Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Alberta Marie Menter
Apr 22, 2025
Alberta Marie Menter (Birdie) of Elk Horn, Iowa died peacefully Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Salem Lutheran Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Center, Elk Horn, Iowa at the age of 88. She was born October 26, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to Frederic Moore and Olive Curby (Kinsey) Zimmer. The youngest of three girls, as a child, she enjoyed spending time on...
Jolene Kay Brotherson
Apr 19, 2025
Jolene Kay Brotherson passed away suddenly on April 19, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on May 31, 1941 at home, outside of Mt. Carmel, Iowa, to Norbert and Ethel (Determan) Snyder. Jolene was a shining light in her family and community, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever warm the...
Michael Carroll
Apr 16, 2025
Full Obituary Pending
Survivors include his children Jennifer (Tony) Wyatt of Avoca, Iowa; Michael Jr. (Jackie) Carroll of Avoca, Iowa; Scott Carroll of Avoca, Iowa; Brian (Tanisha) Carroll of Shelby, Iowa; 9 grandchildren: Kaelyn, Mackenzie, Ethan, Avery, Wade, Jayden, Markell, Gage, Kallum; 2 granddogs: Bubba and Rooster; siblings Vicki (Mike) Kiesel of Villisca, Iowa; David (late Linda) Carroll of Villisca, Iowa;...
Marlene Bryant
Apr 7, 2025
Marlene Mae Bryant, was born in Oakland, Iowa, on June 18, 1936. She was the daughter of Max and Dorothy (Wilson) Green. She graduated from Oakland High School in 1954, before furthering her studies at a business school in Omaha. On June 19th, 1955, she married her High School Sweetheart, Robert Gene Bryant. They had three children, Christy, Robert, and...
Deloris Allen
Apr 7, 2025
Deloris Jean Voss Allen, was born on January 10, 1931 at the first farm South of Walnut, to Harry and Mabel (Lorenzen) Voss. She attended three country schools in the area and graduated from Walnut High School in 1948.
While in school she went to tap dance classes in Atlantic and participated as a cheerleader. She loved to go to dances...
Alice Theresa Rau
Apr 6, 2025
Alice Theresa Rau, the daughter of Anthony and Elenor (Thraen) Schleimer, was born on a farm in Defiance, IA on February 25, 1936. She attended country school and St Mary’s High School in Panama, IA, graduating with the class of 1954. On May 26, 1955 she married Leonard Rau at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. To this union nine...
Laurie Jo Lemon
Apr 2, 2025
Laurie Jo Lemon was born November 18th, 1971, in Fullerton, NE to Jerome Lemon Sr and Joleen Lemon (Aldag). She was baptized at Methodist Church in Fullerton. The family soon moved and made their home on an acreage north of Kiron, IA. She was confirmed in her faith on April 27th, 1986, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kiron. Laurie...
Tony Joseph Kloewer
Apr 2, 2025
Tony Joseph Kloewer was born to Norbert and Patricia (Cunningham) Kloewer on April 26, 1964 in Harlan, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm near Westphalia, Iowa, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep family values. Tony was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church, where he also began his education at St. Boniface Catholic School....
Dana Cook
Apr 1, 2025
Dana Richard Cook, born on August 31, 1953, in San Joaquin, California, to Norris and Norma (Gabbard) Cook. A dedicated heavy equipment operator, Dana spent many years contributing his skills and hard work to Oakland Foods following his early career at a sugar corporation and refinery after graduating from Tracy High School in 1971.
In 1990, Dana married Lora Chapman in...
Melinda Sheets
Mar 31, 2025
Melinda Lee Sheets was born on December 7, 1960, in Blair, Nebraska, to Neil and Edie (Jensen) Rosenbaum. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard, Nebraska. She grew up in the country outside of Kennard, Nebraska, and attended school in Arlington, Nebraska not too far away.
After graduating, Melinda pursued her passion for nature and wildlife, earning...
George Harvey Brus
Mar 27, 2025
George Harvey Brus, 84, of Holstein, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025. George was born to Henry Hans Brus and Margaret Pauline (Weller) Brus on February 26, 1941, in Manilla, Iowa. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. He attended country school and later graduated from Denison High School.
In 1964,...
Lois Jane Krueger
Mar 26, 2025
Lois Jane Krueger, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on March 26, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of 88. She was born on October 24, 1936, to Rex Burr and Inez (Luke) Yarger, in Massena, Iowa, she was baptized and confirmed at the Massena Methodist Church. She attended the...
Jay Clement Heiden
Mar 21, 2025
Jay Clement Heiden, the son of Glen and Edna Eileen (Griffin) Heiden, was born on March 21, 1955, in Denison, IA.
Jay lived authentically and embraced life on his own terms. Always eager for new adventures, he found peace in nature. Whether he was fishing, hunting deer and pheasants, camping, star gazing, or searching for morel mushrooms, Jay appreciated the beauty...
Madonna Kramer
Mar 19, 2025
Madonna Kramer was born on June 20, 1929 in Earling Iowa to Anton and Johanna (Zimmerman) Koesters. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling where she was baptized, confirmed and attended school.
On March 30, 1948 Madonna was united in marriage to Alfons (Mike) Kramer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Seven children were born to this...
David Beardsley
Mar 15, 2025
David Beardsley, born on December 29, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up with a heart full of dreams and a passion for the open skies. He was the son of Robert and Beverly (Steele) Beardsley.
David’s journey began right after high school when he rolled up his sleeves to work on a cattle ranch outside Hastings, Nebraska. The love for...
Thomas Lee Feser
Mar 15, 2025
Thomas Lee Feser was born to Jack and Betty (Schneider) Feser on August 8, 1959 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school at St. Peter’s Catholic School in Defiance and went on to graduate from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1978.
After high school, Tom worked at Farmland in Denison. He was hospitalized at the age of 21...
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr., age 74, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to Anna Mary (Muell) and Cecil Blum Sr. on August 29, 1950, at their family home, Cecil was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man.
He graduated from Irwin-Kirkman School in 1968 and later pursued a degree...
Richard Lee Petersen
Mar 11, 2025
Full Obituary Pending...
Richard Lee Petersen, 74, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and formerly of Irwin, Iowa and Aurelia, Iowa passed away on March 11, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Aurelia, Iowa. An interment will be held...
Randy William Luth
Mar 10, 2025
Randy William Luth, a beloved member of the Denison community, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on February 19, 1972, in Denison, he was a simple man whose life resonated with a spirit of loyalty and dedication to his friends and family.
Randy had a career that showcased his strong work ethic and diverse talents....
Bruce Arp
Mar 10, 2025
Bruce Edwin Arp, was born on December 24, 1962, in Harlan, Iowa, to Edwin and Darlene (Troll) Arp, Bruce epitomized kindness, a quality that made everyone feel welcome in his presence. Baptized and confirmed at the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Bruce remained a man of faith and uplifted those around him. Those close to him will remember not just...
Alberta Marie Menter
Apr 22, 2025
Alberta Marie Menter (Birdie) of Elk Horn, Iowa died peacefully Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Salem Lutheran Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Center, Elk Horn, Iowa at the age of 88. She was born October 26, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to Frederic Moore and Olive Curby (Kinsey) Zimmer. The youngest of three girls, as a child, she enjoyed spending time on...
Jolene Kay Brotherson
Apr 19, 2025
Jolene Kay Brotherson passed away suddenly on April 19, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on May 31, 1941 at home, outside of Mt. Carmel, Iowa, to Norbert and Ethel (Determan) Snyder. Jolene was a shining light in her family and community, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever warm the...
Michael Carroll
Apr 16, 2025
Full Obituary Pending
Survivors include his children Jennifer (Tony) Wyatt of Avoca, Iowa; Michael Jr. (Jackie) Carroll of Avoca, Iowa; Scott Carroll of Avoca, Iowa; Brian (Tanisha) Carroll of Shelby, Iowa; 9 grandchildren: Kaelyn, Mackenzie, Ethan, Avery, Wade, Jayden, Markell, Gage, Kallum; 2 granddogs: Bubba and Rooster; siblings Vicki (Mike) Kiesel of Villisca, Iowa; David (late Linda) Carroll of Villisca, Iowa;...
Marlene Bryant
Apr 7, 2025
Marlene Mae Bryant, was born in Oakland, Iowa, on June 18, 1936. She was the daughter of Max and Dorothy (Wilson) Green. She graduated from Oakland High School in 1954, before furthering her studies at a business school in Omaha. On June 19th, 1955, she married her High School Sweetheart, Robert Gene Bryant. They had three children, Christy, Robert, and...
Deloris Allen
Apr 7, 2025
Deloris Jean Voss Allen, was born on January 10, 1931 at the first farm South of Walnut, to Harry and Mabel (Lorenzen) Voss. She attended three country schools in the area and graduated from Walnut High School in 1948.
While in school she went to tap dance classes in Atlantic and participated as a cheerleader. She loved to go to dances...
Alice Theresa Rau
Apr 6, 2025
Alice Theresa Rau, the daughter of Anthony and Elenor (Thraen) Schleimer, was born on a farm in Defiance, IA on February 25, 1936. She attended country school and St Mary’s High School in Panama, IA, graduating with the class of 1954. On May 26, 1955 she married Leonard Rau at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. To this union nine...
Laurie Jo Lemon
Apr 2, 2025
Laurie Jo Lemon was born November 18th, 1971, in Fullerton, NE to Jerome Lemon Sr and Joleen Lemon (Aldag). She was baptized at Methodist Church in Fullerton. The family soon moved and made their home on an acreage north of Kiron, IA. She was confirmed in her faith on April 27th, 1986, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kiron. Laurie...
Tony Joseph Kloewer
Apr 2, 2025
Tony Joseph Kloewer was born to Norbert and Patricia (Cunningham) Kloewer on April 26, 1964 in Harlan, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm near Westphalia, Iowa, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep family values. Tony was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church, where he also began his education at St. Boniface Catholic School....
Dana Cook
Apr 1, 2025
Dana Richard Cook, born on August 31, 1953, in San Joaquin, California, to Norris and Norma (Gabbard) Cook. A dedicated heavy equipment operator, Dana spent many years contributing his skills and hard work to Oakland Foods following his early career at a sugar corporation and refinery after graduating from Tracy High School in 1971.
In 1990, Dana married Lora Chapman in...
Melinda Sheets
Mar 31, 2025
Melinda Lee Sheets was born on December 7, 1960, in Blair, Nebraska, to Neil and Edie (Jensen) Rosenbaum. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard, Nebraska. She grew up in the country outside of Kennard, Nebraska, and attended school in Arlington, Nebraska not too far away.
After graduating, Melinda pursued her passion for nature and wildlife, earning...
George Harvey Brus
Mar 27, 2025
George Harvey Brus, 84, of Holstein, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025. George was born to Henry Hans Brus and Margaret Pauline (Weller) Brus on February 26, 1941, in Manilla, Iowa. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. He attended country school and later graduated from Denison High School.
In 1964,...
Lois Jane Krueger
Mar 26, 2025
Lois Jane Krueger, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on March 26, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of 88. She was born on October 24, 1936, to Rex Burr and Inez (Luke) Yarger, in Massena, Iowa, she was baptized and confirmed at the Massena Methodist Church. She attended the...
Jay Clement Heiden
Mar 21, 2025
Jay Clement Heiden, the son of Glen and Edna Eileen (Griffin) Heiden, was born on March 21, 1955, in Denison, IA.
Jay lived authentically and embraced life on his own terms. Always eager for new adventures, he found peace in nature. Whether he was fishing, hunting deer and pheasants, camping, star gazing, or searching for morel mushrooms, Jay appreciated the beauty...
Madonna Kramer
Mar 19, 2025
Madonna Kramer was born on June 20, 1929 in Earling Iowa to Anton and Johanna (Zimmerman) Koesters. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling where she was baptized, confirmed and attended school.
On March 30, 1948 Madonna was united in marriage to Alfons (Mike) Kramer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Seven children were born to this...
David Beardsley
Mar 15, 2025
David Beardsley, born on December 29, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up with a heart full of dreams and a passion for the open skies. He was the son of Robert and Beverly (Steele) Beardsley.
David’s journey began right after high school when he rolled up his sleeves to work on a cattle ranch outside Hastings, Nebraska. The love for...
Thomas Lee Feser
Mar 15, 2025
Thomas Lee Feser was born to Jack and Betty (Schneider) Feser on August 8, 1959 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school at St. Peter’s Catholic School in Defiance and went on to graduate from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1978.
After high school, Tom worked at Farmland in Denison. He was hospitalized at the age of 21...
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr., age 74, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to Anna Mary (Muell) and Cecil Blum Sr. on August 29, 1950, at their family home, Cecil was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man.
He graduated from Irwin-Kirkman School in 1968 and later pursued a degree...
Richard Lee Petersen
Mar 11, 2025
Full Obituary Pending...
Richard Lee Petersen, 74, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and formerly of Irwin, Iowa and Aurelia, Iowa passed away on March 11, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Aurelia, Iowa. An interment will be held...
Randy William Luth
Mar 10, 2025
Randy William Luth, a beloved member of the Denison community, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on February 19, 1972, in Denison, he was a simple man whose life resonated with a spirit of loyalty and dedication to his friends and family.
Randy had a career that showcased his strong work ethic and diverse talents....
Bruce Arp
Mar 10, 2025
Bruce Edwin Arp, was born on December 24, 1962, in Harlan, Iowa, to Edwin and Darlene (Troll) Arp, Bruce epitomized kindness, a quality that made everyone feel welcome in his presence. Baptized and confirmed at the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Bruce remained a man of faith and uplifted those around him. Those close to him will remember not just...
