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Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Richard B. Joy
Jan 2, 2023
Survivors include his children Amy (Don) Christian of Scranton, IA; Michael (Lynn) Joy of Shenandoah, IA; Mary Joy of Tonganoxie, KS; and 7 grandchildren. Private Family Graveside Service will take place at a later date.
Richard H. Klein
Jan 1, 2023
Richard (Dick) Harold Klein was born on November 3, 1942, the youngest of six children born to Alfons and Marcella Klein. Dick grew up on a farm outside of Earling, Iowa and attended St. Joseph Catholic School, graduating in 1960. He went on to the Universal Technical Institute in Omaha for a year to become an Electrician. Dick met the...
Virginia J. Rold
Jan 1, 2023
Virginia Jean Rold was born on March 20, 1925 to Frederick Fox and Eva Martindale in Randolph, NE. She was raised and attended country school in Harlan, IA. Virginia was baptized at Altamont Baptist Church in Harlan, IA. Virgina found the love of her life when she met Elvin “Ozzy” Rold. They were married at Altamont Baptist Church on December...
Rickey C. Steinhoff
Jan 1, 2023
Survivors include his sister Connie (Darwin) Campbell of Harlan, IA; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. Burial will take place at a later date.
Donovan "Toby" Sievers
Dec 31, 2022
Toby Sievers of Perham, Minnesota passed away at the Avoca Specialty Care in Avoca, Iowa on December 31, 2022. Toby was born in Harlan, Iowa on October 16, 1940, to Norman and Ruth (Waterbury) Sievers. He attended school at Lewis, Iowa until the eighth grade. The family moved to Ruth’s home place near Corley, Iowa. The farm was originally settled...
Scottie Mitchell
Dec 29, 2022
Scottie Lynn Mitchell, son of Charles, Jr. And Charlotte (Cockrell) Mitchell, was born on September 24, 1977 in Indianola, Mississippi. In 2004, Scottie enlisted in the National Guard and was so proud to serve his country. He completed basic training in Fort Knox, Kentucky. This is where he would earn the nickname “Bull”. In February 2005, Scottie was deployed to...
Wayne Leroy Randolph
Dec 28, 2022
Wayne Leroy "Stormy" Randolph was born on September 4, 1946, to Glenn E and Margaret L (Young) Randolph. He attended Elementary School in Riverton, IA. After graduating from Farragut High School in 1964, he attended business school in Omaha, NE. He would later go on to join the Nebraska National Guard in 1966. Stormy married Beverly "Kay" Campbell August 1,...
Gary "Red" Swenson
Dec 18, 2022
Gary Ray Swenson was born on August 25, 1949 to Elmer and Pauline (Stolz) Swenson in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school in the Irwin-Kirkman Elementary Schools and graduated from Irwin-Kirkman High School with the class of 1967. On August 19, 1972, Gary was united in marriage to Nancy Rasmussen at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Two children...
Roy "Doc" Schultz
Dec 18, 2022
Roy “Doc” Schultz was born in a three-room rural farmhouse west of Treynor, Iowa on February 23, 1933 to Donald and Dorthea Schultz. When he was 10 years old, the family moved from the Treynor area to a farm north of Avoca, Iowa. Doc attended a one-room rural school in Shelby County through the 8th grade. He graduated top of...
David Holcombe
Dec 17, 2022
No Services will be held Survivors include his son Thomas Holcombe of Avoca, Iowa; sister Nikki (Dick) Myers of Avoca, Iowa
Judy J. Robinson
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Jane Robinson, daughter of Russell and Lillian (Blakley) Hansen, was born on October 20, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Tennant. Judy attended grade school in Tennant and graduated from Shelby-Tennant High School in 1965. On February 26, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Dave Robinson at the Shelby Methodist...
Judy A. Scheffler
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Scheffler, daughter of Bob and Gwen (Becker) Ellsworth, was born on August 3, 1945, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She attended and graduated from Armour, South Dakota. In 1966 Judy moved to Harlan, IA and attending nursing school. On December 16, 1967, Judy was united in marriage to Henry Scheffler in Harlan, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union....
Darold Francis Gessert
Dec 5, 2022
Darold Francis Gessert, son of Donald and Regina (Patten) Gessert, was born February 17, 1945, in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, and attended and graduated from Harlan High School. After high school, Darold joined the Army on September 9, 1965, and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on...
Robert Allen Myers
Dec 3, 2022
Robert Allen Myers Robert (Bob) Allen Myers, son of Robert C. Myers and Martha Arp Petersen was born in Council Bluffs, IA on January 12, 1939. He was raised on a farm near Corley with his sister, Darla. He graduated from Tennant in 1957. Bob was an excellent basketball player and was named to the All Shelby County Team in...
Lyle L. Nordby
Nov 30, 2022
Lyle Laverne Nordby, son of Albert and Eva (Cole) Nordby, was born on June 25, 1951, at the Manning Hospital in Manning, Iowa. He attended Irwin High School and graduated in 1969. After graduating, he attended two years at Lincoln Technical Institute, a Ryder School to become a mechanic. On December 20, 1969, Lyle married his childhood sweetheart, Linda Elwell,...
Kent Severin Nelson
Nov 28, 2022
Kent Severin Nelson, 80, of Pittsford, NY passed away on November 28, 2022. Kent was born on April 13, 1942 to Virgil Severin Nelson and Rebecca “Ellen” (Fouts) Nelson in Denison, Iowa. A polio survivor, he graduated from Denison High School in 1960, then attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Industrial Administration in 1965. He attended Navy...
Fr. Bob Schoemann
Nov 28, 2022
Robert Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia, was born November 9, 1938 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Communion, confirmed and ordained at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. Robert went to Cass Center Country School through 5th grade, and then attended 6th thru 10th grade at St. Mary's in Portsmouth and 11th...
Debbie Jeanne Bruck
Nov 26, 2022
Debra Jeanne Bruck, daughter of Dennis and Peggy (Berguist) Portrey was born on December 30, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized at the Church of Christ in Carroll, Iowa. While growing up she enjoyed playing basketball, going to the pool, and treating herself with candy from the Kwik Shop. Debbie was smart and schoolwork was easy for her, it...
Carolee Marilyn Rock
Nov 25, 2022
Carolee M. Rock, 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 25, 2022. She was born on November 6, 1934 in Avoca, IA, to Alfred and Tina (Krummel) Schaaf. Carolee was a graduate of the Avoca High School class of 1952. She and her husband Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, as well as music, dancing, and playing golf....
David L. Outhouse
Nov 25, 2022
David Leslie Outhouse was born on the family farm at Soldier, IA on August 6, 1935. He was the fifth child of Leslie and Gladys (Nuzum) Outhouse. His four sisters; Delora, Dorothy, Donna, and Doris warmly welcomed David. As a child he was baptized and a member of the RLDS church in Moorhead, IA. He attended country school through 8th...
Richard B. Joy
Jan 2, 2023
Survivors include his children Amy (Don) Christian of Scranton, IA; Michael (Lynn) Joy of Shenandoah, IA; Mary Joy of Tonganoxie, KS; and 7 grandchildren. Private Family Graveside Service will take place at a later date.
Richard H. Klein
Jan 1, 2023
Richard (Dick) Harold Klein was born on November 3, 1942, the youngest of six children born to Alfons and Marcella Klein. Dick grew up on a farm outside of Earling, Iowa and attended St. Joseph Catholic School, graduating in 1960. He went on to the Universal Technical Institute in Omaha for a year to become an Electrician. Dick met the...
Virginia J. Rold
Jan 1, 2023
Virginia Jean Rold was born on March 20, 1925 to Frederick Fox and Eva Martindale in Randolph, NE. She was raised and attended country school in Harlan, IA. Virginia was baptized at Altamont Baptist Church in Harlan, IA. Virgina found the love of her life when she met Elvin “Ozzy” Rold. They were married at Altamont Baptist Church on December...
Rickey C. Steinhoff
Jan 1, 2023
Survivors include his sister Connie (Darwin) Campbell of Harlan, IA; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. Burial will take place at a later date.
Donovan "Toby" Sievers
Dec 31, 2022
Toby Sievers of Perham, Minnesota passed away at the Avoca Specialty Care in Avoca, Iowa on December 31, 2022. Toby was born in Harlan, Iowa on October 16, 1940, to Norman and Ruth (Waterbury) Sievers. He attended school at Lewis, Iowa until the eighth grade. The family moved to Ruth’s home place near Corley, Iowa. The farm was originally settled...
Scottie Mitchell
Dec 29, 2022
Scottie Lynn Mitchell, son of Charles, Jr. And Charlotte (Cockrell) Mitchell, was born on September 24, 1977 in Indianola, Mississippi. In 2004, Scottie enlisted in the National Guard and was so proud to serve his country. He completed basic training in Fort Knox, Kentucky. This is where he would earn the nickname “Bull”. In February 2005, Scottie was deployed to...
Wayne Leroy Randolph
Dec 28, 2022
Wayne Leroy "Stormy" Randolph was born on September 4, 1946, to Glenn E and Margaret L (Young) Randolph. He attended Elementary School in Riverton, IA. After graduating from Farragut High School in 1964, he attended business school in Omaha, NE. He would later go on to join the Nebraska National Guard in 1966. Stormy married Beverly "Kay" Campbell August 1,...
Gary "Red" Swenson
Dec 18, 2022
Gary Ray Swenson was born on August 25, 1949 to Elmer and Pauline (Stolz) Swenson in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school in the Irwin-Kirkman Elementary Schools and graduated from Irwin-Kirkman High School with the class of 1967. On August 19, 1972, Gary was united in marriage to Nancy Rasmussen at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Two children...
Roy "Doc" Schultz
Dec 18, 2022
Roy “Doc” Schultz was born in a three-room rural farmhouse west of Treynor, Iowa on February 23, 1933 to Donald and Dorthea Schultz. When he was 10 years old, the family moved from the Treynor area to a farm north of Avoca, Iowa. Doc attended a one-room rural school in Shelby County through the 8th grade. He graduated top of...
David Holcombe
Dec 17, 2022
No Services will be held Survivors include his son Thomas Holcombe of Avoca, Iowa; sister Nikki (Dick) Myers of Avoca, Iowa
Judy J. Robinson
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Jane Robinson, daughter of Russell and Lillian (Blakley) Hansen, was born on October 20, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Tennant. Judy attended grade school in Tennant and graduated from Shelby-Tennant High School in 1965. On February 26, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Dave Robinson at the Shelby Methodist...
Judy A. Scheffler
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Scheffler, daughter of Bob and Gwen (Becker) Ellsworth, was born on August 3, 1945, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She attended and graduated from Armour, South Dakota. In 1966 Judy moved to Harlan, IA and attending nursing school. On December 16, 1967, Judy was united in marriage to Henry Scheffler in Harlan, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union....
Darold Francis Gessert
Dec 5, 2022
Darold Francis Gessert, son of Donald and Regina (Patten) Gessert, was born February 17, 1945, in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, and attended and graduated from Harlan High School. After high school, Darold joined the Army on September 9, 1965, and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on...
Robert Allen Myers
Dec 3, 2022
Robert Allen Myers Robert (Bob) Allen Myers, son of Robert C. Myers and Martha Arp Petersen was born in Council Bluffs, IA on January 12, 1939. He was raised on a farm near Corley with his sister, Darla. He graduated from Tennant in 1957. Bob was an excellent basketball player and was named to the All Shelby County Team in...
Lyle L. Nordby
Nov 30, 2022
Lyle Laverne Nordby, son of Albert and Eva (Cole) Nordby, was born on June 25, 1951, at the Manning Hospital in Manning, Iowa. He attended Irwin High School and graduated in 1969. After graduating, he attended two years at Lincoln Technical Institute, a Ryder School to become a mechanic. On December 20, 1969, Lyle married his childhood sweetheart, Linda Elwell,...
Kent Severin Nelson
Nov 28, 2022
Kent Severin Nelson, 80, of Pittsford, NY passed away on November 28, 2022. Kent was born on April 13, 1942 to Virgil Severin Nelson and Rebecca “Ellen” (Fouts) Nelson in Denison, Iowa. A polio survivor, he graduated from Denison High School in 1960, then attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Industrial Administration in 1965. He attended Navy...
Fr. Bob Schoemann
Nov 28, 2022
Robert Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia, was born November 9, 1938 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Communion, confirmed and ordained at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. Robert went to Cass Center Country School through 5th grade, and then attended 6th thru 10th grade at St. Mary's in Portsmouth and 11th...
Debbie Jeanne Bruck
Nov 26, 2022
Debra Jeanne Bruck, daughter of Dennis and Peggy (Berguist) Portrey was born on December 30, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized at the Church of Christ in Carroll, Iowa. While growing up she enjoyed playing basketball, going to the pool, and treating herself with candy from the Kwik Shop. Debbie was smart and schoolwork was easy for her, it...
Carolee Marilyn Rock
Nov 25, 2022
Carolee M. Rock, 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 25, 2022. She was born on November 6, 1934 in Avoca, IA, to Alfred and Tina (Krummel) Schaaf. Carolee was a graduate of the Avoca High School class of 1952. She and her husband Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, as well as music, dancing, and playing golf....
David L. Outhouse
Nov 25, 2022
David Leslie Outhouse was born on the family farm at Soldier, IA on August 6, 1935. He was the fifth child of Leslie and Gladys (Nuzum) Outhouse. His four sisters; Delora, Dorothy, Donna, and Doris warmly welcomed David. As a child he was baptized and a member of the RLDS church in Moorhead, IA. He attended country school through 8th...
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.
