Portsmouth - Lucy A. Knauss, 65, Portsmouth, died on Thursday, December 27 at Myrtue Medical Center, in Harlan. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. with a wake service at 6 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, Thursday, January 3 at 11 a.m. with burial in the St.

    EARLING - Vaughn Gross, 64, Earling, died at his home on Tuesday, December 25. Visitation will be Saturday, January 12 from 10 - 11 a.m. with a Mass of Christian burial following the visitation at 11 a.m. both at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earling. Burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Earling, will be held at a later date.

    HARLAN - Fred Olsen, 79, Harlan, died at his home on Wednesday, December 26.    Family will greet friends on Friday, January 4 from 6  - 8 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday, January 5 at 11 a.m. at St.

    AVOCA -- Dwayne “Sparky” and Jackie Larsen of Avoca will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on January 4. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor.    Cards will reach them if sent to 1606 North Willow, Avoca, IA 51521. 

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    HARLAN - Volunteers are needed to assist with the removal of Christmas lights in downtown Harlan on Saturday, January 5 at 9 a.m.

    HARLAN - John D. Jenni, 91, Harlan, died on Tuesday, December 25 in Harlan.    Friends may call on Friday, December 28 from 2 - 8 p.m. and family will greet friends from 6 - 8 p.m. both at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan. Funeral services are Saturday, December 29 at 10 a.m.

    HARLAN - John D. Jenni, 91, Harlan, died on Tuesday, December 25 in Harlan.    Friends may call on Friday, December 28 from 2 - 8 p.m. and family will greet friends from 6 - 8 p.m. both at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan. Funeral services are Saturday, December 29 at 10 a.m.