Obituaries Second Quarter 2005 - Alphabetically

Akers, Leita May (Richardson) - death notice April 30, 2005

Leita May (Richardson) Akers death notice April 30, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune 05/02/2005
Akers, 82, Walnut, died April 30, 2005.

WALNUT -- Leita M. Akers, 82, Walnut, died Saturday, April 30 at Cass County Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held Wednesday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Walnut Community School gymnasium with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Akers is survived by sons Dennis (friend Ardith Bivens) Akers of Avoca and Ronald (Gail) Akers of Casar, N.C.; daughters Linda (Jon) Hall of Omaha, Janet (Randall) Lawson of Stuart and Rose (Walt) Sievers of Walnut; sister Lois Troll of Walnut; sisters-in-law Jenny Richardson of Savannah, Ga., Lois Ann Newell of Bentonville, Ak. and Penny Akers of Exira; brother-in-law Delbert (Naomi) Akers of Anita; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Leita M. Akers - Age 82
Who Died On Saturday, April 30, 2005

Visitation
Tuesday, May 3, 2005 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, May 3, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church - Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Services
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 2:00 PM
Walnut Community School Gymnasium - Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Dennis (friend, Ardith Bivens) Akers of Avoca, IA; Linda (Jon) Hall of Omaha, NE; Ronald (Gail) Akers of Casar, NC; Janet (Randall) Lawson of Stuart, IA; Rose (Walt) Sievers of Walnut, IA; sister, Lois Troll of Walnut, IA

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Leita M. Akers
©Daily Nonpareil 05/02/2005

AVOCA - Leita May Akers, 82, of Walnut died April 30 at Cass County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on a farm near Auburn. She grew up in the Lake View-Auburn area, moving to Walnut in 1963. For many years she worked at Walnut schools and Gardens Restaurant. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. She was well known for attending all school events, often wearing a Walnut jacket with name Coach Leita embroidered on it.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Roy Richardson.

Survivors include sons, Dennis Akers and friend, Ardith Bivens, of Avoca and Ronald Akers and wife, Gail, of Casar, N.C.; daughters, Linda Hall and husband, Jon, of Omaha, Neb., Janet Lawson and husband, Randall, of Stuart and Rose Sievers and husband, Walt, of Walnut; sisters, Lois Troll of Walnut; sister-in-laws, Jenny Richardson of Savanah, Ga., and Lois Ann Newell of Bentonville, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. with prayer service at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Walnut Community School Gymnasium with Pastor David Krueger officiating. Burial will be in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.

Bauer, Marguerite - death notice

Marguerite Bauer death notice

Marguerite Bauer, age 69 of Manning

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, June 22, 2005, 2:00 PM
Sacred Heart Church, Manning

Interment
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Manning

Benge, Wilma Grace (Ahrenholtz) - death notice June 11, 2005

Wilma Grace (Ahrenholtz) Benge death notice June 11, 2005

Wilma Grace Benge
©Daily Nonpareil 2005
06/17/2005

Wilma Grace, daughter of Henry and Mathilda (Hulsebus) Ahrenholtz, was born November 24, 1913, near Defiance, Iowa. She grew up with her six brothers in rural Defiance where she attended country school.

Grace worked at home as a young woman and then moved to Marshalltown for six years where she worked for the son of the owner of Lenox Furnace Company.

On November 4, 1939, Grace was united in marriage with Harold E. Benge who she had met while living in Marshalltown.

They were married at the Methodist Parsonage in Marshalltown and lived there for a couple of years before moving to a farm southeast of Manilla. Later they farmed west of Manilla.

Grace and Harold ran a dairy operation and milked 42 cows twice a day for many years. During this time, Grace also worked for Dr. Soe for 17 years. In 1966 they retired from farming and in 1968 purchased a home and moved into town. During the 1990s, they lived in Denison for 10 years before returning to Manilla.

Grace was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was active in the UMW, Bible study and as a Sunday school teacher. Grace was an excellent cook and baker and was noted for her cookies and dill pickles. She also painted ceramics and enjoyed playing bingo. Grace and her husband had a large garden and enjoyed growing flowers and bird watching.

When their health began to fail, Grace and Harold moved to the Manilla Manor Nursing Home. Harold died December 10, 2004. The next year, on Saturday, June 11, 2005, Grace died, joining Harold. She was 91 years, 6 months and 18 days of age.

Preceding Grace in death are her parents, husband and brothers Pete, Lou, Art, Chester, Walter and Edwin Ahrenholtz.

She is survived by her children: John Benge and wife Marjorie of Manilla; Mary and husband Neil Miller of Manilla; Virginia and husband Ronald Gregerson of Manilla; Barbara and husband Gregory Holmes of Manilla; Lorraine Gibson of Henderson, Kentucky; grandchildren: Teri Benge; Traci and husband Michael Schmitz and children Jonathon, Haley & Samuel; Michael Benge; Mark Benge and wife Amy and daughter Brenna; Rick Miller and daughter Kayla; Brian Miller and wife Jennifer and sons Jerod and Spencer; Jodi and husband Bob Gubbels and children Joe, Jake and Kate; David Gregerson and special friend Shannon Kastning and children Justin and Amanda; Dianne and husband Ron Drueppel; Suzanne and husband Chris Bunde and daughter Alaina; Jon Holmes; Josh Gibson; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at the United Methodist Church in Defiance, Iowa. Reverend Keith Pals officiated the service and interment held at the Union Township Cemetery in Defiance, Iowa.

Suzanne Bunde and Donna Muller served as pianists; Jon Holmes served as saxophonist and Paulette Rasmussen served as organist for vocalists Bill and Louise Ahrenholtz as they sang "He Touched Me" and congregational hymns, "Here I Am Lord" and "How Great Thou Art".

Those serving as casketbearers were Rick Miller, Mark Benge, Jon Holmes, Brian Miller, Michael Benge, Joshua Gibson and David Gregerson. Those serving as honorary casketbearers were Teri Benge, Jodi Gubbels, Traci Schmitz, Suzanne Bunde and Dianne Gregerson.

Brinker, Cleta A. - death notice June 3, 2005

Cleta A. Brinker death notice June 3, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Cleta A. Brinker - Age 89
Who Died On - Wednesday June 1, 2005

Visitation Friday, June 3, 2005 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service Friday, June 3, 2005 - 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 4, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Ed of Harlan, IA; her children: Clarence (Karen) Brinker of Harlan, IA; Sr. Marilyn Brinker of Bartlesville, OK; Kenneth (Lin) Brinker of Harlan, IA; Jane (Bob) Toller of Zionsville, IN;
Jo Ann (Steve) Wright of Pueblo, CO; sisters, Alice Hodapp of Sioux Falls, SD; Sr. Marie Hodapp of Hudson, WI; Rita Mueller of Princeton, WI; Marjorie (Bernie) Kennedy of Sioux Falls, SD.

Brower, Helen M. - death notice April 3, 2005

Helen M. Brower death notice April 3, 2005

Brower, 88, Independence, Mo., a former Harlan resident, died April 3, 2005.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Helen M. Brower, 88, Independence, Mo., a former Harlan resident, died Sunday, April 3 at her daughter's home in Independence.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Congregational Church in Harlan. Visitation is Saturday from 10-10:30 a.m.

Brower is survived by daughters Val (John) Laage of Brooten, Mn. and Colleen (Donald) Vest of Independence; sister Roberta Barker of Modesto, Ca.; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/07/2005

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Services for 88-year-old Helen Brower of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, April 9th at the Congreational Church on 19th Street in Harlan. Helen Brower died Sunday, April 3rd, in Missouri. Friends may call 10:00 to 10:30 am Saturday, April 9th at the Congregational Church in Harlan.

Bruck, Richard “Dick” F. - death notice June 7, 2005

Richard “Dick” F. Bruck death notice June 7, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Richard “Dick” F. Bruck - Age 75
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 7, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, June 9, 2005 - 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Rosary
Thursday, June 9, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, June 10, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Zita of Earling, IA: his children: Rick (Barbara) Bruck of Manilla, IA; Margaret (Marlin) Petersen of Kirkman, IA; Rose (Quinten) Christensen of Harlan, IA; Wayne (friend Linda) Bruck;
Marilyn (Dan) Martin; Randy (friend Marsha) Bruck; Steve (friend Karla) Bruck all of Harlan, IA; Eric (Patti) Bruck of Storm Lake, IA; Cheryl (fiancé Terry Koppold) Bruck of Harlan, IA; brothers, Lavern (Betty) Bruck of Irwin, IA; Gerald (Velma) Bruck of Earling, IA; sister, Mary Ann Schwery of Panama, IA.

Buter, Wilfred “Willie” B. - death notice May 6, 2005

Wilfred “Willie” B. Buter death notice May 6, 2005

Omaha World-Herald
Published Saturday
May 7, 2005

Truck driver killed in crash with train

WOODBINE - Police are investigating a fatal crash between a cement truck and a train that left the truck driver dead and a railroad employee with minor injuries.

Wilfred Buter, 74, of Dunlap, was killed in the accident, which happened about 11:50 a.m. Friday about three miles northeast of Woodbine, according to Harrison County Sheriff Terry Baxter.

Baxter said a southbound Union Pacific train struck the cement truck Buter was driving as it crossed the railroad trucks. Buter was pronounced dead at the scene.

A railroad employee who was in the cab of the train at the time of the crash was transported to Missouri Valley Hospital and treated for minor injuries, Baxter said.

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Willie Buter

Visitation:
Monday, May 9, 2005
12:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
10th & Jeroleman
Dunlap, IA 51529

Visitation:
Monday, May 9, 2005
5:00 PM until 7:00 PM

Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
10th & Jeroleman
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
10:30 PM
Lifeline Fellowship Church
1207 Harrison Street
Dunlap, IA 51579

A Life Remembered
Big Willie
Born December 24, 1929, Rural Dunlap, Iowa
Died May 6, 2005, Rural Dunlap, Iowa

Services
Lifeline Fellowship Church ~ Dunlap, Iowa
Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at 10:30 am

Clergy
Pastor Brent Girouex

Recorded Selections
“Kiss an Angel Good Morning” “Daddy’s Hands”
“If Tomorrow Never Comes”   “I Cross My Heart”

Honorary Pall Bearers
Kyle Buter, Kurtis Buter, Kelsey Buter

Pall Bearers
Harold Melby, Terry Donscheski, Bob Donschesk, Larry Malone, Joe Lipichok, Jeff Campbell

Final Resting Place
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Iowa

Wilfred “Willie” B. Buter was born December 24, 1929, to Herman and Mary (Rath) Buter in rural Dunlap. He was raised in the Dunlap area and attended Dunlap High School. Willie joined the United States Army and served his country from 1954 - 1956. On September 27, 1957, he married Dorothy Steinkuehler. The couple was blessed with two sons. Willie worked for Roger’s Lumber Company for several years, and for the past 20 years, he worked for Harold Melby’s Redi Mix.

Willie loved his family and spending time with his family was his favorite pastime. He also enjoyed fishing with his grandkids, gardening, fixing things, and driving his truck.

Willie died May 6, 2005, as a result of an accident attaining the age of 75 years, four months and 12 days.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alfred Buter, Tony Buter, and Lawrence Buter; five sisters, Agnes Andert, Deloris Horn, Rosita Piper, Monica Buter, and Albina Smith; father-in-law, Alvie Steinkuehler; brother-in-law, Bill Steinkuehler; two nephews, Donnie Friedrichsen and Mike Kline; two great nephews, Patrick Brotherson and Jacob Stephens and a great niece, Alisha Kline. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Dunlap, Iowa; two sons, Willy Buter and Danny Buter and his wife Vicki all of Denison, Iowa; three grandchildren, Kyle, Kurtis, and Kelsey Buter of Denison, Iowa; one brother, Herman Buter of Easton, Missouri, two sisters, Leona Moulton of West Point, Nebraska, Madonna Freymuller of Logan, Iowa; mother-in-law Alvera Steinkuehler of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Carl, Jack E. - death notice May 20, 2005

Jack E. Carl death notice May 20, 2005

Jack Carl
©The Harlan Tribune
06/06/2005

Carl, 80, Beverton, Or., died May 20, 2005.

BEAVERTON, Or. -- Jack E. Carl, 80, Beaverton, Or., formerly of Harlan, died May 20.

A memorial service was held June 6 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Portland, Or., with burial in the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Carl is survived by his son, Tom (Judy) of Portland, and brother, Richard, of Harlan.

Caruso, Calogero "Bud" - death notice April 29, 2005

Calogero "Bud" Caruso death notice April 29, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune 05/02/2005

Caruso, 80, Clinton, died April 29, 2005.

CLINTON -- Word has been received of the death of Calogero "Bud" Caruso, 80, Clinton, who died April 29 in Clinton.

Services will be held Tuesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Caruso is survived by sisters Catherine Blatter of Council Bluffs and Josephine Azerro of Kansas City, Mo.; brother John of Clinton; stepson Ernest Rosenthal of Shelby; three grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Claypool, Lester L. - death notice June 14, 2005

Lester L. Claypool death notice June 14, 2005

Lester Claypool
©The Harlan Tribune
06/20/2005

Claypool, 70, Tucson, Az., died June 14, 2005.

TUCSON, Az. -- Lester L. Claypool, 70, Tucson, Az., died Tuesday, June 14 at Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson.

A memorial service is planned for July 2 at 11 a.m. in Afton, Ia.

Claypool is survived by his wife, Molly; son Roger (Marceta) Claypool of Harlan; daughters Cindy (Steve) Wigton of Des Moines and Melody (Randy) DeHeer of Oskaloosa; granddaughter Kaitlin DeHeer and grandsons Preston and Bradford Claypool and Tyler DeHeer.

Clayton, Nicole M. "Nicki" and daughter,

Clayton, Jada Nicole - death notice

Nicole M. "Nicki" Clayton and daughter, Jada Nicole Clayton death notice

Nicole M. "Nicki" Clayton and Daughter, Jada Nicole Clayton
©Daily Nonpareil
06/19/2005

Nicole M. "Nicki" Clayton and Daughter, Jada Nicole Clayton Ages 27 & 4, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Nicole was born May 11, 1978 in Clarinda, Iowa and Jada was born January 22, 2001 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Survived by parents David & Jan Clayton of Council Bluffs; sisters, Kelly Doonan & husband Troy of Elk Horn, Iowa, Amy Schlueter & husband Mike of Omaha, NE; brothers, Chris & fiance Jennifer of McClelland, IA, Matt & wife Michelle of Council Bluffs, Josh & wife Roxanne of Marshalltown, Iowa; nieces, Megan, Kayleen & Erica; nephew, Tyler; grandparents, John & Helen Clayton of Louisville, NE; Jada is also survived by her father Ron Beard & his mother.

Funeral Services Monday, 11:00am at Ridgecrest Church, Pastor Dan Wills Officiant. Burial at Garner Township Cemetery. Visitation with the family Sunday 6:30-8:00pm at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home.

Memorials may be offered to Ridgecrest Church.

Cramer, Kathleen Skalla - death notice April 3, 2005

Kathleen Skalla CRAMER death notice April 3, 2005

OWH Apr. 6, 2005

CRAMER—Kathleen, Age 80, April 3, 2005, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Tom; parents, Joe and Blanche Skalla; sister, Evelyn Copeland; brother, Gene Skalla; great grandson, David Allen Beda. Survived by daughters, Karen and husband George Dasovich, Jeannie Wheeler and friend Tom Wheeler, Colleen and husband Bob Sledge; son, Paul Cramer and dear friend, Ruth; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Bob Castongia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Fran Skalla, Jerry and Larena Skalla, Phil Skalla; sisters-in-law, Betty and husband Pierrie Allard, Mary Lou and husband Jerry McCosky; many nieces and nephews.

VISITATION Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel Thursday, from 6:30-8:30pm with

VIGIL SERVICE at 7:00pm.

SERVICES Friday, 10:00am from the Chapel to St. Patrick's Church at 10:30am.

INTERMENT Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ
FUNERAL HOME
5108 "F" St. 402-731-1234

Croft, Agnes M. - death notice June 3, 2005

Agnes M. Croft death notice June 3, 2005

Agnes Croft
©The Harlan Tribune
06/06/2005

Croft, 91, Perry, died June 3, 2005.

PERRY -- Agnes M. Croft, 91, Perry, died Friday, June 3 in Perry.

Services will be held Wednesday, June 8 at 1 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, June 7 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with family greeting friends Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Croft is survived by daughter Kathy (Steven) Sutton of Perry; sister Winona (Paul) Beck of Ocala, Fla.; grandsons Mike Conrad and Matt (Misty) Conrad, all of Perry; two great-granddaughters Allison and Madison Conrad of Perry.

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Agnes Margaret Croft
August 18, 1913 - June 3, 2005

Agnes Margaret Croft, the daughter of Oscar and Susie (Stalder) Goshorn, was born on August 18, 1913, in Shelby County, Iowa. She attended school in Shelby, Iowa, and graduated from Shelby High School in 1931. On August 11, 1931, Agnes married Lafe Owen Croft in Savannah, Missouri. The couple lived in Kirkman, Iowa, for many years, and upon their retirement in 1978, they moved to Harlan, Iowa. Before her retirement Agnes worked several jobs, including driving a school bus in Irwin, Iowa, and helping her husband in the Skelly tank wagon business. In later years she was a nurse’s aid and dietary aid at the Baptist Memorial Home (Elm Crest Retirement Community). Agnes’ husband, Lafe, died on June 16, 1989, in Harlan. Agnes remained in Harlan until 1995, when she moved to Perry, Iowa, to be near her daughter.

Agnes was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa, and attended church in Perry as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed cooking and excelled in baking pies. Agnes love to read, and liked sewing, quilting, and crocheting. Agnes also loved her dog, Libby.

Agnes M. Croft died on Friday, June 3, 2005, at the Perry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 16 days.

Preceding Agnes in death were her parents; her husband, Lafe O. Croft; and three brothers, Orville Goshorn, Waldron Goshorn, and Robert Goshorn. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy (Steven) Sutton of Perry, Iowa; one sister, Winona (Paul) Beck of Ocala, Florida; two grandsons, Mike Conrad and Matt (Misty) Conrad, all of Perry, Iowa; two great-granddaughters, Allison Conrad and Madison Conrad, both of Perry, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor James Warren of the First Baptist Church in Harlan officiating. Marge Ahrenholtz served as the organist. Casket bearers were Michael Conrad, Matthew Conrad, Garold Conrad, Arlo Peterson, Ron Greenwood, and Richard Goshorn. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Damon, Wayne Allen - death notice June 17, 2005

Wayne Allen Damon death notice June 17, 2005

Wayne Allen Damon
©Daily Nonpareil
06/19/2005

Wayne Allen Damon

Wayne Allen Damon Age 67, of Council Bluffs, Died June 17, 2005 in Earling, Iowa.

Wayne was born February 10, 1938 to Harvey & Marie (Fisk) Damon. He loved music, painting & working on the computer.

Preceded in death by brother; Delmar, sisters; Glenva, Mildred, Pauline & Darline, parents; Harvey & Charlotte (Marie) Damon.

Wayne will be sadly missed by his children; Donis & Benny Kline of Earling, Charlotte & Jack Smith of Earling, Wayne Jr. & Corinne Damon of Missouri Valley, Scott & Diane Damon of Wiota, Bill Damon of Dow City, 14 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, sister; Bonnie Herman & husband Jim of Council Bluffs, many friends & loved ones.

Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday at Henry~Livingston Funeral Chapel. Private Family Interment at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.

No Viewing or Visitation.

Dent, Elma - death notice April 5, 2005

Elma Dent death notice April 5, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Elma Dent -Age 98
Who Died On - Tuesday, April 5, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, April 7, 2005
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, April 7, 2005
From 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, April 8, 2005 at 2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Redline Cemetery - Rural Harlan, Iowa

She is survived by: her daughter Beverly Tolle of Kirkman, IA and her son Darrel (Laraine) Dent of Council Bluffs, IA

Elmquist, Gene B. - death notice April 15, 2005

Gene B. Elmquist death notice April 15, 2005

Elmquist, 66, Mapleton, died April 15, 2005.

MAPLETON -- Gene B. Elmquist, 66, Mapleton, died April 15 at his home.

Services were held Monday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton with burial in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Mapleton.

Elmquist is survived by his wife, Kay; children Todd (Jeannine) of Federal Way, Wa., Toni (Krista) of Mapleton and Shari (Leo) Erlemeier of Mapleton; eight grandchildren; brother Gerald (Evelyn) of Elk Horn; and sisters Connie (Edwin) Benson of Irwin and Charlene (Eugene) Monson of Irwin; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/21/2005

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Gene Elmquist, age 66 of Mapleton passed away Friday, April 15, 2005, at his home in Mapleton.

Services were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton with Pastor Scott Fiege officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mapleton. Norma Jean Dose was the organist and music included "How Great Thou Art", "I'm But A Stranger Here" and "Amazing Grace". A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton.

Gene Bernhard Elmquist was born on June 25, 1938, in Kimballton, Iowa, the son of Bennie and Tena (Christensen) Elmquist. He graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1956. Following graduation he went to work for his father at the Elk Horn Elevator. On June 30, 1958, he married Kay Andersen in the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. In 1959 he purchased Mapleton Grain Company which he owned and operated through his passing.

Gene was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton and was very active in the Mapleton community throughout the years. He served as a Mapleton Trust and Savings Bank board member, St. Matthew Lutheran Church Treasurer, Mapleton City Council Member, and volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts. He was also a member of the Western Iowa Cycle Rider and Iowa Retreads motorcycle clubs. A few things Gene enjoyed doing were hunting, snow skiing, water skiing, boating, and spending time with the family at the Okoboji summer home.

Surviving family members include his wife, Kay; three children, Todd and his wife, Jeannine of Federal Way, Washington, Toni and his wife, Krista of Mapleton and Shari Erlemeier and her husband, Leo, also of Mapleton; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Travis, and Brianne of Federal Way, Washington, Adrienne, Erika, and Mitchell of Mapleton, and Alicia Burns of Marshall, Minnesota and Shane Erlemeier of Mapleton; a brother, Gerald and his wife, Evelyn of Elk Horn, Iowa and two sisters, Connie Benson and her husband, Edwin of Irwin, Iowa and Charlene Monson and her husband, Eugene, also of Irwin; along with many nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents.

Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren, Joshua Elmquist, Travis Elmquist, Brianne Elmquist, Adrienne Elmquist, Erika Elmquist, Mitchell Elmquist, Alicia Burns and Shane Erlemeier.

Pallbearers were Gary Thies, Bill Hagerdon, Roger Ingram, Alan Andersen, Edwin Benson, Eugene Monson, Delbert Elmquist and Don Lauritsen.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice and/or the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, formerly the Siouxland Regional Cancer Center in Sioux City.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home of Mapleton.

Evans, Edward Lee - death notice May 7, 2005

Edward Lee Evans death notice May 7, 2005

The Harlan Tribune 05/09/2005

Evans, 80, Kimballton, died May 7, 2005.

KIMBALLTON -- Edward L. Evans, 80, Kimballton, died Saturday, May 7 in Harlan.
Services will be Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Friends may call Tuesday, May 10 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home, with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans is survived by his wife, Lucille, of Kimballton; sons John (Kay) Evans of Richland, Charles Evans of Placitas, N.M., Jerry (Tracie) Evans of Elk Horn and Randy (Cindy) Evans of Cleveland, Ohio; brother Gerald Evans of Atlantic; sisters Jane Clemsen of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Dexter Sorenson of Harlan and Grace (Jack) Knudsen of Harlan; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

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Edward Lee Evans
January 19, 1925 - May 7, 2005

Edward Lee Evans, the son of Thomas Lee and Alta Grace (Plumb) Evans, was born on January 19, 1925, in Sibley, Iowa. When he was young, he moved to Harlan, Iowa, with his parents. Ed attended Harlan schools. On July 11, 1944, he enlisted in the Army, where he served during World War II. After the war ended, he was stationed in Alaska. In May, 1947, he was discharged. On February 24, 1948, Ed married Lucille Ann Jessen in Bentonville, Arkansas. The couple first lived in Exira, Iowa, and later, farmed in Shelby County, Iowa. From 1955-63, Ed and Lucille lived in California. In 1963 they moved to Atlantic, Iowa, and in 1971, they made their residence in Kimballton, Iowa. For many years, Ed worked as a heavy equipment operator, working in road and bridge construction. An injury forced Ed’s retirement in 1985.
Ed was a proud American veteran and AMVETS member who faithfully flew his flag every day. He loved gardening flowers and vegetables.

Edward L. Evans died on Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 80 years, 3 months, and 18 days.

Preceding Ed in death were his parents; his stepmother, Helen Evans; and one sister, Arlene Nelson. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lucille Evans of Kimballton, Iowa; four sons, John (Kay) Evans of Richland, Iowa, Charles Evans of Placitas, New Mexico, Jerry (Tracie) Evans of Elk Horn, Iowa, and Randy (Cindy) Evans of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Gerald Evans of Atlantic, Iowa; three sisters, Jane Clemsen of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Dexter Sorensen of Harlan, Iowa, and Grace Ann (Jack) Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Kevin Nelson officiating. Marcia Nelson served as the organist and Jason Evans was the soloist. Casket bearers were Jason Evans, Eric Thornburg, Chad Anderson, Tim Gessert, Brad Madsen, and Terry Nelson. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa, with military rites performed by the AMVETS. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Kimballton, IA

Visitation Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Service Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Evans, Janette J. (Ehlers) - death notice May 12, 2005

Janette J. (Ehlers) Evans death notice May 12, 2005

Janette J. (Ehlers) Evans
©Daily Nonpareil 05/18/2005

Janette J. (Ehlers) Evans, 41, of Shelby, IA, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. Jan has had Cystic Fibrosis since childhood and was awaiting a double lung transplant at the time of her death.

She was born in Council Bluffs and grew up in rural Shelby and then moved later because of her health. She lived in Missouri, Arkansas and California.

She graduated from high school in Harrison, AR. She was a member of the Minden United Church of Christ in Minden, IA.

Survivors include mother, Madeline Ehlers of Council Bluffs; fiance, Gregg Marshall of Shelby, IA; brother, Larry and wife Dianne Ehlers of Persia, IA; sisters, Donna Jahn of Springfield, MO; Peg and husband Eugene McCool of Shelby, IA; LaRee and husband Randy See of Harrison, AR; Sandy and husband Ron Schnoor of Manilla, IA. Nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her father, Donald Ehlers in October 2003.

Memorial Service at 1:00pm on Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Minden United Church of Christ, Minden, IA. Rev. Dr. George Mullins and Rev. Howard Campbell will officiate.

No special visitation. Family will greet friends at luncheon following the services.

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Arrangements and Services For
Jan (Ehlers) Evans - Age 41
Who Died On Thursday, May 12, 2005
Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

Memorial Service
Friday, May 20, 2005 - 1:00 P.M.
Minden United Church of Christ
Minden, Iowa

A luncheon will follow the memorial service at the church.

She is survived by her Mother, Madeline Ehlers of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Fiancé, Gregg Marshall of Shelby, Iowa. Brother, Larry (Dianne) Ehlers of Persia, Iowa; Sisters: Donna Jahn of Springfield, Missouri; Peg (Eugene) McCool, Shelby, Iowa; LaRee (Randy) See of Harrison, AR and Sandy (Ron) Schnoor of Manilla, IA

Fuller, Dan - death notice May 5, 2005

Dan Fuller death notice May 5, 2005

Surnames: Fuller; Sanny; Barber

Dan Fuller

The Harlan Tribune 05/09/2005

Fuller, 78, Anderson, Mo., died May 5, 2005.

ANDERSON, Mo. -- Dan Fuller, 78, Anderson, Mo., died Thursday, May 5 at the McDonald County Beverly Health Care Center in Anderson.

Services were held Monday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson.

Fuller is survived by his son, Dan (Dalana) of Pineville, Mo.; son-in-law Garland Sanny of Anderson; sister Iris "Cissy" Barber of LaQuinta, Ca.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Ham-Stephens, Obituary - Elizabeth E.

Obituary - Elizabeth E Ham-Stephens

Elizabeth E. Ham-Stephens was born in Crawford county, Indiana, February 1, 1848; died in Irwin, Shelby county, Iowa, Nov. 25, 1895, aged 47 years, 8 month and 24 days. she was married to John R. Stephens October 31, 1866, who, with Efa, Edward E. and Lewis Manly, mourn her loss. An aged father and mother and two sisters survive her. She is the first of the family cross the dark river. She gave her heart to God at the early age of thirteen and has been a faithful Christian ever since. In her home she was modest and unassuming, in church consistent, self sacrificing and devout. revival services were seasons of especial enjoyment to her.

We all mourn because of the separation that it must come. "Blessed are they that do his commandments that they may have a right to the tree of Life and enter in through the gates into the city.”

Hansen, Norma K. - death notice May 5, 2005

Norma K. Hansen death notice May 5, 2005

Norma Hansen
The Harlan Tribune 05/09/2005

Hansen, 89, Harlan, died May 5, 2005.

HARLAN -- Norma K. Hansen, formerly of the Elk Horn/Kimballton area, 89, died at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan on Thursday, May 5.

There will be no services as Norma donated her body to the University of Iowa Anatomical Gift in Iowa City.

Harmsen, Pamela - death notice April 13, 2005

Pamela Harmsen death notice April 13, 2005

Harmsen, 45, Harlan, died April 13, 2005.

HARLAN -- Pamela Harmsen, 45, Harlan, died Wednesday, April 13 at the Ambassador Rehabilitation Center in Omaha.

Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Harmsen, of Harlan; and parents Wayne and Darlene Arnold of Harlan.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/14/2005

Hartwig, Irene M. (Hysell) - death notice June 10. 2005

Irene M. (Hysell) Hartwig death notice June 10. 2005

Graveside Services for 84-year-old Irene M. Hartwig of Jefferson, formerly of Harlan, will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, June 15th, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Irene Hartwig died Friday, June 10th at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. The Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangements.

Irene Hartwig

Service:
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
10:00 AM
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, IA 51529

Irene M. Hartwig 84, of Jefferson, Iowa died on Friday, June 10th at the Greene County Medical Center.

Irene was born on February 28, 1921 in Pomeroy, Ohio. Her mother died during her birth. She was adopted and raised by her Aunt and Uncle Dana & Elizabeth (Greaser) Hysell. She grew up in Syacruse, Ohio and graduated from high school there. She then attended beauty school for a short time. During World War II she worked at an airplane factory where she met her future husband, Darrell Hartwig. The couple was married on February 14, 1943. They later moved to the Dunlap, Iowa area. She worked as a waitress in Dunlap at the Dunlap Grill. In 1984 she moved to Irwin, Iowa to be closer to her son Rod and in 1987 moved to Harlan, Iowa. In 2002 she moved to Jefferson, Iowa.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, sister Frances Downs and infant son. She is survived by her daughter Sharon (Sherri) McIntosh of Fremont, Nebraska; son Rod Hartwig of Jefferson, Iowa; six grandchildren, Clinton Hartwig, Scott Hicks, Troy McIntosh, Angie (McNelly) Gunderson, Amy (Hicks) Vanek and Evonne Hartwig; eight grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were at 10 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa with Pastor Brent Girouex officiating. Casket bearers were Clinton Hartwig, Scott Hicks, Troy McIntosh and Fred McIntosh. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Havick, Inez M. - death notice May 6, 2005

Inez M. Havick death notice May 6, 2005

The Harlan Tribune 05/12/2005

Havick, 93, Mapleton, died May 6, 2005.

MAPLETON -- Inez M. Havick, 93, Mapleton, died May 6.

Services were held Thursday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church in Mapleton with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Havick is formerly of Harlan. She is survived by sons Eugene (Joann) Nelson of Whittier, Calif., Claude Havick, Jr. of Papillion, Ne. and Curtis (Dee) Havick of Mapleton; daughter Cheryl Bryan of Albuquerque, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Charles (Sue) Stephenson of The Woodlands, Texas; and sister Helen Dahlby of Joice.

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Inez Havick
July 6, 1911-May 6, 2005

Inez Havick, age 93 of Mapleton, Iowa, died Friday, May 6, 2005 in Mapleton.

Services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Mapleton with Pastor Fred Pilecki officiating. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Iowa. Marie Whiteing was the organist and vocalist for the service. Music was "The Lord's Prayer" and "Prayer of Peace". A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 at the Armstrong Chapel in Mapleton.

Inez Marie Havick was born July 6, 1911, at Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of John and Irene (McClellan) Stephenson. She graduated from Clarinda High School with the class of 1929. She then attended Peru College in Nebraska and taught country school. On August 17, 1941, Inez was united in marriage to Claude Franklin Havick, Sr. in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple farmed in the Harlan and Denison, Iowa vicinity and then moved to a farm near Mapleton in 1954. Inez taught art at the Galva and Holstein Schools from the late 1950's through the 1960's. They moved into Mapleton in 1987. Claude, Sr. died June 15, 1995.

Inez was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Mapleton. She played the cello and was featured with the Earl May Orchestra on KMA Radio broadcasting out of Shenandoah in the early 1930's. She also won the 4-H Style Show at the State level in Des Moines in 1930 and represented the State of Iowa at the World's Fair in Chicago. She was a talented painter, wood carver and hobbyist.

Survivors include three sons, Eugene Nelson and his wife, Joann, of Whittier, California; Claude Havick, Jr., of Papillion, Nebraska, and Curtis Havick and his wife, Dee, of Mapleton, Iowa; one daughter, Cheryl Bryan of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one brother and his wife, Charles and Sue Stephenson of The Woodlands, Texas; and one sister, Helen Dahlby of Joice, Iowa.

Along with her husband, Inez was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Lisa Nelson; one grandson, Scott Havick; one brother and one sister.

Pallbearers were Curtis Bryan, Craig Langille, Chad Havick, Doug Havick, Dave Hubert, Mike Jorgensen, Jim Nelson and Ryan Havick.

 

Haynes, Dale Robert - death notice June 13, 2005

Dale Robert Haynes death notice June 13, 2005

Services for 46-year-old Dale Robert Haynes of Harlan will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, June 17th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Merrill's Grove Cemetery. Dale Haynes died Monday, June 13th, at Mercy Hospital. Friends may call from 3:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, June 16th at the Abundant Life Church in Harlan. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm.

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Dale R. Haynes - Age 46
Who Died On - Monday, June 13, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, June 16, 2005
3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Abundant Life Church - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 4:00 P.M.
Abundant Life Church - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Friday, June 17, 2005 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Merrill’s Grove Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Laura (fiancé Alan Ratzlaff) Haynes, Jessica Haynes, Mark (Melissa) Haynes and Jennifer (friend Vincent) Haynes all of Harlan, IA; brothers: Rick (Cindy) Haynes of Kissimee, Florida;
Bill (Kathy) Haynes of Omaha, NE; Mark (Traci) Haynes of Westphalia, IA; Tom (Sheri) Haynes and Tracy (Deb) Haynes all of Omaha, NE; best friend & care giver: Bill Sullivan & Bob Griffis both of Council Bluffs, IA.

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Omaha World Herald June 16, 2005

HAYNES—Dale Robert, age 46, of Harlan, IA, 6/13/05. Survived by daughters, Laura Haynes and fiance Alan Ratzlaff, and Jessica Haynes, Jennifer and friend Vincent, all of Harlan, IA; son, Mark (Melissa) Haynes, Harlan, IA; brothers, Rick (Cindy) Haynes, of Florida, Bill (Kathy) Haynes, Omaha, NE, Mark (Traci) Haynes, Wesphalia, IA, Tom (Sheri) Haynes, Tracy (Deb) Haynes, Omaha, NE; 6 grandchildren; friends, Bill Sullivan and Bob Griffis, Co. Bluffs, IA.

 

VISITATION Thurs 3-9pm.

PRAYER SERVICE Thurs. 4pm, all at Abundant Life Church.

PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

Heyes, Ella - death notice May 19, 2005

Ella Heyes death notice May 19, 2005

Ella Heyes
©The Harlan Tribune
05/31/2005

Heyes, 89, Harlan, died May 19, 2005.

HARLAN -- Ella Heyes, 89, Harlan, died Thursday, May 19 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.
Services were held Monday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at Ramsey Reformed Church in Titonka with burial in the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery.

Heyes is survived by daughters Marlene (David) Cavin of Council Blulffs and Leona (Charles) Fletcher of Harlan; three grandchildren, one great-granddaughters, 8 stepgrandchildren, 26 step-great-grandchildren and 8 step-great-great-grandchildren.

Jacobson, Herbert Jr. - death notice June 2, 2005

Herbert Jacobsen, Jr. death notice June 2, 2005

Herbert Jacobsen
©Daily Nonpareil
06/04/2005

Herbert Jacobsen, Jr. Age 67. Resident of Harlan, Iowa. Previously resided in Avoca and Walnut, Iowa.

Passed away Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Herbert was born in Avoca, Iowa. He graduated from Walnut High School in 1955. He was a retired truck driver for various trucking companies and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca where he was also baptized and confirmed.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Julie Engel, and husband, Doug, of Avoca, Jackie Braun, and husband, Mike, of Omaha, Neb., Susie Blum, and husband, John, of Omaha; 2 sisters, Shirley Bladt of Walnut, Sharon Yearsley of Omaha; brother, Larry Jacobsen, and wife, Sherry, of Walnut; 5 grandchildren.

Open visitation Saturday, June 4, Noon - 9pm and Sunday, June 5, Noon - 9 pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Family will greet friends on Sunday, June 5th, from 6 - 8pm. Funeral service will be Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:30pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with Pastor Bernard Daiker officiating.

Burial will be at the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut.

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Herbert Jacobsen
©The Harlan Tribune
06/06/2005

Jacobsen, 67, Harlan, died June 2, 2005.

HARLAN -- Herbert Jacobsen, 67, Harlan, died Thursday, June 2 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.
Services were held Monday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery at Walnut.

Jacobsen is survived by daughters Julie (Doug) Engel of Avoca, Jackie (Mike) Braun of Omaha and Susie (John) Blum of Omaha; sisters Shirley Bladt of Walnut and Sharon Yearsley of Omaha; brother Larry (Sherry) Jacobsen of Walnut; and five grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Herbert Jacobsen, Jr. - Age 67
Who Died On - Thursday, June 2, 2005

Visitation
Saturday, June 4, 2005
Noon to 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 5, 2005
Noon to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 5, 2005
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 6, 2005 - 1:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include 3 Daughters: Julie (Doug) Engel of Avoca, IA; Jackie (Mike) Braun and Susie (John) Blum all of Omaha, NE; 2 Sisters: Shirley Bladt of Walnut, IA and Sharon Yearsley of Omaha, NE; 1 Brother,
Larry (Sherry) Jacobsen of Walnut, IA.

Jensen, Gladys M. - death notice April 15, 2005

Gladys M. Jensen death notice April 15, 2005

Gladys Jensen

Jensen, 89, Harlan, died April 15, 2005.

HARLAN -- Gladys M. Jensen, 89, Harlan, died April 15 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.
Services were held Monday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hamlin Lutheran Church with burial in the Bethany Cemetery near Kimballton.

Jensen is survived by her children -- Roger and Linda Jensen of Atlantic, Robert and Marnell Jensen of Adair, Howard and Carol Jensen and Gayl Jensen, all of Harlan; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Hilga Cordes of Harlan.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/18/2005

Jensen, Kathrine - October 4, 1904 - June 7, 2005

Kathrine Jensen October 4, 1904 - June 7, 2005

Kathrine Jensen

©Daily Nonpareil
06/10/2005

Kathrine Jensen, age 100, a resident of Council Bluffs, formerly of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2005 in Council Bluffs.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Elsie Baker of Council Bluffs and Betty Paulsen of Atlantic, Iowa; son, Robert Jensen, and wife, Ellen, of Tennant, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Frances Jensen of Harlan, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; many friends and relatives in Denmark and the United States.

Visitation will be Friday, June 10, 2005 2pm - 9pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 11, 2005, 1pm at the Church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

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Kathrine Jensen
October 4, 1904 - June 7, 2005

Kathrine Jensen was born Kirsten Katrine Neilsen-Hjornet to Christian and Jensine Neilsen-Hjornet, on October 4, 1904. The family lived on a farm outside the village of Vittrup, in Vendsyssel, Denmark. Kirsten attended school from age 7 to 14, and at age 16, she entered the work force as a hired hand. At age 17, she met her future husband, Nels Jensen. Nels moved to the United States, and in December, 1923, Kirsten followed. The couple married on October 17, 1924, in Harlan, Iowa. After they married, Nels and Kirsten began their own farming business, living in the Avoca and Hancock, Iowa, areas but moving often for better farming opportunities. In 1959, they retired from farming and bought a house in Avoca. They became United States citizens on September 11, 1959, and Kirsten took the legal name of Kathrine Jensen.

Following their retirement from farming, Kathrine and Nels began doing furniture repair and upholstering. After Nels’ death on December 21, 1990, Kathrine sold their home in Avoca and moved to Peace Haven Retirement Home in Walnut, Iowa. She lived there until late 2002, when she went to live with her eldest daughter, Elsie Baker, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Kathrine was a lifetime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. In her spare time, Kathrine entertained the grandchildren, gardened, and fished. She and Nels made several trips back to Denmark to visit family. Kathrine also enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, tatting, and crocheting, and she donated many afghans to church fundraisers. Visitors to her home always enjoyed homemade bread and cookies. She liked growing flowers and was a member of the local Garden Club. The Avoca Journal-Herald named her “Homemaker of the Week” in 1975.

Kathrine Jensen died on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 100 years, 8 months, and 3 days.

Preceding Kathrine in death were her parents; her husband of 66 years, Nels Jensen; two sons, Carl Jensen and Elmer Jensen; one daughter, Ellen Kjeldgaard; and three grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Elsie Baker of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Betty Paulsen of Atlantic, Iowa; one son, Robert (Ellen) Jensen of Tennant, Iowa; one daughter-in-law, Frances Jensen of Harlan, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many friends and relatives in Denmark and the United States.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa, with Pastor Bernard Daiker and Michael Kostello officiating. Kathy Soetmelk served as the organist, and Michael Kostello was the soloist. Jason Weihs and Mitch Jensen were the eulogists. Honorary casket bearers were Pam Card, David Jensen, Wade Jensen, Randy Jensen, Dwayne Paulsen, and Kevin Kjeldgaard (deceased). Casket bearers were Kathe Weihs, Jeff Jensen, Jinea Calaby, Mitch Jensen, Julie Maguire, Rhonda Scott, Debra Williams, and Denise Deschamp. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Johnson, Delbert - death notice May 12, 2005

Delbert Johnson death notice May 12, 2005

Delbert Johnson

©The Harlan Tribune 05/16/2005

Johnson, 77, Ida Grove, died May 12, 2005.

IDA GROVE -- Delbert Johnson, 77, Ida Grove, died Thursday, May 12 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Services were held Monday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove with burial in the Ida Grove Cemetery.

Johnsen was born in Defiance and grew up in Crawford County. He his survived by his wife, Maryan; children Robin (Tom) Grell of Ida Grove and Perry (Donette) Johnsen of Piedmont, Okla.; five grandchildren; sister-in-law Lucille Johnson of Deloit; nieces and nephews.

Johnson, Duane Marvin - death notice April 27, 2005

Duane Marvin Johnson death notice April 27, 2005

Duane M. Johnson
©Daily Nonpareil 04/29/2005

PERSIA - Duane Marvin Johnson, 66, of Persia died April 27 at Creighton University Medical Center.

He graduated from Shelby High School. He was a mechanic with Robinson Implement in Irwin.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Johnson of Persia; children, Lori Carver of Sioux City, Dennis Duane Johnson of South Sioux City, Neb., Shari Stork of Emerson, Neb., Steve Suntken of Denver, Colo., Rick Suntken and wife, Vicki, of Boone, Valarie Polley of Council Bluffs, Jeri Lynn Suntken of Aspen, Scott Suntken and wife, Angie, of Gypsum, Colo., Gail Dollen and husband, Doug, of Springdale, Alaska; sisters, Bernice Baldauf and husband, Ralph, of Omaha, Mildred Miller and husband, Bob, of Atlantic, Mary Jane Peterson and husband, Keith, of Shelby, Eileen Killpack and husband, Frank, of Neola; mother, Cecile Johnson of Persia; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. tonight at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shelby Lutheran Church with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Persia.

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Arrangements and Services For
Duane M. Johnson - Age 66
Who Died On - Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Visitation
Friday, April 29, 2005
5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, April 29, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Friday, April 29, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, April 30, 2005 - 2:00 P.M.
Shelby Lutheran Church - Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Marlene of Persia, IA; children: Lori Carver of Sioux City, IA; Dennis Duane Johnson of S. Sioux City, NE; Shari Stork of Emersen, NE; Steve Suntken of Denver, CO: Rick (Vicki) Suntken of Boone, IA; Valarie Polley of Council Bluffs, IA; Jeri Lynn Suntken of Aspen, CO; Scott (Angie) Suntken of Gypsum, CO; Gail (Doug) Dollen of Springdale, AK; sisters, Bernice (Ralph) Baldauf of Omaha, NE; Mildred (Bob) Miller of Atlantic, IA; Mary Jane (Keith) Peterson of Shelby, IA; Eileen (Frank) Killpack of Neola, IA; mother, Cecile Johnson of Persia, IA.

Jones, Clara O. (Babbitt) - death notice April 30, 2005

Clara O. (Babbitt) Jones death notice April 30, 2005

Clara Jones

©The Harlan Tribune 05/02/2005
Jones, 91, Atlantic, died April 30, 2005.

ATLANTIC -- Clara O. Jones, 91, Atlantic, died Saturday, April 30 at Heritage House.

Services will be held Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Walnut with burial in the Monroe Township Cemetery at Walnut. Family greeted friends Monday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel. Visitation was Monday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Jones is survived by her husband, Walter, of Atlantic; son Gerald (Marilyn) Jones of Flippin, Ar.; son-in-law Robert Lafrentz of Walnut; sisters Darlene (Clyde) Killion of Columbia, Mo, Velma Boysen of Harlan, Hyla Nash of Atlantic and Neva (Lee) Manz of Avoca; brothers Bill (Maye) Babbitt of Avoca and Dell (Sharon) Babbitt of Estes Park, Co.; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren and 1 step-great-great-grandchild.

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Arrangements and Services For
Clara Jones, Age 91
Who Died On - Saturday, April 30, 2005

Visitation
Monday, May 2, 2005
9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P. M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Chapel,
Walnut, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, May 2, 2005
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Chapel,
Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - 1:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Chapel, Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Monroe Township Cemetery, Rural Walnut, Iowa

She is survived by her husband Walter of Atlantic, IA; her son Gerald (Marilyn) Jones of Flippin, AR; Son-in-law, Robert Lafrentz of Walnut, IA Sisters & Brothers; Darlene(Clyde) Killion, Columbia, MO; Velma Boysen, Harlan, IA; Hyla Nash, Atlantic, IA; Neva (Lee) Manz, Avoca, IA; Bill (Maye) Babbitt, Avoca, IA; Dell (Sharon) Babbitt, Estes Park, CO

Kannas, LeRoy C. - death notice June 2, 2005

LeRoy C. Kannas death notice June 2, 2005

LeRoy Kannas
©The Harlan Tribune
06/06/2005

Kannas, 73, Harlan, died June 2, 2005.

HARLAN -- LeRoy C. Kannas, 73, Harlan, died Thursday, June 2 at Mission Regional Medical Center.
Services will be held Friday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Kannas is survived by his wife, Faye, of Harlan; daughters Connie (Rob) Marxen of Creston and Lisa (John) Wolfe of Creston; son Brian (Mary) Kannas of Corning; daughter-in-law Kaye Kannas of Corning; stepsons Kenneth (Elizabeth) Williamson of Youngstown, Ohio, and Dale (Janne) Williamson of Kansas City, Mo.; stepdaughters Janet (Farrell) Zimmerman of Harlan and Lori (John) Finken of Kansas City; sister Beverly (Bernard) Stoltenburg of Watertown, S.D.; 8 grandchildren and 11 stepgrandchildren.

Kinney, Homer W. - death notice May 28, 2005

Homer W. Kinney death notice May 28, 2005

Homer Kinney
©The Harlan Tribune
06/02/2005

Kinney, 90, Harlan, died May 28, 2005.

HARLAN -- Homer W. Kinney, 90, Harlan, died May 28 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.
Services were held Wednesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Bondurant Federated Church.

Kinney is survived by his wife, Florence, of Harlan; children Eleanor (Ed) Gambs of Logan, Edwin (Velda) Kinney of Altoona and Carl (Dania) Kinney of Scottsdale, Az.; six grandchildren -- Marc Kinney of Altoona, Laurel (Don) Klitgaard of Harlan, Bethany (Scott Griswold) Kinney of Bondurant, De Ann (Richard) Rush of Altoona, Nick (Renae) Gambs of Dunlap and Barbara Gambs of Bartlett, Neb.; and six great-grandchildren.

Krohn, Lindy Lee death notice May 31, 2005

Lindy Lee Krohn death notice May 31, 2005

Lindy Lee Krohn
©Daily Nonpareil
06/02/2005

Lindy Lee Krohn, age 44, of Shelby, Iowa, passed away May 31, 2005.

Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Goldie (Thoms) Krohn, half-brother, Duane Krohn and nephew, Calvin Krohn.

Survived by 2 sisters, Janie Green, Shelby, Iowa; Sally Casey, Council Bluffs; half-brother, Larry (Coralyss) Krohn, Persia, Iowa; nieces, nephews, special friend Michelle Winchester, Avoca, Iowa; and other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 2, 6-8pm, Knutson Family Chapel, Avoca, Iowa.

Memorial Service Friday, June 3, 10:30am, Shelby Methodist Church, Shelby, Iowa.

Leuck, Leona - death notice May 11, 2005

Leona Leuck death notice May 11, 2005

Leona Leuck
The Harlan Tribune 05/12/2005

Leuck, 92, Harlan, died May 11, 2005.

HARLAN -- Leona Leuck, 92, Harlan, died Wednesday, May 11 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community.
Services will be Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

A wake service will be Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. A rosary will be Friday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Leuck is survived by son Jack (Joan) Leuck of Pekin, Ill., and daughter-in-law Betty Leuck of Harlan.

Lorenzen, Wilma Bernice - death notice April 21, 2005

Wilma Bernice Lorenzen death notice April 21, 2005

Services for 91-year-old Wilma Bernice Lorenzen of Ankeny, formerly of Avoca, will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 26th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca Chapel. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Wilma Lorenzen died Thursday, April 21st, at a care center in Ankeny. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Monday, April 25th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Also, family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 26th, from 9:30 am until service time. Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
W. Bernice Lorenzen - Age 91
Who Died On Thursday, April 21, 2005

Visitation
Monday, April 25, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel - Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her son, Gary (Ruth) Lorenzen of W. Des Moines, IA; sister, Phyllis Coe of Minneapolis, MN; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

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Wilma Lorenzen

©The Harlan Tribune 04/25/2005

Lorenzen, 91, Ankeny, died April 21, 2005.

ANKENY -- Wilma B. Lorenzen, 91, Ankeny, died Thursday, April 21 at Sunnyview Care Center.
Services will be held Tuesday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel with burial in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, April 25 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Family will greet friends Tuesday from 9:30-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Lorenzen is survived by her son, Gary (Ruth) Lorenzen of West Des Moines; sister Phyllis Coe of Minneapolis, Mn.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Madsen, Annabelle (Nelson) - death notice June 11, 2005

Annabelle (Nelson) Madsen death notice June 11, 2005

Services for 78-year-old Annabelle Madsen of Elk Horn will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, June 15th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Annabelle Madsen died Saturday, June 11th, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha. Family will greet friends in the family home at 2028 Catalpa Street in Elk Horn from 1:00 pm-8:00 pm Tuesday, June 14th. Family will also greet friends on Wednesday from 12:30 pm to service time at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of arrangements.

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Annabelle Madsen, age 78, of Elk Horn

Service
Wednesday, June 15, 2005, 1:30 PM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn

Visitation
Tuesday, June 14, 2005, From 1 PM to 8 PM
Annabelle's home at 2028 Catalpa Street in Elk Horn

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery at Elk Horn

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Annabelle Madsen
©Daily Nonpareil
06/14/2005

Annabelle Madsen, age 78, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, following a year-long battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Madsen, of Elk Horn; daughters, Caroline Larson, and husband, Jerome "Jerry," of Minneapolis, Minn., and Kimberly Williams, and husband, Michael, of Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Emmert Nelson, of Elk Horn.

Annabelle's family will receive family and friends at their home at 2028 Catalpa Street in Elk Horn on Tuesday, June 14, from 1-8pm, and at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church one hour prior to services. Funeral services for Annabelle Madsen, of Elk Horn, Iowa, will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2005, 1:30pm, at the church with burial to follow at Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Markkula, Bruce William - death notice April 20, 2005

Bruce William Markkula death notice April 20, 2005

Services for 57-year-old Bruce William Markkula of Boise, ID, will be held at 11:00 am at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Bruce Markkula died Wednesday, April 20th. Friends may call 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, April 26th, with the family present to greet friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Bruce Markkula

©The Harlan Tribune 04/25/2005
Markkula, 57, Boise, Idaho, died April 20, 2005.

BOISE, Idaho -- Bruce W. Markkula, 57, Boise, Idaho, died Wednesday, April 20.

Services will be held Wednesday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Family will greet friends Tuesday, April 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Markkula is survived by his parents, Marian (Bouer) Markkula and the Rev. Russell Markkula, of Duluth, Mn.; his wife, Sandra Markkula, of Boise; son Charles Markkula of Minneapolis, Mn.; daughter Mandi Jo Petsche of Boise; brothers Russell Markkula Jr. and Sammy Markkula, both of Duluth; and sister Melissa (the Rev. Brian) Wiita of Duluth.

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Arrangements and Services For
Bruce W. Markkula - Age 57
Who Died On Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Visitation
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Sandra of Boise, ID; his children: Charles Markkula of Minneapolis, MN; Mandi Jo Petsche of Boise, ID; his parents, Rev. Russell & Marian Markkula of Duluth, MN; brothers & sister: Russell Markkula, Jr., Sammy Markkula and Melissa (Rev. Brian) Wiita all of Duluth, MN.

Mayr, Ruth (Collison) - death notice May 1, 2005

Ruth (Collison) Mayr death notice May 1, 2005

Ruth Mayr

©The Harlan Tribune 05/05/2005
Mayr, 90, died May 1, 2005.

KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. -- Ruth Collison Mayr, 90, died Sunday, May 1 in Kimberling City.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11 at the Harlan Cemetery. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oskaloosa.

Mayr is a former Harlan resident. She is survived by her daughter, Joan (John) Curran of Tucson, Az.; son Collis (Jan) Mayr of Branson West, Mo.; four grandchildren; one stepgrandson; six great-grandchildren; sisters Irene Farley of Houston, Texas anad Lois Wrenn of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters-in-law Margaret (Robert) Collison of Des Moines and Martha Stigler of Des Moines; and brother-in-law Leo (Helen) Mayr of Carroll.

McCormick, Naomi F. - death notice May 2, 2005

Naomi F. McCormick death notice May 2, 2005

Naomi McCormick
©The Harlan Tribune 05/05/2005

McCormick, 79, Atlantic, died May 2, 2005.

ATLANTIC -- Naomi F. McCormick, 79, Atlantic, died Monday, May 2 at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Services will be held Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic with burial in the Atlantic Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, May 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Roland Funeral Home.

McCormick is survived by her husband, Mac; daugher Carol of Atlantic and son Michael (Joyce) of Coralville; sisters-in-law Eileen Carson of Oakdale, Neb. and Frances Schmidt of Camarillo, Calif.; brother-in-law Richard (Joan) McCormick of Salinas, Calif.; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mears, Ellen E. - death notice May 25, 2005

Ellen E. Mears death notice May 25, 2005

Ellen Mears
©The Harlan Tribune
06/20/2005

Mears, 96, San Carlos, Calif., died May 25, 2005.

SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- Ellen E. Mears, 96, San Carlos, a former Panama resident, died May 25.
Services were held June 17 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in San Carlos with interment in the Skyline Memorial Park.

Mears is survived by sons Michael Mears of Discovery Bay and Dr. William Mears of Mt. Hermon; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Musich, Lavern "Vernie" G. - death notice June 23, 2005

Lavern "Vernie" G. Musich death notice June 23, 2005

Services for 92-year-old Lavern Musich of Westphalia will be held at 10:30 am Monday, June 27th at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Lavern Musich died Thursday, June 23rd at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Visitation will be held noon to 9:00 pm Saturday, June 25th, noon to 9:00 pm Sunday, June 26th with a wake service at 7:30 Sunday at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lavern "Vernie" G. Musich - Age 92
Who Died On - Thursday, June 23, 2005

Visitation
Saturday, June 25, 2005 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, June 27, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Helen of Westphalia, IA; his children: Dennis (Cheryl) Musich of Harlan, IA; Yvonne (Ken) Willadsen of Council Bluffs, IA; Eldred (Erma) Musich of S. Jordan, UT; Phil (Lora) Musich of Johnson City, TN; Mary (Ed) Stephany of Westphalia, IA; Lavern Jr. (Patricia) Musich of Roosevelt, UT; Thelma (Thomas) Ely of Muscatine, IA; Tom (Kathy) Musich of Harlan, IA; Karen (Randy) Bradley of Council Bluffs, IA; Deborah (Richard) Hastert of Harlan, IA; sisters: Helen (Lawrence) Petsche of Harlan, IA; Alice Siebert of New Mexico; sister-in-law: Viola Musich of Harlan, IA; brother-in-law: Ray Langenfeld of Ute, IA.

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Lavern George Musich
©Daily Nonpareil
06/26/2005

Lavern George Musich, Age 92, of Westphalia, Iowa, passed away June 23, 2005 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.

Lavern was born in Portsmouth, Iowa and farmed on his own farm for many years. Lavern was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia Athletic Club Hall of Fame, Westphalia Co-op, Westphalia City Council, Westphalia Credit Union Board of Directors, and was also a former Mayor of Westphalia.

Survived by wife of 64 years, Helen (Weihs) Musich of Westphalia; sons, Dennis & wife Cheryl Musich of Harlan, Iowa, Eldred & wife Erma Musich of South Jordan, Utah, Phillip & wife Lora Musich of Johnson City, TN, Lavern & wife Patricia Musich, Jr. of Roosevelt, Utah, Thomas & wife Kathy Musich of Harlan; daughters, Yvonne & husband Kenneth Willadsen of Council Bluffs, Mary & husband Edward Stephany of Westphalia, Thelma & husband Thomas Ely of Muscatine, Iowa, Karen & husband Randy Bradley of Council Bluffs; 31 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; & 1 great great-grandchild.

Funeral Service Monday, June 27 at 10:30 AM, St. Boniface Church, Rev. John Dorton Officiant. Visitation with the family at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan Sunday from noon-9 PM. Wake Service at 7:30 PM at funeral home. Burial at St. Boniface Cemetery June 27 in Westphalia.

Myers, Kathryn Jean - death notice May 6, 2005

Kathryn Jean Myers death notice May 6, 2005

Sioux City Journal
Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Kathryn J. Myers


DEFIANCE, Iowa -- Kathryn Jean Myers, 46, of Defiance died Friday, May 6, 2005, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Denison, Iowa. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison.

Nelsen, Edna L. - death notice May 24, 2005

Edna L. Nelsen death notice May 24, 2005

Edna L. Nelsen
Daily Nonpareil 05/26/2005

Edna L. Nelsen, age 95, a lifetime resident of Avoca, Iowa, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Avoca Nursing & Rehab.

Edna was born west of Avoca, Iowa. She graduated from Avoca High School. She was co-owner/bookkeeper of Henry G. Nelsen Truck Lines (with husband) for 23 years.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Avoca, women's organization of the church, VFW Auxiliary and Avoca Historian.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Henry G. Nelsen. He passed away in 1976.

Survivors include nieces, Mildred Wunder of Avoca, Arlene Gans of Irwin, Iowa, Nadine Lyon and husband, Eldon, of Council Bluffs; nephews, Roger Christensen of Perris, Calif., Clark Christensen and wife, Donna, of Virginia Beach, Va. and Charles Christensen and wife, Linda, of Avoca.

There will be an open public visitation at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home on Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 12pm until 9pm and Friday, May 27, 2005 from 8am to 9pm. The family will greet friends Friday, May 27, 2005 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The service will be Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, with Pastor Bernard Daiker officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

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Arrangements and Services For
Edna L. Nelson - Age 95
Who Died On - Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Open Public Visitation
Thursday, May 26, 2005
12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Friday, May 27, 2005
8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel, Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, May 27, 2005
6:30 PM to 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel, Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include Nieces and Nephews: Mildred Wunder, Avoca, IA; Arlene Gans, Irwin, IA; Nadine (Eldon) Lyon, Council Bluffs, IA ;Roger Christensen, Perris, CA; Clark (Donna) Christensen, Virginia Beach, VA; Charles (Linda) Christensen, Avoca, IA

Nelsen, Lola Lorene (Carroll) - death notice April 22, 2005

Lola Lorene (Carroll) Nelsen death notice April 22, 2005

©Daily Nonpareil 04/24/2005

AVOCA - Lola Lorene Nelsen, 85, of Avoca died April 22 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

She was born in Walnut and graduated from Avoca High School in 1936. She worked as a cook for the Avoca school system and an Avoca nursing home until her retirement in 1990. She was a lifelong resident of Avoca.

She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca.

Mrs. Nelsen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, in 1955.

Survivors include a daughter, Janiece Ronnfeldt and husband, Harold, of Council Bluffs; three sons, Lonn and wife, Theota, of Avoca, Wayne and wife, Virginia, of Avoca and Vaughn and wife, Janette, of Omaha; three sisters, Mildred Petersen, Bertha Kixmiller and Wilma Jean Klindt, all of Avoca; a brother, Everette Carroll and wife, Sandy, of Avoca; two sisters-in-law, Audrey Carroll and Dorothy Ann Carroll, both of Avoca; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be today from noon to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bernard Daiker, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

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Lola Nelsen

©The Harlan Tribune 04/25/2005
Nelsen, 85, Avoca, died April 22, 2005.

AVOCA -- Lola L. Nelsen, 85, Avoca, died Friday, April 22 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.
Services were held Monday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery.

Nelsen is survived by sons Lonn (Theota) Nelsen of Avoca, Wayne (Virginia) Nelsen of Avoca and Vaughn (Jannette) Nelsen of Omaha; daughter Janiece (Harold) Ronnfeldt of Council Bluffs; sisters Mildred Petersen, Bertha Kixmiller and Wilma Jean Klindt, all of Avoca; brother Everette (Sandy) Carroll of Avoca; sisters-in-law Audrey Carroll of Avoca and Dorothy Ann Carroll of Avoca; brothers-in-law Donald Langer of Avoca and Mike Kaufman of Omaha; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Nelson, Bonnie J. - death notice April 17, 2005

Bonnie J. Nelson death notice April 17, 2005

Bonnie Nelson

Nelson, 72, former Shelby and Harlan resident, died April 17, 2005.

HARLAN -- Services are pending for Bonnie J. Nelson, 72, a former Shelby and Harlan resident. Nelson died Sunday, April 17 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

She is survived by her husband, Donald; sons Verne Nelson of Harlan and Dean Nelson of Harlan; and daughter Linda Thielen of Broomfield, Co.

Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/18/2005

Nelson, LaVerne R. - death notice May 31, 2005

LaVerne R. Nelson death notice May 31, 2005

LaVerne Nelson
©The Harlan Tribune
06/02/2005

Nelson, 68, Elk Horn, died May 31, 2005.

ELK HORN -- LaVerne R. Nelson, 68, Elk Horn, died May 31 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.
Services will be held Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Elk Horn Lutheran Church with burial in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Nelson is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Elk Horn; children Chery (Mike) Mahoney of Monroe, N.C., Leland Nelson of Elk Horn, Paul (Kim) Nelson of Dexter and Nancy (Kelly) Britton of Elk Horn; six grandchildren; his parents Leonard and Dorothy Nelson of Elk Horn; brothers and sisters-in-law Charles (Melody) Baker of New Tampa, Fla., Joanne (Gary) Parker of Columbus, Neb., Russell (Barbara) Baker of LaVista, Neb., Randy (Kathy) Baker of LeGrand, Beverly (Larry) Mundt of Fort Worth, Texas and Susan Green of LaVista; aunts, an uncle, nieces and nephews.

Nevel, Roxanne Valjean (Carl) - death notice April 29, 2005

Roxanne Valjean (Carl) Nevel death notice April 29, 2005

The Harlan Tribune 05/02/2005

Nevel, 65, Harlan, died April 29, 2005.

HARLAN -- Roxanne V. Nevel, 65, Harlan, died Friday, April 29 in Harlan.

Services will be held Tuesday, May 3 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. A wake service was held Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Friends were asked to call Monday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Nevel is survived by her husband, Wayne, of Harlan; sons Larry V. (Marna) Nollen of Columbus, Ga., Anthony (Tracy) Nollen of Macomb, Ill., Derrick Kaldenberg of Harlan and Timothy (Loni) Nevel of Bloomfield, Neb.; daughters Kristy Davis of Harlan and Joan (Doug) Andersen of Jacksonville; brothers Douglas (Mary) Carl of Ottumwa, Nick (Ann) Carl of Marshalltown and Marc (Marcie) Carl of Defiance; sisters Lois (David) Dean of Omaha and Victoria (Alan) Johannsen of Mitchellville; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Roxanne Valjean Nevel

January 26, 1940 - April 29, 2005

Roxanne Valjean Nevel, the daughter of Valentine S. and Orimal L. (Woodhouse) Carl, was born on January 26, 1940, in Harlan, Iowa. She attended Harlan schools, and later completed her GED. She married Larry F. Nollen and later, Merle Kaldenberg; both marriages ended in divorce. On August 9, 1968, Roxanne married Wayne Caroll Nevel in Rockford, Illinois. Wayne became a father to all of the children.

Roxanne was a faithful, strong, and devoted member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. She had a servant’s heart and was quick to volunteer when help was needed. Roxanne enjoyed a variety of hobbies including doing Jumble puzzles, painting, crocheting, singing, dancing, and baking. She was a loving wife and mother whose grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her great joy.

Roxanne V. Nevel died on Friday, April 29, 2005, at her home in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 65 years, 3 months, and 3 days.

Preceding Roxanne in death were her parents; one brother, Jeffery Carl; and one sister, Carolyn Schwery. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Wayne C. Nevel of Harlan, Iowa; four sons, Larry V. (Marna) Nollen of Columbus, Georgia, Anthony (Tracy) Nollen of Macomb, Illinois, Derrick Kaldenberg of Harlan, Iowa, and Timothy (Loni) Nevel of Bloomfield, Nebraska; two daughters, Kristy Davis of Harlan, Iowa, and Joan (Doug) Andersen of Jacksonville, Iowa; three brothers, Douglas (Mary) Carl of Ottumwa, Iowa, Nick (Ann) Carl of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Marc (Marcie) Carl of Defiance, Iowa; two sisters, Lois (David) Dean of Omaha, Nebraska, and Victoria (Alan) Johannsen of Mitchellville, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Father Robert Hoefler celebrating. Musicians were Kathleen Kohorst, Maryalyce Dotzler, Meg Kohles, and Amanda Andersen. Roxanne’s loving grandchildren served as casket bearers. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Monday, May 2, 2005
Service Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2005

Osborn, Marian M. - death notice April 14, 2005

Marian M. Osborn death notice April 14, 2005

Marian Osborn

Osborn, 92, Avoca, died April 14, 2005.

AVOCA -- Marian M. Osborn, 92, Avoca, died Thursday, April 14 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital.
Services were held Monday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

Osborn is survived by daughters Darlene (Frank) Jones of Atlantic, Dorothy (Lester) Alff of Avoca and Jane (Lynn) Hansen of Anita; son Jack (Val) Osborn of Walnut; sister Irene Drehsen of Plattsmouth, Neb.; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/18/2005

Page, William L. - death notice June 9, 2005

William L. Page death notice June 9, 2005

William L. Page
©Daily Nonpareil
06/11/2005

William L. Page, 73, of

Harlan, Iowa died Thursday, June 9, 2005 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital. He was born in Avoca, Iowa and attended Avoca Schools. He worked with Squeeler Feeds for many years. Survivors include daughter, Sandra Lou Carlson of Spirit Lake, Iowa; sons, William Page and wife, Kathy, of Chulavista, Calif., Larry Page of Alta, Iowa, Keith Page and wife, Natalie, of Alta; step son, Ezra Lee Study of Des Moines, Iowa, step daughter, Roxanne Roosevelt and husband, Oliver "Rosey", of Harlan; sisters, Marjorie Anderson and husband, Virgil, of Albert Lee, Minn., Marilyn Dille of Harlan, Bonnie Maloney and husband, Kenneth, of Dodge City, Ks.; brothers, Amos Page and wife, Thelma, of Topeka, Ks., Earl Page and wife, Sharon, of Newton, Iowa, Roger Page of Harlan; sister-in-law, Betty Page of Albert Lee, Minn.; 9 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.Visitation will be Sunday, June 12, 2 - 9pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 6 - 8pm. Services will be Monday, June 13, 10am at the Funeral Home. Reverend Al Hazelton will officiate. Burial will be at Harlan Cemetery in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
William L. Page - Age 73
Who Died On - Thursday, June 9, 2005

Visitation
Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Monday, June 13, 2005 - 10:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Sandra Lou Carlson of Spirit Lake, IA; William Laverne (Kathy) Page of Chulavista, CA; Larry Ray Page of Alta, IA; Keith Allen (Natalie) Page of Alta, IA; brothers & sisters: Marjorie (Virgil) Anderson Albert Lee, MN; Amos (Thelma) Page of Topeka, KS; Earl (Sharon) Page of Newton, IA; Marilyn Dille of Harlan, IA; Roger Page of Avoca, IA; Bonnie (Kenneth) Maloney of Dodge City, KS; sister-in-law, Betty Page of Albert Lee, MN; step-son: Ezra Lee Study of Des Moines, IA; step-daughter:
Roxanne Jean (Oliver “Rosey”) Roosevelt of Harlan, IA. 9 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Peck, Geraldine "Gerry" - death notice April 4, 2005

Geraldine "Gerry" Peck death notice April 4, 2005

Geraldine Peck

Peck, Harlan, died April 4, 2005.

HARLAN -- Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, for Geraldine "Gerry" Peck, who died Monday, April 4 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Peck is survived by her daughter, Connie (Dan) Ryan of Sunset, S.C.; and two grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/04/2005

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Arrangements and Services For
Geraldine "Gerry" Peck, Age 98
Who Died On - Monday, April 4, 2005

Visitation
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 - 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, April 7, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her daughter, Connie (Dan) Ryan of Sunset, SC, 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

Pedersen, Clifford Linnell - death notice April 7, 2005

Clifford Linnell Pedersen death notice April 7, 2005

Services for 92-year-old Clifford Linnell Pedersen of Harlan will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 11th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Bowman's Grove Cemetery. Clifford Pedersen died Thursday, April 7th at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Friends may call Saturday, April 9th, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday, April 10th, 12 noon to 9:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present on Sunday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and a prayer service will be held Sunday evening, April 10th, at 7:30 pm at the funeral home.

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Arrangements and Services For
Clifford L. Pedersen - Age 92
Who Died On - Thursday, April 7, 2005

Visitation
Saturday, April 9, 2005 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, April 10, 2005 from 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11:00 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church -Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Bowman’s Grove Cemetery - Rural Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife: Darle Pedersen of Harlan, IA; children, Raymon (Patti) Pedersen of Milwaukee, WI;
Judy Klindt & friend, Mike Ridgman of Garnsville, GA; step-daughter, Sandy (Randy) Conrad of Harlan, IA;
sister, Bernice Johnson of Harlan, IA.

Plagman, Edwin J. - death notice May 11, 2005

Edwin J. Plagman death notice May 11, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Edwin Plagman - Age 74
Died On - Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 7:00P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass Of Christian Burial
Friday, May 13, 2005 11:30 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Private Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Margaret Plagman of Corley, IA; Daughters include Edie Plagman of Kansas City, MO; Sarah (Josh) Roecker of Omaha, NE; Sons: John (Jill) Plagman of Harlan, IA; Scott Plagman of Ankeny, IA and Ryan Plagman of Houston, TX; his sister, Pat (Harry) Petersen of Jacksonville, IA and his sister-in-law, Mary Jane (Martin) Zaccone of Harlan, IA.

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Edwin Plagman
The Harlan Tribune 05/12/2005
Plagman, 74, Corley, died May 11, 2005.

CORLEY -- Edwin J. Plagman, 74, Corley, died Wednesday, May 11 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held Friday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, May 12 from 7-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Plagman is survived by his wife, Margaret (Jacobsen) Plagman of Corley; daughters Edie Plagman of Kansas City, Mo. and Sarah (Josh) Roecker of Omaha; sons John (Jill) Plagman of Harlan, Scott Plagman of Ankeny and Ryan Plagman of Houston, Texas; sister Pat (Harry) Petersen of Jacksonville; sister-in-law Mary Jane (Martin) Zaccone of Harlan; and four grandchildren.

Plambeck, Scott M. - death notice

Scott M. Plambeck death notice

OWH Apr. 6, 2005

PLAMBECK—Scott M., age 45, Omaha. Preceded in dath by father, Robert Plambeck. Survived by mother and stepfather, Judy and Laird Lindquist, Bella Vista, AR; brothers and sister-in-law, Mike Plambeck, of Omaha, Doug and Kim Plambeck, Red Oak, IA; sisters and brother-in-law, Laura Mousel, Leann and Carl Rigatuso, all Omaha; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Thurs 7pm, Farnam Chapel, with family receiving friends from 6pm. Memorials may be made to the family.

CROSBY KUNOLD BURKET
SWANSON-GOLDEN
32nd Ave. & Farnam 345-1886

Poldberg, Dale - death notice May 16, 2005

Dale Poldberg death notice May 16, 2005

Dale Poldberg - Age 81
Who Died On - Monday, May 16, 2005

Visitation
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 11:00 A.M
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Jacksonville, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Myrna of Harlan, IA; his children: Colleen (Lindsay) Beatty of Harlan, IA; Bruce (Calla) Poldberg of Kimballton, IA; Kelly Poldberg of Harlan, IA; Angela (Todd) Madsen of Harlan, IA; brothers & sister: Vivian Poldberg of Wildemar, CA; Robert (RoseAnne) Poldberg of Kimballton, IA; Lyle (Jeannine) Poldberg of Carter Lake, IA.

Pontier, Todd Allan - September 24, 1984 - June 19, 2005

Todd Allan Pontier September 24, 1984 - June 19, 2005

Lake accident claims 2 men
by Chris Dorsey SENTINEL TRIBUNE 06-23-05

Two Osceola men drowned Sunday morning at Little River Lake near Leon.

The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office announced Brad Phillips, 18, and Todd Pontier, 20, drowned after their boat capsized early Sunday morning 65 to 70 yards from the east shore. The men were fishing at the time of the accident.

Three men were in the boat at the time of the accident. Josh Jackson, 19, Van Wert, swam back to the shoreline. He returned to the lake in an attempt to save his friends.

The 911 call was made around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Decatur County Sheriff’s deputies and Iowa Department of Natural Resources personnel searched the lake until around 10:30 a.m. Sunday when Phillips and Pontier were found.

The boat apparently tipped over when all three men leaned over one side, said Kevin Baskins with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The motorless boat was unlicensed and described as being in poor condition, according to the DNR.

Pontier, a 2003 Clarke graduate, is the son of Marcia and Arthur Pontier. Phillips, who completed his junior year at Clarke, is the son of Gail and Duane Phillips.

Funeral services for Phillips is 10 a.m. Thursday at the Kale Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the Kale Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Pontier will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Osceola. Visitation will be Thursday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the Kale Funeral Home.

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MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Todd A. Pontier
AGE - 20 of Osceola

SERVICE HELD AT
St. Bernard Catholic Church - 10:30 A.M. - Friday , June 24, 2005

VISITATION
Open after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday at Kale Funeral Home - Osceola
Prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Family will greet friends 6:00-8:00 p.m.

INTERMENT
Maple Hill Cemetery - Osceola, Iowa

MEMORIALS
Clarke County Fair Board for fairgrounds or Juvenile Diabetes Association

Todd Allan Pontier, son of Arthur Allan and Marcia Rae Kenkel Pontier was born September 24, 1984 at the Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, Iowa and passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005 near Leon, Iowa at the age of twenty years.

Todd graduated from Clarke Community High School in 2003 and had just completed his sophomore year at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. While at Iowa State he enjoyed building a Baja Car and the friends that he made there.

He has lived his entire life in the Clarke County community where he was active in 4-H, FFA and the Clarke Community High School Marching Band. He was a devoted member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Osceola, he enjoyed riding 4-wheelers with his friends, working on the family farm, spending time with his family and friends and his main goal was to make everyone “Happy.”

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Arthur Pierre Pontier and Mark and Bernadine (Fuhs) Kenkel, a cousin, Allison Kenkel and an uncle, Doug Stiner.

He leaves those who will always treasure his memory; his loving parents, Arthur and Marcia Pontier of Osceola, Iowa; brother, Arthur Ryan Pontier and wife Jamie of Osceola, Iowa, brother, Chad Michael Pontier of Osceola, Iowa; grandmother, Lu Ella Pontier of Osceola, Iowa; nephew, Arthur Colton Pontier of Osceola, Iowa; niece, Audrey Catherine Pontier of Osceola, Iowa; special friend, Sarah Johnk of Ida Grove, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Cynthia Salter and husband Jim of Moline, IL, Ronald Kenkel and wife Jan of Oakland, IA, Gloria Muff and husband Bob of New Providence, IA, Julia Schmitz and husband Bob of Harlan, IA, Sylvia Sporrer and husband Dave of Templeton, IA, Roger Kenkel and wife Gail of Manilla, IA, Rod Kenkel and wife Julie of Shenandoah, IA, Maria Jewell and husband Vic of Olathe, KS, Andy Pontier and wife Teressa of Osceola, IA, Carol Stiner of Des Moines, IA, as well as twenty two cousins, many great aunts and uncles and a host of friends.

Richards, Helen M. (White) - death notice April 28, 2005

Helen M. (White) Richards death notice April 28, 2005

Helen Richards
©The Harlan Tribune 04/28/2005
Richards, 81, Manilla, died April 28, 2005.

MANILLA -- Helen M. Richards, 81, Manilla, died Thursday, April 28 at the Manilla Manor. Richards is a former Irwin resident.

Services will be held Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at Irwin Church of Christ with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Irwin.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 29 from 1-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Family will greet friends from 7-8:30 p.m.

Richards is survived by her sons, Kent (Sandy) Richards of Manilla; Craig (Wanda) Richards of Elizabethtown, KY; and a brother, Eldon (Eva) White of Maryville, MO; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Helen M. Richards - Age 81
Who Died On - Thursday, April 28, 2005

Visitation
Friday, April 29, 2005 - 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, April 29, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Saturday, April 30, 2005 - 10:00 A.M.
Irwin Church of Christ - Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

Survivors include his sons, Kent (Sandy) Richards of Irwin, IA; Craig (Wanda) Richards of Elizabethtown, KY; brother, Eldon (Eva) White of Maryville, MO.

Rihner, Michelle Dawn Briggs - December 5, 1971 - June 17, 2005

Michelle Dawn Briggs Rihner December 5, 1971 - June 17, 2005

Michelle Dawn Briggs Rihner
©Daily Nonpareil
06/24/2005

Age 33, of Walnut, Iowa. Formerly of Avoca, Iowa and Red Oak, Iowa, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2005 at her home.

Michelle Dawn Briggs Rihner was born December 5, 1971 in Red Oak. She was the daughter of Harlan and Mildred (Brown) Briggs.

Over the years Michelle attended school at Nishna Valley, Red Oak, and Stanton, Iowa.

Michelle had three significant relationships in her life with Robin Clayton, Quentin Sickels (father of her children) and the last being Dan Rihner.

She was currently employed at Kum & Go in Atlantic, Iowa.

Michelle was preceded in death by her grandparents; William Brown; and Clarence and Cleo Berg; her mother, Mildred Brown; nephew, Dylan Briggs; and a great niece, Madison Bozwell.

Survivors include her children, Nick Briggs, Destiney, Mason and Haley Sickels, all of Villisca, Iowa; stepson, Caleb Rihner, of Harlan, Iowa; stepdaughter, Ashley Rihner, of Hayes, Kansas; father, Harlan Briggs, and wife, Mary, of Council Bluffs, grandmother, Pheba Brown, of Hastings, Iowa; brothers, Bill Briggs, and wife, Wendy, Raymond Briggs, and wife, Angie, both of Red Oak, Iowa; sisters, Kim Warren, and friend, Jane Voboril, of Lincoln, Neb., Teri Briggs, and friend, Mark Walters, of Lincoln, Neb., Shelley Hurley of Missouri; many aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family or to the Funeral Home, Nelson-Boylan-LeRette, of Red Oak, Iowa.

Cremation took place after the service.

Schierbrock, Gerald L. "Jerry" - death notice May 10, 2005

Gerald L. "Jerry" Schierbrock death notice May 10, 2005

The Harlan Tribune 05/12/2005

Schierbrock, 74, Neola, died May 10, 2005.

NEOLA -- Gerald L. "Jerry" Schierbrock, 74, Neola, died May 10 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.
Services will be Friday, May 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola with burial in the St. Patrick's Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, May 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the church. A rosary recitation was Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Church.
Schierbrock is survived by his wife, Mary Pat (Grieder) Schierbrock of Neola; daughters Cheryl Ring and Debbie (Aric) Thomsen, all of Neola; sons Michael (Kelly), William (Deb) and Greg (Carolyn), all of Neola; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; sisters Joanne (Tom) Kenealy of Council Bluffs, Jane (Bill) Burchard of San Antonio, Texas, Sister Marilyn Schierbrock of Davenrport, Eileen (Gary) Mathews of Neola and Kathleen Wright of Beaver Lake, Neb.; and brother Joe (Jean) Schierbrock of Vail.

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Gerald L. Schierbrock
Daily Nonpareil 05/12/2005

Gerald L. "Jerry" Schierbrock, 74, of Neola died May 10 at Myrtue Hospital in Harlan.

He was born Aug. 31, 1930, in Council Bluffs to Leo and Regina (Lafferty) Schierbrock. He graduated in 1948 from St. Joseph High School in Neola. He served with the Iowa National Guard. He was owner of Schierbrock Grocery Store after the death of his father in 1978. The store has been in the family since 1930. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola.

Mr. Schierbrock and his wife, Mary Pat (Greider) Schierbrock, were married March 4, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors in addition to his wife include daughters, Cheryl Ring and Debbie Thomsen and husband, Aric, all of Neola; sons, Michael Schierbrock and wife, Kelly, William Schierbrock and wife, Deb, and Greg Schierbrock and wife, Carolyn, all of Neola; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Joanne Kenealy and husband, Tom, of Council Bluffs, Jane Burchard and husband, Bill, of San Antonio, Texas, Sister Marilyn Schierbrock of Davenport, Eileen Mathews and husband, Gary, of Neola and Kathleen Wright of Beaver Lake, Neb.; brother, Joe Schierbrock, and wife, Jean, of Vail; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. with Rosary recitation at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Neola. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola. Rev. Raphael Masabakhwa and Rev. James Ryberg will co-officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Neola with a luncheon following at the Parish Hall.

Memorials may be offered to Neola Fire & Rescue or a favorite charity.

Schnitker, Sharon E. - Aug. 28, 1952 - June 25, 2005

Sharon E. Schnitker Aug. 28, 1952 - June 25, 2005

Sharon E. Schnitker
©Daily Nonpareil
06/27/2005

Sharon E. Schnitker, age 52, a Council Bluffs resident most of her life, and previously resided in Neola, Iowa, passed away June 25, 2005, in Omaha after an extended illness.

Sharon was born on Aug. 28, 1952, in Council Bluffs to Richard J. and Letty (Hobbins) Schnitker. She attended St. Albert High School and graduated in 1970, Jennie Edmundson Nursing School and Bellevue College in Business. She was a Registered Nurse for 25 years at Immanuel Hospital and also nursed at Mutual of Omaha and was a Compliance Officer for the VNA. She was a member of the Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by father, Richard, in 1998.

Survivors include mother, Letty, of Neola, Iowa; brothers, Dean, and wife, Terri, of Neola, Dan, and wife, Rita, of Dodge City, Kan.; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday 5-6:30pm with rosary at 6:30pm at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Council Bluffs. Additional visitation will be Tuesday 5-6:30pm with rosary at 6:30pm at St. Patrick's Church, Neola. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday 10:30am, St. Patrick's Church, Neola, with Father Raphael Masabakhwa, Celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery Cemetery, Neola, with luncheon to follow.

Memorials may be offered to St. Patrick's Church Foundation and Masses Preferred.

Schuemann, Ula Marie (Larson) - death notice June 13, 2005

Ula Marie (Larson) Schuemann death notice June 13, 2005

Services for 82-year-old Ula Marie Schuemann of Utica, Illinois, formerly of Harlan and Avoca, will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 17th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Ula Schuemann died Monday, June 13th. Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, June 17th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Ula M. Schuemann - Age 81
Who Died On - Monday, June 13, 2005

Visitation
Friday, June 17, 2005 - 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Friday, June 17, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Sharon (Thomas) Riley of Oak Forest, IL; Karla (Steven) Tschannen and Robyn (William) Stout of Somonauk, IL; son, Franklin Schuemann; brother, Duane (Virginia) Larson and friend,
James Ventrice of Utica, IL & cousin, Della (Wayne) Nelson of Hartley, IA.

Sievertsen, Garnett R. "Garnie" - death notice May 5, 2005

Garnett R. "Garnie" Sievertsen death notice May 5, 2005

Garnett Sievertsen

The Harlan Tribune 05/12/2005
Sievertsen, 63, Manilla, died May 5, 2005.

MANILLA -- Garnett R. "Garnie" Sievertsen, 63, Manilla, died May 5 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.

Services were held Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla with burial in the Nishnabotna Cemetery at Manilla.

Sievertsen is survived by his wife, Joleen, of Manilla; son Jeffrey (Rhonda) of Manilla; daughter Lori (Greg) Gaskill of Irwin; four grandchildren; his wife's parents Leo and Irene Ertz of Manilla; sisters-in-law Elaine (Ron) Johnson of Fort Dodge and Sharon (Rich) Mosher of Melrose; and brothers-in-law Allan Ertz and Carol Haines of Des Moines, Norman (Renae) Ertz of Denison and Brian (Michele) Ertz of Manilla.

Sojka, Scott L. - death notice

Scott L. Sojka death notice

Sojka, 43, Downers Grove, Ill., died last week.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Word has been received of the death of Scott L. Sojka, Downers Grove, Ill., a former Harlan resident.

A Methodist funeral service was held Monday, April 11 at Toon Funeral Home in Downer's Grove with graveside interment scheduled for Tuesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien, Ill.
Sojka is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Karen Nee Moser Sojka, of Harlan; sister Suzanne (Kirk) Fjelstul of Decatur, Ga.; and a niece, Kathryn "Katie Rose" Fjelstul.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/11/2005

Sorenson, Dr. Alfred Lee - death notice June 23, 2005

Dr. Alfred Lee Sorensen death notice June 23, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
09/08/2005

Dr. Alfred Sorensen

Sorensen, 70, McMurray, Pa., died June 23, 2005.

MCMURRAY, Pa. -- Memorial services for Dr. Alfred Lee Sorensen, 70, McMurray, Pa., will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at First United Methodist Church in Harlan at 1:30 p.m.

Sorensen died June 23, 2005 at his home in Pennsylvania.

A former Harlan resident and member of the 1953 graduating class at Harlan High, he is survived by his wife, Sandra, of McMurray; sons Gregory (Galena) of Tulsa, Ok. and Eric of Pittsburg, Pa.; three grandchildren; and sister Mary Sorensen-Mitchell of Ouray, Co.

Private family services will be held at the Harlan Cemetery prior to the memorial service.

Stuhr, Janice Eileen Stinn - death notice June 4, 2005

Janice Eileen Stinn Stuhr death notice June 4, 2005

Janice Stuhr
©The Harlan Tribune
06/06/2005

Stuhr, 63, Persia, died June 4, 2005.

PERSIA -- Janice E. Stuhr, 63, Persia, died Saturday, June 4 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.
Services will be Tuesday, June 7 at 10 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Valley View Cemetery at Persia. Visitation was Monday, June 6 from noon-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Stuhr is survived by husband Robert of Persia; daughters Linda (fiance Scott Butler) Stuhr of Warsaw, Mo., Kathy Stuhr of Persia and Donna Stuhr of Logan; sisters Carolyn (Max) Nelson of Persia, Joyce (Allan) Miller of Persia, Jean (Craig) Stahl of Harlan and Ann (Dennis) Andersen of Harlan; brothers Lee (Kathy) Stinn of Harlan, Bill (Tami) Stinn of Westphalia and Mike (Teresa) Stinn of Harlan; and two grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Janice Eileen Stuhr - 63
Who Died On - Saturday, June 4, 2005

Visitation
Monday, June 6, 2005 - 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, June 6, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Celebration of Life Service
Tuesday, June 7, 2005 - 10:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

She is survived by her husband, Robert Stuhr of Persia, IA; her daughters: Linda Stuhr (fiancé, Scott Butler) of Warsaw, MO; Kathy Stuhr of Persia, IA and Donna Stuhr of Logan, IA; her brothers and sisters: Carolyn (Max) Nelson of Persia, IA; Lee (Kathy) Stinn of Harlan, IA; Joyce (Allan) Miller of Persia, IA; Jean (Craig) Stahl of Harlan, IA; Bill (Tami) Stinn of Westphalia, IA; Mike (Teresa) Stinn of Harlan, IA and Ann (Dennis) Andersen of Harlan, IA.

Theulen, Charles "Chuck" Junior - death notice April 2, 2005

Charles "Chuck" Junior Theulen death notice April 2, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune 04/04/2005
Theulen, 79, Defiance, died April 2, 2005.

DEFIANCE -- Charles "Chuck" Junior Theulen, 79, Defiance, died Saturday, April 2 at Creighton Medical Center.

Services will be held Tuesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. A rosary was held Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at the church. Visitation was held Monday from 2-5 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home and from 6-9 p.m. at the church.

Theulen is survived by his wife, Marita, of Defiance; sons William Theulen of Defiance and Jeff (Janet) Theulen of Defiance; sisters Dorothy Weatherman of Huxley and Juanita (Larry) McCool of Tennant; and six grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Charles (Chuck) Theulen - Age 79
Who Died On - Saturday, April 2, 2005

 

Visitation
Monday, April 4, 2005 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Monday, April 4, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Rosary
Monday,
April 4, 2005 at 7:00 PM
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 11:00 AM
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Military Rites
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Marita of Defiance, IA; his sons: William and Jeff (Janet) all of Defiance, IA; two sisters: Dorothy Weatherman of Huxley, IA and Juanita (Larry) McCool of Tennant, IA

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funeral card
In Loving Memory of

CHARLES "CHUCK" THEULEN
Born - September 26, 1925 - Bayard, Iowa
Died - April 2, 2005 - Omaha, Nebraska

ROSARY
Monday, April 4, 2005 - 7:00 PM
St. Peter's Catholic Church- Defiance, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 - 11:00AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Michael Berner
ORGANIST VOCALIST
Judy Rewerts George Rewerts

CASKET BEARERS
Joe Daeges, Jerald "Bud" Bieker, Pat Goeser,
Todd Theulen, Deron Theulen, Eric Theulen

MILITARY RITES
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa
American Legion Post #707 - Defiance & Westphalia, Iowa

An invitation is extended to the relatives and friends to meet with the family in St. Peter's Community Hall at the close of the committal service.

 

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Charles J. "Chuck" Theulen

Charles Junior "Chuck" Theulen, was born on September 26, 1925, in Bayard, Iowa. His parents were Charles and Elma Main Theulen. His family moved to Defiance, Iowa in 1937. He finished his education in Defiance graduating from St. Paul's Catholic School. In January of 1944, he entered the Navy serving in the South Pacific until his discharge in May 1946.

On February 9, 1948, Chuck was united in marriage to Marita Daeges. From this union two sons were born: William and Jeff. Chuck operated the Phillips 66 Service Station from 1949 to 1978 when he started Chuck's Radiator Repair which he operated until he retired in 1989. He served as a   volunteer on the Defiance Fire Department for twenty-five years and was a member of the City Council for many years.

He also enjoyed making things from wood.

Chuck died on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska after having attained the age of seventy-nine years, six months and six days. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Evelyn Chipman and Norma Krantz. In addition to his wife Marita, Chuck is survived by his sons William Theulen and Jeff Theulen and his wifejanet all of Defiance; six grandchildren: Deron, Rachel, Eric, Kim, Stacy, and Todd; two sisters: Dorothy Weatherman of Huxley, Iowa and Juanita and her husband Larry McCool of Tennant, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Thompson, Lyla Marie - death notice April 8, 2005

Lyla Marie Thompson death notice April 8, 2005

Services for 74-year-old Lyla Thompson of Irwin are pending at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Lyla Thompson died Friday, April 8th, at her home in Irwin.

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November 13, 1930 - April 8, 2005
Lyla Marie Thompson

Visitation date:
Sunday, Apr 10, 2005

Visitation time:
3-9 p.m., with family present to greet friends from 3-5 p.m.

Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan,IA

Service date:
Monday, Apr 11, 2005

Service time:
11:00 a.m.

Service location:
Irwin United Methodist Church
303 Ada
Irwin,IA

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Lyla Thompson

Thompson, 74, Irwin, died April 8, 2005.

IRWIN -- Lyla Thompson, 74, Irwin, died Friday, April 8 in Harlan.

Services were held Monday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at Irwin United Methodist Church in Irwin with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin.

Thompson is survived by her husband, Allan, of Irwin; mother Leona Wiese of Manilla; daughters Kathleen Goans of Kirkman and Lanette (Tom) Sawyer of Idaho Springs, Co.; sons Craig (Dianna) Thompson of Irwin and Danny Thompson of Irwin; sister Ladelle (Orlando) Hanson of Manilla; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/11/2005

Wageman, Ann Elizabeth (Folz) - death notice April 6, 2005

Ann Elizabeth (Folz) Wageman death notice April 6, 2005

Wageman, 91, Manilla, died April 6, 2005.

MANILLA -- Ann E. Wageman, 91, Manilla, died Wednesday, April 6 at the Manilla Manor.
Services will be held Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery at Defiance. A wake service will be held Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation is Friday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home, and Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church.

Wageman is survived by daughters Norma (Jim) Gross of Manilla and Sharon (Jack) Wieland of Springtown, Texas; sister Eva Olsen of Seattle, Wa.; brothers-in-law Elmer (Boots" Wageman of Defiance and Ed Wageman of Pelican Lake, Mn.; sisters-in-law Verdella Bertelsen and Ann Witherby, both of Minneapolis, Mn., Josephine Marshall of Dunlap and Leona Buman of Harlan; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 04/07/2005

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Arrangements and Services For
Ann Elizabeth Wageman -Age 91
Who Died On Wednesday, April 6, 2005

Visitation
Friday, April 8, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Saturday, April 9, 2005 - 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, April 8, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 9, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Norma (Jim) Gross of Manilla, IA; Sharon (Jack) Wieland of Springtown, TX;
her sister, Eva Olsen of Seattle, WA; brothers-in-law: Elmer (Boots) Wageman of Defiance, IA; Ed Wageman of Pelican Lake, MN; sisters-in-law: Verdella Berterlsen of Minneapolis, MN; Ann Witherby of Minneapolis, MN; Josephine Marshall of Dunlap, IA; Leona Buman of Harlan, IA.

Wasserman, Christena H. - death notice May 1, 2005

Christena H. Wasserman death notice May 1, 2005

Christena Wasserman

©The Harlan Tribune 05/02/2005
Wasserman, 92, Beatrice, Neb., died May 1, 2005.

BEATRICE, Neb. -- Christena H. Wasserman, 92, Beatrice, Neb., died Sunday, May 1 at the Parkview Care Center.

Services will be held Wednesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Beatrice with burial at 12:30 p.m. at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Diller, Neb. A family prayer service will be held Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the basement of the church.

Wasserman is survived by her daughters, Marian Niday of Beatrice and Linda (Ron) Pethoud of Harlan; and sons Dennis (Betty) Wasserman of El Reno, Okla. and Leo (Bonnie) Wasserman of Byers, Co.

Whitney, Star Leann - death notice April 26, 2005

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Star Leann Whitney death notice April 26, 2005

Star L. Whitney
©Daily Nonpareil 05/05/2005

LOGAN - Star Leann Whitney, 2, of Urbandale died April 26 at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines.

Survivors include her parents, Morris and Katherine, of Urbandale; maternal grandparents, Michael and Anita Johnson of Portsmouth; paternal grandmother, Mary Patricia Whitney of Sikeston, Mo.; maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Karen Johnson of Ames; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Mansfield of Willow Springs, Mo.; maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Oehm of Germany; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan. There will be no visitation or viewing.

Whyte, Keralyn - death notice May 5, 2005

Keralyn Whyte death notice May 5, 2005

Keralyn Whyte

The Harlan Tribune 05/09/2005
Whyte, 70, Walnut, died May 5, 2005.

WALNUT -- Keralyn Whyte, 70, Walnut, died Thursday, May 5 in Walnut.

Services will be Tuesday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery. Family greeted friends Monday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Walnut Chapel. Visitation was Monday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Whyte is survived by sons Douglas Whyte of Walnut and Dan (Deanna) Whyte of Avoca; brother Kendall (Kathy) Phillips of Carmichael, Calif.; and six grandchildren.

Wiese, Vern E. - May 6, 1925 - June 10, 2005

Vern E. Wiese May 6, 1925 - June 10, 2005

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07/14/2005

Vern E. Wiese, 80, of Sun City, Ariz. went to live with the Lord peacefully on June 10, 2005 after a valiant
8-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

He was born in Harlan, Iowa, May 6, 1925, but spent most of his life in Council Bluffs before moving to Arizona in 1993. Vern served his country in the US Marine Corps during WWII and retired with 20 years of service as an Assistant Yardmaster for the Great Western Railroad. He has been a member of the American Legion for 59 years, loved sports, and was an avid golfer. Most of all he loved all of us and he will be dearly missed.

Vern is survived by Agnes, his loving wife of 58 years; many family members and friends who loved and adored him including brother, Virgil Wiese of Council Bluffs; daughters, Terrie Torgerson and husband, Jerry, of Council Bluffs, Diane Clark and husband, Steve, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Christiana, Jennifer, Scott, Sarah; great grandson, Darian; many other cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services were held in Sun City, Ariz. on June 16. Inurnment and Military Rites will be held on Sat-
urday, July 16, 2005, at 10 am at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Council Bluffs. American Legion Post 2 will conduct honors.

Family ask memorials be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072,
Pittsfield, Mass. 01202. Family and friends to meet at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.

Wilwerding, Francis W. (Frank) - death notice

Francis W. (Frank) Wilwerding death notice

Omaha World Herald Tues. June 14, 2005

WILWERDING—Francis W. (Frank), 77 years. Preceded in death by wife, Marjorie. Survived by 4 sons, Fred, Bill, Paul (Marcy) and John Wilwerding; 4 daughters, Jane (Mike) Matsui, Ann (Marvin) Wuerfele, Dorothy (Jon) Polan, Linda (Andy) Crouch; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Don, Bob, Leo and Denny Wilwerding; 2 sisters, Maureen Duffy and Irene Wilwerding.

Memorials to St. Cecilia's Grade School or Francis House. Visitation begins Tues. 2 pm with Rosary at 7 pm West Center Chapel. Services Wed. 10:30 am from the Chapel to St. Cecilia's Cathedral at 11:15 am. Interment Calvary.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

Zimmerman, William James - death notice May 4, 2005

William James Zimmerman death notice May 4, 2005

William Zimmerman
©Daily Nonpareil 05/06/2005

AVOCA - William J. Zimmerman, 80, of Avoca died May 4 at his residence. Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

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Arrangements and Services For
William James Zimmerman -Age 80
Who Died On Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Graveside Service
Monday, May 9, 2005
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Military Graveside Rites
Avoca American Legion Post #227

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

He is survived by his wife, Audrey of Avoca. His brother, Elmer (Nancy) Zimmerman of Fishers, Indiana and his sister, Alice Kraetsch of Council Bluffs, Iowa