Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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,...
Judy Wineland
Feb 23, 2025
Judy Wineland, born on October 30, 1940, in Oakland, Iowa, was the daughter of Harry and Roberta (Roberts) Petersen. Raised in a close-knit family, Judy's early life was shaped by the values of love and generosity. She graduated from AvoHa High School in 1958, where she developed a love for creativity, particularly through sewing.
After high school, Judy moved to Omaha...
Norma Lippincott
Feb 15, 2025
Norma Lippincott, age 82 of Bellevue, Nebraska, formerly of Walnut, Iowa passed away peacefully, February 15, 2025 at Hillcrest Rehab in Bellevue, Ne. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM preceding the service.
Norma was born October 29,...
Michael Donald Schleis
Feb 15, 2025
Michael Donald Schleis, loving Dad and Grandpa, was born on November 23, 1951, in Mapleton, Iowa, to Leo and Stella Schleis. He graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1970.
On September 19, 1981, Michael was united in marriage to Deb Reid in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Two sons were born to this union: Taylor and Ryan. Mike and Deb...
Joyce Lohoff
Feb 11, 2025
The daughter of Bernhard and Ruth (Wellner) Schmieder, Joyce Jean Lohoff, was born on January 14, 1951, in Ute, Iowa. Joyce was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ute, Iowa, where her faith played a central role in her life. She graduated from Charter Oak High School and later worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C., in...
Wayne Jacobsen
Feb 9, 2025
Wayne Harold Jacobsen, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. Born on June 12, 1944, in Avoca, Iowa, to Wilbert and Bernice (Hansen) Jacobsen, he grew up with the rolling fields and quiet corners of the countryside molding him into the devoted farmer and family...
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,...
Judy Wineland
Feb 23, 2025
Judy Wineland, born on October 30, 1940, in Oakland, Iowa, was the daughter of Harry and Roberta (Roberts) Petersen. Raised in a close-knit family, Judy's early life was shaped by the values of love and generosity. She graduated from AvoHa High School in 1958, where she developed a love for creativity, particularly through sewing.
After high school, Judy moved to Omaha...
Norma Lippincott
Feb 15, 2025
Norma Lippincott, age 82 of Bellevue, Nebraska, formerly of Walnut, Iowa passed away peacefully, February 15, 2025 at Hillcrest Rehab in Bellevue, Ne. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM preceding the service.
Norma was born October 29,...
Michael Donald Schleis
Feb 15, 2025
Michael Donald Schleis, loving Dad and Grandpa, was born on November 23, 1951, in Mapleton, Iowa, to Leo and Stella Schleis. He graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1970.
On September 19, 1981, Michael was united in marriage to Deb Reid in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Two sons were born to this union: Taylor and Ryan. Mike and Deb...
Joyce Lohoff
Feb 11, 2025
The daughter of Bernhard and Ruth (Wellner) Schmieder, Joyce Jean Lohoff, was born on January 14, 1951, in Ute, Iowa. Joyce was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ute, Iowa, where her faith played a central role in her life. She graduated from Charter Oak High School and later worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C., in...
Wayne Jacobsen
Feb 9, 2025
Wayne Harold Jacobsen, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. Born on June 12, 1944, in Avoca, Iowa, to Wilbert and Bernice (Hansen) Jacobsen, he grew up with the rolling fields and quiet corners of the countryside molding him into the devoted farmer and family...
