Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Lilas Brockmann
Feb 7, 2025
Lilas Brockmann passed away at Elm Crest in Harlan, Iowa on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Lilas Jeanette Norgaard was born in Harlan, Iowa on July 14, 1927 to Jens and Anna Norgaard. She attended school in Harlan, graduating with the class of 1945.
On February 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Lyle Brockmann. They became the parents of two children...
Glenn Junior Johnson
Feb 5, 2025
Glenn Junior Johnson, 82, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan, Iowa. Glenn was born on May 6, 1942, to Glenn and Alice (Wiese) Johnson in Adel, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.
He graduated from Algona Community Schools and went on to enjoy a...
Richard Leonard Luth
Jan 27, 2025
Richard Leonard Luth, born on September 5, 1978, in Denison, Iowa, grew into a man known not only for his hardworking nature but also for his ability to make a good joke out of almost anything. After all, what’s life without a little laughter?
Richard worked for Farmland, living up to his reputation as the "jack of all trades." No problem...
Geoffrey Daniel Falkena
Jan 25, 2025
On January 4, 1975, Geoffrey Daniel Falkena entered the world with a spark that would light up every room he walked into. As the first grandchild on the Falkena side, he was doted on and spoiled by family who adored him, though it didn’t stop him from keeping everyone on their toes. Geoff was a rowdy kid, full of mischief...
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...
Lilas Brockmann
Feb 7, 2025
Lilas Brockmann passed away at Elm Crest in Harlan, Iowa on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Lilas Jeanette Norgaard was born in Harlan, Iowa on July 14, 1927 to Jens and Anna Norgaard. She attended school in Harlan, graduating with the class of 1945.
On February 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Lyle Brockmann. They became the parents of two children...
Glenn Junior Johnson
Feb 5, 2025
Glenn Junior Johnson, 82, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan, Iowa. Glenn was born on May 6, 1942, to Glenn and Alice (Wiese) Johnson in Adel, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.
He graduated from Algona Community Schools and went on to enjoy a...
Richard Leonard Luth
Jan 27, 2025
Richard Leonard Luth, born on September 5, 1978, in Denison, Iowa, grew into a man known not only for his hardworking nature but also for his ability to make a good joke out of almost anything. After all, what’s life without a little laughter?
Richard worked for Farmland, living up to his reputation as the "jack of all trades." No problem...
Geoffrey Daniel Falkena
Jan 25, 2025
On January 4, 1975, Geoffrey Daniel Falkena entered the world with a spark that would light up every room he walked into. As the first grandchild on the Falkena side, he was doted on and spoiled by family who adored him, though it didn’t stop him from keeping everyone on their toes. Geoff was a rowdy kid, full of mischief...
