Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Leland A. Schmitz
Jul 11, 2010
Leland Adolph Schmitz was born on February 12, 1928 to Leo and Cecelia (Zimmerman) Schmitz in Westphalia, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. He graduated with the Class of 1945 from St. Boniface Catholic Schools. On November 22, 1950, he was united in marriage to Mary Weihs at St. Boniface Catholic Church after...
Rochelle Gottsch
Jul 10, 2010
Rochelle Renee Gottsch was born at Dunlap, Iowa, December 15, 1941, the daughter of Ralph and Georgia Stilson Koski. She was raised on the farm at Dunlap and graduated from the Dunlap High School with the class of 1959. Following high school she attended cosmetology school in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1965, Rochelle was united in marriage with Donald Gottsch at...
Lavonne J. Labelle
Jul 8, 2010
LaVonne Joyce LaBelle was born on June 13, 1924, to Alfred and Olive (Tenney) Stangeland in Dawson, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Dawson Lutheran Church and attended Dawson Grade School and High School, graduating with the Class of 1942. She furthered her education at the University of Nebraska in Omaha and graduated with her Associate�s Degree at the...
Max E. Bacon
Jul 7, 2010
Max Elliott Bacon was born on January 25, 1925 to Oliver and Beulah (Pfister) Bacon in Harlan, Iowa. He attended school in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the United State Army Air Corp and served during World War II achieving rank of Second Lieutenant before his honorable discharge...
Elaine B. Doonan
Jul 6, 2010
Elaine Bernice Doonan was born on August 5, 1918, to Hans and Tena (Petersen) Jacobsen near Redline, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, where she remained a life-long member. She attended school at Jackson No. 2 in Jacksonville but left her junior year to help her dad on the family farm. On March...
Judith Judy Maureen Garvin
Jul 3, 2010
Judith "Judy" Maureen Garvin was born on September 3, 1941 to William and Jocelyn (Lawrence) Wiesemann in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from high school in Malone, New York. On September 22, 1984, Judy was united in marriage to Roy Garvin in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to being a housewife, Judy studied to be a nursing assistant online. She was...
Eldon Mike Michaelsen
Jul 2, 2010
Eldon Roscoe Michaelsen "Mike" was born on May 21, 1929 on a farm near Exira, Iowa to Harry and Clara (Bonnson) Michaelsen. He was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Atlantic, Iowa and attended school in Atlantic, Wiota and Marne. On December 30, 1950, Mike was united in marriage to Jeanette Kirkpatrick in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A daughter, Deborah, was...
Andrew J. Pauley
Jul 1, 2010
Andrew John Pauley, son of Hubert and Anna (Mickels) Pauley was born on August 4, 1913, near Panama, Iowa. He was the sixth child born of eleven. Andrew was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. He received his first communion and was confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. He attended grade school in...
Jack Alan Lundell
Jun 24, 2010
Jack Alan Lundell, infant son of Brad and Sarah Gierstorf Lundell, was stillborn at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. When looking back over the life of Jack, many may think that because He didn't come into this world with a heartbeat, we couldn't know a lot about him. But we believe...
John E. Makepeace
Jun 15, 2010
John E. Makepeace - Age 92 Who died on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Graveside Service Monday, June 21, 2010 10:30 AM Fisher Cemetery Underwood, Iowa John is survived by his niece Mary Ann Hayes of Gainesville, Florida. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan is handling arrangements (800) 831-6805 PDF Printable Version
Paul V. Mueller
Jun 14, 2010
Paul Victor Mueller was born on February 5, 1953 in Atlantic, Iowa, and adopted by Victor and Inez (Pope) Mueller of Walnut, Iowa. He was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. Paul attended the Walnut Schools and graduated with the Class of 1971. He farmed for several years before going to work for Pelgas gas company in Atlantic,...
Harold J. Frank
Jun 6, 2010
Harold Joseph Frank, son of George and Gertrude (Brauchman) Frank, was born on March 31, 1925, in Maple River, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Maple River and confirmed at Coon Rapids Annunciation in Coon Rapids, Iowa, where he attended high school until the age of eighteen when he enlisted into the United States...
Ramona Krock
Jun 3, 2010
Ramona Jordan Krock was born on the farm in Milford Township, Deloit, Iowa, December 28, 1921, the daughter of Tracy and Grace Lingle Jordan. She was raised there receiving her elementary education in the rural schools before graduating from the Deloit High School with the class of 1939. Following high she attended cosmetology school. Ramona spent most of her adult...
Jean Nelson
May 31, 2010
Jean Nelson was born in Omaha, Nebraska, January 24, 1924, the daughter of Frederick and Daisy Chandler Rupp. Raised in Omaha, she was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and graduated from South High School with the class of 1942. On February 12, 1943, Jean was united in marriage with Lawrence F. Nelson in Rockport, Missouri. They made...
Alice J. Grimsley
May 28, 2010
Alice Jean Grimsley was born on February 18, 1927 in Dunkerton Iowa. She was the fourth of eight children born to William and Clarice (Hasbrouck) Koobs. She was raised in Grundy Center, Iowa, where she graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1945. She was planning to attend her 65th Class Reunion this July. On September 27, 1947, Alice was...
Laverne A. Slechta
May 23, 2010
LaVerne A. Slechta was born at Burns City, Indiana, March 7, 1913, the daughter of Joseph Belden and Rose Swayze Crane. In January of 1914, the family moved to Iowa and settled in Vail area. She received her elementary education in the rural schools of Milford Township before graduating from Vail High School with the class of 1930. She furthered...
Ellen M. Rosmann
May 19, 2010
Ellen Marie Rosmann, daughter of Henry J. and Katie (Kirschbaum) Mertens was born on January 9, 1919, in Defiance, Iowa and was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter�s Catholic Church in Defiance. She lived her entire life in Shelby County, Iowa. The oldest of five children, she is survived by two sisters: Virginia B. Thomas and her husband, Dr. Richard...
June D. Scott
May 18, 2010
June Doris Scott, daughter of Anton and Etna (Hansen) Swensen, was born on June 27, 1929, in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1947. After high school, June took normal training and taught at the area country schools including, Polk Township No. 2...
Regenia Kregness
May 18, 2010
Regenia “Jean” Kregness was born in Sioux City, Iowa, February 7, 1915, the daughter of Henry and Goldie Williams Brandt. She was raised there graduating from Central High School and Briar Cliff College. On April 18, 1936, Jean was united in marriage to R. J. “Rainy” Kregness at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morningside and their union was blessed with...
John N. Tremel
May 11, 2010
John Nicholas Tremel, son of Joseph John and Anna Marie (Kohl) Tremel, was born on April 24, 1915, in Earling, Iowa. He was the second of twelve children. John was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Earling and attended country school outside of Earling and St. Joseph�s Catholic Schools. On January 10, 1940, John was united in...
Leland A. Schmitz
Jul 11, 2010
Leland Adolph Schmitz was born on February 12, 1928 to Leo and Cecelia (Zimmerman) Schmitz in Westphalia, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. He graduated with the Class of 1945 from St. Boniface Catholic Schools. On November 22, 1950, he was united in marriage to Mary Weihs at St. Boniface Catholic Church after...
Rochelle Gottsch
Jul 10, 2010
Rochelle Renee Gottsch was born at Dunlap, Iowa, December 15, 1941, the daughter of Ralph and Georgia Stilson Koski. She was raised on the farm at Dunlap and graduated from the Dunlap High School with the class of 1959. Following high school she attended cosmetology school in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1965, Rochelle was united in marriage with Donald Gottsch at...
Lavonne J. Labelle
Jul 8, 2010
LaVonne Joyce LaBelle was born on June 13, 1924, to Alfred and Olive (Tenney) Stangeland in Dawson, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Dawson Lutheran Church and attended Dawson Grade School and High School, graduating with the Class of 1942. She furthered her education at the University of Nebraska in Omaha and graduated with her Associate�s Degree at the...
Max E. Bacon
Jul 7, 2010
Max Elliott Bacon was born on January 25, 1925 to Oliver and Beulah (Pfister) Bacon in Harlan, Iowa. He attended school in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the United State Army Air Corp and served during World War II achieving rank of Second Lieutenant before his honorable discharge...
Elaine B. Doonan
Jul 6, 2010
Elaine Bernice Doonan was born on August 5, 1918, to Hans and Tena (Petersen) Jacobsen near Redline, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, where she remained a life-long member. She attended school at Jackson No. 2 in Jacksonville but left her junior year to help her dad on the family farm. On March...
Judith Judy Maureen Garvin
Jul 3, 2010
Judith "Judy" Maureen Garvin was born on September 3, 1941 to William and Jocelyn (Lawrence) Wiesemann in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from high school in Malone, New York. On September 22, 1984, Judy was united in marriage to Roy Garvin in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to being a housewife, Judy studied to be a nursing assistant online. She was...
Eldon Mike Michaelsen
Jul 2, 2010
Eldon Roscoe Michaelsen "Mike" was born on May 21, 1929 on a farm near Exira, Iowa to Harry and Clara (Bonnson) Michaelsen. He was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Atlantic, Iowa and attended school in Atlantic, Wiota and Marne. On December 30, 1950, Mike was united in marriage to Jeanette Kirkpatrick in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A daughter, Deborah, was...
Andrew J. Pauley
Jul 1, 2010
Andrew John Pauley, son of Hubert and Anna (Mickels) Pauley was born on August 4, 1913, near Panama, Iowa. He was the sixth child born of eleven. Andrew was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. He received his first communion and was confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. He attended grade school in...
Jack Alan Lundell
Jun 24, 2010
Jack Alan Lundell, infant son of Brad and Sarah Gierstorf Lundell, was stillborn at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. When looking back over the life of Jack, many may think that because He didn't come into this world with a heartbeat, we couldn't know a lot about him. But we believe...
John E. Makepeace
Jun 15, 2010
John E. Makepeace - Age 92 Who died on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Graveside Service Monday, June 21, 2010 10:30 AM Fisher Cemetery Underwood, Iowa John is survived by his niece Mary Ann Hayes of Gainesville, Florida. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan is handling arrangements (800) 831-6805 PDF Printable Version
Paul V. Mueller
Jun 14, 2010
Paul Victor Mueller was born on February 5, 1953 in Atlantic, Iowa, and adopted by Victor and Inez (Pope) Mueller of Walnut, Iowa. He was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. Paul attended the Walnut Schools and graduated with the Class of 1971. He farmed for several years before going to work for Pelgas gas company in Atlantic,...
Harold J. Frank
Jun 6, 2010
Harold Joseph Frank, son of George and Gertrude (Brauchman) Frank, was born on March 31, 1925, in Maple River, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Maple River and confirmed at Coon Rapids Annunciation in Coon Rapids, Iowa, where he attended high school until the age of eighteen when he enlisted into the United States...
Ramona Krock
Jun 3, 2010
Ramona Jordan Krock was born on the farm in Milford Township, Deloit, Iowa, December 28, 1921, the daughter of Tracy and Grace Lingle Jordan. She was raised there receiving her elementary education in the rural schools before graduating from the Deloit High School with the class of 1939. Following high she attended cosmetology school. Ramona spent most of her adult...
Jean Nelson
May 31, 2010
Jean Nelson was born in Omaha, Nebraska, January 24, 1924, the daughter of Frederick and Daisy Chandler Rupp. Raised in Omaha, she was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and graduated from South High School with the class of 1942. On February 12, 1943, Jean was united in marriage with Lawrence F. Nelson in Rockport, Missouri. They made...
Alice J. Grimsley
May 28, 2010
Alice Jean Grimsley was born on February 18, 1927 in Dunkerton Iowa. She was the fourth of eight children born to William and Clarice (Hasbrouck) Koobs. She was raised in Grundy Center, Iowa, where she graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1945. She was planning to attend her 65th Class Reunion this July. On September 27, 1947, Alice was...
Laverne A. Slechta
May 23, 2010
LaVerne A. Slechta was born at Burns City, Indiana, March 7, 1913, the daughter of Joseph Belden and Rose Swayze Crane. In January of 1914, the family moved to Iowa and settled in Vail area. She received her elementary education in the rural schools of Milford Township before graduating from Vail High School with the class of 1930. She furthered...
Ellen M. Rosmann
May 19, 2010
Ellen Marie Rosmann, daughter of Henry J. and Katie (Kirschbaum) Mertens was born on January 9, 1919, in Defiance, Iowa and was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter�s Catholic Church in Defiance. She lived her entire life in Shelby County, Iowa. The oldest of five children, she is survived by two sisters: Virginia B. Thomas and her husband, Dr. Richard...
June D. Scott
May 18, 2010
June Doris Scott, daughter of Anton and Etna (Hansen) Swensen, was born on June 27, 1929, in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1947. After high school, June took normal training and taught at the area country schools including, Polk Township No. 2...
Regenia Kregness
May 18, 2010
Regenia “Jean” Kregness was born in Sioux City, Iowa, February 7, 1915, the daughter of Henry and Goldie Williams Brandt. She was raised there graduating from Central High School and Briar Cliff College. On April 18, 1936, Jean was united in marriage to R. J. “Rainy” Kregness at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morningside and their union was blessed with...
John N. Tremel
May 11, 2010
John Nicholas Tremel, son of Joseph John and Anna Marie (Kohl) Tremel, was born on April 24, 1915, in Earling, Iowa. He was the second of twelve children. John was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Earling and attended country school outside of Earling and St. Joseph�s Catholic Schools. On January 10, 1940, John was united in...
