Obituary for Roger W. Nelson Roger W. Nelson, 79, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017, at his home. Roger Wayne Nelson was born on December 7, 1937, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Donald James and Rose Della Hazel (Cron) Nelson. At an early age he began visiting his grandparents, Julius A. and Elizabeth Nelson on weekends...
Obituary for Reverend Richard "Dick" T. Hohl Reverend Richard “Dick” Hohl, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Richard Thomas Hohl was born on January 17, 1929, to William F. and Thirza (Rinker) Hohl in their home in Pottstown, PA. Dick grew up in Cedarville, Pennsylvania, and received his education at Norco...
Obituary for Ed Leistad Ed Leistad, 74, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, at Cass County Memorial Hospital. Edward Lee Leistad was born on February 11, 1943, in Elk Horn, Iowa, the son of Einar and Anna Marie (Hansen) Leistad. During his childhood, he developed a love for animals, sports and the outdoors, all of which lasted...
Obituary for Gilbert "Gib" H. Schoenbohm Gilbert "Gib" H. Schoenbohm, 95, of Atlantic, formerly of Wiota, passed away October 2, 2017, at Heritage House. Gilbert was born February 20, 1922, on the family farm north of Cumberland, Iowa, the son of Hajo Bernard and Elise (Ihnen) Schoenbohm. He attended rural school near Cumberland and graduated from Cumberland High School with...
Obituary for Berneice Ihrke Berneice Ihrke, 81, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at CHI Health Bergan Mercy in Omaha, Nebraska. Berneice Viola, the daughter of Merwin and Ruby (Robinson) Bishop was born on June 24, 1936, in Atlantic, Iowa. Berneice attended school in Lewis, and graduated from Lewis High School in 1954. Following graduation, she attended...
Obituary for Rosemary Leonard Rosemary Leonard, 78, of Atlantic, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Rosemary Margaret was born August 7, 1939 in Maloy, Iowa, the daughter of John Donald and Mary Callista (Shay) Warin. She was baptized by Father Culhane at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Maloy and would later...
Obituary for Richard G. Smith Richard Glen Smith, 86, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Allen Place where he was a resident. Richard, the son of Herbert Glen and Mildred (Joyce) Smith, was born November 9, 1930, on the family farm north of Atlantic, where he grew up. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1948....
Obituary for Ila G. Larson Ila Larson, 90, of Atlantic, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at her home. Ila Georgia was born on March 18, 1927, in Avoca, Iowa, the daughter of George Grove and Ida (Wennekamp) Barker. She attended Avoca Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1946. During high school and in the years to follow,...
Obituary for Gerald L. Wheatley Gerald Wheatley, 82, of Massena, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Atlantic Specialty Care. Gerald Lester Wheatley was born on September 12, 1935, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Lester and Mildred (Petersen) Wheatley. He attended rural school near Marne and high school in Atlantic. After his schooling, he helped on the family...
Obituary for Agnes I. Waggoner (Christensen) Agnes Waggoner, 93, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Heritage House, in Atlantic, Iowa. Agnes Irene was born August 24, 1924, north of Wiota, Iowa, the daughter of Chris B. and Lillian Andersen Christensen. She attended grade school at Grant #9, west of Anita and Anita High School for a year and a...