of Columbus, Nebraska and formerly of Atlantic, Iowa passed Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, NE, surrounded by her family.
Shirley is survived by her younger sister, Beverly Swanson; two daughters, Connie (Bruce) Jensen, Sarah (Eric) Follstad; son, Steven Swanson; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews.
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Barb Weirich
Jan 26, 2025
Barb Weirich, 71, formerly of Oakland, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at CHI Health Mercy in Council Bluffs, Iowa, surrounded by family.
Barbara Kay Weirich was born on January 21, 1954, in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Gerald Wesley and Wilma Waller (Berry) Weirich. She grew up on a farm east of Lewis, Iowa; where she and her...
Shirley Bruhl
Jan 25, 2025
Shirley J. Bruhl, 81, of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly of Waverly, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Exira Care Center.
Shirley Jean was born on May 4, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Lawrence Henderson and Lois Emma (Harshbarger) Talley. She attended school in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. Following graduation she received her...
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, 63, 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
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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...
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...