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Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Nancy Ann Kaufman
Dec 28, 2024
Nancy Ann Kaufman was born to Henry and Barbara (Helwig) Kaufman on May 2, 1960 in Harlan, Iowa. She attended grade school at St. Michael’s Catholic School, and in Junior High moved to Harlan Community Schools where she graduated in 1978. While in school, Nancy was very active in sports. She started all 5 years for the Harlan Community High...
David Patrick King
Dec 26, 2024
David Patrick King, a beloved brother and a cherished friend, passed away on December 26, 2024, at Willow Dale Wellness Village, at the age of 84. Born on January 6, 1940, in the heart of Minnesota, David embraced a life filled with kindness, warmth, and laughter.
David was known for his kind and welcoming personality, effortlessly making others feel at ease...
Nancy Ann Mohr
Dec 25, 2024
Nancy Ann Robinson Mohr was born April 18, 1942, in Council Bluffs, IA to Kenneth and Betty (Glebe) Robinson. Nancy attended schools in Council Bluffs, Neola and Avoca, graduating in only three years from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. Nancy attended Epworth Methodist Church in Council Bluffs and was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Avoca....
September M Nee
Dec 24, 2024
September M Nee was born on October 4, 1979, to Roxanne Pedersen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As a child, September enjoyed playing volleyball and soccer. September met Clay Nee by chance one day when she stopped into the gas station while he was working. They were united in marriage on September 6, 2002. Together they raised their daughters, Storm, Wynter...
Kelly Fairchild
Dec 23, 2024
Kelly Fairchild was born July 5, 1936, to Lafe and Myrtle (McMurphy) Fairchild on a farm east of Irwin, in Audubon County Iowa. He attended country school east of Irwin and graduated from Audubon High School with the Class of 1955.
On September 2,1955 he was united in marriage to Barbara Haskins.
Kelly worked over-the-road construction/concrete work from 1955 to 1961. He...
Marilyn Anderson
Dec 20, 2024
Marilyn Marlene Anderson, daughter of Thomas and Ella (Brensel) Kroger was born on October 28, 1936 in Audubon, Iowa. She was one of twelve children. She graduated from Audubon High School with the class of 1952.
In 1954, Marilyn moved to Harlan, Iowa, where she met Gerald Anderson through her brother Louis. They were married on June 2, 1956 at Immanuel...
Francis Koesters
Dec 17, 2024
Francis E. Koesters was born to Anthony and Johanna (Zimmerman) Koesters on June 17, 1928, on a farm north of Earling, Iowa. He was the oldest of a family of six who all made their home on the family farm two miles north of Earling. This land was farmed by two generations prior to Francis who took over in 1959.
Francis...
Joan Shirley Fryar
Dec 15, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joan “Jo Jo” Shirley Fryar (Boerner), who peacefully left this world on December 15, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on January 3, 1958, Jo Jo lived a life defined by love, compassion, and selflessness.
On September 11, 1981, she married Brian Fryar, and together they built a family rooted in...
Avoca Angel Program
Dec 15, 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024 2:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa
John Glen Heiden
Dec 10, 2024
John Glen Heiden was born on February 3, 1963, in Denison, Iowa, the son of Glen and Edna Eileen (Griffin) Heiden. He was the youngest of five siblings. After the passing of his father in 1971, John and his mother shared a close, special bond. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison....
Tamra "Tami" Renee Rueschenberg
Dec 10, 2024
Tamra "Tami" Rueschenberg, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 61 years old. Tami was born on February 10, 1963, to Raymond and Viola (Weis) Musich in Harlan, IA. The youngest of seven children, Tami showed an interest in nature and a love for music from a young...
Harlan Angel Program
Dec 7, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024 2:00 PM C G Therkildsen Activity Center 706 Victoria St, Harlan, IA 51537
Sandra Kelley
Dec 7, 2024
Sandra Sue (Frank) Kelley, the daughter of Gerald and Maude (Fogarty) Frank was born May 1, 1935, in Shelby County, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm just east of Kirkman, Iowa. She was active in Rainbow and 4-H and was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, beginning in Kirkman. She graduated from Kirkman High school and...
Roger Frank Andersen
Dec 7, 2024
Roger Frank Andersen was born July 3, 1938 to Frank and Elna (Jensen) Andersen in Poplar, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Jacksonville Lutheran Church. He attended school at the Clay township #4 school house through sixth grade and then attended Elk Horn Kimballton where he graduated in 1956. Following graduation Roger was employed putting up electrical lines...
Coach Frank Nelsen
Dec 6, 2024
Franklin Wilson Nelsen was born in Audubon, IA, on October 2, 1948, to Emmert and Margaret (Herron) Nelsen. He was the baby of 8 children, and according to most, his momma's favorite. He grew up mostly in Audubon, with a brief stint in Colorado Springs. Upon leaving Colorado Springs, he moved back to Audubon and graduated from Audubon High School...
Douglas Kiesel
Dec 4, 2024
Douglas Milton Kiesel, the son of Elmer and Lucille W. (Emmons) Kiesel, was born on January 6, 1932 in Shelby, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Shelby High School in 1950. On April 30, 1953, he married Betty Jane Best, at the Shelby Methodist Church. To this union two children were born: Mike and Linda. Doug enlisted in the service...
Brian "Butch" Schmitz
Dec 2, 2024
Brian Anthony Schmitz was born on February 13th, 1973 in Harlan, Iowa to Marvin and Joan (Petsche) Schmitz. He attended grade school and high school at Harlan Community Schools graduating in 1991. Brian grew up on an acreage outside of Harlan with his mom, dad, two brothers and two sisters. Growing up Brian spent time trapping and hunting with his...
Robert James Carey
Nov 21, 2024
Robert James Carey passed away at his home in Harlan on November 21, 2024. Bob was born July 25, 1959, to Phil and Alice Carey who lived on a farm near Panama, Iowa. He attended St. Mary's Grade School in Panama. His Catholic education and upbringing were important to him throughout his life. Bob graduated from Harlan High School in...
Lona (Sue) Mary Freese
Nov 19, 2024
Lona (Sue) Mary Freese, born on January 17, 1961, passed away on November 19, 2024. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Lona was the daughter of Mary and Richard Daniel. She was married to her husband Leonard Ray Freese on June 9, 1979, at the Presbyterian church in Vail, Iowa. Together, they had two daughters, Krista Barry...
Lanette Tierney-Parra
Nov 16, 2024
LaNette is survived by her husband, Alex Parra of Shelby, IA; children, Shanon Tierney of Phoenix, AZ; Jeannie (Kevin) Tierney-McGuire of Prescott Valley, AZ; sisters, Linda Bartlett of Omaha, NE; Kara Labenz of Harlan, IA; Dawn LaBelle of Wilton, MN. LaNette’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.
Nancy Ann Kaufman
Dec 28, 2024
Nancy Ann Kaufman was born to Henry and Barbara (Helwig) Kaufman on May 2, 1960 in Harlan, Iowa. She attended grade school at St. Michael’s Catholic School, and in Junior High moved to Harlan Community Schools where she graduated in 1978. While in school, Nancy was very active in sports. She started all 5 years for the Harlan Community High...
David Patrick King
Dec 26, 2024
David Patrick King, a beloved brother and a cherished friend, passed away on December 26, 2024, at Willow Dale Wellness Village, at the age of 84. Born on January 6, 1940, in the heart of Minnesota, David embraced a life filled with kindness, warmth, and laughter.
David was known for his kind and welcoming personality, effortlessly making others feel at ease...
Nancy Ann Mohr
Dec 25, 2024
Nancy Ann Robinson Mohr was born April 18, 1942, in Council Bluffs, IA to Kenneth and Betty (Glebe) Robinson. Nancy attended schools in Council Bluffs, Neola and Avoca, graduating in only three years from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. Nancy attended Epworth Methodist Church in Council Bluffs and was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Avoca....
September M Nee
Dec 24, 2024
September M Nee was born on October 4, 1979, to Roxanne Pedersen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As a child, September enjoyed playing volleyball and soccer. September met Clay Nee by chance one day when she stopped into the gas station while he was working. They were united in marriage on September 6, 2002. Together they raised their daughters, Storm, Wynter...
Kelly Fairchild
Dec 23, 2024
Kelly Fairchild was born July 5, 1936, to Lafe and Myrtle (McMurphy) Fairchild on a farm east of Irwin, in Audubon County Iowa. He attended country school east of Irwin and graduated from Audubon High School with the Class of 1955.
On September 2,1955 he was united in marriage to Barbara Haskins.
Kelly worked over-the-road construction/concrete work from 1955 to 1961. He...
Marilyn Anderson
Dec 20, 2024
Marilyn Marlene Anderson, daughter of Thomas and Ella (Brensel) Kroger was born on October 28, 1936 in Audubon, Iowa. She was one of twelve children. She graduated from Audubon High School with the class of 1952.
In 1954, Marilyn moved to Harlan, Iowa, where she met Gerald Anderson through her brother Louis. They were married on June 2, 1956 at Immanuel...
Francis Koesters
Dec 17, 2024
Francis E. Koesters was born to Anthony and Johanna (Zimmerman) Koesters on June 17, 1928, on a farm north of Earling, Iowa. He was the oldest of a family of six who all made their home on the family farm two miles north of Earling. This land was farmed by two generations prior to Francis who took over in 1959.
Francis...
Joan Shirley Fryar
Dec 15, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joan “Jo Jo” Shirley Fryar (Boerner), who peacefully left this world on December 15, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on January 3, 1958, Jo Jo lived a life defined by love, compassion, and selflessness.
On September 11, 1981, she married Brian Fryar, and together they built a family rooted in...
Avoca Angel Program
Dec 15, 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024 2:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa
John Glen Heiden
Dec 10, 2024
John Glen Heiden was born on February 3, 1963, in Denison, Iowa, the son of Glen and Edna Eileen (Griffin) Heiden. He was the youngest of five siblings. After the passing of his father in 1971, John and his mother shared a close, special bond. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison....
Tamra "Tami" Renee Rueschenberg
Dec 10, 2024
Tamra "Tami" Rueschenberg, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 61 years old. Tami was born on February 10, 1963, to Raymond and Viola (Weis) Musich in Harlan, IA. The youngest of seven children, Tami showed an interest in nature and a love for music from a young...
Harlan Angel Program
Dec 7, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024 2:00 PM C G Therkildsen Activity Center 706 Victoria St, Harlan, IA 51537
Sandra Kelley
Dec 7, 2024
Sandra Sue (Frank) Kelley, the daughter of Gerald and Maude (Fogarty) Frank was born May 1, 1935, in Shelby County, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm just east of Kirkman, Iowa. She was active in Rainbow and 4-H and was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, beginning in Kirkman. She graduated from Kirkman High school and...
Roger Frank Andersen
Dec 7, 2024
Roger Frank Andersen was born July 3, 1938 to Frank and Elna (Jensen) Andersen in Poplar, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Jacksonville Lutheran Church. He attended school at the Clay township #4 school house through sixth grade and then attended Elk Horn Kimballton where he graduated in 1956. Following graduation Roger was employed putting up electrical lines...
Coach Frank Nelsen
Dec 6, 2024
Franklin Wilson Nelsen was born in Audubon, IA, on October 2, 1948, to Emmert and Margaret (Herron) Nelsen. He was the baby of 8 children, and according to most, his momma's favorite. He grew up mostly in Audubon, with a brief stint in Colorado Springs. Upon leaving Colorado Springs, he moved back to Audubon and graduated from Audubon High School...
Douglas Kiesel
Dec 4, 2024
Douglas Milton Kiesel, the son of Elmer and Lucille W. (Emmons) Kiesel, was born on January 6, 1932 in Shelby, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Shelby High School in 1950. On April 30, 1953, he married Betty Jane Best, at the Shelby Methodist Church. To this union two children were born: Mike and Linda. Doug enlisted in the service...
Brian "Butch" Schmitz
Dec 2, 2024
Brian Anthony Schmitz was born on February 13th, 1973 in Harlan, Iowa to Marvin and Joan (Petsche) Schmitz. He attended grade school and high school at Harlan Community Schools graduating in 1991. Brian grew up on an acreage outside of Harlan with his mom, dad, two brothers and two sisters. Growing up Brian spent time trapping and hunting with his...
Robert James Carey
Nov 21, 2024
Robert James Carey passed away at his home in Harlan on November 21, 2024. Bob was born July 25, 1959, to Phil and Alice Carey who lived on a farm near Panama, Iowa. He attended St. Mary's Grade School in Panama. His Catholic education and upbringing were important to him throughout his life. Bob graduated from Harlan High School in...
Lona (Sue) Mary Freese
Nov 19, 2024
Lona (Sue) Mary Freese, born on January 17, 1961, passed away on November 19, 2024. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Lona was the daughter of Mary and Richard Daniel. She was married to her husband Leonard Ray Freese on June 9, 1979, at the Presbyterian church in Vail, Iowa. Together, they had two daughters, Krista Barry...
Lanette Tierney-Parra
Nov 16, 2024
LaNette is survived by her husband, Alex Parra of Shelby, IA; children, Shanon Tierney of Phoenix, AZ; Jeannie (Kevin) Tierney-McGuire of Prescott Valley, AZ; sisters, Linda Bartlett of Omaha, NE; Kara Labenz of Harlan, IA; Dawn LaBelle of Wilton, MN. LaNette’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.
