Schmidt Family Funeral Homes

04/27/2026

04/26/2026

Happy 93rd Birthday to Carol Burnett!!
Do you remember watching her??

04/24/2026

Paul Brownsberger

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day!

04/23/2026

The Missing Man or Fallen Comrade Table may be seen at specific events to honor missing, fallen, or imprisoned service members. Each component of the table is chosen with intention and purpose. While the components of the table and their meaning may vary slightly, many sources generally agree on the following:
- The tablecloth is white symbolizing the purity of motives when answering the call to duty.
- The single red rose reminds us of those who are missing or lost as well as their loved ones.
- A yellow ribbon represents continued hope for those who are missing; a red ribbon represents a country who inspired them.
- The slice of lemon on a bread plate represents the bitter fate of those who have died or those who are missing.
- A pinch of salt on the bread plate symbolizes the tears of those waiting or grieving.
- The inverted glass represents that the service member cannot partake.
- A lighted candle symbolizes either hope for their return or remembering a fallen comrade.
- The empty chair represents their absence.
Picture is used with permission from the Veteran's family.

04/22/2026

"When we saw tiny Earth... what struck me wasn't just Earth, it was all the blackness around it. Earth was just this lifeboat hanging in the universe. Planet Earth, you are a crew." — Christina Koch (astronaut)

Image from recent Artemis 2 mission: "Earthset" - NASA

04/21/2026

Say their name.
One of the most common things we hear from grieving families is this: ‘Please don’t be afraid to say their name.’ It may bring tears — but it also brings their loved one back into the room, if only for a moment.
Their worst fear is that their loved one will be forgotten. Don't be afraid to say their name.
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04/18/2026

Ronald L. King

Ronald Loren King January 1, 1935 – April 18th, 2026 Ronald Loren King, 91, passed away peacefully at Taylor Hospice in Des Moines, surrounded by his family. Ron was born on January 1, 1935, in Atlantic to Mildred Luene (Minor) King and Evan Loren King, and he remained a lifelong resident of Atlantic. Ron spent his life in the community of Atlantic, where he built not only businesses, but lasting relationships and a legacy of hard work. Alongside his father,...

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