Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
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...
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...
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...
