Obituaries
Obituaries for Pauley Jones Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Marvin Wayne Martin
Jul 3, 2025
Full Obituary is Pending...
He is survived by his children, Patricia (James) Mortensen of Kimballton, IA, Susan (Roger) Jensen of Loveland, CO, David (Lois) Martin of Harlan, IA, Daniel (Marilyn) Martin of Harlan, IA; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Merlyn Martin of Lincoln, NE, Mary (Donald) Andersen of Harlan, IA; sister-in-law, Katherine Martin of Harlan, IA; other relatives and many...
Dwight Boysen
Jun 29, 2025
Dwight Lee Boysen was born March, 9th, 1946 in Atlantic, Iowa, to the parents of Clifford H. Boysen (died October 21, 1994) and Velma (Babbitt) Boysen (died July 14th, 2014).
He was baptized and confirmed at Monroe Chapel Global Methodist Church. In 1964 he graduated from Elk Horn High School in Elk Horn, Iowa. He married Raedell Ann Nelson on June...
Dr. Bruce R. Havick
Jun 21, 2025
Bruce Robert Havick, son of Elmer and Wilma (Anderson) Havick, was born January 13, 1942, in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in Avoca, Iowa. He attended grade school and high school in Avoca, where he graduated with the class of 1959. Bruce was an Eagle Scout and involved with 4-H showing calves every year...
Diana Lou Maulsby
Jun 19, 2025
Diana Lou Maulsby, a beloved figure in her community and family, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Carroll, Iowa, at the age of 73. Born on July 12, 1951, in Carroll, Iowa, she lived a life that was rich with love, warmth, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her.
Diana was a dedicated...
Doris Ardell Towne
Jun 16, 2025
Doris Ardell Towne, daughter of Albert and Effie (Narum) Brynjulson, was born on February 4, 1924, in Canton, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Grand Valley Lutheran Church in rural Canton. Doris began her education in a one-room schoolhouse in Lincoln County and went on to graduate from Canton High School with the Class of 1941.
After high school,...
Donald Bargenquast
Jun 15, 2025
Donald Bargenquast, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 87. He was born on April 18, 1938, in Shelby, Iowa, where he would later graduate from Shelby High School in 1956. Following his graduation, he answered the call of duty and served in the Army, reinforcing...
Ethel Eileen Defenbaugh
Jun 13, 2025
Ethel Eileen Defenbaugh was born on July 24, 1942, in Carroll, Iowa, to Clarence Foxhoven and Ida (Miller) Foxhoven. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla, Iowa. She attended Kindergarten through 12th grade at Manilla High School, graduating with the class of 1960.
After high school, Ethel furthered her education at the...
Craig Allan Petersen
Jun 8, 2025
No services will be held at this time. Full obituary pending. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Virginia Petersen. He is survived by his brother, Dennis (Mary) Petersen of Harlan, IA; nephew, Dylan (Katie) Petersen of Harlan, IA; great-nephews, Jack & Tyler Petersen; great-nieces Kori & Tessa Petersen; other relatives and many friends.
Roberta "Bobby" Nee
May 30, 2025
Roberta "Bobby" Ann Nee, born on May 22, 1939, in Yorkshire, Iowa, to Jesse and Sereta Wilson Tolle, was a nurturing light in the lives of many. She passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of 86 years and 8 days. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Sereta Wilson Tolle;...
Gloria Walter
May 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our cherished Gloria Walter, who left us on May 30, 2025, at her home in Walnut, Iowa, with her beloved daughter Joanie by her side. She attained the age of 82 years, 7 months and 14 days. Born on October 16, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Gloria was a...
Kenneth Larsen
May 27, 2025
Kenneth Larsen was born on March 16, 1932, in Harlan, Iowa, to Paul and Johanna Larsen. He spent his childhood on the family farm just outside of Harlan and began his education at Monroe Township #3 Country School, attending through the eighth grade. Kenneth later graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1949.
On November 16, 1952, Kenneth married...
Phyllis LaVonne Larsen
May 27, 2025
Phyllis LaVonne Larsen was born to Helen (Sieck) and Arnold Lebeck on June 10, 1937 in Harlan, Iowa. She attended grade school at Monroe Township #1 Country School and graduated from Walnut High School in 1955 with scholastic honors. Following graduating, Phyllis went on to attend Morningside College where she earned a two year Professional Teaching Degree. With this degree,...
Carolyn Bintz
May 19, 2025
Born on May 9, 1936, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was one of seven children born to Randel and Helen Niemoller Reinert. Education blossomed early for Carolyn, who tended to her learning through country school until the eighth grade, before graduating from Glenwood High School in 1954. She didn't just play a role in nurturing crops and livestock; she also...
Kenny & Sue Kobold
May 18, 2025
Kenneth and Susan Kobold
Susan Inge Kobold was born on May 8, 1948, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Rolland “Jack” and Inge Murray. She was one of five children and grew up in Harlan, Iowa, where her legacy of kindness, generosity, and hard work would touch the lives of countless individuals. Sue was a graduate of Harlan High School and briefly attended...
David Gerard Gross
May 18, 2025
David Gerard Gross was born May 7th, 1960, to Alban and Lavina Gross in Manning, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. Dave attended St. Joseph School until 8th grade and graduated from Harlan High School in 1978. After high school, Dave attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he double majored in chemistry...
Wade Arden Mills
May 15, 2025
Wade Arden Mills was born October 28, 1961, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, to Edwin and Gloria (Andersen) Mills. He was baptized in Avoca, Iowa at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Harlan Community High School. In 1982 Wade graduated from Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa,...
Joyce Marie Nielsen
May 13, 2025
Joyce Marie (Krummel) Nielsen was born on April 10, 1931 at Jenny Edmundsen Hospital; the oldest of three daughters to William and Dorothy (Petersen) Krummel. Her father farmed west of Avoca and then when Joyce was four the family moved to town. Her dad was a blacksmith and later a painter working for Mathias Petersen, Joyce’s grandfather, in his painting...
Arnold Scroggie
May 13, 2025
Ronald James Scroggie, born on October 11, 1951, in Conway, Iowa, to James and Opal Gross Scroggie. He was a Bedford High School graduate with the Class of 1969. In 1971 he was drafted during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Fort Ord in California. While serving he obtained the rank of SP4, shooting specialist and Military Police Corps....
Michael Charles Kimmen
May 8, 2025
Michael Charles Kimmen was born December 8, 1937, on the family farm south of Defiance, Iowa. He passed away at the age of 87 years, 5 months on May 8, 2025 at Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa. His parents were Lawrence and Hilda (Schumacher) Kimmen.
Mike’s schooling consisted of three years at the one-room country school near the farm. After...
Karen Johnson
Apr 30, 2025
Karen Kay Johnson, was born on August 3, 1948, in Marne, Iowa, to Carl and Iona “Mickey” Marxen Bornholdt. Education was important to Karen, and she laid the groundwork for her future at Brighton #8 Country School. She graduated from Atlantic High School in 1966 and pursued further studies at Iowa State University, focusing on Textiles and Clothing. Her creativity...
Marvin Wayne Martin
Jul 3, 2025
Full Obituary is Pending...
He is survived by his children, Patricia (James) Mortensen of Kimballton, IA, Susan (Roger) Jensen of Loveland, CO, David (Lois) Martin of Harlan, IA, Daniel (Marilyn) Martin of Harlan, IA; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Merlyn Martin of Lincoln, NE, Mary (Donald) Andersen of Harlan, IA; sister-in-law, Katherine Martin of Harlan, IA; other relatives and many...
Dwight Boysen
Jun 29, 2025
Dwight Lee Boysen was born March, 9th, 1946 in Atlantic, Iowa, to the parents of Clifford H. Boysen (died October 21, 1994) and Velma (Babbitt) Boysen (died July 14th, 2014).
He was baptized and confirmed at Monroe Chapel Global Methodist Church. In 1964 he graduated from Elk Horn High School in Elk Horn, Iowa. He married Raedell Ann Nelson on June...
Dr. Bruce R. Havick
Jun 21, 2025
Bruce Robert Havick, son of Elmer and Wilma (Anderson) Havick, was born January 13, 1942, in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in Avoca, Iowa. He attended grade school and high school in Avoca, where he graduated with the class of 1959. Bruce was an Eagle Scout and involved with 4-H showing calves every year...
Diana Lou Maulsby
Jun 19, 2025
Diana Lou Maulsby, a beloved figure in her community and family, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Carroll, Iowa, at the age of 73. Born on July 12, 1951, in Carroll, Iowa, she lived a life that was rich with love, warmth, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her.
Diana was a dedicated...
Doris Ardell Towne
Jun 16, 2025
Doris Ardell Towne, daughter of Albert and Effie (Narum) Brynjulson, was born on February 4, 1924, in Canton, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Grand Valley Lutheran Church in rural Canton. Doris began her education in a one-room schoolhouse in Lincoln County and went on to graduate from Canton High School with the Class of 1941.
After high school,...
Donald Bargenquast
Jun 15, 2025
Donald Bargenquast, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 87. He was born on April 18, 1938, in Shelby, Iowa, where he would later graduate from Shelby High School in 1956. Following his graduation, he answered the call of duty and served in the Army, reinforcing...
Ethel Eileen Defenbaugh
Jun 13, 2025
Ethel Eileen Defenbaugh was born on July 24, 1942, in Carroll, Iowa, to Clarence Foxhoven and Ida (Miller) Foxhoven. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla, Iowa. She attended Kindergarten through 12th grade at Manilla High School, graduating with the class of 1960.
After high school, Ethel furthered her education at the...
Craig Allan Petersen
Jun 8, 2025
No services will be held at this time. Full obituary pending. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Virginia Petersen. He is survived by his brother, Dennis (Mary) Petersen of Harlan, IA; nephew, Dylan (Katie) Petersen of Harlan, IA; great-nephews, Jack & Tyler Petersen; great-nieces Kori & Tessa Petersen; other relatives and many friends.
Roberta "Bobby" Nee
May 30, 2025
Roberta "Bobby" Ann Nee, born on May 22, 1939, in Yorkshire, Iowa, to Jesse and Sereta Wilson Tolle, was a nurturing light in the lives of many. She passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of 86 years and 8 days. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Sereta Wilson Tolle;...
Gloria Walter
May 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our cherished Gloria Walter, who left us on May 30, 2025, at her home in Walnut, Iowa, with her beloved daughter Joanie by her side. She attained the age of 82 years, 7 months and 14 days. Born on October 16, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Gloria was a...
Kenneth Larsen
May 27, 2025
Kenneth Larsen was born on March 16, 1932, in Harlan, Iowa, to Paul and Johanna Larsen. He spent his childhood on the family farm just outside of Harlan and began his education at Monroe Township #3 Country School, attending through the eighth grade. Kenneth later graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1949.
On November 16, 1952, Kenneth married...
Phyllis LaVonne Larsen
May 27, 2025
Phyllis LaVonne Larsen was born to Helen (Sieck) and Arnold Lebeck on June 10, 1937 in Harlan, Iowa. She attended grade school at Monroe Township #1 Country School and graduated from Walnut High School in 1955 with scholastic honors. Following graduating, Phyllis went on to attend Morningside College where she earned a two year Professional Teaching Degree. With this degree,...
Carolyn Bintz
May 19, 2025
Born on May 9, 1936, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was one of seven children born to Randel and Helen Niemoller Reinert. Education blossomed early for Carolyn, who tended to her learning through country school until the eighth grade, before graduating from Glenwood High School in 1954. She didn't just play a role in nurturing crops and livestock; she also...
Kenny & Sue Kobold
May 18, 2025
Kenneth and Susan Kobold
Susan Inge Kobold was born on May 8, 1948, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Rolland “Jack” and Inge Murray. She was one of five children and grew up in Harlan, Iowa, where her legacy of kindness, generosity, and hard work would touch the lives of countless individuals. Sue was a graduate of Harlan High School and briefly attended...
David Gerard Gross
May 18, 2025
David Gerard Gross was born May 7th, 1960, to Alban and Lavina Gross in Manning, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. Dave attended St. Joseph School until 8th grade and graduated from Harlan High School in 1978. After high school, Dave attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he double majored in chemistry...
Wade Arden Mills
May 15, 2025
Wade Arden Mills was born October 28, 1961, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, to Edwin and Gloria (Andersen) Mills. He was baptized in Avoca, Iowa at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Harlan Community High School. In 1982 Wade graduated from Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa,...
Joyce Marie Nielsen
May 13, 2025
Joyce Marie (Krummel) Nielsen was born on April 10, 1931 at Jenny Edmundsen Hospital; the oldest of three daughters to William and Dorothy (Petersen) Krummel. Her father farmed west of Avoca and then when Joyce was four the family moved to town. Her dad was a blacksmith and later a painter working for Mathias Petersen, Joyce’s grandfather, in his painting...
Arnold Scroggie
May 13, 2025
Ronald James Scroggie, born on October 11, 1951, in Conway, Iowa, to James and Opal Gross Scroggie. He was a Bedford High School graduate with the Class of 1969. In 1971 he was drafted during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Fort Ord in California. While serving he obtained the rank of SP4, shooting specialist and Military Police Corps....
Michael Charles Kimmen
May 8, 2025
Michael Charles Kimmen was born December 8, 1937, on the family farm south of Defiance, Iowa. He passed away at the age of 87 years, 5 months on May 8, 2025 at Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa. His parents were Lawrence and Hilda (Schumacher) Kimmen.
Mike’s schooling consisted of three years at the one-room country school near the farm. After...
Karen Johnson
Apr 30, 2025
Karen Kay Johnson, was born on August 3, 1948, in Marne, Iowa, to Carl and Iona “Mickey” Marxen Bornholdt. Education was important to Karen, and she laid the groundwork for her future at Brighton #8 Country School. She graduated from Atlantic High School in 1966 and pursued further studies at Iowa State University, focusing on Textiles and Clothing. Her creativity...
