Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Harry James Sawyer
Mar 2, 2026
Harry James Sawyer was born to Connie Scholl and Harry Nelson Sawyer on July 4, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia. In his younger years, Harry’s family moved to Belton, Missouri, where he attended school and later graduated from Belton Senior High School. As a child, Harry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially going bowling and watching movies together.
In 1982, Harry...
Pamela Schechinger
Feb 27, 2026
Pam was born February 1st, 1950 to Ralph and Ellen Trout in Logan Iowa. At 10 years old Pam was Baptized into the Christian church. Pam had many memories from her grandmother Grace and her beloved aunt Marge who taught her to play the piano. Pam enjoyed many lifelong friends graduating from Lo Ma Highschool in 1968. Pam attended Iowa...
Patricia (Swanson) Getty
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Louise Swanson, daughter of Herbert and Irene (Stolz) Swanson was born June 20, 1948 in Manilla, Iowa. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla and was confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Denison High School in May, 1965.
After graduation, she married Jon Ebner on June 26,...
Karla Roecker
Feb 25, 2026
Karla Georgette (Hartvigsen) Roecker was born on June 25, 1955, in Harlan, Iowa, to George and Sharon (Wohlhutter) Hartvigsen. She grew up alongside her three brothers—Tim, Dan, and Kevin—and held especially fond memories of time spent at her grandparents’ family farm near Kimbalton, IA, as well as playing in the Laurel Elementary School neighborhood and swimming at the local pool....
Valeria Nineth Castillo Martinez
Feb 24, 2026
She is survived by her mother, Honoria Nineth Martinez Perez and father, Celvin Castillo Lopez; siblings, Camila Castillo Martinez, Anashaleily Castillo Martinez, Celvin Castillo Martinez all of Denison, Iowa; many other family members and friends.
Le sobreviven su madre, Honoria Nineth Martínez Pérez y su padre, Celvin Castillo López; hermanos, Camila Castillo Martínez, Anashaleily Castillo Martínez, Celvin Castillo Martínez, todos de...
Gregory Joseph Monahan
Feb 20, 2026
Gregory Joseph Monahan was born on October 7, 1957, to Charles Monahan and Marie Miller Monahan. He grew up in the country in the Panama/Portsmouth area. Greg was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth and attended grade school there, too. Greg moved to Harlan around junior high age and graduated from Harlan Community High School.
Greg spent most of...
Michael J. Kaufman
Feb 20, 2026
Michael Joseph Kaufman was born on March 15, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Cecelia (Mueller) and Henry Kaufman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, where he built the strong foundation of faith and values that guided him throughout his life.
Following graduation, Michael dedicated 17 years...
Christine Blum
Feb 20, 2026
Christine Dora Louise Blum, daughter of Herbert and Alouise (Martens) Quandt, was born on January 27, 1958 in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where she remained a lifelong member. She attended Zion Elementary School and Denison Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1977.
On December 6, 1986, Chris was united in marriage...
Peggy Lou Hansen
Feb 17, 2026
Peggy Lou (Andersen) Hansen, daughter of Earl “Speenie” and Leota (Harris) Andersen was born on March 16, 1937. Later a brother Jerry completed their family. Baptized and confirmed at Jacksonville Lutheran Church, Peggy’s strong foundation of faith guided her throughout her life and shaped the way she cared for others.
As a young woman, Peggy’s vibrant spirit was evident. She was...
Sheila Mikkelsen
Feb 13, 2026
Sheila Weis Mikkelsen, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted companion, Ron.
Born on September 8, 1952, in Earling, Iowa, Sheila was the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Ruth (Schaben) Weis. Raised in Defiance, she was a proud 1970 graduate of Harlan Community High School. In March 1970, Sheila...
Colton J. Wiederin
Feb 13, 2026
Special Note for those attending the services for Colton, the family encourages you to wear Hawkeye or Team Colton gear.
Colton James Wiederin
Aug 26th, 2016 - Feb. 13th, 2026
Colton was born to Morgan Cook (Wiederin) in Iowa city at the University of Iowa Hospital. In 2020 Joe Cook came into Colton’s life and stepped into the role as Colton’s dad. Colton...
Thomas Joseph Schmitz
Feb 11, 2026
Thomas Joseph Schmitz was born to Vincent Schmitz and Dolores (Leinen) Schmitz on June 6, 1946 at their home in Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, IA. Tom attended school in Panama from grade school until high school graduation. After graduating, he attended a 2 year technical school in Des Moines...
Donald Scheffler
Feb 11, 2026
Donald Edward Scheffler, son of Herman and Olga (Jacobsen) Scheffler, was born on July 31, 1928, on a farm east of Hancock. Don attended country school and graduated from Hancock High School with the class of 1945, where he was a student athlete playing basketball. He attended Iowa State University and then came home to farm. He married his high...
Walter Sonksen
Feb 8, 2026
Walter “Walt” Ferdinand Sonksen, was born on April 22, 1932, at the family farm in Mapleton, Iowa to Richard and Frances (Ruchti) Sonksen. He attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Mapleton High School in 1950 and was united in 65+ years of marriage to Marilyn Schluter on November 27, 1955. They had two children: Randall, born...
Fr. Leonard Anthony Kenkel
Feb 7, 2026
Father Leonard Anthony Kenkel was born on May 28, 1934, in Panama, Iowa, to William and Anna (Wingert) Kenkel. He grew up with his sisters, Lauretta and Sister Sylvia, OSB, and his brothers Michael, Sylvan, David, Damian, and Eugene.
He was educated at St. Mary’s School in Panama, graduating from grade school in 1948 and high school in 1952. He earned...
Trent Nielsen
Feb 6, 2026
Trent Allen Nielsen, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the age of 40. Trent was born on April 4, 1985, at the Cass County Hospital in Atlantic and died at home with his family. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Vicki Nielsen, his sisters Erin(Doug) Owen of Gretna, Nebraska and Tiffany (Nate) Parrott of Morton, Illinois,...
Robert E Jensen
Feb 5, 2026
Robert Eugene Jensen was born to Niels “Nels” Jensen and Kirsten “Katherine” (Hjornet) Jensen on October 25, 1930 at a farmhouse in James Township, Pottawattamie, Iowa. He grew up alongside his five siblings: Elsie, Elmer, Betty, Carl, and Ellen.
On December 19, 1954, Robert was united in marriage to Ellen Marie Smith. To this union, four children were born: Randal, Dennis,...
Sharon Kay Pebley
Feb 1, 2026
Sharon Pebley, 84, of Harlan, Iowa passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026 in Greenfield, Iowa. She is preceded in death by her parents, Shorty and Etna Mosher; husbands, Erik Claude, John Beckel, and Al Roller; siblings, Pat Guysinger, Terry Mosher, Gary Mosher, and Bubby Mosher.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ervin (Vicki) Claude, Alvin (Teresa) Claude, John...
Barbara Jean Sorensen
Jan 30, 2026
Barbara Jean Sorensen, 85, formerly of Corley, Iowa died on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. Barb was born to John and Johanna (Andersen) Madsen on June 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Christian Peter Sorensen.
She is survived by her children, Ann Hammer of Harlan, IA; John (Shannon) Sorensen of Denver,...
Patricia Lee Schmidt
Jan 30, 2026
Patricia L. Schmidt was born on May 27, 1943, to Dell and Ruth (Hartwig) O’Day in Dunlap, Iowa. She began her education at a country school in Grove Township and later attended Dunlap Public School starting in the fifth grade. Pat graduated from Dunlap High School in May of 1961.
Following high school, she worked at Bonsall Appliance in Dunlap before...
Harry James Sawyer
Mar 2, 2026
Harry James Sawyer was born to Connie Scholl and Harry Nelson Sawyer on July 4, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia. In his younger years, Harry’s family moved to Belton, Missouri, where he attended school and later graduated from Belton Senior High School. As a child, Harry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially going bowling and watching movies together.
In 1982, Harry...
Pamela Schechinger
Feb 27, 2026
Pam was born February 1st, 1950 to Ralph and Ellen Trout in Logan Iowa. At 10 years old Pam was Baptized into the Christian church. Pam had many memories from her grandmother Grace and her beloved aunt Marge who taught her to play the piano. Pam enjoyed many lifelong friends graduating from Lo Ma Highschool in 1968. Pam attended Iowa...
Patricia (Swanson) Getty
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Louise Swanson, daughter of Herbert and Irene (Stolz) Swanson was born June 20, 1948 in Manilla, Iowa. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla and was confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Denison High School in May, 1965.
After graduation, she married Jon Ebner on June 26,...
Karla Roecker
Feb 25, 2026
Karla Georgette (Hartvigsen) Roecker was born on June 25, 1955, in Harlan, Iowa, to George and Sharon (Wohlhutter) Hartvigsen. She grew up alongside her three brothers—Tim, Dan, and Kevin—and held especially fond memories of time spent at her grandparents’ family farm near Kimbalton, IA, as well as playing in the Laurel Elementary School neighborhood and swimming at the local pool....
Valeria Nineth Castillo Martinez
Feb 24, 2026
She is survived by her mother, Honoria Nineth Martinez Perez and father, Celvin Castillo Lopez; siblings, Camila Castillo Martinez, Anashaleily Castillo Martinez, Celvin Castillo Martinez all of Denison, Iowa; many other family members and friends.
Le sobreviven su madre, Honoria Nineth Martínez Pérez y su padre, Celvin Castillo López; hermanos, Camila Castillo Martínez, Anashaleily Castillo Martínez, Celvin Castillo Martínez, todos de...
Gregory Joseph Monahan
Feb 20, 2026
Gregory Joseph Monahan was born on October 7, 1957, to Charles Monahan and Marie Miller Monahan. He grew up in the country in the Panama/Portsmouth area. Greg was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth and attended grade school there, too. Greg moved to Harlan around junior high age and graduated from Harlan Community High School.
Greg spent most of...
Michael J. Kaufman
Feb 20, 2026
Michael Joseph Kaufman was born on March 15, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Cecelia (Mueller) and Henry Kaufman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, where he built the strong foundation of faith and values that guided him throughout his life.
Following graduation, Michael dedicated 17 years...
Christine Blum
Feb 20, 2026
Christine Dora Louise Blum, daughter of Herbert and Alouise (Martens) Quandt, was born on January 27, 1958 in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where she remained a lifelong member. She attended Zion Elementary School and Denison Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1977.
On December 6, 1986, Chris was united in marriage...
Peggy Lou Hansen
Feb 17, 2026
Peggy Lou (Andersen) Hansen, daughter of Earl “Speenie” and Leota (Harris) Andersen was born on March 16, 1937. Later a brother Jerry completed their family. Baptized and confirmed at Jacksonville Lutheran Church, Peggy’s strong foundation of faith guided her throughout her life and shaped the way she cared for others.
As a young woman, Peggy’s vibrant spirit was evident. She was...
Sheila Mikkelsen
Feb 13, 2026
Sheila Weis Mikkelsen, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted companion, Ron.
Born on September 8, 1952, in Earling, Iowa, Sheila was the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Ruth (Schaben) Weis. Raised in Defiance, she was a proud 1970 graduate of Harlan Community High School. In March 1970, Sheila...
Colton J. Wiederin
Feb 13, 2026
Special Note for those attending the services for Colton, the family encourages you to wear Hawkeye or Team Colton gear.
Colton James Wiederin
Aug 26th, 2016 - Feb. 13th, 2026
Colton was born to Morgan Cook (Wiederin) in Iowa city at the University of Iowa Hospital. In 2020 Joe Cook came into Colton’s life and stepped into the role as Colton’s dad. Colton...
Thomas Joseph Schmitz
Feb 11, 2026
Thomas Joseph Schmitz was born to Vincent Schmitz and Dolores (Leinen) Schmitz on June 6, 1946 at their home in Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, IA. Tom attended school in Panama from grade school until high school graduation. After graduating, he attended a 2 year technical school in Des Moines...
Donald Scheffler
Feb 11, 2026
Donald Edward Scheffler, son of Herman and Olga (Jacobsen) Scheffler, was born on July 31, 1928, on a farm east of Hancock. Don attended country school and graduated from Hancock High School with the class of 1945, where he was a student athlete playing basketball. He attended Iowa State University and then came home to farm. He married his high...
Walter Sonksen
Feb 8, 2026
Walter “Walt” Ferdinand Sonksen, was born on April 22, 1932, at the family farm in Mapleton, Iowa to Richard and Frances (Ruchti) Sonksen. He attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Mapleton High School in 1950 and was united in 65+ years of marriage to Marilyn Schluter on November 27, 1955. They had two children: Randall, born...
Fr. Leonard Anthony Kenkel
Feb 7, 2026
Father Leonard Anthony Kenkel was born on May 28, 1934, in Panama, Iowa, to William and Anna (Wingert) Kenkel. He grew up with his sisters, Lauretta and Sister Sylvia, OSB, and his brothers Michael, Sylvan, David, Damian, and Eugene.
He was educated at St. Mary’s School in Panama, graduating from grade school in 1948 and high school in 1952. He earned...
Trent Nielsen
Feb 6, 2026
Trent Allen Nielsen, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the age of 40. Trent was born on April 4, 1985, at the Cass County Hospital in Atlantic and died at home with his family. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Vicki Nielsen, his sisters Erin(Doug) Owen of Gretna, Nebraska and Tiffany (Nate) Parrott of Morton, Illinois,...
Robert E Jensen
Feb 5, 2026
Robert Eugene Jensen was born to Niels “Nels” Jensen and Kirsten “Katherine” (Hjornet) Jensen on October 25, 1930 at a farmhouse in James Township, Pottawattamie, Iowa. He grew up alongside his five siblings: Elsie, Elmer, Betty, Carl, and Ellen.
On December 19, 1954, Robert was united in marriage to Ellen Marie Smith. To this union, four children were born: Randal, Dennis,...
Sharon Kay Pebley
Feb 1, 2026
Sharon Pebley, 84, of Harlan, Iowa passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026 in Greenfield, Iowa. She is preceded in death by her parents, Shorty and Etna Mosher; husbands, Erik Claude, John Beckel, and Al Roller; siblings, Pat Guysinger, Terry Mosher, Gary Mosher, and Bubby Mosher.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ervin (Vicki) Claude, Alvin (Teresa) Claude, John...
Barbara Jean Sorensen
Jan 30, 2026
Barbara Jean Sorensen, 85, formerly of Corley, Iowa died on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. Barb was born to John and Johanna (Andersen) Madsen on June 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Christian Peter Sorensen.
She is survived by her children, Ann Hammer of Harlan, IA; John (Shannon) Sorensen of Denver,...
Patricia Lee Schmidt
Jan 30, 2026
Patricia L. Schmidt was born on May 27, 1943, to Dell and Ruth (Hartwig) O’Day in Dunlap, Iowa. She began her education at a country school in Grove Township and later attended Dunlap Public School starting in the fifth grade. Pat graduated from Dunlap High School in May of 1961.
Following high school, she worked at Bonsall Appliance in Dunlap before...
