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Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Martha Elizabeth Tice
Apr 18, 2020
Survivors include her children Suellyn (Tim) Cudd of Carter Lake, IA; Rick (Linda) Tice of Carter Lake, IA; Kristy (Scott) Mutchler of Grant City, MO; Sandy (Kevin) Coburn of Atlantic, IA; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; siblings Earl (Sharyl) Redd, Jr. of AZ; David (Cindy) Reed of Ames, IA. Private Family Services will be held along with her son Brian...
Sgt. Donavon Gail Dontje
Apr 16, 2020
Sgt. Donavon Dontje Celebration of life procession details When: Saturday May 2nd at 10:00 am. Staging: All Law Enforcement, Fire/Ems, and Public will park at the Harlan Community High School 2102 Durant St. Harlan, IA. Parking will be designated, please see attached map. Parking will begin at 0800 hours and will be coordinated by volunteers in reflective vest. Social distancing...
Mike Miller
Apr 14, 2020
Mike Miller, Prescott IA Mike Miller (born Donald Michael Miller), son of Donald and Marietta (Kobold) Miller, was born on October 4,1950 in Harlan, IA. He attended school in Harlan and enlisted in the Army thereafter where he served in Germany. Upon completion of his duty, he relocated to Los Angeles, CA and attended trade school for engineering. During his...
Verle E. Greer
Apr 12, 2020
Survivors include his children Carolyn (Jerry) Droszcz of Winfield, IL; Russell (Tammi) Greer of Grinnell, IA; Verlee (Steve) Terwilliger of San Diego, CA; Cheryl (Paul) LaRue of Minneapolis, MN; James (Christina) Greer of Boulder, CO; Jerry (Laurie) Greer of San Jose, CA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other family members.
Verle Earl Greer
Apr 12, 2020
Memorial Mass will take place at a later date. Survivors include his children Carolyn (Jerry) Droszcz of Winfield, IL; Russell (Tammi) Greer of Grinnell, IA; Verlee (Steve) Terwilliger of San Diego, CA; Cheryl (Paul) LaRue of Minneapolis, MN; James (Christina) Greer of Boulder, CO; Jerry (Laurie) Greer of San Jose, CA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and...
Ward Alan Koos
Apr 10, 2020
Ward Alan Koos, son of Orvy and Margaret (Albers) Koos, was born on November 27, 1945 in Harlan, Iowa. He was the youngest of three brothers. Ward was born and raised in Walnut, Iowa where he was baptized and confirmed at Peace United Church of Christ. He then attended Calvary Baptist Church with his family after marrying Connie. He graduated...
Joan Kay Colligan
Apr 10, 2020
Joan Kay Colligan, daughter of James and Frances (Lindahl) Leonard, was born August 4, 1937 in Wakefield, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, Nebraska. She attended District 15 Country School in South Thurston County, Nebraska for 8 years, then graduated from Wayne High School in Wayne, Nebraska. On August 30, 1954, Joan was...
Brian Edward Tice
Apr 10, 2020
Survivors include his children Mathew Tice, Jessica Tice, and Tiffany Pedersen; 9 grandchildren; siblings Suellyn (Tim) Cudd, Rick (Linda) Tice, Kristy (Scott) Mutchler, Sandy (Kevin) Coburn, at the time of Brian's passing his mother Marty Tice was living in Woodbine, Iowa. Private family services for Brian and his mother will be held at a later date.
Cheryl Carrier
Apr 9, 2020
Cheryl B. (Jones) Carrier was born in Little Sioux, Iowa on August 25, 1945 to Raymond and Freda (Little) Jones. She was raised by her grandmother and attended West Harrison High School in Mondamin, Iowa. After graduation she enrolled at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs to complete her degree in Clinical Reception. She was united into marriage to...
Kenneth W. Thomsen
Apr 8, 2020
Kenneth Warner Thomsen, son of Warner J. Thomsen and Ruby I. (Best) Thomsen, was born July 9, 1935 in Shelby, Iowa. He attended school in both Shelby and Walnut schools. He graduated from Walnut High School in 1953. Ken joined the United States Navy in 1954. While in basic training he realized he wanted to spend his life with his...
James Lyle Larsen
Apr 7, 2020
James Lyle Larsen died April 7, 2020 at Harbourwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater, Florida. His parents, Leonard Christian Larsen and Bernice Irene (Graves) Larsen; sister Beverly Nelsen and sister-in-law Mary Ann Larsen preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Gregory A. Larsen; brother Gary L. Larsen and sister-in-law Rose Ann Larsen of Harlan; brother Dennis (Dennie)...
Judith Karrel Nihsen
Apr 6, 2020
Judith Karrel Nihsen was born on October 24, 1935 in Persia, Iowa. She was one of two children born to Arnold “Crip” and Viola (Yochum) Laing. Judith attended and graduated from Persia Community School in 1954. On March 4, 1955 Judith was united into marriage to Paul “Crip” Nihsen at the Epworth Methodist Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Together they...
Donald Buman
Apr 5, 2020
Donald Buman was born on April 22, 1929 in the farm home built by his father Will Buman near Tennant IA. He grew up in this house and later raised his own family there. He attended the Tennant Consolidated Schools and graduated from high school in 1946. Donald went right to work on the family farm with his father. His...
Helen Mauritz
Apr 5, 2020
Helen Kathleen Mauritz passed away at Eventide Nursing Home in Denison, Iowa on April 5, 2020. Helen was born August 14, 1924 on a farm seven miles north of Odebolt, Iowa. She was the second of 5 children born to Gust and Ruth (Hanson) Johnson. She attended country school near her home through eighth grade and then attended high school...
David "Hairy" Andersen
Apr 3, 2020
David Michael Andersen, son of Gerald “Andy” Andersen and Gladys (Ohlinger) Andersen, was born on January 31, 1957 in Portsmouth, Iowa. He attend grade school in Defiance and Westphalia. He graduated from Irwin High School. He attended Iowa Western Community College receiving his degree in auto mechanics. Hairy was united into marriage with Teresa Coon on December 11, 1992 in...
Lila Gustafson
Apr 3, 2020
Lila Gustafson, 93 years, of Kiron died April 3, 2020 at Ruthven Community Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa. Lila was born to Clarence and Bessie (Bruce) Clauson on a farm northeast of Deloit, Iowa. After several years the family moved to Kiron where she attended school and graduated in 1944. After graduation she attended Buena Vista College and taught at...
Ruth Mae Sorensen
Apr 2, 2020
Her life was full of light and marked by laughter. Ruth Mae Sorensen was born on November 11, 1926, to Arthur Stephen and Nina Knudsen. On August 19, 1947, Ruth married Dale Eldon Sorensen at Bethel Baptist Church. Dale used to tell the story of the day he met Ruth. He went to Bethel Baptist Church for a BYF youth...
Roxann Jean Oliver
Mar 31, 2020
A Memorial Service for Roxann Oliver will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Survivors include her husband Roosevelt Oliver, children Amy (Tim) Sorensen, Crystal Oliver and Sheneka Oliver all of Harlan, IA; granddaughter Summer Sorensen; siblings Randall Study of Chicago, IL; Karen Berego of Nebraska City, NE; Jason Study of...
Dean Leroy Adams
Mar 30, 2020
*A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.* Dean Leroy Adams, born on May 15, 1948, passed away March 30, 2020. Dean was born to Victor Lee Adams and Harriet Pamela (Smith) Adams in Manilla, Iowa. The family later moved to the Denison, Iowa area in Crawford County where Dean attended start up Special Education class....
Helen Marie Leinen
Mar 27, 2020
Helen Marie Leinen was born on March 4th, 1933 to Carl and Marie (Feldman) Kramer in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1951. On January 26, 1955, Helen was united in marriage to Bernard Leinen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. They became parents...
Martha Elizabeth Tice
Apr 18, 2020
Survivors include her children Suellyn (Tim) Cudd of Carter Lake, IA; Rick (Linda) Tice of Carter Lake, IA; Kristy (Scott) Mutchler of Grant City, MO; Sandy (Kevin) Coburn of Atlantic, IA; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; siblings Earl (Sharyl) Redd, Jr. of AZ; David (Cindy) Reed of Ames, IA. Private Family Services will be held along with her son Brian...
Sgt. Donavon Gail Dontje
Apr 16, 2020
Sgt. Donavon Dontje Celebration of life procession details When: Saturday May 2nd at 10:00 am. Staging: All Law Enforcement, Fire/Ems, and Public will park at the Harlan Community High School 2102 Durant St. Harlan, IA. Parking will be designated, please see attached map. Parking will begin at 0800 hours and will be coordinated by volunteers in reflective vest. Social distancing...
Mike Miller
Apr 14, 2020
Mike Miller, Prescott IA Mike Miller (born Donald Michael Miller), son of Donald and Marietta (Kobold) Miller, was born on October 4,1950 in Harlan, IA. He attended school in Harlan and enlisted in the Army thereafter where he served in Germany. Upon completion of his duty, he relocated to Los Angeles, CA and attended trade school for engineering. During his...
Verle E. Greer
Apr 12, 2020
Survivors include his children Carolyn (Jerry) Droszcz of Winfield, IL; Russell (Tammi) Greer of Grinnell, IA; Verlee (Steve) Terwilliger of San Diego, CA; Cheryl (Paul) LaRue of Minneapolis, MN; James (Christina) Greer of Boulder, CO; Jerry (Laurie) Greer of San Jose, CA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other family members.
Verle Earl Greer
Apr 12, 2020
Memorial Mass will take place at a later date. Survivors include his children Carolyn (Jerry) Droszcz of Winfield, IL; Russell (Tammi) Greer of Grinnell, IA; Verlee (Steve) Terwilliger of San Diego, CA; Cheryl (Paul) LaRue of Minneapolis, MN; James (Christina) Greer of Boulder, CO; Jerry (Laurie) Greer of San Jose, CA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and...
Ward Alan Koos
Apr 10, 2020
Ward Alan Koos, son of Orvy and Margaret (Albers) Koos, was born on November 27, 1945 in Harlan, Iowa. He was the youngest of three brothers. Ward was born and raised in Walnut, Iowa where he was baptized and confirmed at Peace United Church of Christ. He then attended Calvary Baptist Church with his family after marrying Connie. He graduated...
Joan Kay Colligan
Apr 10, 2020
Joan Kay Colligan, daughter of James and Frances (Lindahl) Leonard, was born August 4, 1937 in Wakefield, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, Nebraska. She attended District 15 Country School in South Thurston County, Nebraska for 8 years, then graduated from Wayne High School in Wayne, Nebraska. On August 30, 1954, Joan was...
Brian Edward Tice
Apr 10, 2020
Survivors include his children Mathew Tice, Jessica Tice, and Tiffany Pedersen; 9 grandchildren; siblings Suellyn (Tim) Cudd, Rick (Linda) Tice, Kristy (Scott) Mutchler, Sandy (Kevin) Coburn, at the time of Brian's passing his mother Marty Tice was living in Woodbine, Iowa. Private family services for Brian and his mother will be held at a later date.
Cheryl Carrier
Apr 9, 2020
Cheryl B. (Jones) Carrier was born in Little Sioux, Iowa on August 25, 1945 to Raymond and Freda (Little) Jones. She was raised by her grandmother and attended West Harrison High School in Mondamin, Iowa. After graduation she enrolled at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs to complete her degree in Clinical Reception. She was united into marriage to...
Kenneth W. Thomsen
Apr 8, 2020
Kenneth Warner Thomsen, son of Warner J. Thomsen and Ruby I. (Best) Thomsen, was born July 9, 1935 in Shelby, Iowa. He attended school in both Shelby and Walnut schools. He graduated from Walnut High School in 1953. Ken joined the United States Navy in 1954. While in basic training he realized he wanted to spend his life with his...
James Lyle Larsen
Apr 7, 2020
James Lyle Larsen died April 7, 2020 at Harbourwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater, Florida. His parents, Leonard Christian Larsen and Bernice Irene (Graves) Larsen; sister Beverly Nelsen and sister-in-law Mary Ann Larsen preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Gregory A. Larsen; brother Gary L. Larsen and sister-in-law Rose Ann Larsen of Harlan; brother Dennis (Dennie)...
Judith Karrel Nihsen
Apr 6, 2020
Judith Karrel Nihsen was born on October 24, 1935 in Persia, Iowa. She was one of two children born to Arnold “Crip” and Viola (Yochum) Laing. Judith attended and graduated from Persia Community School in 1954. On March 4, 1955 Judith was united into marriage to Paul “Crip” Nihsen at the Epworth Methodist Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Together they...
Donald Buman
Apr 5, 2020
Donald Buman was born on April 22, 1929 in the farm home built by his father Will Buman near Tennant IA. He grew up in this house and later raised his own family there. He attended the Tennant Consolidated Schools and graduated from high school in 1946. Donald went right to work on the family farm with his father. His...
Helen Mauritz
Apr 5, 2020
Helen Kathleen Mauritz passed away at Eventide Nursing Home in Denison, Iowa on April 5, 2020. Helen was born August 14, 1924 on a farm seven miles north of Odebolt, Iowa. She was the second of 5 children born to Gust and Ruth (Hanson) Johnson. She attended country school near her home through eighth grade and then attended high school...
David "Hairy" Andersen
Apr 3, 2020
David Michael Andersen, son of Gerald “Andy” Andersen and Gladys (Ohlinger) Andersen, was born on January 31, 1957 in Portsmouth, Iowa. He attend grade school in Defiance and Westphalia. He graduated from Irwin High School. He attended Iowa Western Community College receiving his degree in auto mechanics. Hairy was united into marriage with Teresa Coon on December 11, 1992 in...
Lila Gustafson
Apr 3, 2020
Lila Gustafson, 93 years, of Kiron died April 3, 2020 at Ruthven Community Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa. Lila was born to Clarence and Bessie (Bruce) Clauson on a farm northeast of Deloit, Iowa. After several years the family moved to Kiron where she attended school and graduated in 1944. After graduation she attended Buena Vista College and taught at...
Ruth Mae Sorensen
Apr 2, 2020
Her life was full of light and marked by laughter. Ruth Mae Sorensen was born on November 11, 1926, to Arthur Stephen and Nina Knudsen. On August 19, 1947, Ruth married Dale Eldon Sorensen at Bethel Baptist Church. Dale used to tell the story of the day he met Ruth. He went to Bethel Baptist Church for a BYF youth...
Roxann Jean Oliver
Mar 31, 2020
A Memorial Service for Roxann Oliver will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Survivors include her husband Roosevelt Oliver, children Amy (Tim) Sorensen, Crystal Oliver and Sheneka Oliver all of Harlan, IA; granddaughter Summer Sorensen; siblings Randall Study of Chicago, IL; Karen Berego of Nebraska City, NE; Jason Study of...
Dean Leroy Adams
Mar 30, 2020
*A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.* Dean Leroy Adams, born on May 15, 1948, passed away March 30, 2020. Dean was born to Victor Lee Adams and Harriet Pamela (Smith) Adams in Manilla, Iowa. The family later moved to the Denison, Iowa area in Crawford County where Dean attended start up Special Education class....
Helen Marie Leinen
Mar 27, 2020
Helen Marie Leinen was born on March 4th, 1933 to Carl and Marie (Feldman) Kramer in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1951. On January 26, 1955, Helen was united in marriage to Bernard Leinen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. They became parents...
