Gerhardt "Gary" Goeken III

Oct 27, 2023

Gerhardt Edward Goeken III (“Gary” to his friends and family) was born in Alhambra, CA on May 20, 1961 to Gerhardt and Wanda Goeken. Gary passed away on October 27, 2023 in Chicago, IL, at the age of 62. Gary was a 1979 graduate of Atlantic High School, and after high school Gary enlisted in the Army where he served until...

Linda Herman

Apr 22, 2024

Linda Mae Herman, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.

She was born on March 19, 1942, at her Grandpa and Grandma’s home in Shelby County, Iowa as the eldest of six children to Belmond and Theresa (Olsen) Nissen.  She and her siblings attended Jackson #6, Country...

Janet Hoegh

Apr 11, 2024

***The slideshow and service recording are posted below the obituary.***Janet Aileen Hoegh, daughter of James Christian and Meta Marie (Andersen) Jacobsen was born March 25, 1929, in Elk Horn, Iowa.  She died peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 95 in Atlantic, Iowa, at Allen Place under the care of Hospice of the Midwest.Janet was baptized and confirmed...

Bruce Behrends

Apr 2, 2024

Bruce Herman Behrends, 87, of Wiota, Iowa, passed away April 2, 2024, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Bruce was born September 2, 1936, to Herman and Blanche (Gerlock) Behrends at the family home near Wiota, Iowa.  He grew up on the family farm learning that the land was part of him and he was part of the land....

Jeri Eilts

Mar 31, 2024

Jeri Eilts, 67, of Anita, Iowa, and formerly of Wiota, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Caring Acres in Anita.A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the First Lutheran Cemetery, south of Wiota.Roland Funeral Service is caring for Jeri's family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com

Roger Sieck

Mar 30, 2024

Roger W. Sieck, 79, of Walnut, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home.Roger William was born on May 28, 1944, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Willie Otto and Lorene Agnes (Abel) Sieck.  He attended Marne Elementary and graduated from Atlantic High School in the Class of 1962.  After moving to...

Josie Curtis

Mar 30, 2024

Josie M. Curtis, 98, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.Josie Mae Wooley was born September 5, 1925, in Griswold, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Hyla (Vedane) Wooley.  She was a member of the band while attending Griswold High School.  On December 31, 1953, she married Eugene “Gene” D. Curtis and they celebrated...

Boyd "BZ" Haley

Mar 27, 2024

Boyd “BZ” Haley, 58, of Clarinda, Iowa, died, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Montgomery County Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.Boyd Zane was born on June 15, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of DeWitt and Marjorie (Hoschar) Haley.      Boyd was a gearhead, turning wrenches on anything he could get his hands on.  Over the years he not only...

Vinita Gravett-Strickland

Mar 20, 2024

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Vinita Gravett-Strickland, 83, of Anita, formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, Iowa, in the presence of family.

Vinita Marie Williams was born on April 27, 1940, on a farm South of Bridgewater, Iowa, to Archie...

Don E. Christensen

Mar 16, 2024

Don E. Christensen, 74, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.Don Edward was born on April 23, 1949, in Carroll, Iowa, the son of V.E. “Barney” and Betty (Jensen) Christensen.  He grew up in Exira, Iowa, and graduated from Exira High School in 1967. Following graduation, he attended Northwest Missouri...