Obituaries
Esther Margaret Dea
Aug 8, 2016
July 6, 1917 ~ August 8, 2016VISITATION DETAILSThursday, August 11, 20164:00-8:00 PMSt. Mary’s Catholic ChurchAvoca, IA(get directions)A Prayer Service will be held at 5:30 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca.SERVICE DETAILSFriday, August 12, 201610:00 AMSt. Mary’s Catholic ChurchAvoca, IA(get directions)Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, IASURVIVORS2 Daughters – Donna Dea of Avoca, IAKathleen (Thomas) Pattee of Avoca,...
Carrie Louise Whisenant
Aug 4, 2016
July 25, 1960 ~ August 4, 2016VISITATION DETAILSMonday, August 8, 20162:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.GRAVESIDE SERVICE DETAILSTuesday, August 9, 201610:30 AMSt. Mary’s CemeteryPanama, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS1 Son – Dustin J. Rose of Denison, IAPartner – Joe Mahlberg of Harlan, IA1 Brother – Dennis Whisenant of Oklahoma1 Sister...
Janet Helen Davitt
Jul 22, 2016
August 5, 1941 ~ July 22, 2016VISITATION DETAILSMonday, July 25, 20163:00 – 8:00 PMSt. Michael’s Catholic ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Church.WAKE SERVICE DETAILSMonday, July 25, 20167:00 PMSt. Michael’s Catholic ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL SERVICE DETAILSTuesday, July 26, 201610:30 AMSt. Michael’s Catholic ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the...
Lois Jane Petersen
Jul 16, 2016
December 18, 1934 ~ July 16, 2016VISITATION DETAILSNo visitation will be held prior to the Graveside Service.GRAVESIDE SERVICE DETAILSThursday, July 21, 201610:30 a.m.Harlan CemeteryHarlan, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS1 Son – Todd (Donna) Sappenfield of Logan, IA3 Grandchildren – Matthew (Crissy) Ladd of McCook, NECarrie (Paul) Bell of Logan, IAJason Winchester of Missouri Valley, IA10 Great-grandchildrenOther Relatives & FriendsLois Jane Petersen, the daughter...
Vernal Dorthea Henriksen
Jul 6, 2016
March 7, 1912 ~ July 6, 2016VISITATION DETAILSFriday, July 8, 20162:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.SERVICE DETAILSSaturday, July 9, 201610:30 AMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORS1 Daughter – Glenna (Terry) Pullen of Macedonia, IA2 Grandsons – Drew (Katie) Pullen...
Gilbert Henry Hoogensen
Apr 21, 2016
June 25, 1919 ~ April 21, 2016MEMORIAL VISITATION DETAILSThursday, April 28, 20162:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.MEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILSFriday, April 29, 201610:30 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial of ashes will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, IASURVIVORS1 Daughter – Rita (Mike) Whiteley of Longmont, COOther Relatives...

Dorothy Marie Volkens
Apr 10, 2016
December 3, 1930 ~ April 10, 2016VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, April 13, 20162:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeShelby, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.SERVICE DETAILSThursday, April 14, 201610:30 AMUnited Methodist ChurchShelby, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IASURVIVORS1 Daughter – Jean (Glee) Goodner of Cambridge, IA1 Son – David (Sharon) Volkens...
Norman Dale Nelsen
Apr 9, 2016
November 29, 1935 ~ April 9, 2016VISITATION DETAILSTuesday, April 12, 20163:00-8:00 PMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the church.SERVICE DETAILSWednesday, April 13, 201611:30 AMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORSWife – Sandra Nelsen of Harlan, IA1 Son – Mark Nelsen of Woodland Park, CO2...
Moses Joshua Goetzinger
Apr 5, 2016
April 3, 2016 ~ April 5, 2016GRAVESIDE SERVICE DETAILSFriday, April 8, 201610:30 AMShelby CemeteryShelby, IA(get directions)SURVIVORSParents – Brent & Sara Goetzinger of Omaha, NE1 Brother – Ezekiel Goetzinger of Omaha, NEMaternal Grandparents – Paul & Jennifer Noverske of Cedar Rapids, IAPaternal Grandparents – Todd & Robin Goetzinger of Audubon, IAOther Relatives & Friends“White Rose” Image courtesy of nixxphotography at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Richard Lee Andersen
Apr 4, 2016
September 10, 1933 ~ April 4, 2016VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, April 6, 20162:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILSThursday, April 7, 201611:00 AMBethel Baptist ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORSWife – Rosalie Andersen of Harlan, IA3 Daughters – Lori (Joe) Clancy of...
Willard Judine Olson
Mar 1, 2016
September 24, 1928 ~ March 1, 2016VISITATION DETAILSFriday, March 4, 20162:00-8:00 PMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Church.SERVICE DETAILSSaturday, March 5, 201610:30 AMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORSWife – Margaret Olson of Harlan, IA2 Daughters – Rebecca (James) Chipman of Harlan, IAKristine...
Lawrence Marvin Rasmussen
Feb 8, 2016
September 28, 1929 ~ February 8, 2016VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, February 10, 20161:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILSThursday, February 11, 201611:00 AMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORSWife – Doris Rasmussen of Harlan, IA1 Son – Brent (Teresa) Rasmussen of...

Sandra Sue Brennan
Feb 2, 2016
January 14, 1951 ~ February 2, 2016VISITATION DETAILSSaturday, February 6, 20162:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.NO ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE PLANNEDSURVIVORS1 Daughter – Jennifer Brennan of Harlan, IA1 Sister – Janis Grote of Harlan, IANieces & NephewsOther Friends & RelativesSandra Sue Brennan, the daughter of Kenneth LeRoy...
Mary Patricia Mortensen
Jan 9, 2016
October 26, 1923 ~ January 9, 2016MEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILSSaturday, January 16, 201610:00 AMUnited Methodist ChurchShelby, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS1 Son – Tom (Debbie) Mortensen of Portland, OR1 Daughter – Christi (Steve) Evans of Shelby, IA1 Sister – Gloria Farris of Sherwood, OR7 Grandchildren – Brittany MortensenCheryl HawkinsTricia MadsenAmanda RedinbaughDustin RedinbaughAndrew RedinbaughJoshua Burdic6 Great-grandchildrenOther Relatives & FriendsMary Patricia Mortensen, the daughter of Tom...
Darrell Wayne Walleen
Dec 15, 2015
February 8, 1944 ~ December 15, 2015NO VISITATION OR SERVICES WILL BE HELDSURVIVORS1 Brother – Curt Walleen of Los Gatos, CA1 Sister – Anita Murdock of Granite Bay, CAFriend – Rachael (Dennis) Dea of Shelby, IA

Richard Loyal Thomsen
Dec 10, 2015
May 12, 1938 ~ December 10, 2015VISITATION DETAILSMonday, December 14, 201510:00-11:00 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeShelby, IA(get directions)PRAYER SERVICE DETAILSMonday, December 14, 201511:00 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeShelby, IA(get directions)Burial of ashes will be held at a later date in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IASURVIVORSWife – Lois Thomsen of Council Bluffs, IA1 Daughter – Michelle (Kenneth) Warnke of Rowlett, TX2 Sisters – Dorothy Sievers...
Darell Don Muller
Nov 28, 2015
November 8, 1925 ~ November 28, 2015VISITATION DETAILSTuesday, December 1, 20152:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILSWednesday, December 2, 201511:00 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORSWife – Hazel Muller of Harlan, IA3 Daughters – Mary Jo (Rick Eggleston)...
Melvin Keith Dinesen
Nov 27, 2015
December 15, 1941 ~ November 27, 2015VISITATION DETAILSMonday, November 30, 20151:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Funeral Home.FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILSTuesday, December 1, 201510:30 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORSWife – Janis Dinesen of Harlan, IA1 Daughter – Amy (Robert) Heflin of...
Alice Lorraine Falk
Oct 27, 2015
March 9, 1918 ~ October 27, 2015VISITATION DETAILSThursday, October 29, 20152:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeShelby, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 at the Funeral Home.SERVICE DETAILSFriday, October 30, 201510:30 AMMinden United Church of ChristMinden, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Minden Cemetery, Minden, IASURVIVORS1 Son – Donald (Sharon) Falk of Irving, TX2 Granddaughters – Barbara (John)...
Charles Leroy Bergstrom
Oct 22, 2015
January 3, 1930 ~ October 22, 2015VISITATION DETAILSSunday, October 25, 20152:00-7:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will be present to greet friends from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Funeral Home.SERVICE DETAILSMonday, October 26, 201511:00 AMCongregational United Church of ChristHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORS2 Daughters – Patricia Robinson of Irwin, IALaurel (Tim) Burger of Harlan,...
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