Robert "Bob" Straka
Oct 19, 2023
Robert "Bob" Straka, 76, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.
Robert Joseph was born on February 22, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Edward and Irene (Nemec) Straka. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army Reserves.
On December 27, 1991, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Jones Haber at the...
Carol Hensley
Oct 6, 2023
Carol Ann Hensley, 86, a longtime resident of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
Carol was born November 23, 1936, in Atlantic, Iowa to Claus Frederick Krambeck and Kathryn Lucille (Redman) Krambeck. She attended elementary and junior high school in Atlantic where she first met her future husband, Dick. Her family then...
Chet Moreland
Oct 4, 2023
Chet Moreland, 74, of Exira, Iowa, and formerly of Council Bluffs, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home on National Truckers Day, 10-4!
He was born on June 16, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Rita (Guthrie) Horswill. To say he had an adventurous childhood with his siblings might be an understatement; they could be...
Jim Murphy
Oct 4, 2023
Jim Murphy, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Heritage House in Atlantic.
James Leroy was born on March 19, 1935, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Cecil Daniel and Kathryn Caroline (Kurtenbach) Murphy. He grew up on the family farm north of Wiota, Iowa, and graduated from Wiota High School in 1953. Jim served his country...
Norma Christensen
Oct 1, 2023
Norma Christensen, 93, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.
Norma Darlene Glissmann was born on February 16, 1930, on a farm in rural Walnut to John and Bertha (Roder) Glissmann. Times were challenging when Norma grew up during the depression, but through her experiences she quickly learned how to be thankful for...
Barbara Dill
Oct 1, 2023
Barbara Dill, 66, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Barbara Sue was born in Atlantic, Iowa on December 26, 1956, to Rex and Neva (Gibson) Schneider. She enjoyed growing up in Atlantic while sharing many memorable moments with her best friend, Leanne Dant. One day when skating around Playtime Skating Rink,...
Robert Nelson
Sep 26, 2023
Robert “Bob” Nelson, 90, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Allen Place in Atlantic, Iowa.
Robert Lyle Nelson was born March 26, 1933, on an acreage just north of Atlantic to Laurence and Irene (Moller) Nelson. Growing up on a farm he learned a great deal about what it took to work hard, earn a living and how to take...
Dan Sellers
Sep 26, 2023
Dan Sellers, 70, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Dan’s family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Norma Dant
Sep 23, 2023
Norma Dant, 83, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Caring Acres in Anita.
Norma Elaine was born on August 9, 1940, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Edward Herman and Etta Clara (Von Seggern) Hoeck. She graduated from Walnut High School in 1957. On August 17, 1968, she married Ronald J. Dant at Zion Lutheran Church...
Michael Fancolly
Sep 20, 2023
Michael Dean Fancolly was born September 22, 1952, in Atlantic, Iowa. Mike passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care at the age of 70.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bette (Sewell) Fancolly.
Mike is survived by his brother, Ken Fancolly (Peggy) of Raymore, MO; nephews, Chris Fancolly (Sheri) of Overland Park,...