Obituaries
Gailard Max Nelson, aged 93, passed away peacefully on June 5th in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born on March 21, 1930, in Harlan, IA to Chris William Nelson and Cordelia Wittrup Nelson He accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and pursued a life for the Lord serving as ministry in various aspects of...
Lois Jean Hull was born on July 21,1946, to Harold & Mildred (Darnell) Hull in Harlan, IA. Lois made her home in Florida, dying peacefully on July 4th, 2023, at her daughter’s home in South Daytona Beach.Lois grew up on a farm outside of Jacksonville, IA, and attended Jackson #3 schoolhouse....
Shirley Mae Baldwin, daughter of Stoker and Vivian (Lamb) Earlywine was born December 12, 1935 in Logan, Iowa. She attended country school in Lakeview and Logan, Iowa before graduating as salutatorian from Magnolia School in 1954.Shirley was united in marriage to Howard Beaman. Three children...
Michael (Mike) Pauley, the son of Fred and Vera (Gessert) Pauley, was born on January 7, 1933 at Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. Mike attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Panama.Mike was united in marriage to Arlene Schwery on November 8,...
Stella Johnson, age 84, formerly of Harlan, IA passed away on June 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.Stella was born on March 7,1939 to Fern “Mann” & Fred Morrow in North Platte, NE.She was preceded in death by her parents, her Sister Alice Kelley & Brother-in-law Bill Kelley and nephew...
Margaret Mary Petersen was born on June 2, 1954, to Richard and Zita (Rau) Bruck in Manning, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa and attended grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. She graduated from Harlan Community High School with the...
Livia “Suzette” Bates-Leal was born to Winston and Jessie (Caldwell) Bates on June 3, 1963 Springfield, MO. She had two siblings, Winston Jr. Bates and Greg Bates.After moving to Harlan in 1980, she met and married Jose Leal. She worked as a waitress for several years before becoming employed by...
Connie Mae Hansen, daughter of Melvin and Evelyn Coenen, was born on February 19, 1949 in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and attended Harlan Community School.On November 18, 1967 she was united in marriage to Tom Hansen. To this union, one child was...
A Memorial Service for Ronald L.Petersen, age 75, of Elk Horn, washeld on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at9:30 a.m. at Ohde Funeral Home inKimballton with Rev. Ron RasmussenOfficiating.Recorded Musical Selection was“My Way” By Frank SinatraHonorary Urn Bearers were HisGreat-Nieces, Great-Nephews...
Mass of Christian Burial for James “Doc” Musich, 75, of Bedford was held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11 AM at Cummings Family Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home Friday, June 2, 2023 from 3-7 PM with family present from 5-7 PM. Interment at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials may...