Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gary "Red" Swenson
Dec 18, 2022
Gary Ray Swenson was born on August 25, 1949 to Elmer and Pauline (Stolz) Swenson in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school in the Irwin-Kirkman Elementary Schools and graduated from Irwin-Kirkman High School with the class of 1967. On August 19, 1972, Gary was united in marriage to Nancy Rasmussen at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Two children...
David Holcombe
Dec 17, 2022
No Services will be held Survivors include his son Thomas Holcombe of Avoca, Iowa; sister Nikki (Dick) Myers of Avoca, Iowa
Judy A. Scheffler
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Scheffler, daughter of Bob and Gwen (Becker) Ellsworth, was born on August 3, 1945, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She attended and graduated from Armour, South Dakota. In 1966 Judy moved to Harlan, IA and attending nursing school. On December 16, 1967, Judy was united in marriage to Henry Scheffler in Harlan, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union....
Judy J. Robinson
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Jane Robinson, daughter of Russell and Lillian (Blakley) Hansen, was born on October 20, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Tennant. Judy attended grade school in Tennant and graduated from Shelby-Tennant High School in 1965. On February 26, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Dave Robinson at the Shelby Methodist...
Darold Francis Gessert
Dec 5, 2022
Darold Francis Gessert, son of Donald and Regina (Patten) Gessert, was born February 17, 1945, in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, and attended and graduated from Harlan High School. After high school, Darold joined the Army on September 9, 1965, and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on...
Robert Allen Myers
Dec 3, 2022
Robert Allen Myers Robert (Bob) Allen Myers, son of Robert C. Myers and Martha Arp Petersen was born in Council Bluffs, IA on January 12, 1939. He was raised on a farm near Corley with his sister, Darla. He graduated from Tennant in 1957. Bob was an excellent basketball player and was named to the All Shelby County Team in...
Lyle L. Nordby
Nov 30, 2022
Lyle Laverne Nordby, son of Albert and Eva (Cole) Nordby, was born on June 25, 1951, at the Manning Hospital in Manning, Iowa. He attended Irwin High School and graduated in 1969. After graduating, he attended two years at Lincoln Technical Institute, a Ryder School to become a mechanic. On December 20, 1969, Lyle married his childhood sweetheart, Linda Elwell,...
Fr. Bob Schoemann
Nov 28, 2022
Robert Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia, was born November 9, 1938 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Communion, confirmed and ordained at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. Robert went to Cass Center Country School through 5th grade, and then attended 6th thru 10th grade at St. Mary's in Portsmouth and 11th...
Kent Severin Nelson
Nov 28, 2022
Kent Severin Nelson, 80, of Pittsford, NY passed away on November 28, 2022. Kent was born on April 13, 1942 to Virgil Severin Nelson and Rebecca “Ellen” (Fouts) Nelson in Denison, Iowa. A polio survivor, he graduated from Denison High School in 1960, then attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Industrial Administration in 1965. He attended Navy...
Debbie Jeanne Bruck
Nov 26, 2022
Debra Jeanne Bruck, daughter of Dennis and Peggy (Berguist) Portrey was born on December 30, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized at the Church of Christ in Carroll, Iowa. While growing up she enjoyed playing basketball, going to the pool, and treating herself with candy from the Kwik Shop. Debbie was smart and schoolwork was easy for her, it...
David L. Outhouse
Nov 25, 2022
David Leslie Outhouse was born on the family farm at Soldier, IA on August 6, 1935. He was the fifth child of Leslie and Gladys (Nuzum) Outhouse. His four sisters; Delora, Dorothy, Donna, and Doris warmly welcomed David. As a child he was baptized and a member of the RLDS church in Moorhead, IA. He attended country school through 8th...
Lynn A Justice
Nov 25, 2022
Lynn Allen Justice, son of George and Bernice (Schroeder) Justice, was born on August 21, 1951 in Manning, Iowa. He grew up in Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1970. After graduation he attended trade school in Des Moines, Iowa for auto body. He worked for an auto body shop, Western Engineering and Menards. Lynn loved his dog,...
Carolee Marilyn Rock
Nov 25, 2022
Carolee M. Rock, 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 25, 2022. She was born on November 6, 1934 in Avoca, IA, to Alfred and Tina (Krummel) Schaaf. Carolee was a graduate of the Avoca High School class of 1952. She and her husband Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, as well as music, dancing, and playing golf....
Mary Ann Johnson
Nov 21, 2022
Full obituary pending. Survivors include her children Tom (Simone Johnson-Wensink) Johnson of Harlan, IA; Ted Johnson of Harlan, IA; grandson Townes Wensink-Johnson of Harlan, IA; brother David (Janet) Armstrong of Elmhurst, IL; many other family and friends
Virginia Clara Holcombe
Nov 15, 2022
Virginia Clara Holcombe passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, IA. Virginia was born on Oct. 25, 1927, to Kenneth and Gladys (Long) Ashley, in Omaha, NE. She was united in marriage to Norman Holcombe on Oct. 20, 1947. To this union six children were born. In addition to her parents, she is...
Roger P. Dennis
Nov 10, 2022
Full Obituary Pending He is preceded in death by his parents Philip and Margaret Dennis. He is survived by his siblings Mary Jo Riley (Donald Laubach) of Lakefield, MN; Anne Christine Dennis of Omaha, NE; Patricia Scheer of Johnston,IA; David Dennis of Tulsa, OK. Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Steven Frum
Nov 9, 2022
Steven Eugene Frum, son of Joseph and Violet (Schade) Frum, was born on December 8, 1943 in Shelby, Iowa. He was baptized at the United Church of Christ in Minden, Iowa and was confirmed at the First Congregational Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in the Omaha area and attended Westside District 43 and graduated from Central High School....
Richard Pauley
Nov 1, 2022
Richard Pauley was born on September 23, 1927 in Beatrice, NE to Harold C. and Lucille A. (DeOgny) Pauley. He attended Harlan Public Schools. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1945. He was involved in chorus, boy's glee club, band, Cyclone newspaper editor, Thespians, class president, and he was the Homecoming King. He lettered in football, track, and music....
Johnny Edward Sawick
Oct 29, 2022
John Edward Sawick, son of Harry and Stella (Martina) Sawick, was born on June 8, 1940 in Therimopolis, Wyoming. He attended school in Wyoming and graduated from High School in 1958. After high school he attended the University of Wyoming and received a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. John worked as an Electrical Engineer for the Army Corp of Engineers until...
Charles Summers, Jr.
Oct 28, 2022
Charlie Summers, Jr., son of Charles and Judy Summers, was born September 16th 1964 in Harlan, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Shawna Fries in 1982, and together they had three daughters, Carly, Stacy, and Emilee. He graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1983. He worked many years at Farmland Foods in Denison, Iowa and later...
Gary "Red" Swenson
Dec 18, 2022
Gary Ray Swenson was born on August 25, 1949 to Elmer and Pauline (Stolz) Swenson in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school in the Irwin-Kirkman Elementary Schools and graduated from Irwin-Kirkman High School with the class of 1967. On August 19, 1972, Gary was united in marriage to Nancy Rasmussen at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Two children...
David Holcombe
Dec 17, 2022
No Services will be held Survivors include his son Thomas Holcombe of Avoca, Iowa; sister Nikki (Dick) Myers of Avoca, Iowa
Judy A. Scheffler
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Scheffler, daughter of Bob and Gwen (Becker) Ellsworth, was born on August 3, 1945, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She attended and graduated from Armour, South Dakota. In 1966 Judy moved to Harlan, IA and attending nursing school. On December 16, 1967, Judy was united in marriage to Henry Scheffler in Harlan, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union....
Judy J. Robinson
Dec 6, 2022
Judy Jane Robinson, daughter of Russell and Lillian (Blakley) Hansen, was born on October 20, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Tennant. Judy attended grade school in Tennant and graduated from Shelby-Tennant High School in 1965. On February 26, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Dave Robinson at the Shelby Methodist...
Darold Francis Gessert
Dec 5, 2022
Darold Francis Gessert, son of Donald and Regina (Patten) Gessert, was born February 17, 1945, in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, and attended and graduated from Harlan High School. After high school, Darold joined the Army on September 9, 1965, and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on...
Robert Allen Myers
Dec 3, 2022
Robert Allen Myers Robert (Bob) Allen Myers, son of Robert C. Myers and Martha Arp Petersen was born in Council Bluffs, IA on January 12, 1939. He was raised on a farm near Corley with his sister, Darla. He graduated from Tennant in 1957. Bob was an excellent basketball player and was named to the All Shelby County Team in...
Lyle L. Nordby
Nov 30, 2022
Lyle Laverne Nordby, son of Albert and Eva (Cole) Nordby, was born on June 25, 1951, at the Manning Hospital in Manning, Iowa. He attended Irwin High School and graduated in 1969. After graduating, he attended two years at Lincoln Technical Institute, a Ryder School to become a mechanic. On December 20, 1969, Lyle married his childhood sweetheart, Linda Elwell,...
Fr. Bob Schoemann
Nov 28, 2022
Robert Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia, was born November 9, 1938 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Communion, confirmed and ordained at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. Robert went to Cass Center Country School through 5th grade, and then attended 6th thru 10th grade at St. Mary's in Portsmouth and 11th...
Kent Severin Nelson
Nov 28, 2022
Kent Severin Nelson, 80, of Pittsford, NY passed away on November 28, 2022. Kent was born on April 13, 1942 to Virgil Severin Nelson and Rebecca “Ellen” (Fouts) Nelson in Denison, Iowa. A polio survivor, he graduated from Denison High School in 1960, then attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Industrial Administration in 1965. He attended Navy...
Debbie Jeanne Bruck
Nov 26, 2022
Debra Jeanne Bruck, daughter of Dennis and Peggy (Berguist) Portrey was born on December 30, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized at the Church of Christ in Carroll, Iowa. While growing up she enjoyed playing basketball, going to the pool, and treating herself with candy from the Kwik Shop. Debbie was smart and schoolwork was easy for her, it...
David L. Outhouse
Nov 25, 2022
David Leslie Outhouse was born on the family farm at Soldier, IA on August 6, 1935. He was the fifth child of Leslie and Gladys (Nuzum) Outhouse. His four sisters; Delora, Dorothy, Donna, and Doris warmly welcomed David. As a child he was baptized and a member of the RLDS church in Moorhead, IA. He attended country school through 8th...
Lynn A Justice
Nov 25, 2022
Lynn Allen Justice, son of George and Bernice (Schroeder) Justice, was born on August 21, 1951 in Manning, Iowa. He grew up in Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1970. After graduation he attended trade school in Des Moines, Iowa for auto body. He worked for an auto body shop, Western Engineering and Menards. Lynn loved his dog,...
Carolee Marilyn Rock
Nov 25, 2022
Carolee M. Rock, 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 25, 2022. She was born on November 6, 1934 in Avoca, IA, to Alfred and Tina (Krummel) Schaaf. Carolee was a graduate of the Avoca High School class of 1952. She and her husband Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, as well as music, dancing, and playing golf....
Mary Ann Johnson
Nov 21, 2022
Full obituary pending. Survivors include her children Tom (Simone Johnson-Wensink) Johnson of Harlan, IA; Ted Johnson of Harlan, IA; grandson Townes Wensink-Johnson of Harlan, IA; brother David (Janet) Armstrong of Elmhurst, IL; many other family and friends
Virginia Clara Holcombe
Nov 15, 2022
Virginia Clara Holcombe passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, IA. Virginia was born on Oct. 25, 1927, to Kenneth and Gladys (Long) Ashley, in Omaha, NE. She was united in marriage to Norman Holcombe on Oct. 20, 1947. To this union six children were born. In addition to her parents, she is...
Roger P. Dennis
Nov 10, 2022
Full Obituary Pending He is preceded in death by his parents Philip and Margaret Dennis. He is survived by his siblings Mary Jo Riley (Donald Laubach) of Lakefield, MN; Anne Christine Dennis of Omaha, NE; Patricia Scheer of Johnston,IA; David Dennis of Tulsa, OK. Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Steven Frum
Nov 9, 2022
Steven Eugene Frum, son of Joseph and Violet (Schade) Frum, was born on December 8, 1943 in Shelby, Iowa. He was baptized at the United Church of Christ in Minden, Iowa and was confirmed at the First Congregational Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in the Omaha area and attended Westside District 43 and graduated from Central High School....
Richard Pauley
Nov 1, 2022
Richard Pauley was born on September 23, 1927 in Beatrice, NE to Harold C. and Lucille A. (DeOgny) Pauley. He attended Harlan Public Schools. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1945. He was involved in chorus, boy's glee club, band, Cyclone newspaper editor, Thespians, class president, and he was the Homecoming King. He lettered in football, track, and music....
Johnny Edward Sawick
Oct 29, 2022
John Edward Sawick, son of Harry and Stella (Martina) Sawick, was born on June 8, 1940 in Therimopolis, Wyoming. He attended school in Wyoming and graduated from High School in 1958. After high school he attended the University of Wyoming and received a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. John worked as an Electrical Engineer for the Army Corp of Engineers until...
Charles Summers, Jr.
Oct 28, 2022
Charlie Summers, Jr., son of Charles and Judy Summers, was born September 16th 1964 in Harlan, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Shawna Fries in 1982, and together they had three daughters, Carly, Stacy, and Emilee. He graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1983. He worked many years at Farmland Foods in Denison, Iowa and later...
