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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes "Avoca Chapel"
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Dorothy
Jacobsen - Age 83 Dorothy Mae Jacobsen was born on May 27, 1926, to Harry and Clara (Bonneson) Michaelsen in Audubon, Iowa. She was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. She attended school in Walnut, Iowa, and graduated from Walnut High School. On May 4, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Delmon Jacobsen in Troy, Kansas. Two children were born to this union: Darrell and Dianne. Dorothy was a homemaker when the children were little and eventually began driving a truck with her husband until his unexpected death in 1985. She worked as a waitress in Avoca for a few years. She enjoyed reading and was very good at embroidery; making blankets and quilting. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and was very close with them. Dorothy was a lot of things: meticulous, organized, independent, stubborn, but mostly she was a devoted wife and mother. Dorothy died on Thursday, November 5, 2009, having attained the age of eighty-three years, five months, and nine days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Delmon, and her son Darrell. She is survived by her daughter Dianne and her husband Larry Ehlers of Persia, Iowa, grandchildren: Tammy and her husband Mike Eberl of Underwood, Iowa, Jason Ehlers and his special friend Jennifer of Minden, Iowa, Shela Jacobsen of Avoca, Iowa, and Michael Jacobsen of Oakland, Iowa, great-grandchildren: Landon and Jessica Eberl, Austin Ehlers, Christian, Gia, Jordan, and Josh Jacobsen; daughter-in-law JoAnn Jacobsen of Avoca, Iowa; brother Eldon Michaelsen and his wife Nettie of Walnut, Iowa; half-sisters Carleen and her husband Jerry, Linda, and Ruth; and half- brothers Gary and his wife Vicki, and Harry Jr.; other family members and friends. Pastor Dennis Reich officiated the 1:30 PM memorial service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa, on Saturday, November 7, 2009.
Esther M. Jacobsen - Age 97 Esther M. (Rogers) Jacobsen was born on May 1, 1909 in Hancock, Iowa to Edgar and Bertha (Crouch) Rogers. She lived her entire life in Hancock. She graduated from Hancock High School in 1928 and has been active in the Hancock Alumni Association, being the oldest graduate. Esther married Alfred C. Jacobsen on February 6, 1929 in Oakland, Iowa. They raised their family on a farm east of Hancock. She was a 4-H leader, member of the Farm Bureau, and a long time member of the Rebecca Lodge. She and Alfred were members of the United Methodist Church in Hancock for over 70 years. Esther was active in the Ladies Society of the church, Secretary-Treasurer of the Federated Club and an active supporter of the AHST Booster Club. In 1992, Esther and Alfred were voted #1 Sports Fan of the Year. Esther died at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa on January 23, 2007. She had attained the age of ninety seven years, eight months and twenty two days. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty five years, Alfred, in 1993. She is also preceded by her parents, two sisters: Evelyn Collins and Ethel Roy; and five brothers: Floyd, William, Edgar, Woodrow and Robert Rogers. Survivors are her daughter, Bonnie M. Green and her husband, Robert, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, her son, Dennis E. Jacobsen, Sr., and his wife, Lois, of Hancock; her grandchildren: Susan Green of Council Bluffs, Sandi Burmeister and her husband, Doug, of Hancock, Keith Green and his wife, Lisa, of Council Bluffs, Dennis E. Jacobsen, Jr., and his wife Debbie, of Hancock, Steve Jacobsen and his wife, Renee, of Webster City, Iowa, Curt Jacobsen and his wife, Lisa, of Avoca, Kevin Jacobsen and his wife, Peggy, of Avoca and Darren Jacobsen of Hancock; sixteen grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Hancock or the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department.
Wanda O. Jacobsen - Age
98 Wanda Olga Jacobsen, the daughter of Walter, Sr. and Polly Etta Stephenson Rieck, was born on February 9, 1910 in Guernsey, Iowa. She attended school in Guernsey until the third grade when the family moved to Walnut, Iowa. She graduated from Walnut High School and then attended Northwest Missouri State University. Wanda was united in marriage to Melvin Jacobsen on September 28, 1935 in Walnut, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Robert, Judy and Sally. After settling her family, Wanda, while nurturing her love of music, began teaching piano to children in the Walnut area, some of whom pursued musicology careers following college. Among her commitments to the community, she volunteered at her church, was the founding member and former President of the Junior Federation of Women's Club, a member of the Walnut Historical Society's committee to author the history of Walnut. In 1954, the family moved to Ohio where her husband was with Peter Kiewitt & Sons, returning to Walnut the following year. She remained in Walnut until March of 2005 when she moved to Prairie Hills Assisted living in Tipton, Iowa, becoming a resident of Cedar Manor Nursing Home in December, 2007. Wanda died at the Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton Iowa on Thursday, March 20, 2008 having attained the age of ninety-eight years, one month and eleven days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Melvin; son, Robert; brothers and sisters: Everette, Phyllis Brindley, Walter Rieck, Jr. and Rose Ann Keebler. Survivors include her daughters Judy and her husband James Wurster of Lenox, Iowa; Sally and her husband Ron Engels of LaGrange, Illinois; daughter-in-law Linda Jacobsen of Tipton, Iowa; her sister Maxine Scheel of Avoca, Iowa; her sister-in-law Betty Rieck, Atlantic, Iowa, grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services were held on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 1:30 PM at the Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut, Iowa with Pastor Gail Muckey as the clergy. Serving as casket bearers were Ronald Engels, Thomas Engels, Kimberle Jones, Nicole Amberson, Gregory Wurster, Suzanne Achenbaugh, Dennis Amberson, Michael Engels, Jason Wurster, Kristi Smith, Brandon Jacobsen, Dustin Jacobsen, Robert Engels and Julie Wheeler. Interment was in the Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, Iowa.
Wilson Alvin Jensen, the son of Jens and Jennie Damgaard Jensen, was born on January 21,1913 in Shelby, Iowa. Alvin and his siblings grew up on his grandfather Jensen's farm northeast of Shelby. He was baptized in the Danish Lutheran Church and later confirmed in the United Lutheran Church in Shelby. Alvin attended country school and Shelby Community School until the 11th grade. After his schooling Alvin worked at many farm jobs before he joined the Navy and served from 1936 until 1940 and was stationed on the Battleship Colorado during that time. He was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Second Class Petty Officer. Alvin was united in marriage to Elma Mary Rohrs on February 10, 1950 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In the spring of 1952 they moved to the Rohrs family farm with heir new son, Robert A. Jensen. Alvin, Elma and Robert have had the honor of their farm being recognized as one of the Century Farms of the State of Iowa. Alvin retired at the age of 68 but remained active helping Robert and planted his last crop in 2003. Alvin was a big fan of Iowa State University sports, he enjoyed mowing his lawn and reading. Alvin died at his home on Friday, January 12, 2007 having attained the age of ninety-three years, eleven months and three days, nine days short of his 94th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elma, one brother Jens Jensen and sister Frances Johansen. Survivors include his son, Robert Jensen of Shelby, Iowa; his brothers: Leonard Jensen of Hemet, California; Marlin Jensen and his wife Pernilla of Oakland, Nebraska; sisters-in-law: Helen Gaynor of Fullerton, California and Joan Jensen of Bloomfield, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa with Pastor Duane Anunson as the clergy. Serving as pall bearers were Paul Wise, Gerald Buck, Larry Johansen, Duane Johnson, Vern Bauer and Gene Wahling. Interment was held in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa.
Ernest A. Jensen - Age 90 Ernest Albert Jensen was born on March 28, 1918 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Martin and Marie (Dahl) Jensen. He was united in marriage to Berdine Holm of Minden on April 22, 1939 in Papillion, Nebraska. One son, Jimmy, was born to this union. Ernest worked with his father-in-law Adolph Holm in his construction business until Adolph’s death. Ernest then started his own company, Jensen Construction Company. He built many houses in the area, the United Church of Christ, and the educational wing of the church. He did a lot of remodeling work on every house in town after a category four tornado struck Minden in June of 1976. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Minden and helped make ice cream at the church socials. He loved to play cards and golf. Ernest spent many winters in Tuscan, Arizona, and was able to visit his brother and his granddaughter while there. He liked to travel and went many times to Florida with his friends. Ernest became a resident of Little Flower Haven nursing home in Earling, Iowa, in February of 2000 and it was there that he died on Saturday, January 31, 2009, having attained the age of ninety years, ten months, and three days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Joyce Jensen and her fiancé Mark White of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his grandson Jarel Jensen and his wife Shari of Omaha, Nebraska; his granddaughter Jayleen Jensen and fiancé Sam Casano of Phoenix, Arizona; two grandchildren; his brothers Frode Jensen and his wife Melba of Minden, Iowa and Clarence "Mike" Jensen and his wife Louise also of Minden; other family members and friends. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, with Pastor Brian Wohlhuter leading the 11:00 AM service at the United Church of Christ in Minden, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Steve Clawson, Jeremy McDermott, Richard Jensen, Tom Jensen, Wade Andersen, Carroll Olsen, and James Handy with interment held at the Minden Cemetery.
Frode M. Jensen - Age 88 Frode Marinus Jensen was born on August 4, 1920 to Morten and Maren (Dahl) Jensen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. On December 31, 1946, he was united in marriage to Melba Kriz of Dodge, Nebraska in Hiawatha, Kansas. Two children were born to this union: Linda and Dennis. Frode was a devoted farmer, working first with horses and then evolved through the modern age of powered machinery. He believed in soil conservation and was a pioneer in terracing the Jensen farm, which sets on one of the highest spots in Pottawattamie County. In 1968, he constructed five miles of terraces under a government program and was recognized with the top conservation award at the district and regional levels, and was second in the state. Frode was a community minded person. He was a member of the Minden United Church of Christ. He served three times as a deacon and was on the committee to build the United Church of Christ and the parsonage. He belonged to the Minden Community Club and helped build the new community hall after a devastating tornado swept through Minden. He was on the committee to reorganize the Minden School District, which ultimately joined the Tri-Center School District in 1968. Frode was admitted to the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center on April 6, 2009 and it was there that he died on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, having attained the age of eighty-eight years, eight months, and three days. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Andreas, Elmer, Ernest, and Leonard; and two brothers-in-law: Miilo Ruzicka and Reynold Zvacek. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years Melba Jensen of Shelby, Iowa, daughter Linda and her husband Robert Andersen of Avoca, Iowa; son Dennis Jensen and Christine Kading of Cambridge, Iowa; grandchildren: Wade Andersen and his wife Amy of Minden and Bobbi and her husband Mike Lund of Harlan; great-grandchildren: Morgan and Brooks Andersen and Brayden and Henry Lund; brother Clarence Jensen and his wife Louise of Algona; sister-in-law Luella Zvacek of North Bend, Nebraska; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. Pastor Brian Wohlhuter conducted the 11:00 AM service on Friday, April 10, 2009, at the United Church of Christ in Minden, Iowa. Casket bearers were Wade Andersen, Michael Lund, Richard Jensen, Tom Jensen, Jarel Jensen, and Bruce Jensen. Interment was held at the Minden Cemetery.
Opal M. Jensen
- Age 77 Opal Marie Jensen was born on April 9, 1931, to Elmer and Matie Hansen in Davenport, Iowa. The family lived in Fiscus, Iowa, before moving to Colorado in 1936. In 1940, they returned to the Fiscus and Harlan area where Opal graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1949. She was united in marriage on December 25, 1949 to Daryl Jensen at her home in Harlan. One son, Arlin, was born to this union. Opal was a member of the Baptist Church in Fiscus and then at Bethel Baptist in Harlan. In 1985, she became a member of the First Christian Church in Harlan. She was a devoted wife and mother and spent most of her years being a housewife and taking care of the homeplace. She also did some trucking for a few years before deciding to stay at home. She became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home in June of 2007 and it was there that she died on Sunday, December 28, 2008, having attained the age of seventy-seven years, eight months, and nineteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents. Opal is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Daryl Jensen of Harlan, Iowa and her son, Arlin Jensen also of Harlan, Iowa; and many friends. A funeral service was held on Friday, January 2, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Don Robinson officiated the 10:30 AM service. Casket bearers were John Keenam, Carlyle Larsen, Richard Hansen, Larry Klein, Dan Campbell, and Larry Clemons. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.
Florence A. Johnk - Age 79 Florence Arline Johnk, daughter of William and Edith (Dieatrick) Lehnhardt, was born on December 11, 1927, in Anita, Iowa. She attended country school in Lincoln Township and graduated from Lewis, Iowa high school with the class of 1945. After graduating from high school, Florence started teaching country school. On December 12, 1946, Florence was united in marriage to Virgil Schaaf Johnk in Oakland, Iowa. One son was born to this union. Florence was a wife. mother, and a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening sewing, cooking, crocheting, and needlepoint. Florence had a soft heart and loved to help people in need. While living in Lewis, Iowa, Florence was a member of the Methodist Church. After her marriage to Virgil, she became a member of the Congregational Church in Oakland and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut until her death. Florence died on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months, and twenty-seven days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Virgil, and one sister Leverne Zellmer.
She is survived by her son Linn
Johnk of Omaha, Nebraska; her
sister Vera and her husband
Milton Mueller of Walnut, Iowa;
nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and many friends.
As a youth, he was active in 4H - he showed the Grand Champion at the Shelby County Fair, the Champion Shorthorn at the State Fair, placed 11th in a large judging contest and won a trip to Chicago with his top 4H record book. As a young man, he played with the Elk Horn softball team in the position of pitcher, shortshop, and left fielder. He was inducted into the United States Army on November 3, 1943. He served in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged on March 9, 1946 as a Staff Sergeant. He married Verda Ohms on June 14, 1947 at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Three children were born to this union: Kent, Kevin, and Cynthia. Except for his years in the service, Folmer farmed all his life raising purebred hogs and shorthorn cattle. Folmer’s hobbies included hunting and fishing. Even in his later years, when able, he still loved to go. It was very important for Folmer to preserve the family farm which has been in the family for over 100 years. Folmer was on the board when Elk Horn was planning to build a community swimming pool and spent many hours helping in the construction of it. Folmer died on Friday, August 29, 2008, having attained the age ninety-one years, nine months, and five days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Alvin and Levi, and his sisters Golda and Sylvia. He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years Verda Johnson of Atlantic, Iowa; his sons Kent Johnson and his wife Dixie of Lincoln, Nebraska and Kevin Johnson and his wife Kathy of Atlantic, Iowa; his daughter Cindy and her husband Chuck Arbaugh of Gretna, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; - his brother Kenneth Johnson and his wife Betty of Omaha, Nebraska; other family members and friends. Funeral services were officiated by Pastor Keith Mentor at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa. Casket bearers were Scott Schreiner, Brian John, Todd Johnson, Eric Johnson, Grant Arbaugh and Jeremy Lyons with private interment services being held at a later date.
Gladys M. Johnson - Age 94 Gladys Marie Johnson, the daughter of Hans A. and Anna Margaret (Brodersen) Hansen, was born on a farm near Jacksonville, Iowa, on November 28, 1913. She attended country school in Jacksonville and grew to adulthood on the family farm. As many young girls did, Gladys worked out for area families until her marriage to Everett Johnson on December 29, 1937, in Shenandoah, Iowa. They were the parents of one son, Harold. Gladys and Everett then farmed north of Jacksonville until 1942, when they moved to a farm two miles south of Harlan. They continued to farm until 1974 when Everett retired. They remained on their farm until moving to Harlan in 1987. As a farm wife, Gladys assisted on the farm and enjoyed gardening and going fishing in Minnesota with Everett. After the death of her husband, Gladys lived in Harlan until becoming a resident of Elm Crest Retirement community in May of 2003, where she continued to reside until moving to the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Community in Avoca, Iowa in March of 2007. It was here that she died on January 4, 2008, exactly fourteen years to the day that Everett died having attained the age of ninety-four years, one month and seven days. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Glenn, Mike and Herbert Hansen. Survivors include her son Harold and his wife Juliene of Harlan, her granddaughter, Michelle and her husband Kevin Piersen of Omaha, Nebraska; her great granddaughter, Morgan Pierson, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 7, 2008, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Chellew and Pastor Heather Ploen officiating the 10:30 AM service. Casket bearers were Kevin Pierson, James Burmeister, Dale Larsen, Richard Johnson, Dale Plagmann, and Dennis Woodin.
Helen Vernice Johnson, the daughter of Ira and Lula (Sease) Keisler, was born in Gilbert, South Carolina on November 14, 1920 and was the fourth of seven children in the family. Helen grew up in Gilbert and graduated from Gilbert High School. After graduation Helen went to work at the Charleston Navy Yard and this is where she met her future husband, Harold Ray Johnson of Elk Horn, Iowa. After moving back to the Midwest, they were united in marriage on July 3, 1946. To this union two daughters were born: Cheryl Kay and Brenda Rae. The family settled in Avoca and bought the Avoca Cold Storage - a full service butcher shop. Helen and Harold worked together in this adventure. Helen was always a loving and devoted wife and mother, and a wonderful Christian witness. Following the death of Harold in 1971, Helen returned to her home town in South Carolina and went to work at Monroe's where she packaged calculators. After an early retirement, Helen enjoyed having company, going places and visiting friends and family. She took pleasure in the outdoors, sewing, Iris and Peony gardening, cultivating large vegetable gardens and canning. In 2004 she moved to Richardson, Texas where she spent her remaining years. Helen became a resident of the Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Plano, Texas and this is where she went to heaven on May 28, 2007, having attained the age of eighty six years, six months and fourteen days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; four brothers: O'Neil, Herman, Vaughn and Smyrle Keisler and two sisters: Roberta Karan and Margaret Rankin. Survivors include her daughters: Cheryl and her husband Phil Musfeldt of Richardson, Texas; Brenda Johnson of Copperhill, Tennessee; one grandson Joel Musfeldt of Richardson, Texas; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. She will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew her. Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10:30 Am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa with Pastor Dennis Reich as the clergy. Serving as casket bearers were Marvin Piittmann, Alan Sieh, Phil Musfeldt, Otto Faaborg and Gary Lorenzen. Interment was held at Cuppy’s Grove Cemetery in rural Walnut, Iowa.
Barbara Jane "Janie" Johnston, daughter of Paul and Edna B. (Schnellar) Frazier, was born on January 4, 1948, in Woodstock, Illinois. She later moved with her family to the Dunlap area where she attended school. Janie began working at Goodwill and in the hotel industry working her way up to a management position. She enjoyed collecting small trinkets, Precious Memories figurines, and butterfly figurines. Family was very important to Janie and she treasured the time she spent with them. All of her grandchildren were very special to her. On February 13, 1979, Barbara was united in marriage to Dennis Johnston in New York. Janie loved to spend time outdoors camping and fishing. She also enjoyed putting puzzles together, crocheting, and knitting. Janie died on Monday, May 10, 2010, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of sixty-two years, four months, and six days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Karman Mosher and her granddaughter, Iyeshah Dawn Silva Johnston. She is survived by her children: Kandy Max of Harlan, Iowa; Larry Rock and his wife Peggy of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; Kookie and her husband Donald LaHair of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Kristal McDonald of Harlan, Iowa; nineteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; her siblings: Mary Simard of New York; Elizabeth and her husband Richard Krotfer of Munster, Indiana; Deloris and her husband Robert Drilling of Lake View, Iowa; Paula and her husband James Kirby of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Joyce and her husband John Leckband of Sutherland, Iowa; Larry Paul Frazier and his wife Sandy of Cherokee, Iowa; and Bill Frazier and his wife Kathy of Burnside, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, with Pastor Roy North officiating the 1:00 PM service.
Lola D. Jones
- Age 72 Lola Dell Jones, daughter of Howard A. And Zola Grace (Bamsey) Jones, was born on June 16, 1937, in Harlan, Iowa. She attended Shelby Schools in Shelby, Iowa and was a member of the United Congregational Church of Christ in Harlan. Lola was very active with the women’s circle at the church. She could often be found in the kitchen helping with lunches and making noodles and coffee. Lola worked at Shelby Produce, the Blue Star in Council Bluffs, and later at Harlan Produce. She also was a housekeeper for elderly people. Lola continued to work until her health declined. Lola died on Friday, September 12, 2009, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, having attained the age of seventy-two years, two months, and twenty-six days. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Verle. She is survived by her sister Bonnie Donaldson of Harlan; several nieces and nephews; cousins; other family members and friends. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Donna Ewert officiated the 1:00 PM service with interment at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were: Steve Yates, LaVerne Holtmeyer, Eddy Roos, David Rhiner, Gene Wilwerding, and Larry Wunder.
Walter Raymond Jones, son of Oliver and Edith (Harold) Jones, was born on February 6, 1912, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. When he was eight months old, his family traveled by covered wagon to Rooks County, Kansas. The journey took six weeks. There he lived in a sod house and attended school. After the Dust Bowl days, Walter's family moved to a farm south of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Walter met Clara Babbitt at a neighborhood church gathering and were married a short time later on February 27, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska. The young couple started their married life on a farm near Hastings, Iowa. Walter and Clara were blessed with two children; a daughter, LaDonna, who died December 20, 2000 and a son, Gerald. The family moved to the Marne, Iowa area, in 1936, the year of the big snow storm. In 1945, they moved to the Walnut, Iowa, area and farmed for forty-five years before retiring to an acerage. In 2000 they then made their home at Peace Haven Retirement Home in Walnut and continued to attend the Monroe Methodist Church in rural Walnut. Walter and Clara lived happily together for seventy-two years before poor health separated them. They moved to the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa, in 2004 and it was there that Clara died on April 30, 2005. Walter died at the Heritage House on January 2, 2008, having attained the age of ninety-five years, ten months and twenty-seven days. In addition to his parents, wife and daughter, Walter was preceded in death by his brother Gerrald. Walter is survived by his son, Gerald and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Jones of Flippin, Arkansas; a son-in-law, Robert Lefrentz of Walnut, Iowa; six grandchildren, four step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Dale and his wife Eileen Jones of Emerson, Iowa; Harold and his wife Elsie Jones of Michigan and his sister Betty Streeter of Old Hickory, Tennessee; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services were held Monday, January 7, 2008, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 10:30 AM service with burial at the Monroe Township Cemetery in rural Walnut, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Kreig Namanny, Julienne Crews, Kerry Namanny, Kevin Namanny, Scott Jones, and Kenny Namanny.
Virgil V. Juhl - Age 78 Virgil Vernon Juhl was born on January 15, 1930 in Irwin, Iowa, to John and Lille (Paulsen) Juhl. He attended country school in the Irwin area and played baseball and basketball before graduating from high school. He began his lifelong career in farming after graduation in 1947. He was married to Ruth Dirgo on August 27, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska. Four children were born to this union: Judith, Randy, Dennis, and Dawn. On March 14, 1981, Virgil was united in marriage to Marla Shrimpton and added her three children, Douglas, Elvin, and Sonia, to his family. They were members of Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa. Virgil coached Pee Wee baseball, loved working in his garden, telling jokes, and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved animals and had his favorite Shetland pony. Virgil retired in 1991 and he and Marla moved to Elk Horn, Iowa, in 1995. He became a resident of Salem Lutheran Home in July of 2007. Virgil died on Monday, September 8, 2008, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of seventy-eight years, seven months, and twenty-four days. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Wayne and LeVern. He is survived by his wife Marla Juhl of Elk Horn, Iowa, his daughter Judith and her husband Lars Larsen of Aledo, Illinois, his sons Randy Juhl of De Witt, Iowa and Dennis Juhl and his wife Judy of Roland, Iowa, and daughter Dawn and her husband Edward Stevens of Walnut, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; stepsons Douglas Shrimpton of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Elvin Shrimpton of Clarinda, Iowa; stepdaughter Sonia Kutchel of Manning, Iowa; sisters Dorothy and her husband Junior Holloway of Harlan, Iowa and Marcia Holloway of Harlan; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 10:30 AM with Pastor Keith Menter of Elk Horn Lutheran Church officiating at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were John Juhl, Will Juhl, Sam Juhl, Nathan Jensen, Brice Shrimpton, and Nick Schultes with interment held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Lucille M. Jurschak -
Age 94 Lucille Marie Jurschak, daughter of Anthony and Anna (Skalla) Herkenrath, was born in Portsmouth, Iowa, on June 24, 1915. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, where she remained a devoted, lifetime member. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School with the class of 1933. Lucille married Peter Jurschak on September 10, 1935, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. She and Peter had three beautiful daughters: Peggy, Micky and Judy. Although she always considered herself a city girl, after her marriage, Lucille made her home on the farm, quickly becoming a devoted wife and able farmer. Over the years, and maybe because she was blessed with a long life, Lucille became the matriarch of the family. Relatives and friends turned to her for family and community information. In addition to her wealth of historical knowledge about the people of Portsmouth, Lucille had a passion for social networking - a passion for which she certainly was ahead of her time. Her passion led to very fulfilling and enduring job as the Portsmouth correspondent for the Harlan Newspapers. She held this position for over half a century, resigning in 2008. Lucille also was active in local politics, holding the position of Chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party for several years. Her activities made her a natural for her participation in writing the history book for Portsmouth’s 100th and 125th year celebrations. As Portsmouth’s oldest resident, Lucille was honored with a convertible ride in the most recent parade. Lucille was very conspicuous in Portsmouth, and not just because she was Portsmouth’s oldest resident. Lucille had style. She loved hats and fashion. Whenever Lucille went out, she almost always appeared perfectly dressed, and adorned with just the perfect hat. Of course, her hair, make up and jewelry were also all properly in place. Lucille shared with her family her love of cooking and baking, and all that knew her looked forward to sampling her latest creations. Lucille also loved to play the piano and organ, go dancing, play cards, and work in her garden. She enjoyed her vacation trips with Margaret Jurschak in the motor home, visiting her family and friends, especially her brother in California. She always followed Creighton Blue Jay basketball, but loved baseball, especially the New York Yankees (who must have won the World Series just for her). Lucille died at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on November 7, 2009, having attained the impressive age of ninety-four years, four months and fourteen days. She was preceded in death by her husband Pete, her parents, and her brother, Vernon Herkenrath. Survivors include her daughters and their husbands: Peggy and her husband Nicholas Thielen of Omaha, Nebraska, Micky and her husband Dean Gau of Portsmouth, Iowa, and Judy and her husband Bob Hicks of Leawood, Kansas; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, special friend of the family Ray Pitsch, and countless other relatives and friends; and of course, the entire town of Portsmouth. Lucille will be missed. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Rev. John Dorton celebrated the 10:30 AM service. Interment was held at St. Mary’s cemetery in Portsmouth with Scott Gau, Z. Dean Lehrman, Rob Thielen, Robbie Hicks, Nicholas Thielen, Cody Thielen, and Mark Thielen serving as casket bearers.
James "Jim"
Justice - Age 50 James "Jim" William Justice, son of Clifford and Frances (Scott) Justice, was born on June 27, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Irwin and graduated Valedictorian from Irwin-Kirkman High School with the class of 1976. Jim continued his education at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and graduated in 1978 with a B.A. in agriculture. After school, Jim moved back to the Irwin area and began farming. Jim received his pilot’s license in 1983 and enjoyed spending time in the air. When Jim wasn’t busy working, he could often be found on the golf course, mainly the Rosman-Glendale Farm Golf Course north of Harlan, Iowa. Jim loved sports and participated on many local softball and volleyball teams. He also enjoyed skiing and looked forward to his yearly trip to Colorado with his friends. When Jim wasn’t outside playing sports, he enjoyed being inside cheering on his Chicago Bears. Jim was a "man of the land" and knew he wanted to farm from a young age. In 1984, Jim purchased his current farm in Polk Township near Irwin. He was very proud of his home and was always updating it using his skills in woodworking. Jim continued to be active in the community and was President of the Shelby County Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company. Jim loved to visit his brother and sister-in-law, John and Marcy, at their summer home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He loved the swimming and boating that the area offered (and of course, the golfing). Jim died on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, having attained the age of fifty-years, eleven months, and twenty-nine days. He is preceded in death by his sister Jane Ellen Justice who died in February 2009 and his nephew James Stuart "Jack" Justice. He is survived by his parents Clifford and Frances Justice of Irwin, Iowa; his brother John Justice and his wife Marcy of Edina, Minnesota; two nephews: Chuck and Doug Justice; his aunts and uncles: Howard Justice and his wife Norma of Ankeny, Iowa; Darlene Justice of Irwin, Iowa; and Roberta Bradley of Oceanside, California; other family members and many friends. Funeral Services were held on Monday, June 29, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Keith Pals officiating the 10:30 AM service. Interment was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa, with Jim’s nephews, John Charles Justice and Douglas Richard Justice, acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were: Mike Fara, Scott Whitfield, Jeff Leinen, Rowly Burton, Mike Feldman, Greg Gaskill and Allen Hoffmann.
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