Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gregory Joseph Monahan
Feb 20, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his sister, Darlene (Chuck) Montgomery of Yuba City, CA; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Larry Allan Watson
Mar 8, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his wife, Carol Watson of Harlan, IA; children, Jennifer (Bernie) Watson-Peters of Persia, IA, Suzanne (Jay) Handbury of Neola, IA, Rebecca (Mark) Eldridge of Terre Haute, IN, Barbara (Shawn) Carter of Harlan, IA; 9 grandchildren, Alivia (Davis) Jackson, Gavin (Nicole) Peters, James Handbury, Abigail Peters (Cameron Creek), McKenzie Carter (Adam Kajs), Sydney (Trey) Whitfield,...
Teresa Clara Kruse
Mar 8, 2026
Teresa Clara (Pfeifer) Kruse, the 10th of 13 children of Clara (Weber) and Leo Pfeifer was born on November 29, 1925, on the family's homestead near Spalding, Nebraska. Teresa attended 1st through 8th grade at a country schoolhouse near Spalding, earning straight A's. Following graduation in the midst of the Great Depression, rather than attend high school, Teresa was needed...
Larry E. Jacobsen
Mar 7, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
Survivors include his children, Joy (Dean) Krohn of Avoca, IA; Daniel (Mary) Jacobsen of Hilton Head, SC; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren + 1 on the way; siblings, Kay Prine of Council Bluffs, IA; Cheroylene (Jay) Holder of Spring Valley, CA; Lon (Diane) Jacobsen of Avoca, IA.
Theresa Mildred Grote
Mar 6, 2026
Theresa Mildred Kramer, the daughter of Frank and Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer, was born on September 2, 1928, and was the middle child of 17 children. The family lived on a farm near Defiance, IA. Theresa was baptized, had first communion, confession, and confirmation at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance.
Theresa attended the Catholic school in Defiance for 12 years graduating...
Juan Carlos Morales
Mar 3, 2026
Obituario completo pendiente...
Full Obituary Pending....
Le sobrevive or he is survived by his wife, Yolanda Morales of Denison, IA; children, Jocelyn Morales (Juan Muñoz) of Dow City, IA; Juan Eduardo Morales, and Nataly Juliana Morales both of Denison; grandson, Giovanni Sebastian Muñoz; siblings, Maria Morales of Denison; Osvaldo Morales of Monterrey, Mexico.
Carole Jean Thraen
Mar 3, 2026
Carole Thraen was born on November 1, 1945, in Harlan, Iowa, to Gerald and Gladys (Knudsen) Grabill. She attended Shelby-Tennant School and graduated in 1964. Though only 4'11", Carole was a forward for the basketball team and was known for her quickness. She also served as a baton majorette for the marching band.
On May 15, 1965, she married Howard Thraen....
Harry James Sawyer
Mar 2, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his biological children, Joshua Bradt, Jessica Bradt; mother, Connie Scholl; sister, Jan (Mark) Adkins; niece, Kascee Meireis (fiancé Chrissy); nephew, Jacob (Allyn) Meireis; great nieces, Jayce Meireis, Valerie Meireis, and Kadyn Meireis.
Pamela Schechinger
Feb 27, 2026
Pam was born February 1st, 1950 to Ralph and Ellen Trout in Logan Iowa. At 10 years old Pam was Baptized into the Christian church. Pam had many memories from her grandmother Grace and her beloved aunt Marge who taught her to play the piano. Pam enjoyed many lifelong friends graduating from Lo Ma Highschool in 1968. Pam attended Iowa...
Patricia (Swanson) Getty
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Louise Swanson, daughter of Herbert and Irene (Stolz) Swanson was born June 20, 1948 in Manilla, Iowa. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla and was confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Denison High School in May, 1965.
After graduation, she married Jon Ebner on June 26,...
Karla Roecker
Feb 25, 2026
Karla Georgette (Hartvigsen) Roecker was born on June 25, 1955, in Harlan, Iowa, to George and Sharon (Wohlhutter) Hartvigsen. She grew up alongside her three brothers—Tim, Dan, and Kevin—and held especially fond memories of time spent at her grandparents’ family farm near Kimbalton, IA, as well as playing in the Laurel Elementary School neighborhood and swimming at the local pool....
Valeria Nineth Castillo Martinez
Feb 24, 2026
She is survived by her mother, Honoria Nineth Martinez Perez and father, Celvin Castillo Lopez; siblings, Camila Castillo Martinez, Anashaleily Castillo Martinez, Celvin Castillo Martinez all of Denison, Iowa; many other family members and friends.
Le sobreviven su madre, Honoria Nineth Martínez Pérez y su padre, Celvin Castillo López; hermanos, Camila Castillo Martínez, Anashaleily Castillo Martínez, Celvin Castillo Martínez, todos de...
Michael J. Kaufman
Feb 20, 2026
Michael Joseph Kaufman was born on March 15, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Cecelia (Mueller) and Henry Kaufman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, where he built the strong foundation of faith and values that guided him throughout his life.
Following graduation, Michael dedicated 17 years...
Christine Blum
Feb 20, 2026
Christine Dora Louise Blum, daughter of Herbert and Alouise (Martens) Quandt, was born on January 27, 1958 in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where she remained a lifelong member. She attended Zion Elementary School and Denison Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1977.
On December 6, 1986, Chris was united in marriage...
Peggy Lou Hansen
Feb 17, 2026
Peggy Lou (Andersen) Hansen, daughter of Earl “Speenie” and Leota (Harris) Andersen was born on March 16, 1937. Later a brother Jerry completed their family. Baptized and confirmed at Jacksonville Lutheran Church, Peggy’s strong foundation of faith guided her throughout her life and shaped the way she cared for others.
As a young woman, Peggy’s vibrant spirit was evident. She was...
Sheila Mikkelsen
Feb 13, 2026
Sheila Weis Mikkelsen, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted companion, Ron.
Born on September 8, 1952, in Earling, Iowa, Sheila was the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Ruth (Schaben) Weis. Raised in Defiance, she was a proud 1970 graduate of Harlan Community High School. In March 1970, Sheila...
Colton J. Wiederin
Feb 13, 2026
Special Note for those attending the services for Colton, the family encourages you to wear Hawkeye or Team Colton gear.
Colton James Wiederin
Aug 26th, 2016 - Feb. 13th, 2026
Colton was born to Morgan Cook (Wiederin) in Iowa city at the University of Iowa Hospital. In 2020 Joe Cook came into Colton’s life and stepped into the role as Colton’s dad. Colton...
Thomas Joseph Schmitz
Feb 11, 2026
Thomas Joseph Schmitz was born to Vincent Schmitz and Dolores (Leinen) Schmitz on June 6, 1946 at their home in Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, IA. Tom attended school in Panama from grade school until high school graduation. After graduating, he attended a 2 year technical school in Des Moines...
Donald Scheffler
Feb 11, 2026
Donald Edward Scheffler, son of Herman and Olga (Jacobsen) Scheffler, was born on July 31, 1928, on a farm east of Hancock. Don attended country school and graduated from Hancock High School with the class of 1945, where he was a student athlete playing basketball. He attended Iowa State University and then came home to farm. He married his high...
Walter Sonksen
Feb 8, 2026
Walter “Walt” Ferdinand Sonksen, was born on April 22, 1932, at the family farm in Mapleton, Iowa to Richard and Frances (Ruchti) Sonksen. He attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Mapleton High School in 1950 and was united in 65+ years of marriage to Marilyn Schluter on November 27, 1955. They had two children: Randall, born...
Gregory Joseph Monahan
Feb 20, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his sister, Darlene (Chuck) Montgomery of Yuba City, CA; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Larry Allan Watson
Mar 8, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his wife, Carol Watson of Harlan, IA; children, Jennifer (Bernie) Watson-Peters of Persia, IA, Suzanne (Jay) Handbury of Neola, IA, Rebecca (Mark) Eldridge of Terre Haute, IN, Barbara (Shawn) Carter of Harlan, IA; 9 grandchildren, Alivia (Davis) Jackson, Gavin (Nicole) Peters, James Handbury, Abigail Peters (Cameron Creek), McKenzie Carter (Adam Kajs), Sydney (Trey) Whitfield,...
Teresa Clara Kruse
Mar 8, 2026
Teresa Clara (Pfeifer) Kruse, the 10th of 13 children of Clara (Weber) and Leo Pfeifer was born on November 29, 1925, on the family's homestead near Spalding, Nebraska. Teresa attended 1st through 8th grade at a country schoolhouse near Spalding, earning straight A's. Following graduation in the midst of the Great Depression, rather than attend high school, Teresa was needed...
Larry E. Jacobsen
Mar 7, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
Survivors include his children, Joy (Dean) Krohn of Avoca, IA; Daniel (Mary) Jacobsen of Hilton Head, SC; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren + 1 on the way; siblings, Kay Prine of Council Bluffs, IA; Cheroylene (Jay) Holder of Spring Valley, CA; Lon (Diane) Jacobsen of Avoca, IA.
Theresa Mildred Grote
Mar 6, 2026
Theresa Mildred Kramer, the daughter of Frank and Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer, was born on September 2, 1928, and was the middle child of 17 children. The family lived on a farm near Defiance, IA. Theresa was baptized, had first communion, confession, and confirmation at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance.
Theresa attended the Catholic school in Defiance for 12 years graduating...
Juan Carlos Morales
Mar 3, 2026
Obituario completo pendiente...
Full Obituary Pending....
Le sobrevive or he is survived by his wife, Yolanda Morales of Denison, IA; children, Jocelyn Morales (Juan Muñoz) of Dow City, IA; Juan Eduardo Morales, and Nataly Juliana Morales both of Denison; grandson, Giovanni Sebastian Muñoz; siblings, Maria Morales of Denison; Osvaldo Morales of Monterrey, Mexico.
Carole Jean Thraen
Mar 3, 2026
Carole Thraen was born on November 1, 1945, in Harlan, Iowa, to Gerald and Gladys (Knudsen) Grabill. She attended Shelby-Tennant School and graduated in 1964. Though only 4'11", Carole was a forward for the basketball team and was known for her quickness. She also served as a baton majorette for the marching band.
On May 15, 1965, she married Howard Thraen....
Harry James Sawyer
Mar 2, 2026
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his biological children, Joshua Bradt, Jessica Bradt; mother, Connie Scholl; sister, Jan (Mark) Adkins; niece, Kascee Meireis (fiancé Chrissy); nephew, Jacob (Allyn) Meireis; great nieces, Jayce Meireis, Valerie Meireis, and Kadyn Meireis.
Pamela Schechinger
Feb 27, 2026
Pam was born February 1st, 1950 to Ralph and Ellen Trout in Logan Iowa. At 10 years old Pam was Baptized into the Christian church. Pam had many memories from her grandmother Grace and her beloved aunt Marge who taught her to play the piano. Pam enjoyed many lifelong friends graduating from Lo Ma Highschool in 1968. Pam attended Iowa...
Patricia (Swanson) Getty
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Louise Swanson, daughter of Herbert and Irene (Stolz) Swanson was born June 20, 1948 in Manilla, Iowa. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla and was confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Denison High School in May, 1965.
After graduation, she married Jon Ebner on June 26,...
Karla Roecker
Feb 25, 2026
Karla Georgette (Hartvigsen) Roecker was born on June 25, 1955, in Harlan, Iowa, to George and Sharon (Wohlhutter) Hartvigsen. She grew up alongside her three brothers—Tim, Dan, and Kevin—and held especially fond memories of time spent at her grandparents’ family farm near Kimbalton, IA, as well as playing in the Laurel Elementary School neighborhood and swimming at the local pool....
Valeria Nineth Castillo Martinez
Feb 24, 2026
She is survived by her mother, Honoria Nineth Martinez Perez and father, Celvin Castillo Lopez; siblings, Camila Castillo Martinez, Anashaleily Castillo Martinez, Celvin Castillo Martinez all of Denison, Iowa; many other family members and friends.
Le sobreviven su madre, Honoria Nineth Martínez Pérez y su padre, Celvin Castillo López; hermanos, Camila Castillo Martínez, Anashaleily Castillo Martínez, Celvin Castillo Martínez, todos de...
Michael J. Kaufman
Feb 20, 2026
Michael Joseph Kaufman was born on March 15, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Cecelia (Mueller) and Henry Kaufman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, where he built the strong foundation of faith and values that guided him throughout his life.
Following graduation, Michael dedicated 17 years...
Christine Blum
Feb 20, 2026
Christine Dora Louise Blum, daughter of Herbert and Alouise (Martens) Quandt, was born on January 27, 1958 in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where she remained a lifelong member. She attended Zion Elementary School and Denison Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1977.
On December 6, 1986, Chris was united in marriage...
Peggy Lou Hansen
Feb 17, 2026
Peggy Lou (Andersen) Hansen, daughter of Earl “Speenie” and Leota (Harris) Andersen was born on March 16, 1937. Later a brother Jerry completed their family. Baptized and confirmed at Jacksonville Lutheran Church, Peggy’s strong foundation of faith guided her throughout her life and shaped the way she cared for others.
As a young woman, Peggy’s vibrant spirit was evident. She was...
Sheila Mikkelsen
Feb 13, 2026
Sheila Weis Mikkelsen, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted companion, Ron.
Born on September 8, 1952, in Earling, Iowa, Sheila was the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Ruth (Schaben) Weis. Raised in Defiance, she was a proud 1970 graduate of Harlan Community High School. In March 1970, Sheila...
Colton J. Wiederin
Feb 13, 2026
Special Note for those attending the services for Colton, the family encourages you to wear Hawkeye or Team Colton gear.
Colton James Wiederin
Aug 26th, 2016 - Feb. 13th, 2026
Colton was born to Morgan Cook (Wiederin) in Iowa city at the University of Iowa Hospital. In 2020 Joe Cook came into Colton’s life and stepped into the role as Colton’s dad. Colton...
Thomas Joseph Schmitz
Feb 11, 2026
Thomas Joseph Schmitz was born to Vincent Schmitz and Dolores (Leinen) Schmitz on June 6, 1946 at their home in Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, IA. Tom attended school in Panama from grade school until high school graduation. After graduating, he attended a 2 year technical school in Des Moines...
Donald Scheffler
Feb 11, 2026
Donald Edward Scheffler, son of Herman and Olga (Jacobsen) Scheffler, was born on July 31, 1928, on a farm east of Hancock. Don attended country school and graduated from Hancock High School with the class of 1945, where he was a student athlete playing basketball. He attended Iowa State University and then came home to farm. He married his high...
Walter Sonksen
Feb 8, 2026
Walter “Walt” Ferdinand Sonksen, was born on April 22, 1932, at the family farm in Mapleton, Iowa to Richard and Frances (Ruchti) Sonksen. He attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Mapleton High School in 1950 and was united in 65+ years of marriage to Marilyn Schluter on November 27, 1955. They had two children: Randall, born...
