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Wilma Ardell Martens Thompson

Birth	:	20 Feb 1923 Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 2019 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4016991, -94.9813995
Description	:	--- KNOD Radio - Harlan, Iowa Graveside services for 96 year old W. Ardell Thompson of Atlantic will be held 11 am Friday, April 5th at the Atlantic Cemetery. Ardell passed away Sunday, March 31st, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Survivors include her daughters Ruth Turk of Lewis and Joyce Anderson of Atlantic; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Open visitation will be held 12:30 to 5:30 pm, Wednesday April 3rd and 8 am to 5:30 pm Thursday, April 4th at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Following the graveside service, from... Read More	--- KNOD Radio - Harlan, Iowa Graveside services for 96 year old W. Ardell Thompson of Atlantic will be held 11 am Friday, April 5th at the Atlantic Cemetery. Ardell passed away Sunday, March 31st, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Survivors include her daughters Ruth Turk of Lewis and Joyce Anderson of Atlantic; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Open visitation will be held 12:30 to 5:30 pm, Wednesday April 3rd and 8 am to 5:30 pm Thursday, April 4th at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Following the graveside service, from 11:30 to 1:30, a time of food, fellowship and visitation with the family will be held in the Activities Room at the Heritage House Health Center in Atlantic. The Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements. --- Roland Funeral Service - Atlantic, Iowa W. Ardell Thompson Tuesday, February 20th, 1923 - Sunday, March 31st, 2019 Ardell Thompson, 96, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Wilma Ardell was born on February 20, 1923, in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of Arthur and Alma Rachael (Inhofe) Martens. She lived in Longmont 10 years, until her family moved to a farm in Edna Township, southeast of Lyman, Iowa. Ardell graduated from Atlantic High School in 1940. Following graduation, she received Normal Training at Drake University in Des Moines and then taught six years in country schools south of Atlantic. Ardell later became a secretary in the office at JC Penney. On June 20, 1948, she was united in marriage to Howard Andrew Thompson at the Presbyterian Church in Atlantic. The couple settled on a farm near Norway Center, and were blessed with two daughters, Ruth and Joyce. The family made Atlantic home in 1952. In the early 1960’s Ardell worked part-time at Albertson Cleaners until she started working full-time as a secretary at Walnut Grove; retiring after 16 years. Ardell took every opportunity to be with family; starting when her girls were younger by helping with PTA and Girl Scouts. She looked forward to attending church at the Atlantic Gospel Chapel followed by Sunday family meals and having everyone joined around the table. Camping was a staple in the Thompson house. They were members of a local camping group and attended monthly meetings. Ardell enjoyed tending her garden, getting together with friends for neighborhood coffees, going out to eat and overseeing rental properties. She volunteered alongside Howard at various organizations. Ardell is survived by her daughters, Ruth Turk of Lewis and Joyce Anderson of Atlantic; grandchildren, Colette (Stacy) Sternhagen of Cedar Falls, Rachael (Anthony) Christensen of Lewis, Andrea (Bryan) Ward of Altoona, Justin (Emily) Anderson of Atlantic, and Dr. Jason (Dr. Katelyn) Anderson of Rochester, MN; and great-grandchildren, Ashley and Austin Sternhagen, Kenna and Grant Christensen, and Isla, Jay and Ingrid Anderson. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; and sons-in-law, Darwin Turk and Robert Anderson. Open visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3rd and 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday April 4th at Roland Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5th at the Atlantic Cemetery. Following the graveside, a time of food, fellowship and visitation with the family will be held in the Activities Room in the Heritage House Health Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Ardell’s family and her arrangements. IN REMEMBRANCE OF Ardell Thompson BORN February 20, 1923 Longmont, Colorado DIED March 31, 2019 Atlantic, Iowa At the age of 96 years, 1 months & 11 day GRAVESIDE SERVICE 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 Atlantic Cemetery Atlantic, Iowa OFFICIATING Mike Eells Atlantic Gospel Chapel Atlantic, Iowa MUSICAL SELECTIONS “How Great Thou Art” “Going Home” By Bryan Ward CASKET BEARERS Justin Anderson Jason Anderson Austin Sternhagen Stacy Sternhagen Anthony Christensen Bryan Ward CELEBRATION OF LIFE LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 Heritage House Heath Care Center Activities Room Atlantic, Iowa Service Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 12:00pm - 5:30pm Location Roland Funeral Service Address 204 E. 5th St. ATLANTIC, IA 50022 Open visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3rd and 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday April 4th at Roland Funeral Home. 2nd Visitation When Thursday, April 4th, 2019 8:00am - 5:30pm Location Roland Funeral Service Address 204 E. 5th St. ATLANTIC, IA 50022 Open visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3rd and 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday April 4th at Roland Funeral Home. Interment Location Atlantic Cemetery Address 63119 White Pole Road ATLANTIC, IA 50022 A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5th at the Atlantic Cemetery. ---

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Wilma Ardell Martens Thompson's memorial is located at: Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Cass County, USA.
When did Wilma Ardell Martens Thompson death?
Wilma Ardell Martens Thompson death on 31 Mar 2019 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4016991
Longitude: -94.9813995

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur Johannes Martens

(1886 - 1970)

Alma Rachael Inhofe Martens

(1892 - 1981)

Spouse

Siblings

Maxine Alice Martens

(1914 - 1914)

Travis Lyle Martens

(1917 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -94.9813995

2. Atlantic Catholic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4030113, -94.9803467

3. Southlawn Memorial Gardens
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3842010, -95.0044022

4. Wiota Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -94.9180984

5. Judd Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3855530, -94.9186410

6. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

7. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4247017, -94.8722000

8. Norway Center Cemetery
Norway Center, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3458000, -94.8635000

9. Brighton Cemetery
Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4622002, -95.0999985

10. Oakwood Cemetery
Lewis, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3133011, -95.0746994

11. Franklin Lutheran Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3300018, -94.8499985

12. Highland Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

13. Bowen Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

14. Highland Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113983, -94.8581009

15. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

16. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

17. Greenwood Cemetery
Cumberland, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2668991, -94.8921967

18. Lincoln Center Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3742000, -94.7668000

19. Newlons Grove Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2397003, -94.9372025

20. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

21. Evergreen Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4514008, -94.7528000

22. Clay Township Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

23. Saint Johns UCC Cemetery
Lyman, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2160988, -94.9839020

24. Smith Cemetery
Griswold, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2606010, -95.1453018