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Archie R. Caddell - Age 91
Archie Robert Caddell,
son of Jonah and Clara (Bradley) Caddell, was
born on April 13, 1917 in Clyde, Missouri. When
he was one year old, Archie moved with his
parents to a farm outside of Logan, Iowa. He was
baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Our Lady of
Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa, and
attended country school near Logan, Iowa. After
school, Archie helped his father on the farm and
later moved into Portsmouth where he worked at
the elevator for six years.
On January 26, 1937,
Archie was united in marriage to Adeline Hein in
Portsmouth, Iowa. Three children were born to
this union: Bonnie, Robert, and Marlene. After
their wedding, Archie and Adeline moved to
Westphalia, Iowa, for a short time where Archie
worked as a painter. He later moved to Harlan
where he started his own painting business and
was an exterior and interior painter and
decorator. He continued his painting business
until his retirement in 1975.
Archie enjoyed spending
time with his family, hunting, and fishing with
his wife. He was a member of St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Harlan
Archie died on Tuesday,
March 24, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in
Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of
ninety-one years, eleven months, and eleven
days. He is preceded in death by his parents and
his siblings: Harvey, Ollie, Chester, and
Bonnie.
He is survived by his
wife Adeline of Harlan; their children: Bonnie
Rasmussen of Harlan, Iowa; Robert Caddell and
his wife Regena of Vail, Iowa; Marlene and her
husband Gary Doyel of Humbolt, Iowa; eight
grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren;
five great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews;
other family members and many friends.
A Mass of Christian
Burial was held on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa.
Rev. Bob Hoefler celebrated the 10:00 AM
service. Burial was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery
in Portsmouth, Iowa, with Guy Doyel, Doug
Koerselman, Chad Doyel, Doug Rasmussen, Randy
Rasmussen, and Randy Sorenson serving as casket
bearers.
Miles "Tump" Camery - Age 78
Miles J. Camery was born on April 30, 1929 to Joseph and Cecil (Brodersen) Camery in
Harlan, Iowa. He attended Harlan High School and graduated with the class of
1947. He went on to Iowa State University and played football for two years
before returning to Harlan.
On December 15, 1950, Miles was
united in marriage to Norma Jean Hansen of rural Harlan. Two daughters were
born to this union: Barbara and Kim.
He was
employed at the Iowa Department of Conservation as a game warden in 1956 and
was with them for six years before joining the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service in 1962. He was first stationed in Beaumont, Texas, relocated to
Anna-Jonesboro, Illinois in 1965, and then to the Madison/Sun Prairie,
Wisconsin area in 1967. In 1974, they relocated to Glen Bernie, Maryland,
and in 1976 to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they resided for the past
thirty-one years. Miles retired in 1982.
He
was a longtime member of the Albuquerque Retriever Club, an avid sports fan
and outdoorsman.
Miles died on May 30, 2007, having attained the age of seventy-eight years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Morgan.
 He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Norma Jean of Albuquerque,
New Mexico; his daughters Barbara and her husband Dale Reininger of Sun
Prairie, Wisconsin and Kim and her husband Chip Millick of Falmouth, Maine;
two grandchildren: Hannah and Ben Millick; his sisters Joan Prather of Lake
Quivira, Kansas and Jan and her husband Lloyd Pientok of St. Francis,
Wisconsin; his sister-in-law Agnes Camery; nieces, nephews, other family
members, and many friends.
A
Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Pauley
Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 2:00
PM ceremony. Interment was at Harlan Cemetery.
Edna Grace Campbell -
Age 97
Edna Grace Campbell was born on
April 22, 1914 to George and Mamie (Frank) Gawley on a farm
east of Irwin. She grew up on the family farm in Jefferson
Township. Attending elementary school in Jefferson Township
No. 8. She then went to Irwin for two years, then to Harlan
graduating from Normal Training in 1931. She taught five
years in Greely and Jefferson Twp., walking eight hours to
and from school. On January 11, 1939 she was united in
marriage to Howard Campbell in Denison, Iowa. Two children
were born to this union Marvin and Larry.
They began their life on the farm she lived on for 71
years. Edna enjoyed helping on the farm, gardening, cooking,
planting flowers, sewing, playing cards with her
grandchildren, and card clubs. She belonged to Canasta Club
for over sixty years.
She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist
Church in Irwin and a member of the W.S.C.S, holding many
offices. In 1982 she received the special recognition pin.
Edna loved to travel and just get in the car and go for a
drive.
After having heart surgery and a stroke she was in the
Denison Care Center for a short time, later on she decided
to move to Irwin. In 2010 she moved to the Reed House in
Denison.
Edna died on July 25, 2011 at the Reed House in
Denison, Iowa, having attainted the age of ninety-seven
years, three months, and three days. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, two
brothers: George and John Gawley, and one sister: Lucy
Borkowski.
She is survived by her two sons Marvin (Mary kay)
Campbell of Denison, Iowa and Larry (Rita) Campbell of
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota; seven grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; sister
Alice (Marcus) Kuhl of Denison, Iowa; nieces and nephews;
other relatives and many friends.
Pastor Leila Blackburn officiated the 10:30 AM funeral
service on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the United Methodist
Church in Irwin, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Marsha
Bose, Tyson Campbell, Kim Brucks, Maimee Gomez, Mark
Campbell, and Kent Campbell. Interment was held at the Oak
Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa.
Irene W.
Campbell
Irene Wilhelmina Campbell was born on May 26,
1912 on the family farm near Irwin, Iowa, to
John and Emma (Thompson) Frank. She attended
school in Irwin and was united in marriage on
January 20, 1932 to Ralph Campbell at her
parent’s home. The couple lived on a farm west
of Irwin until her parents moved to town in
1940. They then moved to the farm where she was
born. This is where they raised their children:
Norman, Vernon, Lois, and Lyle.
Irene was a housewife and
loving mother. She raised her family while
helping her husband with the farm. She loved to
be in her flower garden and also did beautiful
hand work. She was a member of the Irwin Chapter
No. 182 Order of Eastern Star, the Greeley Home
Makers, and a lifelong member of the United
Methodist Church in Irwin and the United
Methodist Women.
Irene remained on the farm
after Ralph’s death in 1998; becoming a resident
of Manilla Manor in 2001. It was there that she
died on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, having
attained the age of ninety-six years and three
months. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband Ralph, and her infant son
Donald.
She is survived by her
children: Norman Campbell and his wife Donna of
Irwin, Iowa, Vernon Campbell and his wife Nora
of Irwin, Lois and her husband Darrell Johnson
of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Lyle Campbell and
his wife Gloria of Irwin; fourteen
grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren;
and twelve great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was
held on Friday, August 29, 2008 at the United
Methodist Church in Irwin, Iowa, with Pastor
Keith Pals and Pastor Ted Sieck officiating the
10:30 AM service. Honorary casket bearers were
Terry Campbell, Brian Johnson, Brad Campbell,
and Ron Johnson. Serving as casket bearers were
Brad Nobiling, Richard Wiig, Robert McLaughlin,
Jim Buman, Robert Wiig, Troy Kaney, Jeff Keech,
and Bill Larson with interment held at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Irwin.
Kasey Campbell
- Age 28
Kasey J Campbell, son of Bill and Mary Beth (Boggess)
Campbell, was born on March 5, 1980, in
Pensacola, Florida. He was baptized at St.
Paul’s Catholic Church in Pensacola and was
confirmed at Divine Redeemer Church in Colorado
Springs, Colorado. During high school, he played
baseball and maintained his love for sports
after his graduation from Doherty High School.
He loved to watch the Atlanta Braves play. He
received his Associates Degree in Fire Science
from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado
Springs.
On May 22, 2004, Kasey was united in marriage
to Deborah "Debbie" Arnett at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He worked as a supervisor for American Medical
Response in Colorado before the couple moved to
Harlan, Iowa, where he became a dispatcher for
Shelby County.
Kasey loved to be outside and worked part-time at
his father’s orchard, always coming up with
ideas and looking up plans on the internet on
how to make it bigger and better. Fall was his
favorite time of year and he would ride his
four-wheeler, go hunting, and do anything just
to be outdoors.
Kasey died on Friday, August 8, 2008, having
attained the age of twenty-eight years, five
months, and three days. He is preceded in death
by his grandparents Williams and Ethel Campbell
and Fletcher and Alberta Boggess.
He is survived by his wife Debbie Campbell of
Harlan, Iowa; his parents Bill and Mary Beth
Campbell of Harlan; his sisters: Kimberly and
her husband Tim Budzon of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, Kelly and her husband Larry Tate of
Colorado Springs, and Kristy Campbell of
Colorado Springs; his brother Kevin Campbell and
his wife Kathy of Harlan; his nieces and
nephews: Megan, Austin, Nicolas, Tori,
Shenandoah, Tanner, Billy, Alexis, Makenna, and
Kevin, Jr.; other family members and many
friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday,
August 14, 2008, with Rev. Bob Hoefler
celebrating the 1:00 PM service at St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Casket bearers
were Kevin Campbell, Scott Harrell, Jake Budzon,
Tim Budzon, Matt Thieme, and Larry Tate.
Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.
Kenneth "Kenny" Campbell - Age 62
Kenneth Edward Campbell was born July 25, 1946,
to Kenneth Eugene and Betty Jean (Hartman)
Campbell in Harlan, Iowa. He was the oldest of
six children and attended Harlan Community High
School. After school, he began driving a mail
truck for his dad and later delivered newspapers
from town to town. He then began driving over
the road truck.
On June 12, 1966, Kenny was united in marriage
to Mary Karr. One son, Donovan Joseph Campbell
was born to this union. The couple later
divorced.
Kenny was very artistic and would paint pictures
for his family and friends. Later he also took
up photography and photographed a number of
weddings, graduation pictures and family photos.
For many years, Kenny played Santa for private
parties and many family Christmases. He made a
terrific Santa. His sister-in-law, Susan, made
him a beautiful red suit to wear, while
Eastergaurd ordered his white hair and beard for
him. He made a right jolly old elf. Kenny loved
being Santa and loved surprising children with
their Christmas wish.
Kenny was a son, brother, father and uncle but
he was most happy being grandpa to Donovan’s
children: Juliann, Kevin, and Joey. They were
his pride and joy.
Kenny died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, after a
lengthy illness, at Myrtue Medical Center in
Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of
sixty-two years, six months, and nine days. He
is preceded in death by his father Kenneth; his
brother David and his sister BJ Hemminger.
Kenny is survived by his son Donovan Campbell of
Omaha, Nebraska; three grandchildren; his mother
Betty Campbell of Harlan, Iowa; his brothers
John Campbell and his wife Susan of Harlan and
Kevin Campbell and his wife Lisa of Des Moines,
Iowa; his sister Rev. Judith Piper of Sioux
City, Iowa; his sister-in-law Marie Campbell of
Harlan; his brother-in-law Dwayne Hemminger and
his wife Carol of Hancock, Iowa; nieces;
nephews; other family members and many friends.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February
7, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 2:00 PM
service. Interment was held at the Harlan
Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa with Alvin Kohl, Little
John Nichols, Joe Zadina, Nick Whitaker, Kevin
Campbell, Mike Zadina, Kevin Buchanon, Mike
Ramierz, Bill Holloway, and Doug Rickers serving
as casket bearers.
Myrtle M. Campbell - Age 91
Myrtle Marie Campbell, daughter of Niels and
Martina Hansen was born on January 6, 1918, on
the family farm near Audubon, Iowa. She attended
country school near Audubon through the eighth
grade.
After school, Myrtle moved to Harlan and became
a nanny for several Harlan families. On January
16, 1937, Myrtle was united in marriage to
Edmund F. Campbell at the Bethel Baptist
Parsonage in Harlan. Two children were born to
this union: Merle and Edna Jean. Myrtle and Ed
owned a hay bailing operation until 1946 when
they moved to Jacksonville, Iowa and Ed began
working for Peterson Brothers Trucking.
After Ed’s death, Myrtle remained in
Jacksonville until May 2006 when she became a
resident at Elm Crest Assisted Living in Harlan.
Myrtle died on Friday, January 23, 2009, at
Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, having attained
the age of ninety-one years and seventeen days.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her
husband Ed, her brothers Orville and Einar.
She is survived by her children Merle Campbell
and his wife Sheryl of Irwin, Iowa; Edna Jean
and her husband Tom Vacanti of Council Bluffs,
Iowa; nine grandchildren; eleven
great-grandchildren; her sister Esther Atkinson
of Des Moines, Iowa; her brother Virgil Hansen
of San Gabriel, California; nieces; nephews;
other family members and friends.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, January
26, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in
Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiated
the 1:00 PM service. Interment was held at the
Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa with
Butch Greer, Lance Campbell, Jacob Hurd, Corey
Campbell, and Lonnie Campbell serving as casket
bearers.
Gregory Curtis "Nine
Fingers" Carlisle - Age 58
Greg was born September 19, 1950 in Fort Dodge,
Iowa to Dan and Charlene Carlisle. He married Claudia Grimsley on January
5, 1973. They lived in Arizona or Iowa during their married life, but
finally settled in Phoenix, Arizona where they bought a house in April,
1998. He spent most of his adult life as an over-the-road truck driver
making friends and touching lives all over the country. Greg was passionate
about NHRA drag racing and NBA basketball and loved to watch his grandsons
play sports, especially baseball. He also enjoyed spending time with family
and friends. He adored his wife and cherished his children and
grandchildren.
Greg
is survived by his wife, Claudia; two daughters,
Ginny (Rick) Bold, and sons Joshua and Jordan of
Phoenix and Kim Brundige of Fort Dodge, Iowa, her 4
children and one granddaughter; his mother, Charlene
Carlisle of Phoenix; his sister, Cinda
(Rick) Brennan of Phoenix; his brother, Stephen of
Phoenix; his mother-in-law Alice Grimsley of Harlan,
Iowa; brothers-in-law, Gene (Shelly) Grimsley of
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mark Grimsley of Omaha,
Nebraska and Timothy Grimsley of Avoca, Iowa;
sisters-in-law, Debbie (Louie) Chavez of Farmington,
New Mexico and Ruthanne Grimsley of Harlan, Iowa;
and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Dan
Carlisle in October 2008 and his father-in-law,
Leonard Grimsley in February 1986.
Greg will be deeply
missed by his family and a multitude of friends.
www.GregCarlisle.net
Many thanks to
Pauley Jones for allowing us to post this
obituary!
Richard Allen Case -
Age 52
Richard Allen Case was
born on January 9, 1958 in Los Angeles,
California. Shortly after his birth he was
adopted by Irene and Dudley Case and came to
live in Costa Mesa, California where he was
baptized in the Catholic Church and graduated
from Catholic High School.
After his graduation, Rick worked for his uncle in a
Bavarian Restaurant in Tacoma, Washington for
two years then became a machinist for Boeing
Aircraft. During his over twenty years with
Boeing, Rick worked on several different
aircrafts, including the 747 used as Air Force
One. His work centered around building over head
compartments and custom areas. He took great
pride in being an American and a member for over
20 years of his machinist union.
Because of his illness, Rick was forced to retire from
Boeing and began a search for his birth mother.
He was successful in his search and found his
birth mother, Betty Michaelson living in Council
Bluffs, Iowa. For a short time, he made his home
near his mother before purchasing his own home
in Corley, Iowa, south of Harlan.
His illness allowed him to live in his own home where
he did some antiquing, gardening and caring for
his many feline friends.
Richard died while in the care of Community Health and
Myrtue Hospice at the Myrtue Medical Center in
Harlan on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, having
attained the age of 52 years, 9 months, and 4
days. He is survived by his adoptive mother
Irene Bailey of Tacoma, Washington, his adoptive
father Dudley Case of Costa Mesa, California,
his birth mother Betty Michaelsen of Council
Bluffs, Iowa, his son Sgt. Jeremy Case of
Melelani, Hawaii, his brother Steven Michaelsen
of Council Bluffs, Iowa, his sister Susan
Tackett of Del Rio, Texas, sister Deborah Beck
of Tacoma, Washington, a large extended family
of aunts, uncles, and cousins in Tacoma,
Washington and many friends in Iowa.
Graveside services were conducted on the family lot at
the Grange Cemetery in Honey Creek, Iowa on
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM. Rev. John
Frost of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan
officiated the Graveside Service.
 Brent "Dallas" Chimienti - Age 63
Who died on Wednesday,
January 4, 2012
at Salem Lutheran Home
in Elk Horn, Iowa
No Public Visitation
No Public Funeral Service
Dallas is survived by
his daughters: twins, Angela Kelly of CA and Brandi Romero
of Atlantic, IA and Nicole Parker of CA; Eddie Romero (the
son he never had) of Atlantic; 3 grandchildren: Noah Romero,
Arianna Romero and Micaela Parker; sister Cathi Bartel and
brother Frank Chimienti both of CA; niece Taylor Chimienti;
nephews Dylan Chimienti and Joey Chimienti; and significant
other Lawona Newman of AZ.
For more
information, please call
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
(800) 447-2588 or (712) 343-2453
Alvie D. Chipman - Age
97
Alvie Donald Chipman was born on
December 2, 1912, to Alvie and Nellie (Mowery)
Chipman in Tennant, Iowa.
Alvie attended school
in Tennant, Iowa, but left school in his junior
year to help with work. He worked as a hired man
for several different farmers in the area.
He was united in
marriage to Lois Killion on his 29th
birthday at his mother’s home in Shelby, Iowa.
Alvie and Lois lived on a farm south of Avoca
while he worked as a hired hand, then started on
their own on a farm west of Oakland. After three
years, they moved back to their original home
south of Avoca farming on their own and lived
there until 1969. They moved to a farm south of
Jacksonville and lived there until 1979. They
retired to Walnut, Iowa.
Alvie enjoyed going
fishing every chance he could and both Alvie and
Lois loved to dance every week and even more
often if they could.
After Lois passed away
on April 1, 2003, Alvie lived in the same home
until the summer of 2004 when he moved to Peace
Haven in Walnut. When his health started to
fail, he entered the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab
Center in July of 2008. It was there that he
died on Thursday, April 1, 2010, exactly seven
years after his wife. He had attained the age of
ninety-seven years, three months, and thirty
days.
Alvie was preceded in
death by his wife Lois, his parents, and his
brothers: Darwin and Millard.
He is survived by his
daughter Linda and her husband Robert Holst of
Walnut, Iowa; his son Ron Chipman of Harlan,
Iowa; three grandchildren: Lori and Andy Blum of
Marne, Iowa, Jim and Lisa Wissler of Wall Lake,
Iowa, and Donnita Senn of Fort Worth, Texas;
seven great-grandchildren: Holli, Steve, and
Scott Blum, Joel, Justin, and Jared Wissler, and
Cody Webb; nieces and nephews; other family
members and friends.
Pastor Orris Drake
officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on
Monday, April 5, 2010 at Pauley Jones Funeral
Home in Avoca, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers
were Holli Blum, Steven Blum, Scott Blum, Joel
Wissler, Justin Wissler, and Jared Wissler.
Interment was held at Layton Township Cemetery
in Walnut, Iowa.
Millie E. Kiesel-Chipman - Age 94
Millie Kiesel-Chipman was born on January
18, 1916, in Kirkman, Iowa, to Robert and Esther (Tangeman)
Bailey. She was raised by her paternal grandparents and she
had one sister Dorothy.
Millie was married to Ernest Kiesel on October 17,
1933, in Shelby, Iowa. The raised four children: Robert,
Paul, Dennis and Marsha. The family enjoyed going to the
dances in Avoca and doing the Jitterbug. Together the family
would make trips to the Iowa State Fair, sometimes staying
for a week at a time.
Millie loved her bulldog she had in her childhood and
she also loved cats. She enjoyed gardening and canning
fruits and vegetables; however, one of her greatest joys was
helping others. Millie always wanted to be a nurse, but
instead became a nurses aid. She worked at Jenny Edmudson
Hospital, as well as many nursing homes, throughout her
lifetime.
Ernest died in September of 1962 at age 54. Millie
continued to help others. She joined a group of women that
helped out during WWII by learning things like First Aid.
On December 3, 1983, she was united in marriage to
Millard Chipman in Shelby, Iowa. Millie and Millard made
their home in Shelby. Later, after declining health, they
entered into the Dunlap Nursing Home together. After
Millard’s death, Millie continued to live in the Dunlap
facility where she especially enjoyed eating her favorite
meals that included fried chicken and sweets. She was known
to not only eat her dessert at mealtimes, but everyone
else’s as well.
Millie enjoyed her time at the Dunlap Nursing Home and
this is where she died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
having attained the age of ninety-four years, ten months,
and twenty-seven days. She was preceded in death by her
parents, both husbands, and her sister.
She is survived by her sons Robert Kiesel and his wife
Juanita of Omaha, Nebraska, Paul Kiesel of Apopka, Florida,
and Dennis Kiesel of Hollister, Missouri, and daughter
Marsha Truell of Grand Island, Nebraska; step-children Galen
Chipman and his wife Anita of Des Moines, Iowa, Vivian and
her husband Richard Dau of Oakland, Iowa, and Marian Nielsen
of Omaha, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; eleven
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren;
other family members and friends.
Pastor Orris Drake officiated the 2:00 P.M. funeral
service on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Pauley Jones
Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Interment was held in the
Shelby Cemetery with Craig Kiesel, Jeff Kiesel, Daniel
Kiesel, Paschal McPhillips, James Marx and Jonathan Truell
serving as casket bearers.
Carolyn A. Mayne Christensen -
Age 75
Carolyn Ann Campbell Mayne
Christensen was born on March 1, 1935 to Floyd
and Thelma (Pulver) Campbell in Harlan, Iowa.
The oldest of four siblings, Carolyn spent the
majority of her childhood in the rural areas
around Kirkman, Iowa.
An enthusiastic student, she enjoyed art, band, and
girls basketball. During high school, her family
moved and she transferred to Harlan High School
where she graduated in 1952.
Following graduation, Carolyn worked at Farner’s
Department Store until her marriage to John
Mayne on November 21, 1954. Until 1971, Carolyn
was a homemaker, raising her four children. She
was an active supporter of their involvement in
4-H, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and band. She
served as leader of the harlan Hi Stars 4-H Club
for a number of years.
As her marriage to John ended, she began working at
Myrtue Medical Center as a ward clerk. During
the latter years of her nearly three-decade-long
employment, she became a clerk in medical
records.
On September, 9, 1978, Carolyn married Gary
Christensen. They lived in Harlan and briefly in
Kirkman before the marriage ended in 1982.
After Carolyn retired in 2000, she spent more time
doing the things she liked: traveling with her
friends and family, gardening, sewing, and
enjoying the company of her two cats, Tom and
Blue. She enjoyed the Food Channel, having
Sunday breakfast with friends, and "wearing
purple" as much as possible.
Carolyn lost her battle with cancer on August 13, 2010,
at Elm Crest Retirement Community, having
attained the age of seventy-five years, five
months, and twelve days. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her former spouses, John
Mayne and Gary Christensen, her daughter Peggy
Mayne, brother Richard "Dick" Campbell, and
sister Janie (Margaret Jane) Johnson. Also
preceding her in death are her canine companion
Zsa Zsa and feline friends Blue and Tom.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter Kathleen Mayne and
her spouse Dianne Hamilton of San Diego,
California; her sons: Gregory Mayne and his
fiancee Linda Menton of Waterloo, Iowa and
Jeffrey Mayne and his friend Donna Gessert of
Harlan, Iowa; three grandchildren: Stephanie
Mayne-Krofton and her husband Nathan of Norfolk,
Virginia, and Ian and Elizabeth Mayne of
Waterloo; step-grandchild Caleb Westberg of
Berkeley, California; brother Larry Campbell and
his ex-wife Joan Campbell of Toledo, Iowa;
sister-in-law Louella Campbell of Loveland,
Colorado; brother-in-law James Johnson of
Boulder, Colorado; other family members and
friends.
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday,
October 2, 2010, in the McKee Room at Elm Crest
Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa.
  David
A. Christensen - Age 71
David Arnold
Christensen, son of Arnold and Helen (Havick)
Christensen, was born on July 12, 1938, on his
parent’s farm just west of Harlan, Iowa. He was
baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran
Church and attended school in Harlan. After his
schooling David worked construction.
On June 16, 1963, David was united in marriage
to Nancy Ann Montgomery at the Methodist church
in Harlan. Two daughters were born to this
union; Linda and Kimberly. After his marriage,
David hauled milk, first grade B milk then later
grade A milk in bulk tanks. He then began his
own grain business where he bought, sold and
hauled grain for various Shelby county farmers.
David also worked for several years driving
truck for Farm Service Co-op until his
retirement due to his first battle with cancer.
He didn’t stay idle long and began driving truck
again for Wynne Transportation. He then worked
for a few years at the BP Amoco in Harlan before
becoming the manager at the Shell Texaco station
at the Lake Manawa exit in Council Bluffs this
past two years. Even when he became ill with
cancer a second time as well as heart
difficulties, he refused to stop working even
the last week of his life.
David was a kind and generous man who loved his
wife, kids and grandkids. He devoted much of his
life in support of the Masons. He was a member
and held many offices of the Parian Lodge No.
321; Olivet Chapter No. 107; Adelphia Council
No. 4; Mt. Zion Commandery No. 49 all of Harlan
and the Abu Bekr Shrine Temple of Sioux City,
Iowa. David was active at the Shelby County
Speedway where he served as president and also
at the Red Oak Raceway where he supervised the
demolition derby and was a past member of the
Harlan JayCees.
David died at his home in Harlan on August 8,
2009, having attained the age of seventy-one
years and twenty-seven days. He was preceded in
death by his parents. David is survived by his
wife Nancy Christensen of Harlan, Iowa; his
daughters Linda and her husband Mike Monahan
also of Harlan and Kimberly and her husband Chad
Gracey of Fremont, Nebraska; his three
grandchildren: Brittany Monahan and Trevor and
Tyler Gracey; his brother Robert Christensen and
his wife Joanne of Harlan, Iowa; special friends
Darryl and Rosa VanDyne of Cave Creek, Arizona;
nieces and nephews other relatives and many
friends.
Pastor Steven Chellew officiated the 2:00 PM
funeral at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa, on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Serving as
casket bearers were Brian Christensen, Bruce
Christensen, Ray Christensen, Leon Schmidt, Paul
Stewart, Chad Montgomery, Rob Olsen, and Doug
Olsen. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery
in Harlan, Iowa.
Frances "Fran"
Christensen - Age 72
Frances "Fran" Gloria
Christensen, daughter of Hilman and Ester
(Jenkins) Tofte, was born on August 24, 1937, in
Lansford, North Dakota. She was one of ten
children.
On October 9, 1954,
Fran was united in marriage to Donald Lee
Christensen in Wanatchee, Washington. Five
children were born to this union: Richard,
Karen, Glenda, Darrel and Dee. Following their
wedding, Fran and Donald made their home in
Harlan for a short time before moving to Council
Bluffs, Iowa. While in Council Bluffs, Fran
worked at the 64 Club, the bowling alley, and
Ray’s Transfer Co.
Fran’s greatest passion
was her family. She always enjoyed attending her
children’s sporting events with Don when they
would pack food and travel to the events in
their motor home. Fran also enjoyed bowling and
camping with her family.
Fran loved to spend
time in the kitchen, baking and cooking for her
family and friends. She was a very talented cook
and her family always enjoyed sharing a meal
with her, especially during Christmas, which was
Fran’s favorite holiday. When cooking, Fran used
many ingredients from her own garden or fruit
trees. Those ingredients that she didn’t use
were always canned and saved for another day.
Fran was also very proud of her flowers. She
spent many afternoons tending to her flowerbeds
and watching the butterflies.
Fran died on Tuesday,
March 23, 2010, at her home having attained the
age of seventy-two years, six months, and
twenty-seven days. She is preceded in death by
her parents; her husband, Donald; her son,
Darrel; her siblings: Lola; Otis; Marian; Al;
and Ellen.
She is survived by her
children: Richard Christensen and his wife Dee;
Karen Christensen all of Council Bluffs, Iowa;
Glenda and her husband Steve Faurot of Omaha,
Nebraska; Dee and her husband Kevin Crouse of
McClelland, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren;
thirteen great-grandchildren; her siblings:
Mavis and her husband Don Baker of Bonners
Ferry, Idaho; Darlene and her husband Hank Best
of Clark Fk., Idaho; Danny Tofte and his wife
Elizabeth and Judy O’Neil all of Spokane,
Washington; her sisters-in-law: Carol
Christensen of Harlan, Iowa; Carol Christensen
of Loveland, Colorado; Joanne and her husband
Norman Mathiasen and Barbara Hansen all of
Harlan, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other family
members and many friends.
Funeral Services were
held on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Pauley
Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev.
Dr. David G. Swinton officiating the 2:30 PM
service. Interment was held at the Harlan
Cemetery with Scott Mathiasen and Craig
Christensen acting as honorary casket bearers.
Serving as casket bearers were: Tim Hansen,
Matthew Christensen, David Hansen, Jay
Christensen, Chris Christensen, and Ken Shetler.
Gerda
Christensen - Age 91
Gerda Christensen was
born on March 17, 1916, to Soren and Petrea
(Christensen) Nielsen in Harlan, Iowa. She attended
school in Harlan and after graduating from Harlan
High School, she went on to receive her normal
training as a teacher. She taught for a short while
in Shelby County country schools.
She became a caretaker
of children for various families in the Harlan area and had also worked for
E. M. Christensen and Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan. It was at the funeral
home that she met and began working with Arnold C. Christensen, whom she wed
on June 8, 1964 in Denison, Iowa.
After their marriage,
the couple resided in Harlan. Gerda continued to live in their Harlan
residence after Arnold died in 1988 and only became a resident of Elm Crest
Retirement Community in August of 2007.
It was there that she
died on January 10, 2008, having attained the age of ninety-one years, nine
months, and twenty-four days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband Arnold, her brother Richard Paulsen, and her sister Norma
Christensen.
She is survived by her
sisters Lillian Paulsen of Harlan, Iowa, and Glenda and her husband Franklin
Hanson of Omaha, Nebraska, nieces and nephews, other family members, and
friends.
Graveside services were
held on Monday, January 14, 2008, with Pastor Heather Ploen presiding over
the 2:00 PM service at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Irene Christensen - Age 95
Irene Beatrice Christensen was born on
September 28, 1915 to Hans and Ingeborg (Jensen) Sorensen in
Harlan, Iowa. She attended school through the seventh grade
and stayed in the Harlan area her entire life.
On May 30, 1933, she was united in marriage to Louis
Christensen in Omaha, Nebraska. Four sons were born to this
union: Edward, Kenneth, Conrad, and Stephen. Irene helped
her husband in his printing business when the boys were
young. As they got a little older, she worked outside the
home part-time in the Harlan School system but always
managed to keep up with her family and events.
She liked to read, particularly mystery books and
enjoyed cooking for her family. Because of her and her
husband’s Danish heritage, she was especially good at
preparing Danish dishes such as frikadeller.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church
in Harlan for over sixty years. Irene stayed in the home she
and Louis built in 1950 until going to Elm Crest Retirement
Home in October of 2010. It was there that she died on
Monday, January 24, 2011, having attained the age of
ninety-five years, three months, and twenty-seven days. She
was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her infant
son Conrad; two sisters: Lillian Wolf and Leona Jensen, and
brother Harvey Sorensen.
Irene is survived by her sons: Edward Christensen of
San Angelo, Texas, Kenneth Christensen of Anaheim,
California, and Stephen Christensen and his wife Evelyn of
Evanston, Illinois; grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.
Rev. Dr. David Swinton officiated the 10:30 AM funeral
service on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral
Home in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Carl
Christensen, Andrew Christensen, Edward Christensen, Kenneth
Christensen, and Stephen Christensen. Interment was held at
the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Janet S. Christensen - Age
69
Janet Sue Christensen, daughter of
Max and Evelene (Lengeman) Sander, was born on
April 11, 1941 in Carroll, Iowa. Janet’s family
later moved to the Elk Horn, Iowa area where she
attended school at the Elk Horn Community
Schools and graduated with the high school class
of 1959.
While in high school, Janet was set up on a blind date
with a young Harlan gentleman by the name of
Gerald "Chris" Christensen. On September 6,
1959, Janet and Gerald were united in marriage
at the Little Brown Church and while on their
honeymoon suffered eleven flat tires. After
their marriage and a few short moves around
Shelby County, Janet and "Chris" made their home
in Harlan and were blessed with the birth of
three children: Tamara, Timothy and Troy. Janet
was a stay at home mom while her children were
young but later started working at Variety
Distributors in Harlan where she remained
employed for over thirty-three years until her
retirement in 2007.
Janet was a loving wife and mother who adopted three
very loving neighborhood children that she loved
as her own special grandchildren, Logan Haynes
and Quentin and Kaylie Briggs. She was a kind
hearted strong Christian who helped anyone in
need from baking them a fresh loaf of bread to
opening her own home. In addition to baking and
cooking, Janet loved quilting and gave several
of her creations to her family and friends. She
and Gerald also spent countless hours together
constructing intricate doll houses with
beautiful handmade details.
Janet died on July 23, 2010 at the Jennie Edmundson
Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa having
attained the age of sixty-nine years, three
months and twelve days. In addition to her
parents, Janet was preceded in death by her
daughter, Tamara.
She is survived by her husband Gerald "Chris"
Christensen of Harlan; her sons: Timothy
Christensen and his friend Tammy Caldwell of
Earling, Iowa and Troy Christensen and his
friend Maryann Brown of Phoenix, Arizona; her
brother, Jim Sander and his friend Doris of
Little Sioux, Iowa; her sister, Kathy and her
husband Dean Koster of Harlan; her special
grandchildren Logan Haynes and Quentin and
Kaylie Briggs and their parents Jeremy and Jaime
Briggs of Harlan; her sisters-in-law: Carolyn
Christensen of Portsmouth, Virginia, Carolyn and
her husband Kenny Hursey of Harlan, Cheryl and
her husband Leon Hansen of Jacksonville, Iowa
and Char and her husband John McKeighan of
Beebeetown, Iowa; nieces and nephews, other
relatives and many friends.
Rev. Al Hazelton conducted the 10:00 AM funeral service
on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Pauley Jones
Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa.
Jim
R. Christensen - Age 65
James Robert
Christensen of Loveland passed away at his home on January 1, 2008, after a
three year battle against Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was comforted by the
presence of his loving family. Jim was born in Harlan, Iowa, on January 5,
1942, to Lehman and Edith Christensen.
He graduated from
Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1960. After meeting
on a blind date, Jim and Carol (Petersen) were married on June 15, 1963, in
Anita, Iowa. They lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and rural Oakland, Iowa,
before moving to Loveland in 1988.
Jim worked as a meat
cutter for Safeway for nearly 30 years in Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado.
After retiring from Safeway, he had a lawn business for five years and then
worked as a driver for Thompson School District for ten years. Jim served in
many areas at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oakland and at Mount Olive
Lutheran Church in Loveland.
Jim was the proud
father of sons Chris and Wife Beth of Pierson, Iowa; Craig and wife Mary of
Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and daughter Beth of Orlando, Florida. His
beloved grandchildren are Matthew and Heather Christensen of Sioux City,
Iowa and Margaret and Elinor Christensen of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is
also survived by sisters, Joanne and her husband Norman Mathiasen and
Barbara Hansen all of Harlan, Iowa; sisters-in-law Fran Christensen of
Council Bluffs, Iowa and Carol J. Christensen of Harlan; many nieces,
nephews, cousins, friends, and his faithful companion, Conchita (the
Chocolate Lab). He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don and
Jack Christensen, nephews Darrell and Kent Christensen, and brother-in-law
Leland Hansen.
A graveside service was
held Sunday, January 6, 2008, at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor
Dave Swinton officiated the 2:00 PM service.
H. Lynn Christensen
- Age 73
Howard Lynn Christensen, the son of
James Howard and Grace Larson Christensen, was
born on March 6, 1937 in Harlan, Iowa. He
started school at Jackson No. 3, a mile and
three fourths walk from home. Lynn grew to
adulthood in the Harlan area graduating from
Harlan High School with the class of 1955. After
high school, Lynn worked for the Shelby County
Road Department until 1959 when he started to
farm. His Black Angus purebred herd was a source
of great pride and interest.
In 1984, his interest for operating heavy equipment led
him to work for Western Engineering in addition
to farming. During his lifetime, Lynn was
married four times, first to Patricia Krueger on
October 6, 1958 at Papillon, Nebraska. Four
children were born to this union: Michael, Lori,
Patrece and Ross. After Patty was killed in a
farm accident on January 9, 1974, Lynn became a
"mom" as well as a dad to his children.
Lynn later married Diane Wiley and then Georgia
Lambertson. He said he saved the best for last
as he married Pam Remmick in February of 2000.
He even decorated his own wedding cake. Together
they were able to travel while they both worked
for Dobson Brothers Construction Company. As
they traveled, Lynn’s interest in agriculture
and especially people continued. He was known to
visit cotton, peanut and vegetable fields
discussing all the pros and cons of each
variety. Lynn was always learning about crops.
He was happy in small towns especially visiting
with the locals. People that knew Lynn would say
that he taught them how to laugh and have fun.
Grandchildren and great grandchildren were a source of
great joy for Lynn. He once mailed gifts of a
live tarantula and a live horned frog to
grandchildren. How many grandfathers have worn
out decks of cards playing "Old Maid" with their
grandchildren and great grandchildren?
As Pam and Lynn traveled between Iowa, Oklahoma and
Florida, a constant companion was his special
trombone. It went everywhere with them but Lynn
never played it. He always said he would
someday. Just like the big tank he always wanted
to own and drive.
Lynn died at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on
Saturday, August 21, 2010 having attained the
age of seventy-three years five months and
fifteen days. In addition to his wife Patty, he
was preceded in death by his parents and his son
Ross.
Lynn is survived by his wife Pam Christensen of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; their children, Lori
Gettys and Gordo of Garland Texas, Michael
Christensen of Harlan, Iowa; Patrece and her
husband Rod Mikels of Garland, Texas and Angie
Remmick and her husband Jeremy Greer of Omaha,
Nebraska; his mother-in-law, Lorraine "Mom"
Becker of Des Moines, Iowa; sisters-in-law Kathy
and her husband Richard West of Des Moines and
Lynne Schaub of Kensett, Iowa; eleven
grandchildren; seven and a half great
grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
A memorial service was officiated by Richard A. Jones
at 10:00A.M. on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at
Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa with
Nate Mikels, Lorraine "Mom" Becker, Larry Peed,
Jolene Lytle, Michael Christensen, Ross Gettys,
Randy Lester, Randy Armentrout, Jeremy Greer,
Stan Johansen, Dana Larimore and Bruce Heilesen
serving as honorary casket bearers.
Margaret Christensen - Age 99
Margaret Louise Christensen was
born on May 3, 1911 to John and Helena (Hess) White on the
family farm near Jacksonville, Iowa. She attended Jackson
Township No. 9. Since Margaret’s grandfather came from
Ireland, the Irish influence was always apparent and she
always had a four-leaf clover.
On March 8, 1933, she was united in marriage to Walter
Christensen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville,
Iowa. Three children were born to this union: Patricia,
John, and Mary Ellen.
In addition to helping her husband farm, she worked as
a seamstress. She taught Sunday School at Jacksonville for
several years.
Margaret and Walter moved into Harlan in 1979 and
transferred their church membership from Bethlehem Lutheran
to Immanuel Lutheran at that time.
She remained in their home after Walter’s death in
1983, until she became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement
Home in March of 2009. It was there that she died on
Saturday, December 4, 2010, having attained the age of
ninety-nine years, seven months, and one day. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister Evelyn
and twin brothers James and Nick.
Margaret is survived by her children: Patti and her
husband Derald Kumm of Harlan, Iowa, John Christensen and
his wife Verna of Harlan, and Mary Ellen and her husband
Herman Marsh of Torrance, California; nine grandchildren;
twenty great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;
twin sister Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; other
family members and friends.
Pastor Steven Chellew officiated the 10:00 AM funeral
service at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, on
Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Serving as casket bearers were
Scott Christensen, Jerry Christensen, Grant Christensen,
Brian Trimbath, Mike Christensen, Terry Murphy, Dr. Jim Kumm,
and John White. Interment was held at Jacksonville Cemetery
in Jacksonville, Iowa.
Ruth
V. Christensen - Age 88
Ruth Virginia
Christensen, the daughter of Ralph and Karolina (Dethlefs) Brown, was born
in James Township, Iowa on March 29, 1919. She was baptized and confirmed in
the Avoca Lutheran Church. Ruth attended school in the Hancock area. After
her schooling she was employed by the Hancock Telephone Company.
Ruth was united in
marriage to Milton "Chris" Christensen on August 31, 1974 in the Little
Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa. After their marriage they moved to Huntington,
West Virginia where Milton was employed with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. They remained there until his retirement in 1989. They moved back
to the Avoca area in 1991. Ruth enjoyed working in her garden, raising
African Violets, reading and doing crewel embroidery.
Ruth died on Monday,
October 22, 2007 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Avoca,
Iowa having attained the age of eighty-eight years, six months and
twenty-three days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first
husband Elmer Piittmann, her second husband Chris, sister Esther Neighbors
and brothers: Kenneth, Wilbert and Lawrence Brown.
Ruth is survived by her
sister, Dorothy Hildebrand of Hancock, Iowa; her sister in law, Eleanor
Brown of Avoca, Iowa; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many
friends.
Funeral services were
held on October 24, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home,
Avoca Chapel, with Deacon David Gobeli of the Hancock United Methodist
Church officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Hancock, Iowa.
Serving as Honorary Bearers were Randy Brown and Darrell Dreager. Casket
Bearers were Gary Brown, Doug Brown, Mike Harris, Greg Brown, James Brown
and Rick Brown
Helen S. Clark
- Age 83
Helen Serena Clark, daughter of Henry and Anna
Koester Patten, was born August 20, 1926 in
Westphalia, Iowa. She was baptized at St.
Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa and
confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Earling, Iowa.
Helen worked summers on her
parents farm and in the winters she traveled to
Omaha to work. While in Omaha, Helen met her
future husband Clyde Calvin Clark.
On January 25, 1949, Helen
and Clyde were united in marriage at St.
Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa.
Four children were born of this union: Sandy,
Diane, Dwight and Doug. After their marriage,
they moved several times throughout the Midwest
because Clyde was in the US Army. Together they
spent ten years farming near Missouri Valley,
Iowa, before moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota,
and in 1973, Helen and Clyde moved to Harlan.
In 1991, Clyde retired so he and
Helen could spend time in Omaha caring for their
son Doug who was seriously injured in a work
accident. After three years, they returned to
Harlan. Clyde passed away on May 22, 2004.
On October 12, 2007, Helen
made her home at the Elm Crest Retirement
Community in Harlan, Iowa and she passed away
Friday, September 11, 2009, having attained the
age of eighty-three years and twenty-two days.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded
in death by her husband Clyde; her brothers
Tony, Alfred, Frances and Charles, and her
sisters Marie, Mathilda and Rita; and her
son-in-law Mark Meiners.
Survivors include her
children, Sandy Clark of Omaha, Nebraska; Diane
Meiners of Lincoln, Nebraska; Dwight Clark of
Omaha, Nebraska; Doug Clark of Omaha, Nebraska;
seven grandchildren: John J. Comerford, Thomas
P. Comerford and his wife, Mary; Christy and her
husband Mark Puev; Julie and her husband Josh
Sovereign; Matt, Wendy and Jamie; eight
great-grandchildren: Christopher and Catherine
Comerford; Olivia, Owen, Jillian and Genevieve
Sovereign; Alexis and Andrew Puev; other
relatives and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held on Monday, September 14, 2009, at St.
Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Rev.
Bob Hoefler celebrated the 10:30 AM service with
interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling,
Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were: John
Comerford, Tom Comerford, Mark Puev, and Josh
Sovereign.
Lavon
Jacobsen Clark - Age 64
Lavon Rae Frederiksen was born on April
15, 1943 to Elmer and Helen
(Mercer) Frederiksen in Kimballton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. She attended grade school in
Kimballton and high school in Elk Horn.
On June 13, 1964,
she was united in marriage to Ronald Jacobsen. Four children were born to
this union: Terry, Leslie, Matt, and Ron, Jr. They lived in Harlan, Iowa,
until Ron’s death in 1968. Lavon then returned to the Kimballton area to
raise her family.
When Lavon
wasn’t busy with her children and their activities, she made wooden crafts.
She also had a collection of porcelain dolls and was active in the
Kimballton Dinner Theater. She adored her grandchildren and loved spending
every minute she could with them.
Lavon was
married to Donald Clark on May 26, 1990, at the First Christian Church in
Harlan. She worked at the Kimballton Café, Dania Sko, and the Salem Lutheran
Home in Elk Horn. Lavon became a resident of the Salem Lutheran Home in July
of 2007 and it was there that she died on Monday, September 17, 2007, having
attained the age of sixty-four years, five months, and two days. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Nancy, her first husband Ron
Jacobsen, her husband Don Clark, step mother Annabelle Frederiksen and step
brother Wayne Hald.
Lavon is
survived by her children: Terry Jacobsen and his wife Karlene of Harlan,
Iowa; their children Nate, Molly and Shelby; Leslie and her husband Richard
Vonnahme of Carroll, Iowa; Their children; Jenny, Andrew and Kari; Matt
Jacobsen and his wife Mindy of Atlantic, Iowa; Their children; Ashley,
Holleigh, Destiny and Allyiah; and Ron Jacobsen and his wife LaVonne of
Harlan; their children Brandon, Kara, Markis and Gavin; and Becky Pike;
sister Sarah Kunik of Kimballton, step sisters Margaret and her husband
Barry Beck of Sioux City, Iowa, and Eileen and her husband Harold Honeck of
Grimes, Iowa; nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends.
A funeral
service was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007, with Pastor Tony Ede
officiating the 10:30 AM service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Markis Schones, Andrew Vonnahme, Nate
Jacobsen, and Brandon Jacobsen. Serving as casket bearers were Cameron Kunik,
Shawn Underwood, Jack Underwood, Jim Moreland, Don Palijo, and Jeff
Moreland. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Alice J. Clemsen - Age 88
Alice Jane Clemsen, daughter of
Thomas Lee and Alta Grace (Plumb) Evans, was
born on February 16, 1921 in Osceola County,
Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed on March
25, 1945, at Bethany Lutheran Church in
Kimballton, Iowa. She attended Harlan High
School in Harlan, Iowa, and was a member of the
graduating class of 1940.
On June 2, 1943, Jane
was united in marriage to Russell M. Clemsen.
Three children were born to this union: Adyline
Marie, Byron Dean, and Beverly Alta. After their
wedding, Jane and Russell farmed in Audubon
County and Sharon Township until Russell’s death
in September 1985. Jane continued to farm until
1989, when she moved into Harlan.
As Jane’s health
declined, she moved to Kearney, Missouri, to be
closer to her daughter. Her last years were
spent at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent
Center.
It was there that Jane
died on Monday, March 30, 2009, having attained
the age of eighty-eight years, one month, and
fourteen days. She is preceded in death by her
parents; her husband Russell; her sisters Arlene
Nelson and Dexter Sorensen; and her brothers
Gerald Evans and Eddie Evans.
She is survived by her
children: Adyline and her husband Steve
Christensen of Kearney, Missouri; Byron and his
wife Holly Clemsen and Beverly Clemsen all of
Alexandria, Virginia; five grandchildren:
Gwendolyn and her husband Curtis Mayes; Jennifer
and her husband Chris Skiba; Nanette and her
husband Stacy Stout; Alyssa Clemsen and her
husband Tom Roberts; and Alex Clemsen; eight
great-grandchildren: Gretchen, Jensen, Caroline,
TJ, Jack, Delany, Brock, and Zoey; her sister
Grace Ann Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; her
sister-in-law Lucille Evans; nieces; nephews;
other family members and friends.
The family has asked
the memorials be directed to: Bethany Lutheran
Church Youth in Kimballton, Iowa or the CG
Therkildsen Center in Harlan, Iowa.
Funeral Services were
held on Friday, April 3, 2009, at Bethany
Lutheran Church in Kimballton, Iowa. Pastor Tony
Ede officiated the 11:00 AM service. Burial was
held at Bethany Cemetery in Kimballton with TJ
Skiba, Jack Skiba, Brock Stout, and Jensen Mayes
acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as
casket bearers were: Alex Clemsen, Christopher
Skiba, Curtis Mayes, Stacy Stout, Thomas
Roberts, and Stan Knudsen.
Maeverlee
Closson - Age 79
MaeVerlee Closson, daughter of Albert
and Bernice (Sunderland) Larsen, was born on May
2, 1930, in Kirkman, Iowa. She was baptized and
a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Harlan and graduated from the Harlan High
School.
On June 18, 1948, she
was united in marriage to Leroy Closson. After
their wedding, they resided in Harlan. MaeVerlee
worked as a waitress for Holiday Buffet and Red
Lion. She was a member of the VFW Post No. 941
Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed cooking, baking,
and sewing. After retiring in 1984, MaeVerlee
and Leroy moved to Kerrville, Texas, where
MaeVerlee continued to live until 2006. She then
lived for a short time in Arkansas, Kansas, and
Oklahoma.
MaeVerlee died on
Monday, November 23, 2009, at Eufaula Nursing
Home in Eufaula, Oklahoma, having attained the
age of seventy-nine years, six months, and
twenty-one days. She is preceded in death by her
parents and her husband, Leroy.
She is survived by her
two daughters: Vicky and her husband Bengie
Reimer of Parkville, Missouri; Debbie and her
husband Robert Hoffmann of Center Point, Texas;
her son Tracy Closson and his wife Cindy of
Eufaula, Oklahoma; six grandchildren: Troy
Reimer and his wife Keenie; Kelli and her
husband Brian Cook; Shelli and her husband Chris
Stackhouse; Todd Hoffmann; Michael Cook and his
wife Melissa; and Chad Cook; eleven
great-grandchildren: Tate and Kolin Hayes; Cole
and Kyle Cook; Logan and Shelby Stackhouse;
Hanah and Colton Hoffmann; Tanner and Garrett
Cook; and Kennedy Cook; her sister Virginia
Rasmussen of Elk Horn, Iowa; other family
members and many friends.
Graveside Services were
held on Monday, November 30, 2009, at the Harlan
Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Rev. Dr. David G.
Swinton of First United Methodist Church in
Harlan officiated the 10:00 AM service.
Paul F. Coenen - Age 84
Paul Francis Coenen was born on September 10, 1927 to
William and Catherine (Von Tersch) Coenen in Defiance, Iowa.
He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church
in Defiance. He attended school in Defiance and after
graduating, continued his education at Creighton Medical
School.
He served as a Military Policeman in Quantico, Virginia
for the United States Marines during World War II.
On May 23, 1948, he was united in marriage to Marie
Block at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. They
were the parents of five children: Craig, Patricia, Bruce,
Janis, and Brian.
After his discharge from the military, he worked for
Knudsen Construction for thirty-three years. He was
self-employed until his retirement in 1998.
Paul was a Boy Scout Master for several years as well
as a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3900. He
enjoyed reading, spending time with his family, and
traveling.
Paul died on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the
University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska,
just six days after his eighty-fourth birthday. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Gerald,
William, and John, and his sisters Irene and Lucille.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years Marie
Coenen of Harlan, Iowa; children: Craig Coenen of
Springfield, Missouri, Patricia and her husband Keith
Stoterau of Avoca, Iowa, Bruce Coenen of Harlan, Iowa, Janis
and her husband Tom Scheffler of Harlan, and Brian Coenen
and his wife Amy Coenen of Harlan; twelve grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Sylvia Coenen of
Randolph, Nebraska and Marilyn Coenen of Harlan; other
family members and friends.
Rev. Don Bruck celebrated the 11:00 AM Mass of
Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at St.
Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Musician John
Rosmann accompanied vocalist Jan Rau. Serving as casket
bearers were Jason Weihs, Adam Scheffler, Roger Rust, Tim
Coenen, Francis Block, and Leo Block. Military Rites were
performed by the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941 and Harlan
American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 at the Harlan
Cemetery.
Rose Marie
Coenen - Age 70
Rose Marie
Coenen was born on August 14, 1937 to Charles Beran and Mildred Darnell in
Verdigre, Nebraska at the home of her grandparents. She was baptized at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, and baptized in the
Catholic Church in 1958. She attended grade school in Audubon County and
Jacksonville, Iowa, graduating from Harlan High School with the Class of
1955.
On February 9, 1959, Rosie was united in marriage
to Clarence Coenen at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa,
where she remained a lifelong member. Four children were born to this union:
Kelvin, Leann, Curtis, and Greg.
Rosie was employed with the Shelby County Farm
Service Agency for over twenty years as a Program Technician, retiring in
November of 1998.
Her main focus was her family and she enjoyed when
they all got together like they did last June. She loved to play games and
was involved with anything her grandkids were involved with.
She was an excellent cook and had a huge garden
that she would gather vegetables from and use in her cooking. She was a
seamstress and enjoyed quilting as well as reading and talking on the phone.
Rosie had always wanted to be a nurse but was
thrilled when her daughter went through school and became one.
Rosie died on Monday, March 17, 2008, at Myrtue
Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of seventy years,
seven months, and three days. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Harold and Mildred Hull, her father Charles Beran, her sisters Rosalene
Hardy and Carol Throlson, and her grandson Christopher Lynn Coenen.
She is survived by her husband Clarence Coenen of
Westphalia, Iowa; her children: Kelvin and Christina Coenen of Modesto,
California, Leann Coenen of Loveland, Colorado, Curtis and Beverly Coenen
also of Modesto, California, and Greg and Donna Coenen of Omaha, Nebraska;
eight grandchildren; her brothers and sisters: Larry Hull and his wife Kathy
of Harlan, Iowa, Lois Eriksen of Palm Bay, Florida, Delbert Hull of Kirkman,
Iowa, Mary and her husband Bill Murtaugh of Harlan, and Lita Van Cleave of
Colorado Springs, Colorado; her brother-in-law Bruce Hardy of Manning, Iowa;
nieces and nephews; other family members, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday,
March 20, 2008, with Rev. John Dorton celebrating the 11:00 AM service at
St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers
were Nicole Sassenberg, Marcus Longoria, Matthew Sassenberg, Danielle
Coenen, Davis Coenen, Ashley Coenen, Clarence Brinker, Sadie Coenen, Jerry
Gross, Christina Coenen, Beverly Coenen, and Donna Coenen. Serving as casket
bearers were Kelvin Coenen, Patrick Coenen, Cristina Coenen, Greg Coenen,
Leann Coenen, and Curtis Coenen. Interment was held at St. Boniface Cemetery
in Westphalia.
Bonnie May Collins - 63
Bonnie May Collins, the
daughter of Joseph and Rieka Fisher Bergantzel, was
born on March 18, 1947 in St. Paul, Nebraska. She
attended school in Wolbach, Nebraska and Edison
School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Because of the death
of her mother, Bonnie became a resident of the
Christian Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa as a young
child. She grew to adulthood in Council Bluffs.
On December 24, 1964 she was united in marriage to
Russell Collins in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Three sons
and a daughter were born to this union, Rusty, Jake,
Jesse and Wendy. While in Council Bluffs, Bonnie
became employed by Laidlaw Transit Co. under
contract to the Council Bluffs School System. After
moving to Shelby County, near Elk Horn, Iowa in
2001, she became employed by Southwest Iowa Transit
Co. She enjoyed her job, especially meeting the
people that she drove. She was forced to retire in
2007 because of her illness.
Her family was of the utmost importance to her,
especially her grandchildren. She loved to spoil
them. Working in her yard and decorating her home
for all the holidays was very important to her.
Bonnie died at her home with her family around her on
Sunday, November 7, 2010 having attained the age of
sixty-three years, seven months and twenty days.
Preceding her in death were her parents and brother
Chuck.
She is survived by her husband Russell of Rural Harlan,
her children: Rusty Collins of Saint Joseph, MO,
Jake Collins of Harlan, IA, Wendy and her husband
Tim Goodman of Council Bluffs, IA and Jesse Collins
and his wife Marianne of Harlan, IA; eight
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Additional
survivors include her siblings: Mary Price of
Magnolia, IA, Ella and her husband Roger Nixon of
Crescent, IA and John Bergantzel and his wife Carol
of Council Bluffs, IA, other relatives and many
friends.
Rev. Al Hazelton officiated the 11:00 AM Memorial
Service at First Assembly of God in Harlan, Iowa on
Friday, November 12, 2010.
 James Dewey
Conrad - Age 84
James Dewey Conrad, son
of Arthur and Toy (Erickson) Conrad, was born on
June 17, 1925, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended
country school outside of Harlan and helped his
father on the family farm.
On January 4, 1945,
Dewey volunteered for the Merchant Marines and
served during World War II. He continued to
serve until May 2, 1947.
On October 9, 1950,
Dewey enlisted in the United States Army at
Omaha, Nebraska. He served overseas during the
Korean War and was honorably discharged on
September 20, 1952, at Fort Custer, Michigan,
having attained the rank of Master Sergeant and
was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
On January 4, 1954,
Dewey was united in marriage to Ruby Ellen
Bassinger in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Four children
were born to this union. After their wedding,
Dewey and Ruby made their home outside of
Harlan, where Dewey was employed at Western
Engineering. Throughout the years, Dewey worked
as a truck foreman, equipment operator and
asphalt plant foreman.
Dewey died on Thursday,
December 3, 2009, having attained the age of
eighty-four years, five months, and sixteen
days. He is preceded in death by his parents;
his wife, Ruby; his daughter, Connie; and his
brothers: Victor, Alvin, Merwin, Thomas, and
Kenneth.
He is survived by his
children: Victor Conrad and his wife Alice; Tim
Conrad and his wife Kelli; Kim Conrad all of
Harlan, Iowa; Colleen and her husband James
Thompson of LeMars, Iowa; and Brenda Conrad of
Harlan; nine grandchildren: John, Sheila, James,
Amanda, Justin, Lance, Megan, Michael, and Erik;
nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other
family members and many friends.
Funeral Services were
held on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Pauley
Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Rev. Dr.
David G. Swinton, pastor of First United
Methodist Church in Harlan, officiated the 1:00
PM service. Military Rights were held at the
Harlan Cemetery by the Shelby County VFW Post
No. 941 and the Harlan American Legion Helmer
Reyelt Post No. 150. Acting as honorary casket
bearers were: Vern Daeges, Mike Davidson, Gary
Gubbels, Kevin Krohn, Cal Peterson, Darold
Wittrup, and Allen Schneider. Serving as casket
bearers were: James Conrad, John Fiebelkorn,
Lance Conrad, Mandy Hanover, Erik Thompson,
Justin Conrad, Sheila Conrad, Michael Thompson,
and Megan Hersom.
Lenora M. Conrad - Age 81
Lenora
Maxine Conrad, daughter of Andrew and Sadie
(Benson) Flug, was born on May 2, 1926, north of
Red Line, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed
at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa.
Lenora attended country grade school and was a
member of the class of 1944 from Irwin High
School.
On August 20, 1949, Lenora was united in
marriage to Kenneth E. Conrad in Hiawatha,
Kansas. Seven children were born to this union:
Sharon, Dale, Charles, Sandra, Dennis, Pamela,
and Lisa. After their wedding, Lenora and
Kenneth farmed the home place with Kenneth’s
brother Alvin. Lenora was a farm wife and helped
Kenneth with the farm chores. She also worked at
the Shelby County Court House and Title Company
for several years.
After Kenneth died in 1994, Lenora moved to
Harlan where she became very active in the
Myrtue Memorial Auxiliary and was to receive an
award for the work she performed as a member.
She also volunteered at blood mobiles, was an
active member on the fair board, the Commanders
Club and the Midstates Masters. Lenora was a
long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Harlan and supervised over the kitchen. She also
enjoyed spending time with her family,
traveling, and taking trips to the casinos.
Lenora died on Monday, December 31, 2007, at
Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska,
having attained the age of eighty-one years,
seven months, and twenty-nine days. She is
preceded in death by her parents, her husband
Kenneth E., one grandson, Kenneth A. Conrad; and
her siblings: Daniel, Mandy, Arthur, Charles,
Gaylord, Selma, Agneta, Leonard, Merlin, and
Bertha.
She is survived by her children: Sharon and her
husband Arlyn Oman of Kirkman, Iowa, Dale and
his wife Linda of Walnut, Iowa, Charles and his
wife Jonelle of Harlan, Iowa, Sandra and her
husband Leo Green of Omaha, Nebraska, Dennis of
Harlan, Pamela and her husband Jordan Larsen of
Kimballton, Iowa, and Lisa Conrad of Omaha;
thirteen grandchildren; thirteen
great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other
family members, and many friends.
A funeral service was held on Friday, January 4,
2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan,
Iowa, with Pastor Stephen Chellew officiating
the 10:30 AM service. Casket bearers were Brett
Conrad, Jason Conrad, Dave Gline, Kelly Green,
Justin Green, and Troy Beck. Interment was held
at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Sabina Conrad - Age 89 Sabina Julia Conrad was born on January 27, 1918, to Peter and Clara (Bock) Gubbels on the original Gubbels’ family farm west of Westphalia, Iowa. She
was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and
graduated from St. Boniface High School.
On June 27, 1943, Sabina was united in marriage to Eldred "E. J." Conrad at
St. Boniface Catholic Church. Five children were born to this union: John,
Dave, William, Walter, and Jane.
Sabina was a devoted mother and a fantastic cook. She enjoyed spending time
with her family and friends, raising her children, and tending to the many
activities of running the household.
Sabina became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home in April of 2004 when
her health started failing. It was there that she died on Friday, March 30,
2007, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, two months, and three
days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Clara Gubbels, and
her brothers Peter, Alvin, Ambrose, and Richard.
Sabina is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Eldred "E. J."
Conrad of Harlan, Iowa; her children: John Conrad of West Des Moines, Iowa,
Dave and his wife Diane Conrad of Los Angeles, California, William Conrad of
Loveland, Colorado, Walter Conrad of Estes Park, Colorado, and Jane and her
husband Tim McAleer of Coralville, Iowa; four grandchildren; her sisters:
Sylvia Goeser of Westphalia, Iowa, Helen and her husband Dwight Wubbenhorst
of Mesa, Arizona, Virginia and her husband Cletus Lickteig of Denison, Iowa,
and Mary Ann and her husband Francis Koesters of Earling, Iowa; one brother
Cyril Gubbels and his wife Theresa of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces, nephews,
other family members, and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 2, 2007, at St.
Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Rev. Bob Hoefler officiated the
11:00 AM service. Casket bearers were Craig Gubbels, Allan Koesters, Tom
Gubbels, Bruce Goeser, Jim Koesters, and Bob Lickteig. Interment was at
Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Jean M. Corey - Age 86
Jean Maurine Corey was born on July 5,
1925 to Avery and Maurine (Griffith) Allen in Walnut, Iowa.
She attended Walnut schools and graduated from high school
with the Class of 1943. She was married to her high school
sweetheart, Clyde Corey, on December 19, 1943. They had two
children: Robert and Sharon.
Jean helped her husband farm for many years. She worked
at Peace Haven Retirement Home in Walnut and Cook Pharmacy
in Atlantic before retiring.
Jean and Clyde enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing and
playing cards. She loved her family and enjoyed spending
time with her grandchildren.
In her later years, Jean frequented the Omaha Playhouse
Theater, traveled often with friends and visited her
siblings in California and Arizona. She participated in the
Red Hatters Society and volunteered for the Walnut
Historical Society and the AmVets. As her health declined,
Jean loved spending her time working on word searches.
Jean died on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Peace Haven
Retirement Home in Walnut, Iowa, having attained the age of
eighty-six years, two months, and fifteen days. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clyde, and
sister Mary Commentz.
She is survived by her son Robert Corey and his wife
Jolene of Lewis, Iowa; daughter Sharon and her husband Paul
Kracher of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren: Kathleen and her
husband Jim Doyle, Kyle Corey and his wife Sara, Jennifer
Kracher, Stephanie Kracher, and Tami and her husband Clay
Dixon; great-grandchildren: Lucas Doyle, Kailyn and Cameron
Corey, and Kirk Dixon; brother Robert Allen and his wife
Deloris; several nieces and nephews, other family members
and friends.
Pastor Darwin Moore officiated the 10:30 AM funeral
service on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Pauley Jones
Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were
Bill Babbitt, Richard Cook, Steve Caslow, and Gary Martens.
Serving as casket bearers were Dennis Book, Craig Woltmann,
Ronald Hansen, Joe Schmitt, Jan Allen, and Dennis Jensen.
Interment was held at Monroe Township Cemetery in rural
Walnut, Iowa.
Christina "Tina" Cotant - Age 26
Christina "Tina" L. Cotant was born on
October 19, 1985 to Doug and Mary (Wetherilt) Cotant in
Grand Island, Nebraska. She grew up and attended
school in Kearney and Hastings, graduating from Adams
Central High School in 2004. She attended Culinary
School at Central Community College and graduated in 2007.
Tina worked at the Riverside Country Club in Grand
Island and in November of 2008, moved to Avoca, Iowa and
began working at the Harlan Golf and Country Club in Harlan,
Iowa.
She enjoyed John Deere memorabilia, teddy bears, and
loved to cook and bake. Her greatest enjoyment in life
was her family and friends, especially her nieces and
nephews.
Tina died on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 as a result of
an automobile accident south of Harlan, Iowa. She was
preceded in death by her grandparents: Joseph
Wetherilt, Charles "Mac" McClure, and Leota (Wetherilt)
McClure, and Harvey and Elva Cotant; two uncles, one aunt;
and one cousin.
She is survived by her parents Mary Wetherilt of Grand
Island, Nebraska and Doug Cotant of Kearney, Nebraska;
brother Patrick McClure and his wife Sherilyn of Grand
Island; sisters: Teresa Cotant of Omaha, Nebraska,
Stephanie and her husband Justin Krahulik of Garland,
Nebraska, and Denise and her husband Troy Hythecker of
Davenport, Iowa; special friend Jeff Goettsch and his family
of Avoca, Iowa; other family members and many friends.
Pastor Troy Hythecker officiated the 2:00 PM funeral
service on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Apfel Funeral
Home in Grand Island, Nebraska. Burial was held in the
Grand Island City Cemetery.
All arrangements
are being handled by
Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island.
Please call (877) 479-4478 for more information
www.apfelfuneralhome.com
James
W. Croghan - Age 83
James "Jim" William Croghan was born on May 23, 1923 to
William and Helen
(Keane) Croghan on a farm west of Panama, Iowa.
Jim served in the United States Marine Corps and is a veteran of World War
II. After his discharge from the service, he was united in
marriage to
Kathleen McAllister on December 2, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Four children were born to this union: Anne, Gregory, Lisa, and Joseph. Jim
and Kathy lived on a farm near Panama, farming with his brother, Peter, and
raising their family.
Jim had a
life-long interest in government affairs. He worked to influence farm policy
at both the state and federal levels. While on the farm, he was active in
Farmers Union, serving as the Iowa Secretary/Treasurer.
In 1961, Jim accepted a position with the U. S. Department of
Agriculture in Des Moines, Iowa. The family relocated to Virginia so he
could work in the Washington DC office in 1964.
Jim enjoyed
playing golf and after retirement, volunteered as a starter at the Pinecrest
Golf Course in Annandale, Virginia. Jim and Kathy also hosted many foreign
exchange students from the middle east.
Jim died on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, in Falls Church, Virginia, having
attained the age of eighty-three years, seven months, and ten days. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Helen and William Croghan, his daughter
Lisa, two sisters, Helen Griffith and Elizabeth Kohles, and two brothers,
Joseph and Peter. He is survived by his wife Kathleen of Falls Church, VA,
his daughter Anne Giese of Alexandria, VA, and two sons, Gregory and his
wife Barbara Croghan of Annandale, VA, and Joseph and his wife Cynthia
Croghan of McLean, VA, his sister Bernadette Kirlin of West Des Moines, IA,
and his brothers Jerome Croghan of Manning, IA, and Tom and his wife Jean
Croghan of Omaha, NE, nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family
members, and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 beginning at 10:00
AM at St. Mary’s of the Assumption in Panama, Iowa, Rev. John Dorton
officiating. Serving as casket bearers were Joe Kirlin, Christopher Croghan,
Pat Croghan, Bill Griffith, Gerald Kohles, Phil Croghan, Jim Croghan, and
Dennis Croghan. Military rites were provided by Panama American Legion Post
No. 601.
Laurie Culp -
Age 42
Laurie A.
Culp, daughter of Richard and Marilyn (Sprinkle)
Joy, was born on May 29, 1967, in Harlan, Iowa.
She was baptized at First Christian Church in
Harlan and graduated from Harlan Community High
School with the class of 1985. She continued her
education at South Dakota State and Iowa Western
Community College where she was awarded an
Associates Degree in Business.
Laurie was employed by Variety Distributors in
Harlan where she was most recently the credit
manager. Laurie was a loving mother who
cherished spending time with her family,
especially her nieces and nephew and was very
attentive to their needs and wants. She also
enjoyed spending time reading, going to the
Shelby County Races, and shopping with her
friends and family.
Laurie died on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at
Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska, having
attained the age of forty-two years, six months,
and nine days. She is preceded in death by her
mother, Marilyn.
She is survived by her son, Zachary Culp, of
Harlan, Iowa; her father, Richard Joy, of
Harlan, Iowa; her siblings: Michael Joy and his
wife Lynn of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Amy and her
husband Don Christian of Scranton, Iowa; and
Mary Joy of Newcastle, Australia; nieces;
nephew; other family members and many friends.
Don Robinson was the minister presiding over the
11:00 AM funeral service on Friday, December 18,
2009 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa. A private inurnment was held at the
Bethel-Knauss Cemetery in Logan, Iowa.
 Cory W. Custer - Age
21
Cory William Custer
was born on June 4, 1990 to Cole and Alicia (Gross) Custer
in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was baptized at the First United
Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, where he remained a
member.
He attended the Harlan Community Schools and graduated
with the Class of 2009. While in school, he participated in
football, baseball, track, and wrestling. He played hard and
was fearless in all endeavors and was proud of his scars. He
was also proud of his country and his friends who were
serving in the armed forces.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his dad and being on
the open road and always had a good time floating down the
river with his buddies. Cory had a lot of love and
admiration for his family, especially his grandmothers and
cousins and had shared a very special bond with his sister,
Jessica. He was a good listener, even when you thought he
wasn’t listening.
Cory was currently working for Panama Transfer doing
dock work. He also worked with his mom and grandma at Molded
Products and scrapping iron with his dad.
He died tragically while on a hunting trip on Tuesday,
January 10, 2011, having attained the age of twenty-one
years, seven months, and six days. He was preceded in death
by his sister Jessica.
He is survived by his mother Alicia Custer of Harlan,
Iowa; father Cole Custer and his wife Michelle of Harlan;
brother Wyatt Schaben of Harlan; step brothers and sisters:
Jonathan Boldan of Omaha, Nebraska, Whitney Boldan, Brianna
Boldan, and Elijah Boldan all of Harlan; grandparents:
Rebecca Herning of Harlan, Jolene Lytle of Harlan, Bill and
Ruby Custer of Soldier, Iowa, and Vern Gross of California;
great-grandparents Marvin and Audrie Will of Arizona, and
Pearl Custer of Woodbine, Iowa; other family members and
many friends.
Pastor Donna Ewert officiated the 2:00 PM funeral
service on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the First United
Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers
were Rees Christensen, Richard Petersen, Paul Zimmerman,
Matt Rasmussen, Austin Kolbe, Dylan Wageman, Danielle Sondag,
June Haupts, Jeannine Haupts, Jonny Boldan, Nick Bosak,
Brian Sheehan, and Miles Casey. Interment was held at the
Harlan Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to:
Cory Custer Memorial Fund
at Midstates Bank in Harlan
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