Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Kirk Douglas Byars
May 27, 2026
Kirk Douglas Byars passed away peacefully at his home in Harlan, Iowa on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 attaining the age of 69 years and 14 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene (Samouris) and Arnold Byars. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy Byars of Harlan, Iowa; children, Christopher Byars of Des Moines, Iowa, Matthew...
Jim Ryan
May 25, 2026
James “Jim” Kevin Ryan, 71, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Avoca, IA. He was born on September 20, 1954, to Robert and Joyce (Fisher) Ryan in Lincoln, NE.
Jim was a hard worker, putting in countless overtime hours at Lincoln Electric System as a Gas Turbine operator. After 44 years at LES, he retired and looked for new projects...
John Schoemann
May 25, 2026
John Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia (Blum), was born Sept. 1, 1935 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Holy Communion, and was confirmed at St. Mary’s Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. John attended 1st through 3rd grade at Pleasant Ridge Country School in Harrison County and then 4th through 8th grade at Cass...
Terri G Thompson
May 24, 2026
Terri G. Thompson, was born on January 15, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Gene and Shirley (Schwensen) Quirk. From an early age, Terri exhibited a sharp intellect and an unwavering commitment to excellence. She graduated as Valedictorian from Tri-Center High School in 1970, a testament to her dedication and scholastic prowess. Eager to pursue her passion for healthcare, she...
Delores Mae Nordby
May 21, 2026
Delores Mae (Petersen) Nordby was born in Marne, IA on May 20, 1933 to Clinton and Carrie Petersen.
Delores and her brother Bud were raised in Jacksonville, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. She attended country school at Jackson #6 and graduated from Harlan High School. Delores worked at the Harlan Telephone Office during her...
Sally Irene Nairn
May 19, 2026
Sally Irene Nairn was born in Sioux City, Iowa on December 21, 1946 to Howard Glen and Anna Irene (Herbold) Michaelsen. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in rural Correctionville, Iowa. Sally lived her childhood and early adult years in Pierson, Iowa. She attended Pierson Consolidated School. Her high school years were spent at Kingsley-Pierson Community High...
Greg Becker
May 16, 2026
Gregory Robert Becker, age 63, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away on May 16th, 2026. Born on November 19th, 1962, in Columbus, Mississippi, Greg lived a life defined by love, devotion, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to family. Above all else, he was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and guiding presence to all who were blessed to know him.
Greg graduated...
Joleen Bandow
May 13, 2026
Joleen Bandow, was born on March 24, 1946, in Manning, Iowa, to George and Bernice (Schroeder) Justice. Joleen lived a life marked by dedication to both her profession and the people around her. Joleen’s educational journey began in Jefferson #2 grade school in Botna, Iowa, and continued through to her graduation from Manning High School. Early in her career, she...
Wayne Franklin
May 13, 2026
Wayne Franklin was born on June 24, 1949, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Leo and Mary (Kelly) Franklin. He attended Marshalltown schools and graduated with the Class of 1967. Following high school, Wayne continued his education at a two-year college where he earned his Associate’s Degree in electronics.
Wayne was a lifelong sports fan and especially loved cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes....
Marcine "Marti" Margaret Usher
May 9, 2026
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Marti was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Marcia (Barnard) Harper; husband, Dennis Usher and sister-in-law, Vicki Harper. She is survived by her daughter, Mackenzie Usher of Thornton, CO; siblings, Elizabeth (Ron) Buck of Harlan, IA, Steve Harper of Rockwell City, IA, Nancy Yockey of Carroll, IA, Mary...
Linda Wageman
May 6, 2026
Full Obituary Pending
Survivors include her husband Gene Wageman of Hancock, IA; children Christine (Dion) Nepper of Manilla, IA; Tina (Dan) MacGregor of Shelby, IA; Brian (Shannon) Wageman of Hancock, IA; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and one on the way; siblings Larry (Tessa) Frank of Mesa, AZ; Traci (Mike) Wilwerding of Harlan, IA
Jacquelyn Jean Lewis
May 6, 2026
Jacquelyn Jean Lewis, daughter of Albert Leo and Laura Natalie (Newby) Luther, was born on April 30, 1926, in Columbia, Missouri. She spent her childhood in Memphis, MO near her grandparents Senator John E. and Lois Irene (Milliken) Luther. Jackie graduated from Memphis High School in 1944. During WWII she worked at a hatchery in Memphis and later at an...
Maureen Veronica Jensen
May 4, 2026
Maureen Veronica Jensen was born on July 5, 1951, in Manilla, Iowa, to Vernon and Eleanor (Chrastil) Lueth. She was baptized at the Manilla Catholic Church and attended grade school in Manilla and Irwin. She graduated with the class of 1969 from Irwin High School.
On August 2, 1969, Maureen was united in marriage to Alan Jensen at the Elk Horn...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Miller
Apr 30, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Miller was born on December 11, 1960, in Harlan, Iowa, to Lavern and Colleen (Schwiesow) Daeges. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church and graduated from Harlan Community Schools in 1979. While in school, she competed in gymnastics and began working at Harlan National Bank through the school's T&I program-sparking what would become a...
Mary Ann M. Goettsch
Apr 29, 2026
Mary Ann M. Goettsch, was born on February 17, 1926, on the family farm outside of Harlan, Iowa, to Frank and Barbara (Dotzler) Koppold. Mary Ann led a life rich with love, hard work, and joy. A proud graduate of Harlan High School in 1944, Mary Ann began her career as a country school teacher, a role she held until...
Kenneth Dale Christensen
Apr 27, 2026
Kenneth Dale Christensen was born to Earl and Eletha (Petersen) Christensen on August 18, 1938, at their family farm near Irwin, Iowa. At the age of nine he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He attended kindergarten through 11th grade in Kirkman, Iowa, and completed his senior year, graduating from Irwin Kirkman High School. Following graduation, Kenneth farmed near...
Ann Voggesser
Apr 22, 2026
Elizabeth “Ann” Stevenson Voggesser of Denison, Iowa, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 22 days. Ann was born to David Gelvin and Mary Elizabeth (Craig) Stevenson on September 27, 1935, in Omaha, NE at Methodist Hospital. She graduated in the top five...
James F. Petersen
Apr 21, 2026
Heaven took our hero, James F. Petersen, a loving husband, gentle father, fun loving grandfather and everyone’s best friend. James was born on June 18 of 1944 to Bill and Lola (Graham) Petersen. He was the youngest of three boys. He was a beloved 81-year-old resident of Denison, Iowa. Jim passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. He was proceeded...
Keli Rene Hansen
Apr 20, 2026
Keli Rene Hansen
In today's day and age, one way you can really get to know the heart of a person is to go through the camera roll on their phone. With its ease and accessibility, people are able to take snapshots of all the things they cherish, love, and the memories they hold dear. It has been a great joy...
Judy Arlene Summers
Apr 20, 2026
Judy Summers, daughter of Lister and Ercyle Brace, was born July 26, 1939 in Woodbine, Iowa. She graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1957. Judy was united in marriage to Charles Summers, Sr. on October 2, 1960, and together they had two sons, Charlie Jr. and Matt. She worked many years at Jacobs Corporation before retiring in...
Kirk Douglas Byars
May 27, 2026
Kirk Douglas Byars passed away peacefully at his home in Harlan, Iowa on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 attaining the age of 69 years and 14 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene (Samouris) and Arnold Byars. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy Byars of Harlan, Iowa; children, Christopher Byars of Des Moines, Iowa, Matthew...
Jim Ryan
May 25, 2026
James “Jim” Kevin Ryan, 71, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Avoca, IA. He was born on September 20, 1954, to Robert and Joyce (Fisher) Ryan in Lincoln, NE.
Jim was a hard worker, putting in countless overtime hours at Lincoln Electric System as a Gas Turbine operator. After 44 years at LES, he retired and looked for new projects...
John Schoemann
May 25, 2026
John Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia (Blum), was born Sept. 1, 1935 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Holy Communion, and was confirmed at St. Mary’s Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. John attended 1st through 3rd grade at Pleasant Ridge Country School in Harrison County and then 4th through 8th grade at Cass...
Terri G Thompson
May 24, 2026
Terri G. Thompson, was born on January 15, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Gene and Shirley (Schwensen) Quirk. From an early age, Terri exhibited a sharp intellect and an unwavering commitment to excellence. She graduated as Valedictorian from Tri-Center High School in 1970, a testament to her dedication and scholastic prowess. Eager to pursue her passion for healthcare, she...
Delores Mae Nordby
May 21, 2026
Delores Mae (Petersen) Nordby was born in Marne, IA on May 20, 1933 to Clinton and Carrie Petersen.
Delores and her brother Bud were raised in Jacksonville, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. She attended country school at Jackson #6 and graduated from Harlan High School. Delores worked at the Harlan Telephone Office during her...
Sally Irene Nairn
May 19, 2026
Sally Irene Nairn was born in Sioux City, Iowa on December 21, 1946 to Howard Glen and Anna Irene (Herbold) Michaelsen. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in rural Correctionville, Iowa. Sally lived her childhood and early adult years in Pierson, Iowa. She attended Pierson Consolidated School. Her high school years were spent at Kingsley-Pierson Community High...
Greg Becker
May 16, 2026
Gregory Robert Becker, age 63, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away on May 16th, 2026. Born on November 19th, 1962, in Columbus, Mississippi, Greg lived a life defined by love, devotion, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to family. Above all else, he was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and guiding presence to all who were blessed to know him.
Greg graduated...
Joleen Bandow
May 13, 2026
Joleen Bandow, was born on March 24, 1946, in Manning, Iowa, to George and Bernice (Schroeder) Justice. Joleen lived a life marked by dedication to both her profession and the people around her. Joleen’s educational journey began in Jefferson #2 grade school in Botna, Iowa, and continued through to her graduation from Manning High School. Early in her career, she...
Wayne Franklin
May 13, 2026
Wayne Franklin was born on June 24, 1949, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Leo and Mary (Kelly) Franklin. He attended Marshalltown schools and graduated with the Class of 1967. Following high school, Wayne continued his education at a two-year college where he earned his Associate’s Degree in electronics.
Wayne was a lifelong sports fan and especially loved cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes....
Marcine "Marti" Margaret Usher
May 9, 2026
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Marti was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Marcia (Barnard) Harper; husband, Dennis Usher and sister-in-law, Vicki Harper. She is survived by her daughter, Mackenzie Usher of Thornton, CO; siblings, Elizabeth (Ron) Buck of Harlan, IA, Steve Harper of Rockwell City, IA, Nancy Yockey of Carroll, IA, Mary...
Linda Wageman
May 6, 2026
Full Obituary Pending
Survivors include her husband Gene Wageman of Hancock, IA; children Christine (Dion) Nepper of Manilla, IA; Tina (Dan) MacGregor of Shelby, IA; Brian (Shannon) Wageman of Hancock, IA; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and one on the way; siblings Larry (Tessa) Frank of Mesa, AZ; Traci (Mike) Wilwerding of Harlan, IA
Jacquelyn Jean Lewis
May 6, 2026
Jacquelyn Jean Lewis, daughter of Albert Leo and Laura Natalie (Newby) Luther, was born on April 30, 1926, in Columbia, Missouri. She spent her childhood in Memphis, MO near her grandparents Senator John E. and Lois Irene (Milliken) Luther. Jackie graduated from Memphis High School in 1944. During WWII she worked at a hatchery in Memphis and later at an...
Maureen Veronica Jensen
May 4, 2026
Maureen Veronica Jensen was born on July 5, 1951, in Manilla, Iowa, to Vernon and Eleanor (Chrastil) Lueth. She was baptized at the Manilla Catholic Church and attended grade school in Manilla and Irwin. She graduated with the class of 1969 from Irwin High School.
On August 2, 1969, Maureen was united in marriage to Alan Jensen at the Elk Horn...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Miller
Apr 30, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Miller was born on December 11, 1960, in Harlan, Iowa, to Lavern and Colleen (Schwiesow) Daeges. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church and graduated from Harlan Community Schools in 1979. While in school, she competed in gymnastics and began working at Harlan National Bank through the school's T&I program-sparking what would become a...
Mary Ann M. Goettsch
Apr 29, 2026
Mary Ann M. Goettsch, was born on February 17, 1926, on the family farm outside of Harlan, Iowa, to Frank and Barbara (Dotzler) Koppold. Mary Ann led a life rich with love, hard work, and joy. A proud graduate of Harlan High School in 1944, Mary Ann began her career as a country school teacher, a role she held until...
Kenneth Dale Christensen
Apr 27, 2026
Kenneth Dale Christensen was born to Earl and Eletha (Petersen) Christensen on August 18, 1938, at their family farm near Irwin, Iowa. At the age of nine he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He attended kindergarten through 11th grade in Kirkman, Iowa, and completed his senior year, graduating from Irwin Kirkman High School. Following graduation, Kenneth farmed near...
Ann Voggesser
Apr 22, 2026
Elizabeth “Ann” Stevenson Voggesser of Denison, Iowa, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 22 days. Ann was born to David Gelvin and Mary Elizabeth (Craig) Stevenson on September 27, 1935, in Omaha, NE at Methodist Hospital. She graduated in the top five...
James F. Petersen
Apr 21, 2026
Heaven took our hero, James F. Petersen, a loving husband, gentle father, fun loving grandfather and everyone’s best friend. James was born on June 18 of 1944 to Bill and Lola (Graham) Petersen. He was the youngest of three boys. He was a beloved 81-year-old resident of Denison, Iowa. Jim passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. He was proceeded...
Keli Rene Hansen
Apr 20, 2026
Keli Rene Hansen
In today's day and age, one way you can really get to know the heart of a person is to go through the camera roll on their phone. With its ease and accessibility, people are able to take snapshots of all the things they cherish, love, and the memories they hold dear. It has been a great joy...
Judy Arlene Summers
Apr 20, 2026
Judy Summers, daughter of Lister and Ercyle Brace, was born July 26, 1939 in Woodbine, Iowa. She graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1957. Judy was united in marriage to Charles Summers, Sr. on October 2, 1960, and together they had two sons, Charlie Jr. and Matt. She worked many years at Jacobs Corporation before retiring in...
