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Kenneth J. Haas - Age 92

Kenneth Jacob Haas was born on August 8, 1917 to Gilbert and Alma (Groepper) Haas in Shelby, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Minden Congregational Church. He attended school in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1935.

On March 1, 1939, he was united in marriage to Alpha Schnepel in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He farmed in the Minden area and then the Guthrie Center area until 1968. At that time, he began employment at General Electric in Carroll, Iowa. He retired in 1983 when they moved to Atlantic, Iowa.

Ken and Alpha traveled throughout the United States. He had a great sense of humor and was very witty.

He was an avid basketball fan and watched girls basketball as well as the NBA. He also loved Glenn Miller and big band dance music. Ken spent much of his time reading whatever he got his hands on. He was especially interested in westerns and mafia stories and kept reading up until his death.

Ken died on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center in Atlantic, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-two years, nine months, and one day. He is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Alma; his wife Alpha; three infant children; his brothers and sisters: Jerome Haas, Berdine Bond, Genevieve Scott, Douglas Haas, and Harley Haas; and his nephew Tony Bond.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Connie Spradley, Marlene Wallace, John Bond, Dan Bond, Carol Bond, Douglas Haas, Jr., Gilbert Haas, Jenny Stanbro, and "Chip" Haas; Alpha’s special nieces Karen Hundt, Lavon Hadfield, Joyce McKinny, and Bev Schroder; and her other nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Pastor Brian Wohlhutter officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were: Connie Spradley, Marlene Wallace, Douglas Haas, Jr., Gilbert Haas, Jenny Stanbro, Carol Bond, Dan Bond, John Bond, and Chip Haas. Serving as casket bearers were: Joyce and Rich McKinny, Lavon and Joe Hadfield, Karen and Bob Hundt, and Beverly Shroder. Interment was held at the Minden Cemetery in Minden, Iowa.

Memorials May Be Directed To:

Minden American Legion

Organization/Charity of your choice

Russell Haas - Age 85

Russell Haas, son of Adolph and Johanna (Nielsen) Haas, was born on November 3, 1924, on a farm near Jacksonville, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Russell attended school at Jackson No. 9 country school through the eighth grade. After eighth grade graduation, he began working for Earl Stewart as a farmhand in the Jacksonville area.

On November 24, 1946, Russell was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann Chipman at the United Methodist Church Chapel in Harlan, Iowa. After their wedding, they farmed near Defiance for three years. The farmstead provided little conveniences such as running water and electricity. In their early years of marriage, Russell and Dorothy enjoyed many fun evenings square-dancing. They moved to a farm north of Tennant, and then moved in 1968, to the Green Farm until their retirement. Russell was a 4-H leader and a long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardening was his specialty. Russ and Dorothy enjoyed many annual vacations with Raymond and Jeanette Chipman.

Russ was very diversified, not only was he a successful farmer, but he also provided medical attention to the children and grandchildren with his healing specialty medicine of mercurochrome. As a nutritionist, he helped the grandchildren understand the enjoyment of buttering saltine crackers and dipping them in his coffee for a flavorful snack. His family and farm were his life. Russ enjoyed going to the fairs and watching his children and grandchildren show livestock. He attended and supported the children in many sporting events throughout the years.

Russ retired from farming in 1999 and in 2004 moved to Harlan where he spent the rest of his years.

Russell died on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-five years, five months, and twenty-nine days. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his brothers James and Donald.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Harlan, Iowa; their children: Larry Haas and his wife Peggy of Harlan, Iowa; Ron Haas and his wife Robin of Stanton, Iowa; Cindy Haas of Perry, Iowa; Lori and her husband Brian Schaben of Kansas City, Missouri; nine grandchildren: Tyson Haas, Ian Haas, Stephanie Ochsner, Gary Burnison, Nichole Carpenter, Misty Smith, Russell Lundy, Chase and Jack Schaben; thirteen great-grandchildren; his siblings: Ruby Larsen of Maple Grove, Minnesota; Amy Gilmore of Denver, Colorado; Edna Haas of Harlan, Iowa; and John Haas and his wife Hertha of Harlan, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, May 7, 2010, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Steven Chellew officiating the 10:30 AM service. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery with Terry Boeck, Jim Boardman, Ernie Schnack, David Gibson, Raymond Chipman, Rick Chipman, Jerry Haas, and Gailyn Larsen acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Ian Haas, Gary Burnison, Tyson Haas, Russell Lundy, Chase Schaben, and Jack Schaben.

Mary "Patti" Patricia Hahn - Age 45

Mary "Patti" Patricia Hahn, daughter of Leo and Rosemary (Green) Hahn, was born on June 4, 1964, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and attended grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Earling. In June 1981, Patti became a paraplegic as a result of an automobile accident, but she never let her handicap stop her from enjoying life. Patti graduated from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1982 and continued her education at St. Mary’s College in Omaha, Nebraska where she obtained an ABS degree in business.

After graduating from college, Patti began working with the National Park Service for four years and also worked at the Corps of Engineering for an additional four years. Patti also took additional class at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to obtain her teaching license. After earning her license, Patti began working with special education students and also worked as a substitute teacher for the Council Bluffs area schools.

When Patti wasn’t busy in the classroom, she enjoyed spending time playing pool and won several awards playing in area tournaments. She also loved to ride her horse and continued to do so even after her accident. Patti was also an avid University of Iowa Hawkeyes fan.

Patti was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa until she moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Patti died on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of forty-five years, three months, and eighteen days.

She is survived by her parents Leo and Rosemary Hahn; her brother Mike Hahn; and her nephews Joe and Jim Hahn all of Earling, Iowa; other family members and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Rev. Tom Coenen celebrated the 10:30 AM service with interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling. Serving as casket bearers were: Joe Hahn, Andrew Hahn, Jim Hahn, Leo Green, Tom Green, and Alex Hahn.

Leora F. Hamdorf - Age 83

Leora Francis Hamdorf, the daughter of Jesse N. and Marie Ronnfeldt Grooms, was born on a farm near Hancock, Iowa on October 23, 1923. She attended country school near Hancock and graduated from Hancock High School in 1941.

Leora was united in marriage to Orville "Bud" Hamdorf on July 5, 1948 in Avoca, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Ruth, Terry and Rodney. After their marriage they farmed east of Avoca for five years and then south of Walnut, Iowa until 1966 when they moved to their home near the Harlan Airport. Leora contracted polio in 1952 but that did not stop her from doing some of the things she enjoyed like crocheting, crossword puzzles, being on her lap top computer and baking. She also took many trips to Branson, Missouri for a reunion of other Polio victims.

Leora died on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska having attained the age of eighty-three years, seven months and thirteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bud, who died in 1997, infant son Rodney and her brother, Wayne Grooms.

Leora is survived by her children: Ruth Hamdorf and Terry Hamdorf, both of Harlan, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Orlene Scott and Alta Hansen, both of Harlan, Iowa and Wilma Throener of West Point, Nebraska; brother-in-law Delner Hamdorf and his wife Beverly of Morrison, Colorado; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10:30 AM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa with Wayne Paulsen as the clergy. Serving as casket bearers were Dale Klindt, Dwight Carroll, John Plagman, Shane Havick, Mark Sieh and Duane Johnson. Interment was held at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa.

Marvin W. Hamilton - Age 76

Marvin Wayne Hamilton, the son of Robert and Mildred Osborn Hamilton, was born on August 23, 1930 in Elk City, Nebraska. He attended grade school in Elk City and Omaha and high school at Omaha Tech until the eleventh grade. Marvin was inducted to the United States Army on August 27, 1951. He was stationed in Korea where he earned a service medal with two bronze service stars. He was honorably discharged July 15, 1953.

Marvin was united in marriage to Jenny Wallace on December 26, 1951 in Papillion, Nebraska. To this union seven children were born. Marvin worked at various construction jobs; drove milk truck and also worked at St. Mary's Body Shop. In 1953 they started farming near Underwood, Iowa, later moving to their home south of Avoca where he farmed until his retirement. Marvin enjoyed camping and fishing. He was mechanically inclined and often rebuilt his own tractors. He did the work on their home when they added on to it; even installing the furnace. He always had his sidekick next to him on the farm, his dog Makita.

Marvin died at the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Avoca, Iowa on Thursday, April 5, 2007 having attained the age of seventy-six years, seven months and thirteen days. He is preceded in death by his parents, twin grandsons, Jessie and Jerod Hamilton; one brother Wendel Hamilton and his daughter-in-law, Brenda Hamilton.

Survivors include his wife Jenny of rural Avoca, Iowa; his children: Cheryl and her husband Wes Jensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Robert Hamilton of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Cindy and her husband Scott Knop of Walnut, Iowa; LeaAnn Van Horn of Underwood, Iowa; John Hamilton an his wife Kay of Crescent, Iowa; Ron Hamilton of Walnut, Iowa; Edwin Hamilton and his wife Colleen of Atlantic, Iowa; nineteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one sister, Gayle and her husband Larry Osburn of Omaha, Nebraska; sister-in-law Rose Marie Hamilton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Walnut, Iowa. Casket bearers were Jeremy Jensen, Brian Hamilton, Zachary Hamilton, Aaron Van Horn, Eric Van Horn, Tyler Hamilton, Garret Knop and Dillan Hamilton. Interment was in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut.

Mildred A. Handbury - Age 93

Mildred Annie Handbury, daughter of Henry and Annie L. (Dau) Muxfeldt, was born on August 21, 1916, in Cass Township, in Harrison County, Iowa. She attended country school in Cass Township and grew to adulthood in Logan, Iowa, where she worked at Harvey’s Variety Store. She also played piano for a band in Logan that played for area dances.

On December 24, 1943, Mildred was united in marriage to Frank Handbury in Omaha, Nebraska. One son, Max, was born to this union. After their wedding, Mildred and Frank made their home on the family farm near Neola.

Mildred was a devoted care giver to her husband for fifteen years because of his ill health. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening, and spending time with her son and grandchildren.

Mildred died on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Westmont Care Center in Logan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-three years, two months, and thirty days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers: Vern, Elmer, and Maynard.

She is survived by her son Max Handbury and his wife Jerri of Persia, Iowa; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Keith officiating the 10:00 AM service. Interment was held at Neola Township Cemetery in Neola, Iowa, with Wally Polak, Gale Muxfeldt, Jerry Driver, Steve Stamp, Duane Blowers, and Don Feekin acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were: Randy Polak, Matthew Handbury, Ronnie Lee, David Sliva, Craig Handbury, and Dale Kosmacek.

Belva Hansen - Age 96

Belva Langer Hansen died on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa. She had attained the age of ninety six years, three months and twenty-one days.

Belva was born January 1, 1912 in Minden, Iowa to Kate (Haas) and Peter Langer, Jr. She was the second of four children and grew up in Minden. At the age of seven her parents died of the Spanish influenza and she was raised by her Grandmother Haas. Belva was confirmed in the Minden Congregational Church and graduated from Minden High School with the Class of 1929. After graduation she worked in various households and on December 2, 1931 she married Wilbert Hansen of Avoca.

Belva and Wilbert lived on a Langer farm south of Minden for awhile but later moved to a farm east of Corley, Iowa. They were the parents of five children, three of whom died in infancy. In the 1940's Wilbert and Belva lived in various Kansas locations as Wilbert worked in construction. In 1945 they returned to Avoca to live, where Belva had jobs at several local cafes.

In the 1950's Belva worked as a telephone operator until Avoca went to dial up. She also worked during the early 1960's as a cook in the Avoca schools. Belva was instrumental in helping her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Roger Kubik get into the restaurant business. She worked at Kubiks Kitchen and later at the Villager in Walnut, Iowa. She was always ready to help her children and grandchildren in their projects and businesses. Belva loved working and meeting people in the restaurant business. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

Belva was preceded in death by her parents in 1918; her husband Wilbert in 1972; three children: Wilbert, Jr., Kenneth and Karol; two grandchildren, Tracy and Scott Kubik; her brothers, Milton and Chester Langer and her sister, Bernadette Stroebele.

She is survived by her daughters: Barbara (Mrs. Robert) Brown and Betty (Mrs. Roger Kubik), all of Avoca; her grandchildren: Wanda Schuler of Red Bluff, California, Janet (Mrs. Alan) Graham of Avoca; Kerri Connell of Omaha, Nebraska and Angela (Mrs. James) Dimmitt of Hamlin, Iowa; five great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa with Pastor Dennis Reich as the clergy. Serving as casket bearers were Dan Connell, Alan Graham, Jeremiah Thompson, James Dimmitt, Ryan Graham and John Stroebele. Interment was held at the Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

Dewey E. Hansen - Age 88

Dewey Ernest Hansen, the son of Ernest and Mamie Ingwers Hansen, was born on November 28, 1918 in Fairview Township, Shelby County, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Dewey attended country school Fairview Township School #1.

On September 19, 1945, Dewey was united in marriage to Alta Berniece Hamdorf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. To this union four children were born. After their marriage they resided on the home place east of Corley where they were engaged in farming. Dewey enjoyed farming all of his life, the stock car races, fishing and going to dances in Corley and Avoca.

Dewey died at his home, that he has lived on since he was three months old, east of Corley on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 having attained the age of eighty-eight years, one month and twenty-seven days. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister Alvina Jacobsen; brother Walter Hansen; one granddaughter, Amanda Dexter and one step grandson, Tylor Toyne.

He is survived by his wife, Alta of Harlan, Iowa; his children: James Hansen and his wife Karen of Walnut, Iowa; Vernon Hansen and his wife Lisa Martin-Hansen of Tucker, Georgia; Darrell Hansen and his wife Lana of Harlan, Iowa and Nadine and her husband Nathan Dexter of Casper, Wyoming; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister Hazel and her husband Howard Schnieder of Avoca, Iowa and a sister-in-law Alverta Hansen of Audubon, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Services were held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 1:30 PM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa with Pastor Dennis Reich as the clergy. Serving as pall bearers were Kevin Hansen, Nathan Hansen, Clayton Dexter, Dustin Hansen, Philip Hansen and Ethan Dexter. Serving as Honorary Bearers were Tiffany Siffring, Leland Dexter, Alycia Hansen, Spenser Dexter, Jade Hansen and Maxwell Hansen. Interment was held in the Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

Edward Hansen - Age 95
     Edward Hansen, son of Hans T. and Mary (Petersen) Hansen was born November 9, 1915 on the family farm northwest of Jacksonville, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. He attended Jackson No. 2 country school through the eighth grade. After his schooling, Edward began working for his dad for room and board only. At the age of twenty-one, Edward received thirty dollars a month plus room and board and all the work around the farm was done with horses.
     On November 9, 1941, Ed was united in marriage to Leota Gearhart at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Four daughters were born to this union: Bonnie, Loraine, Ilene and Mary Beth. Prior to his marriage, Ed was renting the Andrew Poldberg farm and this is where Ed and Leota began their married life. He purchased his first pair of work horses, Belle and Beauty for two hundred and fifty dollars. Ed delivered the Des Moines Sunday paper in his 1937 Ford two door V-8 sedan with Leota riding with him most Sundays. They then moved to the Hans Marcussen farm west of Kimballton and farmed there until 1949, when they moved to the Hans Petersen farm for one year. Ed and Leota then moved to the Lars Petersen farm in 1950 and later moved to the Chris O. Christensen farm northwest of Jacksonville in 1963.
     Ed always farmed with John Deere equipment, with one exception; a Ferguson tractor he purchased in 1953. His first piece of equipment that wasn’t horse drawn was a John Deere H tractor that had a two row cultivator, a 212 plow and a converted horse-drawn disk. In addition to farming, Ed worked at the ASCS office for thirty years, was township and county committeeman for nine years, a real estate broker with Leonard Steen Realty and was a director at Landmands National Bank in Kimballton and Audubon for twenty years.
     Ed loved his ponies and pony hitches often showing them at the Shelby, Audubon and Pottawattamie County fairs beginning in 1960. He was known for giving ponies to his grandchildren and other family members and friends - anyone who asked actually. He enjoyed playing pitch and he and Leota were members of a neighborhood pinochle club. Ed was also a very staunch democrat often telling his daughters to "vote a straight ticket." Ed and Leota also enjoyed traveling after their retirement with trips to Europe and Hawaii and various places through the United States. They built their new home in Harlan in 1987 where Leota lived until she passed away in 1988.
     In 1990, Ed was united in marriage to Catherine Linde and they continued to make their home in Harlan. In April of 2006, Ed and Catherine became residents of the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan and this is where he died on August 14, 2011 having attained the age of ninety-five years, nine months and five days. In addition to his parents and wife of forty-seven years, Leota, Ed was preceded in death by his infant daughter Mary Beth; his sisters Mabel and husband Everett Greve, Myrtle and husband Glen Klindt and Hazel and husband Norman Hansen and brothers Thomas and wife Mabel and Russell and wife Dorothy Hansen.
     He is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Catherine Hansen of Harlan, Iowa; his daughters: Bonnie and her husband Robert Myers of Shelby, Iowa; Loraine and her husband Kenny Towne of Hancock, Iowa and Ilene and her husband Verne Nelson of Harlan; two step children: Cheryll and her husband Brownnie Polley of Carlisle, Iowa and John Linde and his wife Roxanne of Harlan; sisters-in-law: Shirley Gearhart of Great Falls, Montana; Myrna Poldberg of Harlan; Shirley McDermott of Atlantic, Iowa; brothers-in-law: Charles Gearhart of Harlan and Stuart Gearhart of Reno, Nevada; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; eight step great grandchildren and five step great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
     Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Laurie Hoepner, Susan Hulsebus, Brenda Boyle, Andrea Turk, Darci Towne, Amy Towne, Cari Nelson, and Natasha Nelson. Serving as casket bearers were Charles Myers, Steven Myers, Darren Towne, Dale Towne, Nathan Nelson, Mark Nelson, and Scott Nelson. Interment was held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa.

The family requests memorials be made to
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1010 Umbrella Road
Harlan, IA 51537

Elizabeth B. Hansen - Age 92

Elizabeth B. Hansen, second daughter of Edwin G. and Myrtle (Baughman) Robertson, was born on September 16, 1915 on a farm in Shelby County, Iowa. Elizabeth was one of four children, having had two sisters and one brother. She went to school for the first seven grades in Washington Township #3 near Panama, Iowa and then moved to Dunlap were she graduated in 1932. She enjoyed her school days and especially participating in the marching band, orchestra, and concert band. Elizabeth went on to Van Sant’s Business School in Omaha and received her diploma. She first worked for Thomas J. Beckley, Attorney at Law and later Powers and Gilchrist, attorneys in Denison. She later worked as a clerk at Coast to Coast and Farner’s Store in Harlan for many years.

She was married to Woodrow Hansen on August 26, 1937 in a double wedding with her sister Laurel and Woodrow’s brother Emory at the Dunlap Methodist Episcopal Church. They lived their entire married life in Harlan. She and Wutz celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary in 1997.

Elizabeth joined the Dunlap Methodist Episcopal Church and took an active part in the Methodist Youth Fellowship. During her first years of married life she joined the Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan and was baptized in 1939. She then became a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Harlan and has considered the members her extended family. At one time she served as Deconess and she and Woodrow served as co-helpers for the Baptist Youth Fellowship. She was a member of the Baptist Home Auxiliary for many years and served as Den Mother for years with the Cub Scouts.

Elizabeth died on Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, having attained the age of ninety-two years, eleven months, and seven days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Woodrow, her son Ron, her sisters: Laurel Hansen and Jean Christiansen and one brother Edwin Robertson.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law Vi (Ron) Hansen of Lincoln, Nebraska; her sons: Phillip Hansen and his wife Jill of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Byron Hansen and his wife Nan of Rockton, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Kimberly and her husband Bill Booth of Niskayuna, New York, David Hansen and his wife Andrea of Newport, Rhode Island, Michelle and her husband Tim Stortz of Olathe, Kansas, Heidi and her husband John Savoy of Olathe, Kansas, Josh Hansen and his wife Renee of Harlan, Iowa, Ben Hansen and his wife Jeana of Austin, Texas, and Jonathan Hansen and his wife Jessica of London, England; fourteen great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. Elizabeth was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Walt Bernard leading the 10:30 AM service. Casket bearers were Craig Christiansen, Bryce Hansen, Lynn Christiansen, Tom Hansen, Bob Hansen, and Duane Errett with interment held at the Harlan Cemetery.

Elvin "Red" Hansen - Age 86
     Elvin Almer "Red" Hansen was born on June 26, 1924 in Harlan, Iowa, the only child of Almer and Nina (Grabill) Hansen. He was raised on a farm near Redline, Iowa and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1942.
     On March 26, 1945, he was united in marriage to Violette Marie Sutton in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Two children were born to this union: Susan and James.
     With the exception of one year (1950) as a semi truck driver in Iowa City, Iowa and one year (1952) at Lockheed Aircraft Plant in Burbank, California, where he riveted the wings on President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s plane, Red worked as an automobile mechanic his entire life, first for Vandenberg Motors, then for thirty-two years at Roecker Ford Motor Company in Harlan. He retired in 1986.
     His favorite pastime was bass fishing, which he enjoyed throughout his life and retirement.
     Red died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of eighty-six years, ten months, and fourteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
     He is survived by his daughter Susan Steinkuehler of Smyrna, Georgia; son James Hansen and his wife Sheryl of Bellevue, Nebraska; four grandchildren: Kathryn and David Wells of King George, Virginia, Michelle and Mike Reis of St. Louis, Missouri, Daniel and Terry Steinkuehler of Canton, Georgia, and Deanna and Rick Burroughs of Gardner, Kansas; seven great-grandchildren: Ashley, Dustin, & Caitlyn Reis, Lindsey Davidson, and Dillon, Derrick, and Conner Burroughs; other family members and friends.
     Rev. Dr. David Swinton officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Don Calender, Kenneth Petersen, Jamie Hockett, Steve Grabill, Rick Petersen, and Norval Larson. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to:
Harlan Dialysis Center
c/o Myrtue Medical Center
1213 Garfield Avenue
Harlan, IA 51537

Geraldine M. Hansen - Age 86
     Geraldine Mae Hansen was born on April 7, 1924 to Ernest and Doris (Mitchell) Young in Gray, Iowa. She was baptized in the Baptist church in Fiscus, Iowa, and attended school through twelfth grade in Viola Center.
     On May 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to Stanley Hansen in Atlantic, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Roger, Richard, Victor, and Janice. Geraldine was an excellent seamstress and worked for Jensen’s Clothing, retiring in 1981.
     She enjoyed playing her piano, especially playing hymns at home and occasionally at church. She was a good cook and baker and used real whipped cream on her pies.
     Geraldine taught her children to do their best and to trust each other and God. She led by example and had a big heart, always taking care of other people. When her son Richard died as a result of a fire at his work, she continued her role as a mother, helping to take care of some of the many details that became necessary. There were no road blocks when it came to taking care of her husband of sixty-four years.
     Geraldine died on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-six years, eleven months, and twenty-eight days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Richard, brother Thomas, and sisters Marjorie and Janet.
     She is survived by her husband Stanley Hansen of Elk Horn, Iowa; sons Roger Hansen and his wife JoAnn of Atlantic, Iowa and Victor Hansen and his wife Barbara of Shelby, North Carolina; daughter Janice and her husband Paul Scott of Coon Rapids, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.
     Pastor Dan Hawn officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Randy Nelson, Paul Nelson, Keith Fiscus, John Gilliland, Bob Burton, and Rowly Burton. Interment was held at Merrill’s Grove Cemetery in Fiscus, Iowa.

Harold Hansen - Age 90

Harold Emmert Hansen was born on September 9, 1918, in rural Walnut, Iowa to Henry and Emma (Scheef) Hansen. He was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walnut and graduated from Walnut High School with the Class of 1936.

On January 22, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mary Martin at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Walnut. Harold was drafted into the United States Army and left on his birthday in 1942, three months before his first daughter was born. In addition to Judith Ann, sons Jerry and Ronald and daughter Rosemary were born to their union.

Harold’s military service included tours in North Carolina, California, the Pacific combat area of Attu, Kiska in the Aleutian Islands, Kwajalein, Atoll, Leyte, the Phillippines, and Okinawa. After being wounded in action in Okinawa, Harold was honorably discharged on October 16, 1945, and returned home to farm.

In 1959, the family bought an acreage on the edge of Walnut and Harold took up carpenter work and also worked for Mary’s brother, Carl. Harold built several grandfather clocks and lamps and has remodeled many kitchens and bathrooms over the years. He was always the man that the antique dealers turned to when they needed parts or an item to be repaired. He always got them looking like the original!

Harold also worked as a substitute mail carrier for twenty years and was active in the church. In addition to his woodworking hobby, he liked to travel.

Harold died at the Salem Lutheran Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, on Thursday, April 16, 2009, having attained the age of ninety years, seven months, and seven days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Norman Hansen, sister Lavina Hansen, and half-sisters Henrietta Greve and Ardelle Andersen.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years Mary Hansen of Walnut, Iowa; his children: Judith and her husband Delbert Brehmer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jerry Hansen of Walnut, Ronald Hansen and his wife Nancy of Walnut, and Rosemary and her husband Bill Steinkamp of Bellingham, Washington; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; half brothers Merle Hansen and his wife Ardell of Brayton, Iowa, and Donald Hansen and his wife Luella of Walnut; nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, April 18, 2009, with Father John Frost celebrating the 10:30 AM service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Walnut, Iowa. Casket bearers were Brad Petersen, Bill Steinkamp, Chad Hansen, Sunita Boyer, Shalee Hansen, Jay Brehmer, and Jeff Brehmer. Military Rites were held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Walnut.

Hazel Hansen - Age 86
     Hazel Hansen was born on August 26, 1924 in Shelby County, Iowa, to Hans and Mary (Petersen) Hansen. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. She attended country school at Jackson No. 2 through the eighth grade and later received her high school diploma through the GED program.
     On May 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Norman Hansen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Two children were born to this union: Randall and Dixie.
     Hazel raised the children and enjoyed attending their school programs, the free movies in Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Friendship Club. She was involved in a women’s circle and bible study at the church and was briefly part of the handbell choir. Hazel loved to play sports and played first base on the softball team for many years.
     When Norman operated the garage and service station in Jacksonville, Hazel worked in the front office and did the bookkeeping. She later began employment at Larsen’s Shoe Store and then worked in the Dietary Department at Myrtue Memorial Hospital for fifteen years, retiring in 1989. Hazel and Norman lived in Jacksonville for thirty-nine years before selling their home and moving into Harlan in 1987.
     She enjoyed participating on bowling leagues, playing in card groups, and traveling with the Commanders Club to various states and to Canada.
     After Norman’s death in January of 1993, Hazel continued to live in their Harlan home and remained a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
     She became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community in March of 2008 and died there on Monday, December 27, 2010, having attained the age of eighty-six years, four months, and one day. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Tom and wife Mabel and Russell and wife Dorothy; and sisters Myrtle and husband Glen Klindt and Mabel and husband Everett Greve; sister-in-law Leota Hansen; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Sonny and LaVina Weiss, Harold Hansen, Ardelle and Alvin Andersen, Herman and Henrietta Greve, and Ardell Hansen.
     Hazel is survived by her son Randy Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter Dixie Clark of Omaha, Nebraska; granddaughter Jenifer Negron of Milford, Nebraska; great-grandsons: Todd Osmun, Jr. and Kage Negron also of Milford; brother Ed Hansen and his wife Catherine of Harlan, Iowa; brothers-in-law Merle Hansen of Brayton, Iowa and Don Hansen and his wife Louella of Walnut, Iowa; sister-in-law Mary Hansen of Walnut; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.
     Pastor Steven Chellew officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Jon Hansen, Robert Klindt, Jerry Klindt, Ron Hansen, Jerry Hansen, and Todd Osmun. Interment was held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Juanita E. Hansen - Age 89

Juanita Elma Hansen was born on October 21, 1918 in Logan, Iowa, to Elmer and Elsie (Frazee) Sutton. At a young age, her family moved to Harlan, Iowa, where she graduated from Harlan High School.

On June 7, 1938, Juanita was united in marriage to Marvin Hansen. To this union, one son, Robert, was born.

Juanita was a Charter Member of the First Baptist Church in Harlan where she was an active member of the women’s group. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge 286, where she obtained the highest honor. Shortly after her 80^th birthday, Juanita moved from Harlan to Council Bluffs, Iowa, to be closer to her family where she became a member of Broadway Christian Church.

In August of 2006, Juanita became a resident of Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs and it was there that she died on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, having attained the age of eighty-nine years and seven months. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin, and her sister and brother-in-law Georgia and Dale Constable.

Juanita is survived by her son Robert Hansen and his wife Karen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; her half-sister Ruby Kagarice of Harrisonville, Missouri, her granddaughter Jodi and her husband Todd Strong of Council Bluffs, her grandson Christopher Hansen and his wife Linda of Elkhorn, Nebraska; six great-grandchildren: Steve, Tasha, Caitlin, Tanner, Mason, and Grace; nieces and nephews; foster grandchildren; other family members; and friends.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with Rev. Jann Osborn officiating the 11:00 AM service. Serving as casket bearers were: Steve Davis, Tanner Strong, Tom Hansen, Chris Hansen, Todd Strong, and Phil Hansen. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.

Mabel Eliza Hansen - Age 99
     Mabel Eliza Hansen was born May 3, 1911 in Jackson Township in Shelby County, Iowa to John and Helena (Hess) White. There was Mabel and her twin - Margaret, sister Evelyn along with twin brothers Nicholas and James. Their family lived on a farm in a neighborhood called "Copenhagen" because of all the many Danish families. Their family was of Danish and Irish heritage. She and her siblings attended country school at Jackson No. 9.
     On December 4, 1946, Mabel was united in marriage to Thomas Hansen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Jacksonville, Iowa. To this union, one child, Gloria, was born. From the many experiences on her family’s farm, she was well prepared to take on the responsibilities of a farm wife and mother. In 1953, Mabel and Thomas moved to the farm place that has been in the Hansen family since 1874, and lived there until 1981, when they moved into Harlan, Iowa.
     Mabel and Thomas were faithful and active members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she belonged to various circle groups, took part in bible studies, taught Sunday School and served in offices related to the church.
     Mabel died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa having attained the age of ninety-nine years, seven months and thirteen days. In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, her sister Evelyn, twin sister Margaret, and twin brothers James and Nicholas.
     Mabel is survived by her daughter Gloria and her husband Larry West of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandsons: Chad West of Council Bluffs and Jeremy West and his wife Annika and their daughter Vianne of Minneapolis, Minnesota; in-laws: Irma White, Hazel Hansen and Ed and Catherine Hansen, all of Harlan; many nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.
     Pastor Ron Rasmussen and Rev. Annika Lister Stroope officiated the 1:00 PM funeral service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, on Monday, December 20, 2010. Serving as casket bearers were Chad West, John Christensen, Jon Hansen, John White, Derald Kumm, and Jeremy West. Interment was at the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Marie S. Hansen - Age 96

Marie S. Hansen, daughter of Laurits and Alma (Petersen) Sorensen was born on November 27, 1911, in Hjallerup, Denmark. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith after her birth in Denmark. At the age of two, Marie and her family sailed to the United States. Her father had tried to sail on the Titanic but it was sold out so they had to take another ship.

She grew to adulthood in the Jacksonville, Iowa, area and attended country school in Center Township. She was confirmed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville and was later united in marriage there to Raymond Hansen on August 17, 1932. Three children were born to this union: Ronald, Bonnie, and Verner.

After their marriage, Raymond and Marie farmed in the Jacksonville area where Marie remained at home raising her children and tending to her garden. In 1971, they moved off the farm and made their home in Elk Horn, Iowa where they lived until Raymond’s death on January 17, 1985. When her children were older, Marie worked at the Salem Lutheran Home and the Elk Horn Veterinarian office for several years. Marie then moved to Harlan, Iowa, where she became a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church as well as the Immanuel Lutheran Church Women’s Group. Marie was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed her family, especially all of her grandchildren.

She died on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-six years, ten months and twenty-eight days. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son Ronald Hansen; grandson Robert Grabill; great grandson Keegan Crawley; brothers Willie and Kenneth Sorensen as well as an infant brother.

Survivors include her daughter Bonnie and her husband Don Grabill of Milford, Iowa; her son Verner Hansen and his wife Joyce of Kimballton, Iowa; her grandchildren: Paul Grabill and his wife Beverly of Harlan, Iowa, Dale Grabill of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, Leann and her husband Steve Crawley of San Jose, California, Lisa and her husband Lance Neve of Omaha, Nebraska, Wayne Hansen and his wife Janelle of Elk Horn, Iowa, Kevin Hansen and his wife Joanie of Gretna, Nebraska and Stacey Peterson of Elk Horn; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sister Ethel Christensen of Brayton, Iowa; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service was held on Monday, October 27, 2008, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Rev. Tony Ede and Rev. Ron Rasmussen officiating the 2:00 PM service. Casket bearers were Lance Neve, Roger Sorensen, Kevin Hansen, Wayne Hansen, Lyle Petersen, and Paul Grabill. Interment was held in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa.

Shirley Hansen - Age 86

Shirley Ann Hansen, daughter of Rasmus and Harriett (Nielsen) Scott, was born on October 12, 1922, in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, and attended country school in Jackson and Center Townships.

On December 18, 1940, Shirley was united in marriage to LuVerne Hans Hansen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Three sons were born to this union: Redgie, Stephen and Monte. In 1941, Shirley and LuVerne moved to a farm in Monroe Township and in 1947, they moved to a farm in Polk Township, four miles north of Jacksonville. Shirley was a typical farm wife and worked hard alongside her husband. She also was an excellent cook and enjoyed spending time in the kitchen. In 1988, Shirley and LuVerne retired from farming and moved into Harlan.

Shirley and Luverne enjoyed wintering in warmer climates and spending time at their summer home by the lake in Minnesota.

Shirley was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville where she was active in the church circle.

Shirley died on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-six years, ten months and eleven days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband LuVerne; her brother Paul and her sister Margaret Pauley.

She is survived by her sons: Redgie Hansen and his wife Janelle of Scottsdale, Arizona; Stephen Hansen of Kirkman, Iowa; and Monte Hansen and his wife Marcia of Kirkman, Iowa; two grandchildren; her brother Norman Scott of Manilla, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Inurment was held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville.

William "Bill" Hansen - Age 94

William "Bill" Dagnaes Hansen, son of William and Mary (Mathiasen) Hansen, was born on January 14, 1915, in Wessington, South Dakota. He attended Polk County #8 country school. After his dad died, Bill took over the family farm and continued to farm throughout his life.

On February 27, 1952, Bill was united in marriage to Bertha Christensen in Kimballton, Iowa. Two children were born to this union: Freda and Ivan. After their wedding, the couple made their home outside of Jacksonville, Iowa, where Bill continued to farm.

When Bill wasn’t busy working outside, he enjoyed visiting with his friends at Petersen Brothers in Jacksonville and Mickels in Harlan. Bill and Bertha also enjoyed traveling and going Polka dancing. One of Bill’s greatest joys was his grandchildren and he cherished spending time with them.

Bill never really retired from farming, but gradually slowed down and passed his responsibilities to his family. He continued to live on his farm until February when he became a resident of Salem Lutheran Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Bill died on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-four years three months and fourteen days. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Ida and Sylvia.

He is survived by his wife Bertha of Elk Horn, Iowa; his son Ivan Hansen and his wife Janice of Harlan, Iowa; his daughter Freda and her husband Brent Littleton of Valley Falls, Kansas; three grandchildren: Shawn Hansen, and Sarah and Stephen Littleton; his sister Arlene Hansen and her special friend Robert Kroman of Elk Horn, Iowa; other family members and friends.

Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Tom Gaer officiating the 10:30 AM service. Interment was held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Glyn Thomas, Monte Hansen, Scott Larsen, Jim Thygesen, Mark Petersen, and William Carter serving as casket bearers.

Gilbert Hanson - Age 90
     Arthur Gilbert Hanson, son of Bennie and Mina (Heglin) Hanson, was born on November 19, 1919 in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa, where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended the Danway Country School and Kirkman High School where he graduated with the Class of 1936. After one year at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, he returned home to help on the family farm.
     On February 25, 1945, he was united in marriage to Darlene Dickinson at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, which was then four miles south of Irwin. They celebrated their 65^th wedding anniversary in February of 2010.
     Gilbert always operated a stock and grain farm until 1988 when he retired and moved into Harlan, Iowa. With his son Karl and his grandson Gabe, it makes five generations to farm this same soil.
     He enjoyed the annual family camping vacations at Okoboji, woodworking, fishing, the County and State Fairs, and Republican politics.
     He has served on the church council, secretary of the Beef Producers, several years on the board of Farmers Home Administration and various Farm Bureau boards.
     Gilbert died on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, having attained the age of ninety years, eight months, and twenty-seven days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mildred, an infant sister, and his granddaughter April Van Meter.
     He is survived by his wife Darlene Hanson of Harlan, Iowa; his children: Peggy and her husband Ron Doonan of Jacksonville, Iowa, Karl Hanson and his wife Cindy of Kirkman, Iowa, Laura and her husband Mike Albert of Willmar, Minnesota, and Linda Van Meter of New London, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.
     Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa, with the help of Pastor Raymon Pedersen. Serving as casket bearers were Emmert Andersen, Delbert Hull, Nate Ahrenholtz, Gary Hanson, Allan Ickes, and Lance Axland. Interment was held at Danway Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa.

Homer G. Hanson - Age 89

Homer Gerald Hanson was born on January 13, 1919 in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa to Andrew and Olga (Rasmussen) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Polk Township, Iowa, and graduated in 1936 from Kirkman High School.

Homer worked for Westinghouse Electric in Omaha, Nebraska, as a city salesman for one year. On September 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Alden at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Three children were born to this union: Holly, John, and Jay.

Homer was a long-time Farm Bureau member serving Polk Township as Farm Bureau director as well as a legislative and budget committee member and a field assessor for Polk and Douglas Townships. He also served as a Shelby County Beef Producer Association director and served multiple terms on the Irwin-Kirkman Community School board. He served as a deacon and council member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin and was also part of the Kirkman Alumni Association.

After his retirement from farming, he sold real estate for Paul Pauley. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially attending his grandchildren’s music concerts. He loved to play cards and in his younger days, would love going to dances.

Homer died on Monday, October 6, 2008, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, eight months, and twenty-three days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Phyllis, and his brothers Raynard and Alvin.

He is survived by his children: Holly and her husband Lloyd Vandemark of Harlan, Iowa, John Hanson and his wife Gwen of Kirkman, Iowa, and Jay Hanson and his wife Alicia of Omaha, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Megan, Allison, and expecting the third shortly; his brother Orlando Hanson and his wife Ladelle of Manilla, Iowa, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service was held on Friday, October 10, 2008 beginning at 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Steve Chellew officiated with Megan Hanson, Allison Hanson, Lloyd Vandemark, Greg Juler, Tim Nielsen, and Gary Hanson serving as casket bearers. Interment was at the Harlan Cemetery.

Lela G. Hanson - Age 86
     Lela Grace Hanson was born on February 1, 1924, to Raymond and Mabel (Axland) Young on the family farm outside of Irwin, Iowa. She was baptized at the Church of Christ in Irwin and was an active Christian her entire life. She attended school in Irwin and was a graduate of the Irwin High School Class of 1941.
     Lela was united in marriage to Fred Hanson on November 9, 1946, in Hiawatha, Kansas. They farmed in the Irwin and Harlan areas until 1971. That same year Lela began her work as a nurse’s aide at the Baptist Home in Harlan. She worked there helping others for over twenty years.
     She was an avid reader and was always up to date on current events and enjoyed puzzles. She also enjoyed stimulating conversation with her family and friends.
     Lela became a resident of Manilla Manor Nursing Home in Manilla, Iowa, on April 16, 2010, and it was there that she died on Monday, July 19, 2010, having attained the age of eighty-six years, five months, and eighteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brothers and sisters: Mildred Struve, Jackson Young, Donald Young, and Charlotte Doonan.
     Lela is survived by her sons Steve Hanson and his wife Mary of Altoona, Iowa and Lanny Hanson and his wife Debra of Yelm, Washington; six grandchildren: Mary Grace, Hillary, Jessica, Amelia, Jacob, and Emma; her great-granddaughter Violet; other family members and many good friends whom she held dear.
     Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa with Ted Sieck officiating. Interment was at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa with Craig Struve, Connie Struve, Dean Junker, Jay Schechinger, Bruce Bruck and Pam Doonan serving as casket bearers.

Leslie C. Hanson - Age 65

Leslie Clifford Hanson, son of Clifford and Phyllis (Kindschy) Hanson, was born on July 31, 1942, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended Harlan High School and was a member of the class of 1960.

Leslie moved to Omaha, Nebraska when he was nineteen. During his time in Omaha, he owned and operated several businesses including Studio Graphics where he did advertising and print work. Leslie was a very talented artist and served several years on the Omaha Summer Arts Festival Board. He also co-owned Cornucopia which hosted a major annual event in Omaha called Food Fair. They started the event in 1981 and continued it for eight consecutive years. Leslie was currently the co-proprietor of a retail gift store called Gadgeteer. He was a very detail oriented person and enjoyed learning how things worked. Leslie put in many hours at the store and could describe every piece of merchandise he sold.

When he wasn’t working, Leslie enjoyed working on his truck and sports cars. He kept them clean and shiny. He had a lifelong appreciation of art, design, books, and music. He was extremely proud of his Norwegian heritage.

He died on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska having attained the age of sixty-five years, ten months, and twenty-one days.

He is survived by his companion Rita Ann Danielson of Omaha, Nebraska; his children: Timothy Hanson and his wife Carole of Geneva, Illinois; Cindy Johnston and her fiancé Mark Reed of San Francisco, California; Melanie and her husband Clint McDonald of Logan, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Eve Johnston, Claire Herrick; Ryan Herrick, Kate Hanson, John Hanson, Madison Mether, and Brooklyn Mether; one great-grandson Jayden Johnston-Nims; his parents Clifford and Phyllis Hanson of Harlan; his sisters Bev and her husband Roger Sorensen of Harlan and Bonnie and her husband Bill Weilage of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 26, 2008, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Ron Riley officiated. Serving as casket bearers were Jerry Longe, David Danielson, Ryan Herrick, Gene Goodrich, Corey Sorensen, and Barry Sorensen. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.

Roger F. Hanson - 62

Roger Frederick Hanson was born on October 28, 1945, to Arthur and Mildred (Morlok) Hanson. He was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin and remained a member there. Roger attended country school in Botna and graduated from Irwin High School. He spent one year at Dana College in Blair, Nebraska.

On November 16, 1965, Roger enlisted in the United States Air Force and served until January 20, 1969 when he was honorably discharged from the military. He returned to Shelby County and worked at Harlan Manufacturing for seventeen years. In 1987, he took his welding skills to DEBA Manufacturing in Denison, Iowa. From there he took a job at Skyjack in Atlantic, Iowa, before returning to the Harlan area and working for Variety Distributors.

Roger was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed going to swap meets and looking for antique motorcycles.

Roger died unexpectedly on January 9, 2008, having attained the age of sixty-two years, two months, and twelve days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Lynn Hanson.

He is survived by his three nieces: Trisha German of Colfax, Iowa, Rhonda Shanon of Mingo, Iowa, and Timbra Thies of Denison, Iowa; his aunt Lela Hanson of Harlan, Iowa; great-nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends.

A graveside service was held on Friday, January 11, 2008, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa. Pastor Ron Rasmussen led the 10:00 AM service.

Franklin Havick - Age 93

Franklin Maynard Havick was born October 15, 1913, to Franklin Mareclin Havick and Essie Amelia (Bryan) Havick in Shelby County, Iowa, at his parents’ farm home. He was the eighth child out of a family of ten. He grew up on his father’s farm and attended school at Tennant, Iowa. He drove a "school bus", a team of horses and wagon, when he was in the eighth grade. On April 12, 1936, Franklin was united in marriage to Evelyn Junette Fick of Harlan, Iowa. They moved to a farm six miles northeast of Oakland and set up farming with his brother, Elmer, and then later with his brother Everett. In 1944, Franklin and Evelyn purchased a farm one mile south. In 1955, the family moved to their current farm near Oakland where in earlier years he milked forty cows.

Four children were born to this union: Merry Beth, Susan, Frank , Jr., and Paul. Franklin lived for his family and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and he also enjoyed visiting with other family and friends. For the last six years, he has hosted a Fourth of July celebration on the farm.

In 1985, Franklin semi-retired but continued to stay on the family farm where he raised calves and helped with the harvest. Franklin also enjoyed his time on the family farm and even mowed his own lawn last week.

Franklin died on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Alegent Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-three years, nine months, and four days. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn; five brothers: Claude, Elmer, Harold, Glen, and Everett; and four sisters: Gladys Klitgaard, Helen Christensen, Esther Davis, and Mabel Davis.

He is survived by his children: Merry Beth and her husband Gary Nilan of Oakland, Iowa; Susan and her husband Mike Hogzett of Harlan, Iowa; Frank, Jr. Havick and his wife Nita of Oakland, Iowa; Paul Havick and his wife Diane of Chariton, Iowa; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law: Wilma Havick of Harlan, Iowa and Betty Hankins of Grand Island, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 23, 2007, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 2:00 PM service. Interment was at Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa with Kerri Havick, Heidi Hoffmann, Laura Hogzett, Kelli Beckel, Robin Bennett, Missy Whitfield, and Bill Hughes as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Matt Hogzett, Harold Hoffmann, Tom Beckel, Kyle Bennett, Kyle Whitfield, Jake Havick, Chris Hogzett, and Evan Havick.

James Havick - Age 67
     James Franklin Havick was born on March 8, 1944 to Elmer and Wilma (Amderson) Havick in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He grew up on the farm right outside of Avoca and attended AvoHa High School where he was active in sports and 4-H activities. He went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
     After his schooling, he enlisted in the National Guard. He received an honorable discharge and returned to the family farm. He was united in marriage to Margene Keating. Two boys were born to this union: Scott and Shane.
     He worked throughout the United States and Canada for the Bekent Steel Wire Company and later for various seed companies including Garst and DeKalb.
     In March of 1980, he was united in marriage to Darlene Peterson Stotts. He spent his free time fishing and riding motorcycles and loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Mickey.
     James spent twenty-one years working with Farm Bureau in Clay Center, Kansas. In 2005, he retired and returned to settle in Shenandoah, Iowa where he lived until his death on Thursday, January 5, 2012. He had attained the age of sixty-seven years, nine months, and twenty-nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Wilma and a step-daughter Pam Kasl.
     He is survived by his wife Darlene Havick of Shenandoah, Iowa; sons Scott Havick and his wife Brenda of Altoona, Iowa, and Shane Havick and his wife Amy of Norwalk, Iowa; step-children Julie and her husband Roger McQueen on Shenandoah, Iowa, Diana and her husband Dan Dix of Humboldt, Iowa, Lourie and her husband Steve Petsche of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Doug Stotts of College Springs, Iowa; son-in-law Rob Kasl of Belleville, Kansas; six grandchildren; fifteen step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; brothers: Bruce Havick and his wife Kay of Harlan, Iowa and Steven Havick and his wife Jill of Urbandale, Iowa; other family members and friends.
     Pastor Steve Hetzel officiated the 10:00 AM funeral service on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Scott Havick, Shane Havick, Doug Stotts, Tim Houge, Chuck Hanson, and Carl Michael. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.

Jeannette K. Havick - Age 90

Jeannette Havick was born on December 16, 1917, in Jackson Township to George and Anna (Willesen) Sorensen.

She attended Jackson No. 9 country school, as three generations of her family, starting with her mother. She graduated with the Class of 1934 from Harlan High School. During her last two years of education, she studied teaching and taught at Jackson No. 9 for a number of years.

In 1941, Jeannette was united in marriage to Dallas Havick. Two children were born to this union: Janis and David.

They moved in 1951 to the farm built by Jeannette’s grandfather, seeing it become a Century Farm in 1983. Jeannette was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville and enjoyed working with her women’s circle. She loved to write poetry for her loved ones’ special occasions and for her own enjoyment.

Jeannette became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home in January and it was there that she died on March 28, 2008, having attained the age of ninety years, three months, and twelve days. She was preceded in death by her parents her brother; Chris Sorensen and sister Vivian Keating.

Jeannette is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Dallas Havick of rural Harlan; her daughter Janis and her husband Melvin Dinesen of Harlan; her son David Havick and his wife Kim of Altoona, Iowa; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sister Arleen (Roland) Larson of Palm Beach, Florida and her sister-in-law Inez Sorensen of Harlan; other family members and many friends.

A funeral service was held on Monday, March 31, 2008, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Henry Flessner led the 11:00 AM service. Honorary casket bearers were Diane Stewart, John Havick, Kelly Doonan, Connie White, Sandy Walker, and Jeanette Clemons. Serving as casket bearers were Joel Havick, Darrel Mathiasen, Robert Heflin, Galen Johannsen, Tom Walker, and Jason Dinesen. Interment was held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa.

Timothy Hawn - Age 21 of Wichita, Kansas

Tim Hawn, son of Dan and Sally (Anderson) Hawn, was born on July 19, 1988, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He later moved with his family to Wichita, Kansas, where he attended and graduated from Heights High School. Tim continued his education at Wichita State University. He was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan.

Tim died on Saturday, November 21, 2009, in Wichita, Kansas, having attained the age of twenty-one years, four months, and two days. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Anderson.

He is survived by his parents, Dan and Sally; his sister, Mandy; and his brother, Kyle all of Wichita, Kansas; his grandmothers: LaVonne Anderson of Harlan, Iowa and LaVerne Hawn of Maplewood, Minnesota; other family members and many friends.

Bernadine A. Hayes - Age 77

Bernadine Ann Hayes, daughter of Leo and Louisa (Schmitz) Pauley, was born on June 2, 1930, in Panama, Iowa. She was baptized, confirmed, and attended school at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. On June 7, 1950, Bernadine was united in marriage to Charles Hayes at St. Mary’s in Panama. Five children were born to this union: Marcia, Phyllis, Daniel, Janelle, and Patricia.

They made their home in Lincoln Township and then Portsmouth before moving back to Lincoln Township to Chuck’s family farm.

Bernadine worked at Myrtue Memorial Hospital from 1959 to 1987 as a nurse’s assistant, ward clerk and pharmacy technician before she became a home health aid where she worked until 2007 when her health began to fail.

Bernadine was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth where she was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Maria Goretti No. 2498 of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Legion Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Portsmouth Community Choir and the St. Mary’s Church Choir.

Bernadine died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, surrounded by her family having attained the age of seventy-seven years, ten months, and thirteen days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Jerry and Walter; her sister Thelma; her grandson Christopher Allen and great-granddaughter Ashley Shropshire.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Chuck Hayes of Portsmouth, Iowa; their children: Marcia Nelson of Kimballton, Iowa; Phyllis Allen and Dan Hayes both of Harlan, Iowa; Janelle Christensen and her special friend Nick Journigan of Maryville, Missouri; and Patricia Hayes of Harlan; nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; her siblings: Lucille Wendt of Woodbine, Iowa; Alfred Pauley and his wife Prune of Panama, Iowa; Mary Ella and her husband Gary Wilke and Janice and her husband Gerald Waltz all of Portsmouth, Iowa; and Kenneth Pauley and his wife Eileen of Panama; nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Rev. John Dorton officiated the 10:00 AM service with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth. Serving as casket bearers were: Paul Waltz, Dennis Wilke, Bill Wendt, Kerry Pauley, Jerry Pauley, and Chuck Wendt.

Charles “Chuck” E. Hayes - Age 79
     Charles Edward Hayes was born on a farm East of Portsmouth, Iowa, on November 3, 1930, the only son of Charles and Louisa (Andersen) Hayes. Due to the death of his parents. When he was only 11 months old, Chuck was raised by his grandparents, Anton and Louise Andersen. He attended country school and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1948.
     After high school, Chuck worked at the Cox Elevator in Tennant, Iowa driving trucks until January of 1949 when he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Medical Company of the 15^th Infantry Regiment until his honorable discharge on January 26, 1950. He then was a member of the United States Army Reserve until being honorably discharged in 1960.
     On June 7, 1950, he was united in marriage to Bernadine Pauley at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. Five children were born to this union: Marcia, Phyllis, Dan, Janelle and Patricia. After their marriage, Chuck and Bernadine continued to live in Shelby County where Chuck was employed for several years as a carpenter for the Grote Construction Company and then was employed by Western Iowa Pork in Harlan until he retired in 1993.
     Charles developed an entertainment character named "Foster" Hayes based on the television character "Foster" Brooks, a tipsy comedian. His first appearance was at the Portsmouth Centennial in 1982, He then went on to appear at clubs, banquets, class reunions, the Iowa Meat Processors Association and the Martin Family Show. These appearances continued until 2007.
     Charles "Foster" Hayes died at his home, the house he was born in, on Sunday, October 10, 2010, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and eight days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine, his parents, grandson, Christopher James Allen, and great granddaughter, Ashley Jordon Shropshire.
     He is survived by his children: Marcia Nelson of Kimballton, Iowa; Phyllis Allen of Harlan, Iowa; Dan Hayes of Harlan; Janelle Christensen and friend Nick Journigan of Elmo, Missouri and Patricia Hayes of Harlan, Iowa; nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
     Rev. John Dorton celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. American Legion Post No. 547 had Military Rites at the St. Mary’s Cemetery with Tim Waltz, Chuck Wendt, Keri Pauley, Jerry Pauley, Dennis Wilke, and Ron Gau serving as casket bearers.

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