Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
George William Martens
Oct 26, 2022
George William Martens, son of Marvin George Martens and Yvon Jeanine McFerran, was born on May 15, 1967 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Shelby-Tennant public schools, where he graduated with the class of 1985. During his youth in Shelby, he developed his love and talent for sports. He recalled fond memories of competing alongside (and often getting into trouble...
Frances Marie Morgan
Oct 25, 2022
The oldest of four children, Frances Marie (Meeker) Morgan, was born to Virgil and Maxine (Bentley) Meeker at home on January 14, 1938, in Onawa, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith at the age of eight. Frances attended Onawa Public Schools. On March 4, 1954, Frances and James R. Morgan were united in marriage. To this union six...
Mary Belle Pokorny
Oct 25, 2022
Mary Belle Dausel Pokorny, daughter of Viggo and Anna Kathrina Nielsen Dausel was born on March 18, 1923, in Turin, Iowa. She graduated from Onawa, Iowa High School and Normal Teacher's College in Sioux City, Iowa. She married Andrew Louis Pokorny on May 29, 1944, at St. John's Catholic Church in Onawa, Iowa. Mary Belle is predeceased by her parents,...
Alvin Heller
Oct 25, 2022
Alvin Arnold Heller, son of Henry and Frances (Gubbels) Heller, was born on May 21, 1926 in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth, where he remained a lifetime member. He attended grade and high school in Portsmouth, graduating with the class of 1944. Alvin enlisted into the United States Navy on May...
Christian Highland Nichols
Oct 24, 2022
Christian Highland Nichols, son of Jason and Shari (Bruck) Nichols, was born on August 12, 2015 in Clinton, Iowa. He was born with cerebral palsy caused by a rare x-linked genetic disorder called Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome(AHDS)-MCT8. From day one, not only was he winning over the hearts of his parents, but everyone he came across. He loved his food and enjoyed...
Loretta Bjustrom
Oct 22, 2022
Wava Loretta Bjustrom, daughter of Edwin and Anna (Van Dyne) Ward, was born on April 13, 1930 in Powersville, Missouri. She attended Unionville High School and graduated with the class of 1948 After graduation she attended Truman State University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. On December 17, 1955, Loretta was united in marriage to Donald Bjustrom at the...
Robbie Lee Harper
Oct 20, 2022
Full Obituary Pending He is survived by his wife Mary Harper of Walnut, IA; their children Rosemary Harper of Walnut, IA; Wesley (Whitney) Peters of Oak Creek, CO; Nick Peters of Fort Collins, CO; Kristen Peters of Fort Collins, CO; Cassie Harper of Castle Rock, CO; 2 grandchildren; mother Evelyn Harper of Fort Collins, CO; sisters Sheri Harper of Fort...
Chuck D. Lyon
Oct 19, 2022
Chuck Lyon, son of Rose and William Lyon was born on December 4, 1940 in Harlan, Iowa. After graduating high school, he enlisted to the Army National Guard for 5 years until he was honorably discharged. He was married and had two sons, Chad and Scott. Chuck was a talented construction supervisor, building roads and friendships his entire career. In...
Marianne Jane Pauley
Oct 18, 2022
Marianne Jane (Savereide) Pauley was born on January 10, 1929 in Harlan, IA to Arthur H. and Luella S. (Comstock) Savereide. She was baptized at United Methodist Church in Harlan and attended Harlan Public Schools. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1947. She was involved in chorus, pep club, band, baton twirling, and school plays. Marianne was united in...
Jean Ruth Hemminger
Oct 18, 2022
Jean Ruth Hemminger, daughter of Clifton and Emelia (Scott) Christensen, was born April 7. 1923 in Fiscus, Shelby County, Iowa. She was baptized in 1936 at Bethel Baptist Church. She attended rural school then graduated from Harlan High School. Jean attended normal training through Peru State in Nebraska, she taught country school near Corley, Iowa for 3 years. On July...
Nancy Collins
Oct 16, 2022
Nancy Kay (Evans) Collins was born on October 14, 1949; she was the fourth of six children born to John and Eunice (Swanson) Evans. Nancy had five brothers: John, Frank, Jerry, Richard and Steven. Nancy was baptized and confirmed at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Shelby-Tennant Community School with the Class of 1968....
Edith Bieler
Oct 15, 2022
She is survived by her husband Henry Bieler of Irwin, IA; children Sherryle Gorka of Manilla, IA; Shelly (William) Ballard of Irwin, IA; Carolyn Alicea of Irwin, IA; Henry Bieler Jr. of LeMars, IA; Marcy Bieler of Tellerton, IA; James (Venessa) Bieler of Little Sioux, IA; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren + 2 on the way; siblings Marilyn (Joe) Meutzer...
Leroy "Jim" Fender
Oct 12, 2022
LeRoy James Fender, known to everyone as Jim, passed away on October 12th at the age of 77 following a brief bout with cancer. Jim was born August 8, 1945 in Hamburg, Iowa to Floyd Fender and Ruby Lyons. The family was completed two years later with the arrival of his sister Linda. He grew up in Fremont County where...
Betty Feser Henkelman
Oct 12, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Henkelman, daughter of Arnold and Annabell Marie (Goeres) Schneider, was born October 2, 1931, in Defiance, Iowa. She attended and graduated from St. Paul’s School in Defiance. Betty was united in marriage to John Feser on February 25, 1952, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Mary Ann, Gary,...
Marilyn Holdren
Oct 11, 2022
Marilyn Pauline Holdren, the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Findlay) Peterson, was born August 9, 1927, in Rural Harlan, Iowa. She was raised on her family’s farm and attended the Congregational Church in Harlan. Marilyn attended country school in Shelby County, Iowa and graduated from Harlan High School in Harlan, Iowa. Her family moved to Oakland, California for a short...
Terence Ray Boeck
Oct 11, 2022
Terence “Terry” Ray Boeck was born in Denison, IA, September 19, 1959, the son of Virgil Herman Boeck and Violet Ella (Haase) Boeck. Growing up on the family dairy farm, he assisted in daily farm operations and enjoyed time spent with his siblings, especially shenanigans with younger twin brothers, Thomas and Timothy. He attended Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, IA...
Ronald Sandquist
Oct 9, 2022
Ronald Algert Sandquist, a man of extraordinary compassion, integrity, generosity, and faith, died at 1:57 A.M. on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Saint Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, Minnesota. Born at 12:56 pm on September 24, 1940, at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Walter and Lillian Sandquist, he was delivered 4 minutes after his twin brother, Roger....
Maye Babbitt
Oct 8, 2022
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: Elm Crest Retirement or Myrtue Medical Hospice. Maye Ellen Babbitt, the daughter of Chester and Mary (Lane) Stormer, was born on September 17, 1923, the oldest of five children and died October 8, 2022 at the Elm Crest Senior Living Community in Harlan, Iowa at the age of 99...
Gail Clarence Schmitz
Oct 6, 2022
Gail Clarence Schmitz, son of Hugo and Augusta (Block) Schmitz, was born at the Schmitz home June 3, 1944 in Earling, Iowa. His sister, Arlene, was sent to the neighbor's home for "vacation," and when she came home, she had a new baby brother. Gail was baptized on June 4,1944 and confirmed on May 4,1956 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...
Leslie Herbert Blum
Oct 6, 2022
Leslie Herbert Blum, son of Herbert M. and Marie Ann (Wingert) Blum was born April 5, 1941, in Westphalia, Iowa. He attended St. Boniface School in Westphalia, where he graduated with the class of 1959. He entered into the United States Army, serving his country honorably until his discharge in 1964. On October 9, 1965, Les was united in marriage...
George William Martens
Oct 26, 2022
George William Martens, son of Marvin George Martens and Yvon Jeanine McFerran, was born on May 15, 1967 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Shelby-Tennant public schools, where he graduated with the class of 1985. During his youth in Shelby, he developed his love and talent for sports. He recalled fond memories of competing alongside (and often getting into trouble...
Frances Marie Morgan
Oct 25, 2022
The oldest of four children, Frances Marie (Meeker) Morgan, was born to Virgil and Maxine (Bentley) Meeker at home on January 14, 1938, in Onawa, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith at the age of eight. Frances attended Onawa Public Schools. On March 4, 1954, Frances and James R. Morgan were united in marriage. To this union six...
Mary Belle Pokorny
Oct 25, 2022
Mary Belle Dausel Pokorny, daughter of Viggo and Anna Kathrina Nielsen Dausel was born on March 18, 1923, in Turin, Iowa. She graduated from Onawa, Iowa High School and Normal Teacher's College in Sioux City, Iowa. She married Andrew Louis Pokorny on May 29, 1944, at St. John's Catholic Church in Onawa, Iowa. Mary Belle is predeceased by her parents,...
Alvin Heller
Oct 25, 2022
Alvin Arnold Heller, son of Henry and Frances (Gubbels) Heller, was born on May 21, 1926 in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth, where he remained a lifetime member. He attended grade and high school in Portsmouth, graduating with the class of 1944. Alvin enlisted into the United States Navy on May...
Christian Highland Nichols
Oct 24, 2022
Christian Highland Nichols, son of Jason and Shari (Bruck) Nichols, was born on August 12, 2015 in Clinton, Iowa. He was born with cerebral palsy caused by a rare x-linked genetic disorder called Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome(AHDS)-MCT8. From day one, not only was he winning over the hearts of his parents, but everyone he came across. He loved his food and enjoyed...
Loretta Bjustrom
Oct 22, 2022
Wava Loretta Bjustrom, daughter of Edwin and Anna (Van Dyne) Ward, was born on April 13, 1930 in Powersville, Missouri. She attended Unionville High School and graduated with the class of 1948 After graduation she attended Truman State University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. On December 17, 1955, Loretta was united in marriage to Donald Bjustrom at the...
Robbie Lee Harper
Oct 20, 2022
Full Obituary Pending He is survived by his wife Mary Harper of Walnut, IA; their children Rosemary Harper of Walnut, IA; Wesley (Whitney) Peters of Oak Creek, CO; Nick Peters of Fort Collins, CO; Kristen Peters of Fort Collins, CO; Cassie Harper of Castle Rock, CO; 2 grandchildren; mother Evelyn Harper of Fort Collins, CO; sisters Sheri Harper of Fort...
Chuck D. Lyon
Oct 19, 2022
Chuck Lyon, son of Rose and William Lyon was born on December 4, 1940 in Harlan, Iowa. After graduating high school, he enlisted to the Army National Guard for 5 years until he was honorably discharged. He was married and had two sons, Chad and Scott. Chuck was a talented construction supervisor, building roads and friendships his entire career. In...
Marianne Jane Pauley
Oct 18, 2022
Marianne Jane (Savereide) Pauley was born on January 10, 1929 in Harlan, IA to Arthur H. and Luella S. (Comstock) Savereide. She was baptized at United Methodist Church in Harlan and attended Harlan Public Schools. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1947. She was involved in chorus, pep club, band, baton twirling, and school plays. Marianne was united in...
Jean Ruth Hemminger
Oct 18, 2022
Jean Ruth Hemminger, daughter of Clifton and Emelia (Scott) Christensen, was born April 7. 1923 in Fiscus, Shelby County, Iowa. She was baptized in 1936 at Bethel Baptist Church. She attended rural school then graduated from Harlan High School. Jean attended normal training through Peru State in Nebraska, she taught country school near Corley, Iowa for 3 years. On July...
Nancy Collins
Oct 16, 2022
Nancy Kay (Evans) Collins was born on October 14, 1949; she was the fourth of six children born to John and Eunice (Swanson) Evans. Nancy had five brothers: John, Frank, Jerry, Richard and Steven. Nancy was baptized and confirmed at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Shelby-Tennant Community School with the Class of 1968....
Edith Bieler
Oct 15, 2022
She is survived by her husband Henry Bieler of Irwin, IA; children Sherryle Gorka of Manilla, IA; Shelly (William) Ballard of Irwin, IA; Carolyn Alicea of Irwin, IA; Henry Bieler Jr. of LeMars, IA; Marcy Bieler of Tellerton, IA; James (Venessa) Bieler of Little Sioux, IA; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren + 2 on the way; siblings Marilyn (Joe) Meutzer...
Leroy "Jim" Fender
Oct 12, 2022
LeRoy James Fender, known to everyone as Jim, passed away on October 12th at the age of 77 following a brief bout with cancer. Jim was born August 8, 1945 in Hamburg, Iowa to Floyd Fender and Ruby Lyons. The family was completed two years later with the arrival of his sister Linda. He grew up in Fremont County where...
Betty Feser Henkelman
Oct 12, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Henkelman, daughter of Arnold and Annabell Marie (Goeres) Schneider, was born October 2, 1931, in Defiance, Iowa. She attended and graduated from St. Paul’s School in Defiance. Betty was united in marriage to John Feser on February 25, 1952, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Mary Ann, Gary,...
Marilyn Holdren
Oct 11, 2022
Marilyn Pauline Holdren, the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Findlay) Peterson, was born August 9, 1927, in Rural Harlan, Iowa. She was raised on her family’s farm and attended the Congregational Church in Harlan. Marilyn attended country school in Shelby County, Iowa and graduated from Harlan High School in Harlan, Iowa. Her family moved to Oakland, California for a short...
Terence Ray Boeck
Oct 11, 2022
Terence “Terry” Ray Boeck was born in Denison, IA, September 19, 1959, the son of Virgil Herman Boeck and Violet Ella (Haase) Boeck. Growing up on the family dairy farm, he assisted in daily farm operations and enjoyed time spent with his siblings, especially shenanigans with younger twin brothers, Thomas and Timothy. He attended Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, IA...
Ronald Sandquist
Oct 9, 2022
Ronald Algert Sandquist, a man of extraordinary compassion, integrity, generosity, and faith, died at 1:57 A.M. on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Saint Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, Minnesota. Born at 12:56 pm on September 24, 1940, at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Walter and Lillian Sandquist, he was delivered 4 minutes after his twin brother, Roger....
Maye Babbitt
Oct 8, 2022
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: Elm Crest Retirement or Myrtue Medical Hospice. Maye Ellen Babbitt, the daughter of Chester and Mary (Lane) Stormer, was born on September 17, 1923, the oldest of five children and died October 8, 2022 at the Elm Crest Senior Living Community in Harlan, Iowa at the age of 99...
Gail Clarence Schmitz
Oct 6, 2022
Gail Clarence Schmitz, son of Hugo and Augusta (Block) Schmitz, was born at the Schmitz home June 3, 1944 in Earling, Iowa. His sister, Arlene, was sent to the neighbor's home for "vacation," and when she came home, she had a new baby brother. Gail was baptized on June 4,1944 and confirmed on May 4,1956 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...
Leslie Herbert Blum
Oct 6, 2022
Leslie Herbert Blum, son of Herbert M. and Marie Ann (Wingert) Blum was born April 5, 1941, in Westphalia, Iowa. He attended St. Boniface School in Westphalia, where he graduated with the class of 1959. He entered into the United States Army, serving his country honorably until his discharge in 1964. On October 9, 1965, Les was united in marriage...
