Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Dana Cook
Apr 1, 2025
Dana Richard Cook, born on August 31, 1953, in San Joaquin, California, to Norris and Norma (Gabbard) Cook. A dedicated heavy equipment operator, Dana spent many years contributing his skills and hard work to Oakland Foods following his early career at a sugar corporation and refinery after graduating from Tracy High School in 1971.
In 1990, Dana married Lora Chapman in...
Melinda Sheets
Mar 31, 2025
Melinda Lee Sheets was born on December 7, 1960, in Blair, Nebraska, to Neil and Edie (Jensen) Rosenbaum. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard, Nebraska. She grew up in the country outside of Kennard, Nebraska, and attended school in Arlington, Nebraska not too far away.
After graduating, Melinda pursued her passion for nature and wildlife, earning...
George Harvey Brus
Mar 27, 2025
George Harvey Brus, 84, of Holstein, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025. George was born to Henry Hans Brus and Margaret Pauline (Weller) Brus on February 26, 1941, in Manilla, Iowa. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. He attended country school and later graduated from Denison High School.
In 1964,...
Lois Jane Krueger
Mar 26, 2025
Lois Jane Krueger, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on March 26, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of 88. She was born on October 24, 1936, to Rex Burr and Inez (Luke) Yarger, in Massena, Iowa, she was baptized and confirmed at the Massena Methodist Church. She attended the...
Jay Clement Heiden
Mar 21, 2025
Jay Clement Heiden, the son of Glen and Edna Eileen (Griffin) Heiden, was born on March 21, 1955, in Denison, IA.
Jay lived authentically and embraced life on his own terms. Always eager for new adventures, he found peace in nature. Whether he was fishing, hunting deer and pheasants, camping, star gazing, or searching for morel mushrooms, Jay appreciated the beauty...
Madonna Kramer
Mar 19, 2025
Madonna Kramer was born on June 20, 1929 in Earling Iowa to Anton and Johanna (Zimmerman) Koesters. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling where she was baptized, confirmed and attended school.
On March 30, 1948 Madonna was united in marriage to Alfons (Mike) Kramer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Seven children were born to this...
David Beardsley
Mar 15, 2025
David Beardsley, born on December 29, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up with a heart full of dreams and a passion for the open skies. He was the son of Robert and Beverly (Steele) Beardsley.
David’s journey began right after high school when he rolled up his sleeves to work on a cattle ranch outside Hastings, Nebraska. The love for...
Thomas Lee Feser
Mar 15, 2025
Thomas Lee Feser was born to Jack and Betty (Schneider) Feser on August 8, 1959 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school at St. Peter’s Catholic School in Defiance and went on to graduate from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1978.
After high school, Tom worked at Farmland in Denison. He was hospitalized at the age of 21...
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr., age 74, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to Anna Mary (Muell) and Cecil Blum Sr. on August 29, 1950, at their family home, Cecil was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man.
He graduated from Irwin-Kirkman School in 1968 and later pursued a degree...
Richard Lee Petersen
Mar 11, 2025
Richard Lee Petersen, Sioux Falls, SD, and formerly of Irwin and Aurelia, Iowa areas, died March 11, 2025, at Sanford / USD Medical Center. He was 74.
Richard Lee Petersen was born on April 21st, 1950 to Norman and Lila (Ranniger) Petersen in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa. Rich attended Irwin-Kirkman...
Randy William Luth
Mar 10, 2025
Randy William Luth, a beloved member of the Denison community, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on February 19, 1972, in Denison, he was a simple man whose life resonated with a spirit of loyalty and dedication to his friends and family.
Randy had a career that showcased his strong work ethic and diverse talents....
Bruce Arp
Mar 10, 2025
Bruce Edwin Arp, was born on December 24, 1962, in Harlan, Iowa, to Edwin and Darlene (Troll) Arp, Bruce epitomized kindness, a quality that made everyone feel welcome in his presence. Baptized and confirmed at the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Bruce remained a man of faith and uplifted those around him. Those close to him will remember not just...
Mark Weddle
Mar 9, 2025
Mark Thomas Weddle was born July 8, 1960 in Covington, Kentucky to Donald and Maryann (Delaney) Weddle. He went to rest with his savior on March 9, 2025 at Avoca Specialty Care in Avoca, Iowa. Mark was preceded in death by his parents and loving dog Cody. He is survived by two sisters Della Behrendt and husband Mike of Defiance,...
Jane Fabian
Mar 8, 2025
Jane Ellen Doonan, born April 24th, 1946, to parents Gaylord L. and Loretta J. (Abel) Doonan in Atlantic, Iowa. She passed away peacefully at Cass Health on March 8th, 2025, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and family.
Jane graduated from Harlan Community High School. The day after graduation, she took a train to Washington D.C. to work for the Federal Bureau...
David Robert Plagmann
Mar 6, 2025
David Robert Plagmann, son of Dale and Trudy (Stewart) Plagmann, was born on February 1, 1989, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended Westridge Elementary and graduated from Harlan Community High School with the Class of 2007. He briefly attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs before returning to Harlan to help on the family farm.
David had a natural talent for...
Alexis Collins Martin
Mar 6, 2025
Alexis Nichole Collins was born on January 13, 1994, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jacob Collins and Lynnette Hunt. She was raised in Elk Horn, Iowa where she attended school and later graduated in 2012. From a young age, Alexis was full of life and energy. She was outgoing, adventurous, and had a contagious spirit that drew people to her....
Sharon "Shari" Lynn Fleshman
Mar 4, 2025
Sharon “Shari” Lynn Fleshman was born to David Shaw and Sharon Shepard on July 18, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City and attended college at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. While in college, she received her Bachelor of Liberal Arts and her Masters in Health Care Administrations.
Shari found the love...
Gladys Irene Ahart
Mar 3, 2025
Gladys Irene Ahart was born on July 19, 1927 in Denison, Iowa to Raymond and Nellie (Demey) Porter. She lived a full, remarkable life surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She peacefully passed away on March 3, 2025, at Gracewell in Denison, Iowa at the age of 97 years, 7 months and 11 days.
Gladys grew up in...
Kathleen Pattee
Feb 26, 2025
Kathleen Mary (Dea) Pattee, age 78, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 19, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Richard William (Dick) and Esther Margaret (Paul) Dea.
Kathleen's education began at Newtown Country School (Kindergarten-4th grade), continued at Hancock Community School (5th-7th grade), and concluded...
Alma Marie Book
Feb 25, 2025
Alma Marie Book, daughter of Arthur and Magdelina (Scheuring) Book, was born on January 13, 1933. She grew up in Defiance, Iowa, where she attended St. Paul’s Catholic School. After high school, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she worked various secretary jobs.
Alma moved to California, where she lived for several years. She returned to her mom’s home in Harlan,...
Dana Cook
Apr 1, 2025
Dana Richard Cook, born on August 31, 1953, in San Joaquin, California, to Norris and Norma (Gabbard) Cook. A dedicated heavy equipment operator, Dana spent many years contributing his skills and hard work to Oakland Foods following his early career at a sugar corporation and refinery after graduating from Tracy High School in 1971.
In 1990, Dana married Lora Chapman in...
Melinda Sheets
Mar 31, 2025
Melinda Lee Sheets was born on December 7, 1960, in Blair, Nebraska, to Neil and Edie (Jensen) Rosenbaum. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard, Nebraska. She grew up in the country outside of Kennard, Nebraska, and attended school in Arlington, Nebraska not too far away.
After graduating, Melinda pursued her passion for nature and wildlife, earning...
George Harvey Brus
Mar 27, 2025
George Harvey Brus, 84, of Holstein, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025. George was born to Henry Hans Brus and Margaret Pauline (Weller) Brus on February 26, 1941, in Manilla, Iowa. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. He attended country school and later graduated from Denison High School.
In 1964,...
Lois Jane Krueger
Mar 26, 2025
Lois Jane Krueger, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on March 26, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of 88. She was born on October 24, 1936, to Rex Burr and Inez (Luke) Yarger, in Massena, Iowa, she was baptized and confirmed at the Massena Methodist Church. She attended the...
Jay Clement Heiden
Mar 21, 2025
Jay Clement Heiden, the son of Glen and Edna Eileen (Griffin) Heiden, was born on March 21, 1955, in Denison, IA.
Jay lived authentically and embraced life on his own terms. Always eager for new adventures, he found peace in nature. Whether he was fishing, hunting deer and pheasants, camping, star gazing, or searching for morel mushrooms, Jay appreciated the beauty...
Madonna Kramer
Mar 19, 2025
Madonna Kramer was born on June 20, 1929 in Earling Iowa to Anton and Johanna (Zimmerman) Koesters. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling where she was baptized, confirmed and attended school.
On March 30, 1948 Madonna was united in marriage to Alfons (Mike) Kramer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Seven children were born to this...
David Beardsley
Mar 15, 2025
David Beardsley, born on December 29, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up with a heart full of dreams and a passion for the open skies. He was the son of Robert and Beverly (Steele) Beardsley.
David’s journey began right after high school when he rolled up his sleeves to work on a cattle ranch outside Hastings, Nebraska. The love for...
Thomas Lee Feser
Mar 15, 2025
Thomas Lee Feser was born to Jack and Betty (Schneider) Feser on August 8, 1959 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school at St. Peter’s Catholic School in Defiance and went on to graduate from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1978.
After high school, Tom worked at Farmland in Denison. He was hospitalized at the age of 21...
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Cecil Joseph Blum, Jr., age 74, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to Anna Mary (Muell) and Cecil Blum Sr. on August 29, 1950, at their family home, Cecil was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man.
He graduated from Irwin-Kirkman School in 1968 and later pursued a degree...
Richard Lee Petersen
Mar 11, 2025
Richard Lee Petersen, Sioux Falls, SD, and formerly of Irwin and Aurelia, Iowa areas, died March 11, 2025, at Sanford / USD Medical Center. He was 74.
Richard Lee Petersen was born on April 21st, 1950 to Norman and Lila (Ranniger) Petersen in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa. Rich attended Irwin-Kirkman...
Randy William Luth
Mar 10, 2025
Randy William Luth, a beloved member of the Denison community, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on February 19, 1972, in Denison, he was a simple man whose life resonated with a spirit of loyalty and dedication to his friends and family.
Randy had a career that showcased his strong work ethic and diverse talents....
Bruce Arp
Mar 10, 2025
Bruce Edwin Arp, was born on December 24, 1962, in Harlan, Iowa, to Edwin and Darlene (Troll) Arp, Bruce epitomized kindness, a quality that made everyone feel welcome in his presence. Baptized and confirmed at the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Bruce remained a man of faith and uplifted those around him. Those close to him will remember not just...
Mark Weddle
Mar 9, 2025
Mark Thomas Weddle was born July 8, 1960 in Covington, Kentucky to Donald and Maryann (Delaney) Weddle. He went to rest with his savior on March 9, 2025 at Avoca Specialty Care in Avoca, Iowa. Mark was preceded in death by his parents and loving dog Cody. He is survived by two sisters Della Behrendt and husband Mike of Defiance,...
Jane Fabian
Mar 8, 2025
Jane Ellen Doonan, born April 24th, 1946, to parents Gaylord L. and Loretta J. (Abel) Doonan in Atlantic, Iowa. She passed away peacefully at Cass Health on March 8th, 2025, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and family.
Jane graduated from Harlan Community High School. The day after graduation, she took a train to Washington D.C. to work for the Federal Bureau...
David Robert Plagmann
Mar 6, 2025
David Robert Plagmann, son of Dale and Trudy (Stewart) Plagmann, was born on February 1, 1989, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended Westridge Elementary and graduated from Harlan Community High School with the Class of 2007. He briefly attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs before returning to Harlan to help on the family farm.
David had a natural talent for...
Alexis Collins Martin
Mar 6, 2025
Alexis Nichole Collins was born on January 13, 1994, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jacob Collins and Lynnette Hunt. She was raised in Elk Horn, Iowa where she attended school and later graduated in 2012. From a young age, Alexis was full of life and energy. She was outgoing, adventurous, and had a contagious spirit that drew people to her....
Sharon "Shari" Lynn Fleshman
Mar 4, 2025
Sharon “Shari” Lynn Fleshman was born to David Shaw and Sharon Shepard on July 18, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City and attended college at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. While in college, she received her Bachelor of Liberal Arts and her Masters in Health Care Administrations.
Shari found the love...
Gladys Irene Ahart
Mar 3, 2025
Gladys Irene Ahart was born on July 19, 1927 in Denison, Iowa to Raymond and Nellie (Demey) Porter. She lived a full, remarkable life surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She peacefully passed away on March 3, 2025, at Gracewell in Denison, Iowa at the age of 97 years, 7 months and 11 days.
Gladys grew up in...
Kathleen Pattee
Feb 26, 2025
Kathleen Mary (Dea) Pattee, age 78, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 19, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Richard William (Dick) and Esther Margaret (Paul) Dea.
Kathleen's education began at Newtown Country School (Kindergarten-4th grade), continued at Hancock Community School (5th-7th grade), and concluded...
Alma Marie Book
Feb 25, 2025
Alma Marie Book, daughter of Arthur and Magdelina (Scheuring) Book, was born on January 13, 1933. She grew up in Defiance, Iowa, where she attended St. Paul’s Catholic School. After high school, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she worked various secretary jobs.
Alma moved to California, where she lived for several years. She returned to her mom’s home in Harlan,...
