Delma (Smith) Stuetelberg Bennett

Jan 12, 2024

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Delma (Smith) Stuetelberg Bennett, 100, of Atlantic, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.  She would often say, “I can’t believe I made it to 100!”

Delma Mae was born at the Smith homeplace, east of Wiota, Iowa, on March 7, 1923, the...

Isabelle "Bea" Petersen

Jan 8, 2024

Isabelle “Bea” Petersen, 84, of Exira, went to her Heavenly home, Monday, January 8, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.

She was born April 18, 1939, in Dryden, Ontario, Canada to Alvic and Isabelle (Regnier) Maltais.  She was the ninth of eleven children and was known as Bub to her family and friends.  Bea told the story of traveling across...

Sandra Peggs

Jan 7, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” A. Peggs, 82, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic.

Sandra Ann was born on April 15, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Lewis Benjamin and Wilma Elizabeth (Long) Peggs.  She graduated from Belleville, Illinois High School in the Class of 1959.  Following graduation, she enrolled in classes at Barnes Hospital...

Dennis Witt

Dec 30, 2023

Dennis Witt was born on July 20, 1943, and died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home in Atlantic, Iowa; attaining the age of 80 years, 5 months and 10 days.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Witt, who he married on April 2, 1968, in Vandalia, Illinois, and half-sister, Candy Christensen.

He is preceded in...

Larry Devin

Dec 21, 2023

Larry Joe Devin, 73, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Lewis, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.Larry was born on December 6, 1950, in Forest City, Iowa to Robert and Colleen (Smith) Devin.  He graduated from Corwith Wesley High School in Corwith, Iowa in 1969.  He...

Ramon Smith

Dec 17, 2023

Ramon Smith, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home.

Ramon Lester Smith was born to Edward and Elva (Reed) Smith, in rural Griswold, Iowa, on February 10, 1931.  He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Griswold High School in the Class of 1950.  Ramon enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in...

Loyd Andrew

Dec 11, 2023

Loyd Russell Andrew, age 82, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Atlantic and Council Bluffs, IA, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Harmony Dubuque.

Loyd was born in Cumberland, IA, on July 30, 1941, to Glen and Erma (Russell) Andrew.  His education started at a country school south of Cumberland and later when the family moved to Council Bluffs he...

Cheryl (Dunlap) Sjolin

Dec 9, 2023

Cheryl (Dunlap) Sjolin, 75, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Cheryl Ruth Akes was born in Leon, Iowa, on December 31, 1947, the daughter of Emmett Dean and Lila Gertrude (Heaton) Akes.  Cheryl attended LeRoy Elementary School and graduated from Central Decatur High School in Leon with the Class of...

Trent Schroeder

Dec 8, 2023

Trent Schroeder, 63, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trent Robert was born on March 9, 1960, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Lloyd Frederick and Janice Faye (Peters) Schroeder.  He attended Atlantic High School.    

Trent worked as an iron worker for many years and also did odd jobs...

Phyllis Pierce

Dec 3, 2023

Phyllis Pierce, 78, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Atlantic Specialty Care.

Phyllis was born in Atlantic, Iowa, on April 15, 1945, to Ralph and Blanche (Gearhardt) Frisbie.  She graduated from Atlantic High School in 1963. 

On April 19, 1969, she was united in marriage to Norman Fries at Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic.  He died on...