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Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Constance Hansen
May 24, 2023
Connie Mae Hansen, daughter of Melvin and Evelyn Coenen, was born on February 19, 1949 in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church and attended Harlan Community School. On November 18, 1967 she was united in marriage to Tom Hansen. To this union, one child was born, Sean Thomas Hansen. Connie obtained her CNA license...
Richard Francis Leinen
May 23, 2023
Richard F Leinen (Rich) (Digger) son of Joe and Caroline (Stinn) Leinen was born February 18, 1934 in Portsmouth IA. He was baptized and confirmed in Our Lady of Fatima church in Portsmouth. He graduated from Portsmouth school in 1952. Rich was united in marriage to Alma Kramer on May 4, 1954. Five daughters were born to this union: Donna,...
Barbara Marie Mckillip
May 22, 2023
Barbara “Barbi” Marie McKillip, daughter of Louie and Anita (Poleske) Hammer was born February 10, 1965, in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison. Barbi attended Denison High School, where she graduated with the class of 1983. After graduation Barbara took a job as a nanny in...
Allan Havick
May 21, 2023
Allan Glenn Havick, son of Glenn and Alice (Best) Havick was born May 31, 1941 in Harlan, Iowa. Allan grew up on the family farm east of Tennant, Iowa, where he enjoyed riding and breaking horses. He was baptized and confirmed at the Tennant Methodist Church. He attended Tennant Schools graduating from Tennant High School with the class of 1959....
Arlene Ruth Brummel
May 21, 2023
Arlene Ruth Brummel, the daughter of Edward and Tena Aden, was born April 18, 1939, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Arlene attended Pomeroy School, graduating with the class of 1957. In 1957, Arlene was united in marriage to Denzil Nelson. To this union were born 2 sons, Jeffrey and Bradley. During this time Arlene worked as a bank teller for First...
Glen Arnold
May 17, 2023
Glen D. Arnold Psalms 91; vs 1-2. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in Whom I trust! Glen D. Arnold, 91, passed from this life on May 17th at his home, Oak Pointe...
Dixie Kathryn Larson
May 15, 2023
Dixie Kathryn (Johnson) Larson was one of 5 daughters born to Carl and Lula (Sheets) Johnson. She was born on January 17, 1927, at her parent's home in Rural Harlan (Cuppy's Grove), Iowa. She was delivered by her grandmother, Kathryn Sheets. She attended and graduated from Harlan High School in 1943. She went right to work at Harlan National Bank...
Donald Springman
May 15, 2023
Donald Michael Springman was born Feb 9, 1939 to Nick and Anna Springman in Portsmouth, lowa. He was the youngest of 6 brothers and sisters. He graduated from St Mary's Catholic School Portsmouth, low. After serving 3 yrs in the United States Army he moved back home to Portsmouth and started farming close to the family farm. He retired from...
Leo Hahn
May 12, 2023
Leo Joseph Hahn was born on June 9, 1927 to Joseph and Dorothy (Mueller) Hahn in Rural Earling, Iowa. Leo was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, where he remained a lifelong member. He attended grade school and high school at St. Joseph’s School in Earling. He graduated in 1945. In 1950, Leo enlisted in...
Marietta "Etta" Molony
May 9, 2023
Marietta “Etta” Lodell Molony, daughter of Edwin Bosecker and Vanieta (Bosecker) Bosecker was born April 28, 1924 in Browns, Illinois. Marietta attended the Denison school in Denison, Iowa where she graduated with the class of 1942. On November 10, 1943, Marietta was united in marriage to Joe Molony, to this union was born one daughter, Joette. Marietta was a member...
Neil Huebert
May 8, 2023
Neil Urban Huebert, the youngest son of Henry Jr. and Gertrude (Leinen) Huebert. He was born on December 13, 1944. He attended St. Mary's Grade and High School, graduating with the class of 1963. Neil helped farm with his father and also helped his father and uncle on fencing jobs. In 1963, Neil joined his oldest brother Gerald in the...
Mildred "Mick" Graeve
May 8, 2023
Mildred "Mick" Theresa (Erlbacher) Graeve was born on November 20, 1928, the oldest of six children to Valeria (Koesters) and Leonard Erlbacher in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mick graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1946. She was active in the glee club, participated in school plays, and enjoyed school dances. Mick...
Margaret Mary Anderson
May 8, 2023
Margaret Mary Anderson passed away on May 8, 2023 at the age of 95 years. Margaret was born on December 25, 1927 to Jasper Hobson and Eva Constance (Marshall) Ludwig in Chicago, IL. Her father was a bricklayer and nursery worker and her mother was a music teacher. The family moved to Fremont, NE during Margaret's junior year of high...
Donald Peter Miller
Apr 29, 2023
Don Miller was born on April 25, 1930 on Pretty Prairie 10 miles northwest of Defiance, Iowa to Frank and Isabel Weihs Miller. In the spring of 1938, the family moved to a farm southeast of Defiance where Don attended school at Greely No. 4. In the 8th grade, he went to St. Paul's School where he graduated in 1948....
Robert "Skip" Prokupek
Apr 24, 2023
Robert Mark Prokupek, son of Joseph and Frances (Powers) Prokupek, was born on January 8, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at the Assumption Catholic Church in Omaha. He attended Pleasant Hills Elementary and Indian Hills Jr. High and graduated from Omaha South High School with the class of 1965. On July 19, 1969, he was united...
Joseph Leo Kohles
Apr 20, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Leo Kohles was born to Delbert and Celestine "Sally" (Arkfeld) Kohles on January 14, 1952 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Panama, Iowa until the age of 12 when he moved with his parents and four youngest siblings to San Bruno, CA. In California, he stayed busy with baseball and his paper route. He...
Bernice Margaret Rogers
Apr 18, 2023
Survivors include her children Steve (Cheryl) Rogers of Denison, IA; Terri (Dan) Hall of Omaha, NE; and Greg Rogers of Omaha, NE A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Connie Colleen Wise
Apr 18, 2023
Connie C. Wise was born on January 31, 1941, at home on a farm outside Shelby in Harrison County, Iowa. She was one of nine children born to Virgil and Irene (Kubelck) Turk. She attended Shelby school until the 2nd grade when the family moved to a farm in McClelland. She finished grade school in McClelland and graduated from Underwood...
Nancy Lou Kullbom
Apr 17, 2023
Survivors include her children Sherry Shald of Norfolk, NE; John Kullbom of Canyon Lake, CA; Jenny (Dan) Pertzborn of Bondurant, IA; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren
Ralph Hansen
Apr 11, 2023
Ralph George Hansen was born April 11,1930 on the Hansen family farm just north of Walnut to George and Ella Hansen. Ralph attended country schools north of Walnut and graduated from Walnut high school in 1947. After graduation Ralph worked with his father on the farm that has now been in the family for over 125 years. On May 15,...
Constance Hansen
May 24, 2023
Connie Mae Hansen, daughter of Melvin and Evelyn Coenen, was born on February 19, 1949 in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church and attended Harlan Community School. On November 18, 1967 she was united in marriage to Tom Hansen. To this union, one child was born, Sean Thomas Hansen. Connie obtained her CNA license...
Richard Francis Leinen
May 23, 2023
Richard F Leinen (Rich) (Digger) son of Joe and Caroline (Stinn) Leinen was born February 18, 1934 in Portsmouth IA. He was baptized and confirmed in Our Lady of Fatima church in Portsmouth. He graduated from Portsmouth school in 1952. Rich was united in marriage to Alma Kramer on May 4, 1954. Five daughters were born to this union: Donna,...
Barbara Marie Mckillip
May 22, 2023
Barbara “Barbi” Marie McKillip, daughter of Louie and Anita (Poleske) Hammer was born February 10, 1965, in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison. Barbi attended Denison High School, where she graduated with the class of 1983. After graduation Barbara took a job as a nanny in...
Allan Havick
May 21, 2023
Allan Glenn Havick, son of Glenn and Alice (Best) Havick was born May 31, 1941 in Harlan, Iowa. Allan grew up on the family farm east of Tennant, Iowa, where he enjoyed riding and breaking horses. He was baptized and confirmed at the Tennant Methodist Church. He attended Tennant Schools graduating from Tennant High School with the class of 1959....
Arlene Ruth Brummel
May 21, 2023
Arlene Ruth Brummel, the daughter of Edward and Tena Aden, was born April 18, 1939, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Arlene attended Pomeroy School, graduating with the class of 1957. In 1957, Arlene was united in marriage to Denzil Nelson. To this union were born 2 sons, Jeffrey and Bradley. During this time Arlene worked as a bank teller for First...
Glen Arnold
May 17, 2023
Glen D. Arnold Psalms 91; vs 1-2. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in Whom I trust! Glen D. Arnold, 91, passed from this life on May 17th at his home, Oak Pointe...
Dixie Kathryn Larson
May 15, 2023
Dixie Kathryn (Johnson) Larson was one of 5 daughters born to Carl and Lula (Sheets) Johnson. She was born on January 17, 1927, at her parent's home in Rural Harlan (Cuppy's Grove), Iowa. She was delivered by her grandmother, Kathryn Sheets. She attended and graduated from Harlan High School in 1943. She went right to work at Harlan National Bank...
Donald Springman
May 15, 2023
Donald Michael Springman was born Feb 9, 1939 to Nick and Anna Springman in Portsmouth, lowa. He was the youngest of 6 brothers and sisters. He graduated from St Mary's Catholic School Portsmouth, low. After serving 3 yrs in the United States Army he moved back home to Portsmouth and started farming close to the family farm. He retired from...
Leo Hahn
May 12, 2023
Leo Joseph Hahn was born on June 9, 1927 to Joseph and Dorothy (Mueller) Hahn in Rural Earling, Iowa. Leo was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, where he remained a lifelong member. He attended grade school and high school at St. Joseph’s School in Earling. He graduated in 1945. In 1950, Leo enlisted in...
Marietta "Etta" Molony
May 9, 2023
Marietta “Etta” Lodell Molony, daughter of Edwin Bosecker and Vanieta (Bosecker) Bosecker was born April 28, 1924 in Browns, Illinois. Marietta attended the Denison school in Denison, Iowa where she graduated with the class of 1942. On November 10, 1943, Marietta was united in marriage to Joe Molony, to this union was born one daughter, Joette. Marietta was a member...
Neil Huebert
May 8, 2023
Neil Urban Huebert, the youngest son of Henry Jr. and Gertrude (Leinen) Huebert. He was born on December 13, 1944. He attended St. Mary's Grade and High School, graduating with the class of 1963. Neil helped farm with his father and also helped his father and uncle on fencing jobs. In 1963, Neil joined his oldest brother Gerald in the...
Mildred "Mick" Graeve
May 8, 2023
Mildred "Mick" Theresa (Erlbacher) Graeve was born on November 20, 1928, the oldest of six children to Valeria (Koesters) and Leonard Erlbacher in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mick graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1946. She was active in the glee club, participated in school plays, and enjoyed school dances. Mick...
Margaret Mary Anderson
May 8, 2023
Margaret Mary Anderson passed away on May 8, 2023 at the age of 95 years. Margaret was born on December 25, 1927 to Jasper Hobson and Eva Constance (Marshall) Ludwig in Chicago, IL. Her father was a bricklayer and nursery worker and her mother was a music teacher. The family moved to Fremont, NE during Margaret's junior year of high...
Donald Peter Miller
Apr 29, 2023
Don Miller was born on April 25, 1930 on Pretty Prairie 10 miles northwest of Defiance, Iowa to Frank and Isabel Weihs Miller. In the spring of 1938, the family moved to a farm southeast of Defiance where Don attended school at Greely No. 4. In the 8th grade, he went to St. Paul's School where he graduated in 1948....
Robert "Skip" Prokupek
Apr 24, 2023
Robert Mark Prokupek, son of Joseph and Frances (Powers) Prokupek, was born on January 8, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at the Assumption Catholic Church in Omaha. He attended Pleasant Hills Elementary and Indian Hills Jr. High and graduated from Omaha South High School with the class of 1965. On July 19, 1969, he was united...
Joseph Leo Kohles
Apr 20, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Leo Kohles was born to Delbert and Celestine "Sally" (Arkfeld) Kohles on January 14, 1952 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Panama, Iowa until the age of 12 when he moved with his parents and four youngest siblings to San Bruno, CA. In California, he stayed busy with baseball and his paper route. He...
Bernice Margaret Rogers
Apr 18, 2023
Survivors include her children Steve (Cheryl) Rogers of Denison, IA; Terri (Dan) Hall of Omaha, NE; and Greg Rogers of Omaha, NE A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Connie Colleen Wise
Apr 18, 2023
Connie C. Wise was born on January 31, 1941, at home on a farm outside Shelby in Harrison County, Iowa. She was one of nine children born to Virgil and Irene (Kubelck) Turk. She attended Shelby school until the 2nd grade when the family moved to a farm in McClelland. She finished grade school in McClelland and graduated from Underwood...
Nancy Lou Kullbom
Apr 17, 2023
Survivors include her children Sherry Shald of Norfolk, NE; John Kullbom of Canyon Lake, CA; Jenny (Dan) Pertzborn of Bondurant, IA; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren
Ralph Hansen
Apr 11, 2023
Ralph George Hansen was born April 11,1930 on the Hansen family farm just north of Walnut to George and Ella Hansen. Ralph attended country schools north of Walnut and graduated from Walnut high school in 1947. After graduation Ralph worked with his father on the farm that has now been in the family for over 125 years. On May 15,...
Cara grew up in Tipton, Iowa, and graduated from Tipton High School in 2006. After high school, she attended Buena Vista University where she played volleyball and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Communications. Following college, she worked various design jobs and management positions and began working for Pauley Jones Funeral Home in October of 2017, where she utilized her caring personality to build relationships with families during their time of need and she also “man’s” the office duties in our Avoca location.
Cara and her husband G.G. currently live in Oakland with their four children: Boston, Jersey, Jensyn, and Jovie. Whenever she has free time she enjoys attending sporting activities that her kids are involved in, crafting, gardening, and being outside. She values time with her family and friends. Whenever she gets a free moment she loves to binge-watch series on Netflix and have a much-needed girls night.
