Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
James F. Petersen
Apr 21, 2026
Heaven took our hero, James F. Petersen, a loving husband, gentle father, fun loving grandfather and everyone’s best friend. James was born on June 18 of 1944 to Bill and Lola (Graham) Petersen. He was the youngest of three boys. He was a beloved 81-year-old resident of Denison, Iowa. Jim passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. He was proceeded...
Patricia Lee Schmidt
Jan 30, 2026
Patricia L. Schmidt was born on May 27, 1943, to Dell and Ruth (Hartwig) O’Day in Dunlap, Iowa. She began her education at a country school in Grove Township and later attended Dunlap Public School starting in the fifth grade. Pat graduated from Dunlap High School in May of 1961.
Following high school, she worked at Bonsall Appliance in Dunlap before...
Angela Brisbois
Jul 9, 2026
Angela Kay Brisbois, daughter of Willis “Rocky” and Dora (Hansen) Rock, was born on June 21, 1962 in Harlan, Iowa. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, where she was confirmed and baptized. She graduated from Avo-Ha High School in 1980. Following graduation, Angie attended Iowa Western Community College and took classes in CNA, Activity Coordinator,...
Don Allen Uker
Jul 6, 2026
The master of ceremonies put down his microphone for the last time and the lights went down on the final show for Don Uker. Born in Chicago, IL on September 28,1934, he died at peace on July 6, 2026, at home in Denison, IA. Don led a life full of adventures, friendships, and lots of laughs.
Don graduated from Iowa State...
Allen "Al" Joseph Tremel
Jul 2, 2026
Allen Joseph Tremel, age 76, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Allen was born on February 11, 1950, to John and Delores (Stolz) Tremel. He was baptized and received his sacraments at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. He attended St. Joseph School in Earling until 1967 and graduated from Harlan Community High School...
Ralph "Frank" Paul, Jr.
Jun 30, 2026
Ralph “Frank” Franklin Paul, Jr. was born to Genevieve (Branstiter) and Ralph Franklin Paul on September 5, 1943, in Washington Township, Harrison County, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm southeast of Persia and attended Shelby-Tennant High School, graduating with the Class of 1962.
On February 15, 1964, Frank married the love of his life, Connie Ann Havick. Together they...
Richard Blume
Jun 29, 2026
Richard Joseph Blume was born on October 29, 1959 to Paul and Opal (Clark) Blume. At a very young age, their family lived in Washington while his dad was in the military. They eventually returned to Iowa and made their home in Deloit. Rick attended Deloit school and later graduated from Denison High School. Rick was a very hardworking young...
Edward McLaughlin
Jun 29, 2026
Edward Thomas McLaughlin, son of John and Margaret (Gessert) McLaughlin was born on April 8, 1944, in Walnut, Iowa. He was baptized, confirmed and raised in the Catholic Faith. He graduated from Walnut Community School with the class of 1962.
After high school, Ed went to work with his brother, Bob, at the Standard Gas Station in Harlan, where he was...
Olin "Olie" Meade Pash
Jun 28, 2026
Olin Meade Pash was born on May 29, 1927 to Harvey R. and Mamie E. (Field) Pash in Lock Springs, Missouri. He was the youngest of 15 children. While he was an infant, the family moved to Shelby County, Iowa. In 1962 he was baptized and joined Bethel Baptist Church where he was a member until 2005 when he joined...
Joseph Alan Simon
Jun 27, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Simon, aged 56, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska.
Joe was born May 1st, 1970 to Clifford and Doris Simon and was raised in Arion and lived in the Dow City-Arion area his entire life, which he was incredibly proud to say. He grew up playing football and baseball for Dow City-Arion High...
Duane Johnson
Jun 27, 2026
Duane was born September 19, 1942 to Walter and Helen (Wisdom) Johnson. He grew up on a farm between Avoca and Shelby. Duane graduated from Shelby Tennant school class of 1960.
He was raised with 4 siblings, Delores, Betty, Bill and Charlie. Duane met Joan Lee Krummel during their high school years. In his early years he worked numerous jobs, including...
Edward Goeser
Jun 23, 2026
Edward Joseph Goeser, the oldest of ten children of Bruno and Mildred (Weiland) Goeser, was born on August 20, 1930 at Defiance, Iowa. He attended St. Paul's Catholic School and enjoyed sports, hunting and fishing with siblings and many friends.
He proudly entered the United States Navy on August 3,1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. He honorably served as a seaman on...
Barbara Schueman
Jun 22, 2026
Barbara Jean Schueman, daughter of Clarence and Irene Sanders Rock, was born on March 23, 1938, in Avoca, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. She attended schools in Avoca and graduated with the class of 1956. Following high school, Barb attended Drake University for 2 years.
On January 31, 1959, Barb was united in marriage...
Raymond N. Pitsch
Jun 21, 2026
Raymond Nickolis Pitsch, son of John and Mary (Hein) Pitsch, was born on April 8, 1934. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Portsmouth. After graduation he helped on his family’s farm until he was called to serve in the United States Army on May 15, 1957. Ray served overseas until his honorable discharge on May 6, 1959. Upon returning...
Clarence "Sonny" Leslie Busch
Jun 18, 2026
Clarence ‘Sonny’ Leslie Busch
October 20, 1930 – June 18, 2026
Clarence ‘Sonny’ Leslie Busch was born on October 20, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Clarence ‘Ted’ and Florence (Alter) Busch. He went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026 surrounded by family. On June 14, 1936, he received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of...
Robert Paul Hamor
Jun 18, 2026
Robert Paul Hamor, was born on May 15, 1951, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Paul and Darlene (Onthank) Hamor. He grew up in Grinnell and attended local schools before moving to Omaha, Nebraska, to pursue his passion for mechanics at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI).
It was in Omaha that he met the love of his life, Rene Wilke. The couple was...
Dillon Michael Wood
Jun 17, 2026
Dillon Michael Wood, son of Herbert “Runk” and Jodi Nelson Wood, was born on June 12, 1995, in Atlantic, Iowa. He grew up alongside his younger brother, Dalton, and attended Walnut schools and eventually graduating from AHSTW High School with the Class of 2013.
Following graduation, Dillon worked numerous jobs at O’Reilly’s, Cramer’s and even a short stint helping his father...
Clark Zediker
Jun 16, 2026
Clark Zediker passed away on June 16, 2026, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Dorothy (Pyle) Zediker; wife, Renee (Meyer) Zediker; siblings, Christie Zediker and Jeff Zediker.
He is survived by his son, Randy (Tineka Rowe) Zediker of Salina, Kansas; sisters, Linda Hanson of Charter Oak, Iowa; and Trace...
Mary Jane Gubbels
Jun 16, 2026
Mary Jane Gubbels was born on October 15, 1948, to Merrill Sr. and Marie (Erlbacher) Stolz in Harlan, Iowa. She grew up in Defiance, Iowa where she was baptized at St. Peter's Catholic Church and graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School.
On August 5, 1967, Mary Jane was united in marriage to Cletus Gubbels at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance,...
Timothy Paul Schaben
Jun 15, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Tyler) Stahl of Harlan, IA; 3 grandchildren, Kobe Stahl, Ella Stahl, Willow Stahl; siblings, Steve Schaben of Denison, IA, Rick (Laurie) Schaben of Harlan, IA, Randy Schaben of Carroll, IA, Neil Schaben of Carroll, IA, Jeanne Schaben (Jason Selvog) of Council Bluffs, IA; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many...
James F. Petersen
Apr 21, 2026
Heaven took our hero, James F. Petersen, a loving husband, gentle father, fun loving grandfather and everyone’s best friend. James was born on June 18 of 1944 to Bill and Lola (Graham) Petersen. He was the youngest of three boys. He was a beloved 81-year-old resident of Denison, Iowa. Jim passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. He was proceeded...
Patricia Lee Schmidt
Jan 30, 2026
Patricia L. Schmidt was born on May 27, 1943, to Dell and Ruth (Hartwig) O’Day in Dunlap, Iowa. She began her education at a country school in Grove Township and later attended Dunlap Public School starting in the fifth grade. Pat graduated from Dunlap High School in May of 1961.
Following high school, she worked at Bonsall Appliance in Dunlap before...
Angela Brisbois
Jul 9, 2026
Angela Kay Brisbois, daughter of Willis “Rocky” and Dora (Hansen) Rock, was born on June 21, 1962 in Harlan, Iowa. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, where she was confirmed and baptized. She graduated from Avo-Ha High School in 1980. Following graduation, Angie attended Iowa Western Community College and took classes in CNA, Activity Coordinator,...
Don Allen Uker
Jul 6, 2026
The master of ceremonies put down his microphone for the last time and the lights went down on the final show for Don Uker. Born in Chicago, IL on September 28,1934, he died at peace on July 6, 2026, at home in Denison, IA. Don led a life full of adventures, friendships, and lots of laughs.
Don graduated from Iowa State...
Allen "Al" Joseph Tremel
Jul 2, 2026
Allen Joseph Tremel, age 76, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Allen was born on February 11, 1950, to John and Delores (Stolz) Tremel. He was baptized and received his sacraments at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. He attended St. Joseph School in Earling until 1967 and graduated from Harlan Community High School...
Ralph "Frank" Paul, Jr.
Jun 30, 2026
Ralph “Frank” Franklin Paul, Jr. was born to Genevieve (Branstiter) and Ralph Franklin Paul on September 5, 1943, in Washington Township, Harrison County, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm southeast of Persia and attended Shelby-Tennant High School, graduating with the Class of 1962.
On February 15, 1964, Frank married the love of his life, Connie Ann Havick. Together they...
Richard Blume
Jun 29, 2026
Richard Joseph Blume was born on October 29, 1959 to Paul and Opal (Clark) Blume. At a very young age, their family lived in Washington while his dad was in the military. They eventually returned to Iowa and made their home in Deloit. Rick attended Deloit school and later graduated from Denison High School. Rick was a very hardworking young...
Edward McLaughlin
Jun 29, 2026
Edward Thomas McLaughlin, son of John and Margaret (Gessert) McLaughlin was born on April 8, 1944, in Walnut, Iowa. He was baptized, confirmed and raised in the Catholic Faith. He graduated from Walnut Community School with the class of 1962.
After high school, Ed went to work with his brother, Bob, at the Standard Gas Station in Harlan, where he was...
Olin "Olie" Meade Pash
Jun 28, 2026
Olin Meade Pash was born on May 29, 1927 to Harvey R. and Mamie E. (Field) Pash in Lock Springs, Missouri. He was the youngest of 15 children. While he was an infant, the family moved to Shelby County, Iowa. In 1962 he was baptized and joined Bethel Baptist Church where he was a member until 2005 when he joined...
Joseph Alan Simon
Jun 27, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Simon, aged 56, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska.
Joe was born May 1st, 1970 to Clifford and Doris Simon and was raised in Arion and lived in the Dow City-Arion area his entire life, which he was incredibly proud to say. He grew up playing football and baseball for Dow City-Arion High...
Duane Johnson
Jun 27, 2026
Duane was born September 19, 1942 to Walter and Helen (Wisdom) Johnson. He grew up on a farm between Avoca and Shelby. Duane graduated from Shelby Tennant school class of 1960.
He was raised with 4 siblings, Delores, Betty, Bill and Charlie. Duane met Joan Lee Krummel during their high school years. In his early years he worked numerous jobs, including...
Edward Goeser
Jun 23, 2026
Edward Joseph Goeser, the oldest of ten children of Bruno and Mildred (Weiland) Goeser, was born on August 20, 1930 at Defiance, Iowa. He attended St. Paul's Catholic School and enjoyed sports, hunting and fishing with siblings and many friends.
He proudly entered the United States Navy on August 3,1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. He honorably served as a seaman on...
Barbara Schueman
Jun 22, 2026
Barbara Jean Schueman, daughter of Clarence and Irene Sanders Rock, was born on March 23, 1938, in Avoca, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. She attended schools in Avoca and graduated with the class of 1956. Following high school, Barb attended Drake University for 2 years.
On January 31, 1959, Barb was united in marriage...
Raymond N. Pitsch
Jun 21, 2026
Raymond Nickolis Pitsch, son of John and Mary (Hein) Pitsch, was born on April 8, 1934. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Portsmouth. After graduation he helped on his family’s farm until he was called to serve in the United States Army on May 15, 1957. Ray served overseas until his honorable discharge on May 6, 1959. Upon returning...
Clarence "Sonny" Leslie Busch
Jun 18, 2026
Clarence ‘Sonny’ Leslie Busch
October 20, 1930 – June 18, 2026
Clarence ‘Sonny’ Leslie Busch was born on October 20, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Clarence ‘Ted’ and Florence (Alter) Busch. He went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026 surrounded by family. On June 14, 1936, he received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of...
Robert Paul Hamor
Jun 18, 2026
Robert Paul Hamor, was born on May 15, 1951, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Paul and Darlene (Onthank) Hamor. He grew up in Grinnell and attended local schools before moving to Omaha, Nebraska, to pursue his passion for mechanics at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI).
It was in Omaha that he met the love of his life, Rene Wilke. The couple was...
Dillon Michael Wood
Jun 17, 2026
Dillon Michael Wood, son of Herbert “Runk” and Jodi Nelson Wood, was born on June 12, 1995, in Atlantic, Iowa. He grew up alongside his younger brother, Dalton, and attended Walnut schools and eventually graduating from AHSTW High School with the Class of 2013.
Following graduation, Dillon worked numerous jobs at O’Reilly’s, Cramer’s and even a short stint helping his father...
Clark Zediker
Jun 16, 2026
Clark Zediker passed away on June 16, 2026, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Dorothy (Pyle) Zediker; wife, Renee (Meyer) Zediker; siblings, Christie Zediker and Jeff Zediker.
He is survived by his son, Randy (Tineka Rowe) Zediker of Salina, Kansas; sisters, Linda Hanson of Charter Oak, Iowa; and Trace...
Mary Jane Gubbels
Jun 16, 2026
Mary Jane Gubbels was born on October 15, 1948, to Merrill Sr. and Marie (Erlbacher) Stolz in Harlan, Iowa. She grew up in Defiance, Iowa where she was baptized at St. Peter's Catholic Church and graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School.
On August 5, 1967, Mary Jane was united in marriage to Cletus Gubbels at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance,...
Timothy Paul Schaben
Jun 15, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Tyler) Stahl of Harlan, IA; 3 grandchildren, Kobe Stahl, Ella Stahl, Willow Stahl; siblings, Steve Schaben of Denison, IA, Rick (Laurie) Schaben of Harlan, IA, Randy Schaben of Carroll, IA, Neil Schaben of Carroll, IA, Jeanne Schaben (Jason Selvog) of Council Bluffs, IA; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many...
