Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Kirk Douglas Byars
May 27, 2026
Kirk Byars was born May 13, 1957, to Irene (Samoris) and Arnold Byars. He grew up and spent most of his life in Des Moines, IA. He has an older brother Mike Byars (wife Connie). He attended Tech High School and was a part of the Marine JROTC (he was proud to be a member of the sharp shooters who...
Gary Lee Kral
Jul 28, 2026
Gary is survived by his cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
Vernon Edwin Cole
Jul 25, 2026
Vernon Edwin Cole was born to Connie Lou (Wilson) and Vernon Afton Cole on April 4, 1958 in Ephrata, Washington. He was the oldest boy of their eight children. Vernon attended Ephrata High School and enlisted in the Washington National Guard on April 4, 1976. He also served with the Iowa National Guard for 23 years until 1999.
On April 20,...
Bill "Billy" Stinn
Jul 18, 2026
William Joseph Stinn, was born to Wilfred Joseph and Arlene Marie (Sick) Stinn on September 30, 1955 in Harlan, Iowa. He was raised on a farm outside Portsmouth and attended country school until 5th grade. He then attended Harlan High School where he graduated with the class of 1974.
After graduating high school, Bill worked for the Standard Oil Company in...
David Kendall Thurston
Jul 15, 2026
David Kendall Thurston, born February 23, 1939, in Santa Rosa, California, passed away on July 15, 2026, in Harlan, lowa. Dave grew up in the Bay Area in Northern California before joining the Merchant Marines after high school. He served during the Vietnam War before returning to Sacramento, CA. Dave and his wife Judy moved to Kimballton, lowa from Sacramento...
Renate Ida Olhava
Jul 13, 2026
Renate Ida Olhava, of Denison, formerly of Harlan and Logan passed on July 13th, 2026 at the age of 88 years. Renate was born on November 13th, 1937. She always declared 13 to be her lucky number and so appropriate it is the day she finds peace and joins other loved ones.
She was born in Columbiana, Ohio to Wilhelm Frederich...
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...
James Pope
Jul 5, 2026
James Pope passed away July 5, 2026 in the Veterans Home of Chula Vista, CA, at the age of 89. He was born in Avoca, March 25, 1937; the son of Bill and Alice Pope.
As a youngster he worked on various farms with his family. When his father’s health did not enable him to farm anymore, Jim joined him in...
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...
Kirk Douglas Byars
May 27, 2026
Kirk Byars was born May 13, 1957, to Irene (Samoris) and Arnold Byars. He grew up and spent most of his life in Des Moines, IA. He has an older brother Mike Byars (wife Connie). He attended Tech High School and was a part of the Marine JROTC (he was proud to be a member of the sharp shooters who...
Gary Lee Kral
Jul 28, 2026
Gary is survived by his cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
Vernon Edwin Cole
Jul 25, 2026
Vernon Edwin Cole was born to Connie Lou (Wilson) and Vernon Afton Cole on April 4, 1958 in Ephrata, Washington. He was the oldest boy of their eight children. Vernon attended Ephrata High School and enlisted in the Washington National Guard on April 4, 1976. He also served with the Iowa National Guard for 23 years until 1999.
On April 20,...
Bill "Billy" Stinn
Jul 18, 2026
William Joseph Stinn, was born to Wilfred Joseph and Arlene Marie (Sick) Stinn on September 30, 1955 in Harlan, Iowa. He was raised on a farm outside Portsmouth and attended country school until 5th grade. He then attended Harlan High School where he graduated with the class of 1974.
After graduating high school, Bill worked for the Standard Oil Company in...
David Kendall Thurston
Jul 15, 2026
David Kendall Thurston, born February 23, 1939, in Santa Rosa, California, passed away on July 15, 2026, in Harlan, lowa. Dave grew up in the Bay Area in Northern California before joining the Merchant Marines after high school. He served during the Vietnam War before returning to Sacramento, CA. Dave and his wife Judy moved to Kimballton, lowa from Sacramento...
Renate Ida Olhava
Jul 13, 2026
Renate Ida Olhava, of Denison, formerly of Harlan and Logan passed on July 13th, 2026 at the age of 88 years. Renate was born on November 13th, 1937. She always declared 13 to be her lucky number and so appropriate it is the day she finds peace and joins other loved ones.
She was born in Columbiana, Ohio to Wilhelm Frederich...
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...
James Pope
Jul 5, 2026
James Pope passed away July 5, 2026 in the Veterans Home of Chula Vista, CA, at the age of 89. He was born in Avoca, March 25, 1937; the son of Bill and Alice Pope.
As a youngster he worked on various farms with his family. When his father’s health did not enable him to farm anymore, Jim joined him in...
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...
