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Long-term Harlan barber Goeser dies

    HARLAN -- One of the longest-serving barbers in Iowa, Leo Goeser, died last week.    Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.    Goeser was a Harlan icon, cutting hair from his downtown Harlan shop for generations.  He was especially known for his story-telling and jokes.    Watch the Harlan Newspapers for service information.

Delores Anderson, 87

    HARLAN -- Delores Ann Anderson, 87, Harlan, died Friday, March 26 in Council Bluffs.    A private funeral service will be held.    Public viewing will be held Tuesday, March 30 from 3-8 p.m.

Barbara Stenberg

    ROCKWELL, TX -- Word has been received of the death of Barbara Jane Stenberg, Rockwell, TX, a former Elk Horn and Harlan resident.    The family will hold a private service.    Stenberg is survived by her children Shane Alan Stenberg and Tracy Sue (Frank) English; grandchildren Chaz (Jade) English and great-grandson Sage; Anastasia Hoosman and Francesca English; sister Phyllis Hoegh; nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Janis Blum, 83

    BELLEVUE, NE -- Word has been received of the death of Janis M. Blum, 83, Bellevue, NE, formerly of Defiance, who died March 19 in Bellevue.    A funeral Mass for Janis and Lawrence “Lazz,” who died December 29, 2020, will be held Tuesday, March 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Defiance with interment in the St.

Elaine Wendt, 87

    PORTSMOUTH -- Elaine Magdeline Wendt, 87, Portsmouth, died March 18 at Myrtue Medical Center.    A private family Mass was held Monday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth with burial in the St.

Dolores Ensley, 88

    AVOCA -- Dolores Mae Ensley, 88, Avoca, died Wednesday, March 17 in Avoca.    Services were held Monday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Justin Henriksen, 38

    HARLAN -- Justin Henriksen, 38, Harlan, died March 16 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital.    A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at the C.G.

Virginia Johnson, 92

    HARLAN -- Virginia Anne Johnson, 92, Harlan, died Sunday, March 14 in Harlan.    Services were held Thursday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery.    Johnson is survived by son Frank Johnson of Plant City, FL; daughters Ellen (Dr.

Nancy Brown, 76

    HASTINGS, NE -- Nancy June Brown, 76, Hastings, NE, died March 12 in Hastings.    Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 17 at 11 a.m.

Marie Cue, 96

    WEBSTER CITY -- Word has been received of the death of Marie Emily (Simons) Cue, 96, Webster City, who passed away March 11 at the Paula J.

Jeanne Sorensen, 89

    ARIZONA -- Jeanne Ardis Sorensen, 89, of Arizona, died February 24.    A memorial service followed by a reception is being held at Hope Church Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m.  A memorial service will also be held at Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp on Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m.

Jon Burmeister, 79

    HARLAN -- Jon Jay Burmeister, 79, Harlan, died Tuesday, March 9 in Harlan.    Public viewing was held Thursday, March 11 from 2-8 p.m.

Deb Nelson, 56

    SCHLESWIG -- Deb Ann Nelson, 56, Schleswig, died March 8 at her home.    Services will be held Friday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Denison with interment in the Dow City Cemetery.  Visitation was Thursday, March 11 from 5-7 p.m.

Vernie Miller, 86

    IRWIN -- Vernie Joseph Miller, 86, Irwin, died March 2 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center.    A private family service will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance.  Private family visitation will be Sunday, March 7 from 1-3 p.m.

Marjorie Carrigan, 82

    HARLAN -- Marjorie Ellen Carrigan, 82, Harlan, died March 3 at the Salem Lutheran Homes.    Services will be held Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth with burial in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Neola.  A rosary will be held Friday, March 5 at the church in Portsmouth.  Visitation is Friday from 5-8 p.m.

Fern Knudsen, 92

ELK HORN -- FerneKnudsen, 92, Elk Horn, died March 2 at the Salem Lutheran Homes.    Services will be held Monday, March 8 at 2 p.m. at Faith Family Church in Harlan with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery.  Family will greet friends Monday from noon-2 p.m.

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