Karen Mehlmann
Mar 31, 2021
Karen A. Mehlmann, 73, of Papillion, Nebraska, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Hillcrest Country Estate Cottages Skilled Nursing Home in Papillion. Karen Ann was born on February 21, 1948, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence Carl and Peggy (O’Dell) Hartman. She grew up on a farm west of Mineola, Iowa, and loved playing with her dog, Collie....
Howard Andersen
Mar 30, 2021
Howard W. Andersen of Atlantic, Iowa died March 30, 2021, at the MercyOne Johnston Hospice House at the age of 93. Howard was born in Atlantic, Iowa on August 18,1927, to Harry “Bill” W. and Edith (Bell) Andersen. He and four siblings grew up on the family farm north of Atlantic. He attended school through the 8th grade. Being the...
Donalda Meyer
Mar 29, 2021
Donalda Meyer, 71, of Cumberland, Iowa, died Monday, March 29, 2021, at her home. Donalda was born to Harold and Marie VandeKrol on June 4, 1949, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She spent all of her early years growing up on a farm outside of Sully, Iowa, with her four siblings. She attended Lynnville/Sully community schools. As a young woman, she...
Phil Marshall
Mar 16, 2021
Phillip “Phil” Marshall, 75, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic Phillip Eugene was born on December 15, 1945, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Paul Thomas, Sr. and Dolores Eileen (Hough) Marshall. He looked forward to spending time with his cousins at the farm. Phil attended school in Atlantic where...
Laurie Petersen
Feb 14, 2021
Laurie Petersen, 59, of Exira, Iowa, died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at her home. Laurie Sue was born on December 31, 1961, the daughter of Lyle Duane and Colleen Elaine (Kitelinger) Jeppesen of Brayton, Iowa. She was the little sister to two older brothers, and as the only girl and baby of the family, was naturally well loved and doted...
Treva Pitka (Hicks)
Feb 5, 2021
Treva Pitka of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on February 5, 2021, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Treva Eileen (Hicks) Pitka was born in her grandfather’s country home near Eldorado Springs, Missouri, on August 10, 1920, to James McKinley and Ceatta (Huff) Hicks. She graduated from Montezuma Consolidated High School in 1938. After graduation, she worked for 2 ½ years in...
Betty Travis
Jan 29, 2021
Betty Travis, 90, of Exira, Iowa, and formerly of Lewis, died Friday, January 29, 2021, at the Exira Care Center. Betty Lou was born on January 10, 1931, on the family farm east of Lewis, Iowa, the daughter of William Harry and Lola Belle (Waller) Berry. She attended school in Lewis, and graduated from Lewis High School in 1950. On...
Karen Radcliffe Molgaard
Jan 20, 2021
Karen Radcliffe Molgaard, 79, of Atlantic, IA, died January 20th, 2021 in Atlantic. Karen was the daughter of Frank Searle and Hazel Brown Radcliffe and was born on July 30th, 1941, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Davenport, IA. Karen was baptized in the Trinity Cathedral of Davenport, IA, and confirmed at Christ Church in Moline, IL. Karen attended Moline public...
Robert Kelly
Jan 20, 2021
Robert Kelly, 68, of Atlantic, Iowa, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Heritage House, Country Grove, in Atlantic. Robert Gail Kelly was born on February 28, 1952, in Atlantic, Iowa, to John Homer and Ruth Elaine (Strickland) Kelly of Anita. During his early years Robert enjoyed spending time with his grandfathers, Clarence Strickland and Paul...
Bob Jones
Jan 17, 2021
Bob Jones, 93, of Anita, Iowa passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Caring Acres in Anita, Iowa. Bob is survived by his children: Kathryn Jones of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Timothy Jones of Chula Vista, California; Karrin (Joe) Dignoti of Paradise, Pennsylvania; and Peter (Sharon) Forst of Carl Junction, Missouri; grandchildren: Kirstin (David) Reid of Dallas, Texas; Adam Stilwell of...