Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ruth Ann Mortensen
Oct 27, 2025
Ruth Ann Soll was born on March 30th, 1941, to Arnold & Alma Soll in Manilla, IA. She attended country school until she transferred to Elk-Horn-Kimballton School where she graduated in 1959.
On August 18th, 1960, Ruth married John Smith. To this union, 4 children were born: Ronald, Steven, Jo Ann & Troy. She was widowed in 1967. She raised her...
Shirley Ann Nelson
Oct 22, 2025
Shirley Nelson, daughter of Peter and Lydia (Faaborg) Rasmussen, was born on November 26, 1937 in Audubon County, Iowa, the youngest of three children. She graduated from Audubon High School in 1956. After graduation she worked as a telephone operator at Northwestern Bell in Audubon. She later moved to Atlantic to work at Atlantic Wholesale Company, where she lived with...
Russell Coenen
Oct 16, 2025
Russell "Russ" Coenen, age 75, of Woodward, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. A mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 28th, at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa.
Russ was born on May 1, 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard of which he loved...
Cheryl Ann Coyle
Oct 16, 2025
Cheryl Ann (Weier) Coyle, daughter of Lloy John and Jennie (Kruse) Weier, was born on February 15, 1954, in Cherokee, Iowa. She was one of eleven beloved children in the Weier family. Cheryl was baptized in March of 1964 and was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church.
She began her education at Sioux Rapids–Linn Grove School, attending from kindergarten...
Sandra Marie Namanny-Damon
Oct 15, 2025
Full Obituary Pending...
She is survived by her husband, William Damon of Denison, IA; children, Karena Namanny (Max Wenderoth) of Charter Oak, IA; Kaylee Krueger (Dan Harlston) of Carroll, IA; Richard Krueger of Denison, IA; Elle Damon of Earling, IA; Neil Damon of Denison, IA; Jenne Malcolm of Denison, IA; mother, Rosemary Dinwiddie of Washington St.; father, Ronald Namanny of Odebolt,...
Shirley Darlene Wilwerding
Oct 14, 2025
Shirley Darlene Wilwerding daughter of Chester and Bessie Haley was born on August 5, 1937 in Carbon, IA. Shirley attended grade school in Carbon and graduated from Corning High School. She continued her education at Creston Junior College and Iowa Western College obtaining an LPN nursing degree. She worked as a cardiac nurse in the ICU unit at St Joseph...
Nancy Christensen
Oct 9, 2025
Nancy Ann Christensen, daughter of Robert and Arlene (Campbell) Montgomery, was born November 21, 1944 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. At a young age, her family moved to Harlan where she grew up and met the love of her life, David Christensen.
On June 16, 1963, Nancy and David were married at the Methodist Church in Harlan. Together, they welcomed two daughters...
Katie Margarette Sorensen
Oct 8, 2025
Katie Margarette Sorensen was born on March 23, 1937, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to James Osborn and Frances Ranney. She grew up in Iowa and carried with her the values of hard work, faith, and family throughout her life.
Following her graduation from highschool, Katie married Eugene Sorensen, and together they raised their family with love and devotion. Katie embraced her...
Mary "Joette" Peters
Oct 5, 2025
Mary "Joette" Peters, age 76, of Carroll, IA, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll.
Joette was born August 12, 1949, in Denison, IA. She was the daughter of the late Marietta "Etta" (Bosecker) Molony and Joe Molony. She grew up in Denison and graduated from Denison High School in 1967. After high school, she...
Paul Ernest Berkley
Sep 24, 2025
Paul Ernest Berkley was born on July 8, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Thomas and LeAnna Berkley. He grew up in Iowa and graduated from Panora-Linden High School with the Class of 1970.
Following graduation, Paul answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. From 1971 to 1977, he served as an Aviation Maintenance...
Lester Showers
Sep 23, 2025
Lester Showers, passed unexpectedly at his home in Avoca, Iowa, on September 23, 2025, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 4 days. Born on January 19, 1946, in Avoca, Iowa to Gale and Marie Lamberty Showers, Lester was a man of many talents whose work ethic and passion for the land defined his life.
After graduating from Avoca...
Dixie Ann Thompson
Sep 22, 2025
Dixie Ann Thompson was born on February 2, 1931 to Roy and Anna Larson in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized at the Irwin Church of Christ and graduated from Irwin High School in 1948.
Following graduation Dixie attended Barnes Beauty School for one year where she met her first husband, Phillip Gallagher. They were married in Council Bluffs, Iowa and together...
Marlus Reser
Sep 20, 2025
Marlus Diane Reser and her twin sister Marian were born on August 29, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Bob and Dorothea (Oehlertz) Paulsen. Marian only lived two days.
Growing up Marlus was active at Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a book lover and would much prefer to stay inside and read, she took piano lessons, and played basketball, and worked...
Durinda Jean Wellman
Sep 19, 2025
Durinda Wellman
Durinda Wellman was born on June 13, 1951, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Russell Dean Lacy and Donna Unine (Ross) Lacy. She grew up surrounded by family and community and carried a warm, caring spirit throughout her life.
After graduating high school, Durinda married David Wellman, and together they built a life rooted in love and family. To this union,...
Sebastian Pontzius
Sep 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sebastian Pontzius
Sebastian Pontzius, just 24 years old, left this world far too soon, with so much life still ahead of him. He was a quiet soul with a thoughtful heart, finding joy in simple but meaningful things—reading books, immersing himself in computer games, and sharing everyday life with those closest to him.
Sebastian was happiest when he...
Dominque Pontzius
Sep 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dominique Pontzius
Dominique Pontzius was a woman of deep imagination, kindness, and quiet strength. She had a lifelong love of stories and worlds beyond our own, whether through the enchanting films of Miyazaki, the pages of a novel, or the games she delighted in—The Sims 3 and Stardew Valley among her favorites. She found magic in dragons...
Randy Piittmann
Sep 8, 2025
Randy Robert Piittmann, born on October 5, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed from this earthly life into the arms of our Lord on September 8, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of 75 years, 11 months and 3 days.
Randy a man who embodied the true spirit of a farmer, cultivating not just the land but also a...
John W. Hess, IV
Sep 8, 2025
John W. Hess IV was born November 6, 1945, in Brigham City, Utah, son of John W. Hess III and Thelma Maxine Dunning, fifteen years into their marriage. His mother became so violently ill that she thought she had a tumor. The doctor told her she had a tumor alright–a two-legged one. They lived on a ranch in northern Utah,...
Judith Rose Peterson-Knight
Sep 7, 2025
Judith Rose Peterson was born to Henry and Clarice Peterson on March 31, 1938 in Harlan, Ia. She grew up on their farm near Harlan and attended country school in Fairview Township. She attended Harlan High School, graduating in 1956. In 1958 she married Leonard Kay and immediately after they were married they moved to Germany where Leonard served in...
Donald Merlin Maack
Sep 6, 2025
Donald Merlin Maack, son of Merlin and Ruth (Petersen) Maack, was born on November 17, 1956, in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where he remained a lifelong member. Donald attended Denison schools and graduated with the Class of 1975.
After high school, Donald began working for Bernard Petersen Construction, where he learned trade...
Ruth Ann Mortensen
Oct 27, 2025
Ruth Ann Soll was born on March 30th, 1941, to Arnold & Alma Soll in Manilla, IA. She attended country school until she transferred to Elk-Horn-Kimballton School where she graduated in 1959.
On August 18th, 1960, Ruth married John Smith. To this union, 4 children were born: Ronald, Steven, Jo Ann & Troy. She was widowed in 1967. She raised her...
Shirley Ann Nelson
Oct 22, 2025
Shirley Nelson, daughter of Peter and Lydia (Faaborg) Rasmussen, was born on November 26, 1937 in Audubon County, Iowa, the youngest of three children. She graduated from Audubon High School in 1956. After graduation she worked as a telephone operator at Northwestern Bell in Audubon. She later moved to Atlantic to work at Atlantic Wholesale Company, where she lived with...
Russell Coenen
Oct 16, 2025
Russell "Russ" Coenen, age 75, of Woodward, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. A mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 28th, at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa.
Russ was born on May 1, 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard of which he loved...
Cheryl Ann Coyle
Oct 16, 2025
Cheryl Ann (Weier) Coyle, daughter of Lloy John and Jennie (Kruse) Weier, was born on February 15, 1954, in Cherokee, Iowa. She was one of eleven beloved children in the Weier family. Cheryl was baptized in March of 1964 and was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church.
She began her education at Sioux Rapids–Linn Grove School, attending from kindergarten...
Sandra Marie Namanny-Damon
Oct 15, 2025
Full Obituary Pending...
She is survived by her husband, William Damon of Denison, IA; children, Karena Namanny (Max Wenderoth) of Charter Oak, IA; Kaylee Krueger (Dan Harlston) of Carroll, IA; Richard Krueger of Denison, IA; Elle Damon of Earling, IA; Neil Damon of Denison, IA; Jenne Malcolm of Denison, IA; mother, Rosemary Dinwiddie of Washington St.; father, Ronald Namanny of Odebolt,...
Shirley Darlene Wilwerding
Oct 14, 2025
Shirley Darlene Wilwerding daughter of Chester and Bessie Haley was born on August 5, 1937 in Carbon, IA. Shirley attended grade school in Carbon and graduated from Corning High School. She continued her education at Creston Junior College and Iowa Western College obtaining an LPN nursing degree. She worked as a cardiac nurse in the ICU unit at St Joseph...
Nancy Christensen
Oct 9, 2025
Nancy Ann Christensen, daughter of Robert and Arlene (Campbell) Montgomery, was born November 21, 1944 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. At a young age, her family moved to Harlan where she grew up and met the love of her life, David Christensen.
On June 16, 1963, Nancy and David were married at the Methodist Church in Harlan. Together, they welcomed two daughters...
Katie Margarette Sorensen
Oct 8, 2025
Katie Margarette Sorensen was born on March 23, 1937, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to James Osborn and Frances Ranney. She grew up in Iowa and carried with her the values of hard work, faith, and family throughout her life.
Following her graduation from highschool, Katie married Eugene Sorensen, and together they raised their family with love and devotion. Katie embraced her...
Mary "Joette" Peters
Oct 5, 2025
Mary "Joette" Peters, age 76, of Carroll, IA, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll.
Joette was born August 12, 1949, in Denison, IA. She was the daughter of the late Marietta "Etta" (Bosecker) Molony and Joe Molony. She grew up in Denison and graduated from Denison High School in 1967. After high school, she...
Paul Ernest Berkley
Sep 24, 2025
Paul Ernest Berkley was born on July 8, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Thomas and LeAnna Berkley. He grew up in Iowa and graduated from Panora-Linden High School with the Class of 1970.
Following graduation, Paul answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. From 1971 to 1977, he served as an Aviation Maintenance...
Lester Showers
Sep 23, 2025
Lester Showers, passed unexpectedly at his home in Avoca, Iowa, on September 23, 2025, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 4 days. Born on January 19, 1946, in Avoca, Iowa to Gale and Marie Lamberty Showers, Lester was a man of many talents whose work ethic and passion for the land defined his life.
After graduating from Avoca...
Dixie Ann Thompson
Sep 22, 2025
Dixie Ann Thompson was born on February 2, 1931 to Roy and Anna Larson in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized at the Irwin Church of Christ and graduated from Irwin High School in 1948.
Following graduation Dixie attended Barnes Beauty School for one year where she met her first husband, Phillip Gallagher. They were married in Council Bluffs, Iowa and together...
Marlus Reser
Sep 20, 2025
Marlus Diane Reser and her twin sister Marian were born on August 29, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Bob and Dorothea (Oehlertz) Paulsen. Marian only lived two days.
Growing up Marlus was active at Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a book lover and would much prefer to stay inside and read, she took piano lessons, and played basketball, and worked...
Durinda Jean Wellman
Sep 19, 2025
Durinda Wellman
Durinda Wellman was born on June 13, 1951, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Russell Dean Lacy and Donna Unine (Ross) Lacy. She grew up surrounded by family and community and carried a warm, caring spirit throughout her life.
After graduating high school, Durinda married David Wellman, and together they built a life rooted in love and family. To this union,...
Sebastian Pontzius
Sep 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sebastian Pontzius
Sebastian Pontzius, just 24 years old, left this world far too soon, with so much life still ahead of him. He was a quiet soul with a thoughtful heart, finding joy in simple but meaningful things—reading books, immersing himself in computer games, and sharing everyday life with those closest to him.
Sebastian was happiest when he...
Dominque Pontzius
Sep 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dominique Pontzius
Dominique Pontzius was a woman of deep imagination, kindness, and quiet strength. She had a lifelong love of stories and worlds beyond our own, whether through the enchanting films of Miyazaki, the pages of a novel, or the games she delighted in—The Sims 3 and Stardew Valley among her favorites. She found magic in dragons...
Randy Piittmann
Sep 8, 2025
Randy Robert Piittmann, born on October 5, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed from this earthly life into the arms of our Lord on September 8, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of 75 years, 11 months and 3 days.
Randy a man who embodied the true spirit of a farmer, cultivating not just the land but also a...
John W. Hess, IV
Sep 8, 2025
John W. Hess IV was born November 6, 1945, in Brigham City, Utah, son of John W. Hess III and Thelma Maxine Dunning, fifteen years into their marriage. His mother became so violently ill that she thought she had a tumor. The doctor told her she had a tumor alright–a two-legged one. They lived on a ranch in northern Utah,...
Judith Rose Peterson-Knight
Sep 7, 2025
Judith Rose Peterson was born to Henry and Clarice Peterson on March 31, 1938 in Harlan, Ia. She grew up on their farm near Harlan and attended country school in Fairview Township. She attended Harlan High School, graduating in 1956. In 1958 she married Leonard Kay and immediately after they were married they moved to Germany where Leonard served in...
Donald Merlin Maack
Sep 6, 2025
Donald Merlin Maack, son of Merlin and Ruth (Petersen) Maack, was born on November 17, 1956, in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where he remained a lifelong member. Donald attended Denison schools and graduated with the Class of 1975.
After high school, Donald began working for Bernard Petersen Construction, where he learned trade...
