Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Sheila Kroll
Jan 5, 2026
Sheila Joy Kroll, born on September 15, 1955, to Allen and Joyce (Evans) Blumer, Sheila grew up with a deep commitment to caring for others. After graduating from Tri-Center High School, she pursued her calling in healthcare, graduating from the Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing to begin a lifelong journey as a healer.
On December 1, 1979, Sheila was united in...
Marilyn Virginia Dahlof
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Dahlof
Feb. 2, 1932-Jan. 4, 2026
Marilyn Virginia (Schrader) Dahlof was born to Otto and Golda (Gipple) Schrader on the family farm near Bridgewater, IA, on Feb. 2, 1932. She joined two brothers, John and Dallas. Another brother, Edward, followed four years later.
Attending Carl #2 Country School and helping with chores - milking cows, feeding the chickens and rabbits, gardening, and...
Randy Neese
Jan 4, 2026
Randy Neese, a proud man with a deep love for his family and the outdoors, passed away unexpectedly at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa on January 4, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1951, to Manford and Novgine (Thompson) Neese, in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his education at Rio Vista Schools in Phoenix, AZ, later earning his GED....
Brenda Lee Ahrenholtz
Dec 31, 2025
Brenda Lee Ahrenholtz was born on March 2, 1964, to Betty (Stuhr) and Lloyd Jensen in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. She began going to school in Harlan until her family moved. After graduation, she went on to attend Iowa Western Community College where she received her CNA in Nursing. Brenda...
Ruth Ann Weis
Dec 29, 2025
Ruth Ann Schaben was born on March 14, 1932, in Earling, Iowa, to Anton and Edith (Kobold) Schaben. Ruth’s mother passed away shortly after her first birthday, her father later married Lucile (Morrisey). Ruth grew up in the faith at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, where she remained a lifelong member. A 1950 graduate of St. Peter's Catholic School,...
Sylvan Alfred Kenkel
Dec 27, 2025
Sylvan Alfred Kenkel was born to William and Anna (Wingert) Kenkel on May 24, 1939 on the family farm outside of Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church where he remained a lifelong member. Sylvan graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School with the class of 1957. In December of 1961, Sylvan was...
Mary Ehlert
Dec 26, 2025
Survivors include her daughter Cindy and husband Steve Mass of Avoca, Iowa; son Mark Ehlert of Nebraska; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Janet Jensen
Dec 26, 2025
Janet Ann (Martens) Jensen passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa. She was born on September 11, 1937 in Carroll, Iowa to Viola (Ohde) and Gilbert Martens.
Janet’s early childhood was spent in the Manning area. Her family later moved to farms near Manilla. Janet graduated from Manilla Public School in 1955. After...
Donald Wayne Leonard
Dec 25, 2025
Donald Wayne Leonard was born to Samuel and Hesbia (Bays) Leonard on February 24, 1940 in Bristol, Virginia. He grew up in Indianola, Mississippi where he attended and graduated from Indianola High School. While in school, he participated in football, basketball, baseball and ran track. He was awarded the Chapman Award for his excellence in athletics while in high school....
Kelly Ray Arnold
Dec 19, 2025
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his children, Kellia Arnold, Jacob Arnold, Harley Arnold, Emmanuel Arnold; parents, Raymond and Susan Arnold of Minden, IA; siblings, Kipper Arnold of Minden, IA; Kory (Tina) Arnold of Ashland, NE; Kyle (Sara) Arnold of Minden, IA; nephew and nieces, Dalton Nickels, Kassidy Arnold, Lauren Arnold, Kaccee Arnold, and Megan Arnold; other family members and...
Edward "Old Man" Stevens
Dec 13, 2025
Full Obituary Pending
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to cover unexpected expenses.
Survivors include his fiance Vicki Osby of Avoca, IA; children Bobby Stevens of Atlantic, IA; David Stevens of Exira, IA; Dane (Kylie) Stevens of Harlan, IA; Austen "Ozzie" (Claire) Stevens of Neola, IA; Cherry Budd of Avoca, IA; Cherryl (Seth) Ferguson; Donovon Isaacson of Avoca, IA; Tyler Williams...
David "Vince" Pullen
Dec 12, 2025
David Arnold Pullen, son of Virgil and Carol (Hollander) Pullen, was born on March 13, 1956, at the Bellevue Hospital in Muscantine County, Iowa. His family moved to Denison, Iowa, where he attended Denison Community School until the 8th grade. He later received his GED and attended college for a year taking business classes.
David worked for Fellers Roofing for many...
Alondra Vargas
Dec 11, 2025
Alondra Vargas, born on June 12, 2008, in Omaha, Nebraska, Alondra was the shining light in the hearts of many. She was a current high school senior at AHSTW, where her spirited involvement in various activities highlighted her vibrant personality. From soccer and volleyball to cheerleading and being part of the Homecoming court, she embraced each moment with joy and...
Wilbert Carl Sick
Dec 8, 2025
Wilbert Carl Sick, son of Alfred Sick and Frieda (Schmidt) Sick, was born on October 8, 1932, at his family's farmhouse northwest of Avoca, Iowa. Wilbert was baptized and confirmed on December 14, 1952, in Avoca, Iowa. His faith remained an important part of his life, and he was a longtime member of Shelby Presbyterian Church before later joining Shelby...
Alan Thornton
Dec 8, 2025
Alan Thornton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on March 15, 1953, in Jefferson, Iowa to Francis and Gladys (Henderson) Thornton. Alan graduated from Paton Churdan High School in 1971, where he showed his talent for baseball, even being drafted by the Twins. However, his...
Tina Thielen
Dec 7, 2025
Tina Louise Thielen was born on July 26, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, to Robert and Janice Dickinson. Tina spent 44 years working as a Certified Nurse’s Aide, and later as a Certified Medication Aide. She was dedicated to her work and found great purpose in caring for others. Her kindness, patience, and gentle approach touched the lives of many people...
Elvin Yobani Flores-Galvez
Dec 3, 2025
Elvin Yobani Flores-Galvez, son of Jose Flores-Lopez and Maria Galvez-Franco, was born on July 21, 2011 in Denison, Iowa. The youngest of three children, Elvin was baptized at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. He started his schooling in Denison before transferring to Odebolt-Arthur-Battle Creek-Ida Grove school.
Elvin’s bubbly and happy personality always kept his friends and family smiling...
Dennis Wayne McCullough
Dec 1, 2025
Dennis Wayne McCullough was born September 20, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. On December 20, 1948, he was proudly adopted by Gerald and Viola (Duskin) McCullough of Griswold, Iowa. He grew up on a farm east of town and graduated from Griswold High School, with the class of 1966.
Following high school, he served in the Nebraska National Guard while also...
Lester Bywater
Nov 24, 2025
Lester Beryl Bywater, the son of James Benjamin and Armillda Helen Bywater, was born on February 12, 1938, in Tarkio, Missouri. He was one of 11 children. He grew up in Tarkio where he enjoyed playing sports like baseball and football.
Lester met Marian and eloped to Pineville, Louisiana where they were united in marriage on August 29, 1959. From this...
Jane Rau
Nov 23, 2025
Jane Mary Henscheid was born on September 19, 1932, in Westphalia, IA, to Joseph "Joe" and Marie "Mary" Henscheid. Jane was very proud of her Westphalia roots. She graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1950. She then became a Franciscan nun and served as the cook for the religious in the communities of La Crosse, WI; Spencer, IA; and...
Sheila Kroll
Jan 5, 2026
Sheila Joy Kroll, born on September 15, 1955, to Allen and Joyce (Evans) Blumer, Sheila grew up with a deep commitment to caring for others. After graduating from Tri-Center High School, she pursued her calling in healthcare, graduating from the Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing to begin a lifelong journey as a healer.
On December 1, 1979, Sheila was united in...
Marilyn Virginia Dahlof
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Dahlof
Feb. 2, 1932-Jan. 4, 2026
Marilyn Virginia (Schrader) Dahlof was born to Otto and Golda (Gipple) Schrader on the family farm near Bridgewater, IA, on Feb. 2, 1932. She joined two brothers, John and Dallas. Another brother, Edward, followed four years later.
Attending Carl #2 Country School and helping with chores - milking cows, feeding the chickens and rabbits, gardening, and...
Randy Neese
Jan 4, 2026
Randy Neese, a proud man with a deep love for his family and the outdoors, passed away unexpectedly at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa on January 4, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1951, to Manford and Novgine (Thompson) Neese, in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his education at Rio Vista Schools in Phoenix, AZ, later earning his GED....
Brenda Lee Ahrenholtz
Dec 31, 2025
Brenda Lee Ahrenholtz was born on March 2, 1964, to Betty (Stuhr) and Lloyd Jensen in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. She began going to school in Harlan until her family moved. After graduation, she went on to attend Iowa Western Community College where she received her CNA in Nursing. Brenda...
Ruth Ann Weis
Dec 29, 2025
Ruth Ann Schaben was born on March 14, 1932, in Earling, Iowa, to Anton and Edith (Kobold) Schaben. Ruth’s mother passed away shortly after her first birthday, her father later married Lucile (Morrisey). Ruth grew up in the faith at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, where she remained a lifelong member. A 1950 graduate of St. Peter's Catholic School,...
Sylvan Alfred Kenkel
Dec 27, 2025
Sylvan Alfred Kenkel was born to William and Anna (Wingert) Kenkel on May 24, 1939 on the family farm outside of Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church where he remained a lifelong member. Sylvan graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School with the class of 1957. In December of 1961, Sylvan was...
Mary Ehlert
Dec 26, 2025
Survivors include her daughter Cindy and husband Steve Mass of Avoca, Iowa; son Mark Ehlert of Nebraska; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Janet Jensen
Dec 26, 2025
Janet Ann (Martens) Jensen passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa. She was born on September 11, 1937 in Carroll, Iowa to Viola (Ohde) and Gilbert Martens.
Janet’s early childhood was spent in the Manning area. Her family later moved to farms near Manilla. Janet graduated from Manilla Public School in 1955. After...
Donald Wayne Leonard
Dec 25, 2025
Donald Wayne Leonard was born to Samuel and Hesbia (Bays) Leonard on February 24, 1940 in Bristol, Virginia. He grew up in Indianola, Mississippi where he attended and graduated from Indianola High School. While in school, he participated in football, basketball, baseball and ran track. He was awarded the Chapman Award for his excellence in athletics while in high school....
Kelly Ray Arnold
Dec 19, 2025
Full Obituary Pending...
He is survived by his children, Kellia Arnold, Jacob Arnold, Harley Arnold, Emmanuel Arnold; parents, Raymond and Susan Arnold of Minden, IA; siblings, Kipper Arnold of Minden, IA; Kory (Tina) Arnold of Ashland, NE; Kyle (Sara) Arnold of Minden, IA; nephew and nieces, Dalton Nickels, Kassidy Arnold, Lauren Arnold, Kaccee Arnold, and Megan Arnold; other family members and...
Edward "Old Man" Stevens
Dec 13, 2025
Full Obituary Pending
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to cover unexpected expenses.
Survivors include his fiance Vicki Osby of Avoca, IA; children Bobby Stevens of Atlantic, IA; David Stevens of Exira, IA; Dane (Kylie) Stevens of Harlan, IA; Austen "Ozzie" (Claire) Stevens of Neola, IA; Cherry Budd of Avoca, IA; Cherryl (Seth) Ferguson; Donovon Isaacson of Avoca, IA; Tyler Williams...
David "Vince" Pullen
Dec 12, 2025
David Arnold Pullen, son of Virgil and Carol (Hollander) Pullen, was born on March 13, 1956, at the Bellevue Hospital in Muscantine County, Iowa. His family moved to Denison, Iowa, where he attended Denison Community School until the 8th grade. He later received his GED and attended college for a year taking business classes.
David worked for Fellers Roofing for many...
Alondra Vargas
Dec 11, 2025
Alondra Vargas, born on June 12, 2008, in Omaha, Nebraska, Alondra was the shining light in the hearts of many. She was a current high school senior at AHSTW, where her spirited involvement in various activities highlighted her vibrant personality. From soccer and volleyball to cheerleading and being part of the Homecoming court, she embraced each moment with joy and...
Wilbert Carl Sick
Dec 8, 2025
Wilbert Carl Sick, son of Alfred Sick and Frieda (Schmidt) Sick, was born on October 8, 1932, at his family's farmhouse northwest of Avoca, Iowa. Wilbert was baptized and confirmed on December 14, 1952, in Avoca, Iowa. His faith remained an important part of his life, and he was a longtime member of Shelby Presbyterian Church before later joining Shelby...
Alan Thornton
Dec 8, 2025
Alan Thornton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on March 15, 1953, in Jefferson, Iowa to Francis and Gladys (Henderson) Thornton. Alan graduated from Paton Churdan High School in 1971, where he showed his talent for baseball, even being drafted by the Twins. However, his...
Tina Thielen
Dec 7, 2025
Tina Louise Thielen was born on July 26, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, to Robert and Janice Dickinson. Tina spent 44 years working as a Certified Nurse’s Aide, and later as a Certified Medication Aide. She was dedicated to her work and found great purpose in caring for others. Her kindness, patience, and gentle approach touched the lives of many people...
Elvin Yobani Flores-Galvez
Dec 3, 2025
Elvin Yobani Flores-Galvez, son of Jose Flores-Lopez and Maria Galvez-Franco, was born on July 21, 2011 in Denison, Iowa. The youngest of three children, Elvin was baptized at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. He started his schooling in Denison before transferring to Odebolt-Arthur-Battle Creek-Ida Grove school.
Elvin’s bubbly and happy personality always kept his friends and family smiling...
Dennis Wayne McCullough
Dec 1, 2025
Dennis Wayne McCullough was born September 20, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. On December 20, 1948, he was proudly adopted by Gerald and Viola (Duskin) McCullough of Griswold, Iowa. He grew up on a farm east of town and graduated from Griswold High School, with the class of 1966.
Following high school, he served in the Nebraska National Guard while also...
Lester Bywater
Nov 24, 2025
Lester Beryl Bywater, the son of James Benjamin and Armillda Helen Bywater, was born on February 12, 1938, in Tarkio, Missouri. He was one of 11 children. He grew up in Tarkio where he enjoyed playing sports like baseball and football.
Lester met Marian and eloped to Pineville, Louisiana where they were united in marriage on August 29, 1959. From this...
Jane Rau
Nov 23, 2025
Jane Mary Henscheid was born on September 19, 1932, in Westphalia, IA, to Joseph "Joe" and Marie "Mary" Henscheid. Jane was very proud of her Westphalia roots. She graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1950. She then became a Franciscan nun and served as the cook for the religious in the communities of La Crosse, WI; Spencer, IA; and...
