Obituaries
Kenneth Lee Andersen
Jan 13, 2024
Kenneth Lee Andersen was born on August 2, 1959, the son of Darwin and Karen (Cade) Andersen in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized into the Baptist faith. He received his education from Harlan Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1978.
Immediately following his education, he enlisted into the United States Marines Corps and honorably served for six years....
Cynda Ann Juhl
Dec 30, 2023
Cynda Ann Juhl was born on April 13, 1950, the daughter of Alvin Harold and Clara (Wiley) Musfeldt. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at the First United Methodist Church in Manning, Iowa. Cynda received her education from a country school near Manning until fourth grade. She graduated from Manning High School with the class of 1968. She...
Cherrie Marie Wiese
Dec 19, 2023
Cherrie Marie Wiese was born on October 17, 1935, the daughter of Bertram and Thelma (Monson) Olson in Hancock, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith in the Lutheran church. She attended country school near Irwin and graduated from Irwin High School. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and obtained her two-year teaching certificate. In 1975,...
Pamela Jeanne Jacobsen
Dec 10, 2023
Pamela Jeanne Jacobsen was born on October 15, 1957, the daughter of Duane and Shirley (Reimer) Juber in Guam. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. She grew up traveling as her father was in the military. Pam graduated from Bellevue High School with the class of 1975.
Pam married Dean Brudny in Bellevue and...
Earl James Devine
Nov 27, 2023
Earl James Devine of Harlan, Iowa, was born on January 7, 1946, to James and Velma (Bentz) Devine in Morris Illinois. Earl grew up on a farm south of Seneca Illinois where he graduated from St. Patrick’s Grade School and Seneca Township High School. After graduating high school, he studied at Bailey Technical Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up...
Vickie Lynn Long
Nov 7, 2023
Vickie Lynn Long was born on June 23, 1958, the fourth child to the late Bobby and Vaneta (McDonald) Bullard at the Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. She received her education from the Castleberry School District also in Fort Worth. She then received her certification for large equipment operating.
In 1976, Vickie married Bobby Bangeman and the couple later...
Sally Marie Jorgensen
Oct 12, 2023
February 27, 1943 ~ October 12, 2023VISITATION WITH FAMILY GREETING FRIENDSWednesday, October 18, 20235:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)FUNERAL SERVICEThursday, October 19, 202310:30 a.m.Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)MEMORIALSMemorials may be directed to the family.SURVIVORS2 Children: Robert Hastings of IrwinDebra (Dennis) Ransom of Irwin2 Sons-in-law: Keith Gravert of Dolliver, IowaMark (Eva) Kinnaman of Council BluffsMany grandchildren and great-grandchildren2...
Ruby Raelene Carstensen
Sep 2, 2023
April 27, 1945 ~ September 2, 2023VISITATION DETAILSMonday, September 4, 20233:00 – 7:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeShelby, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the funeral home.GRAVESIDE SERVICE DETAILSTuesday, September 5, 202310:00 AMShelby CemeteryShelby, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS2 Sons – Eric (Ellen) Carstensen of Omaha, NEEron (Sarah) Carstensen of Kansas City, KS3 Grandchildren – Jack Carstensen of Omaha, NESavannah...
Bessie Fern Langer
Aug 30, 2023
January 30, 1918 ~ August 30, 2023GRAVESIDE SERVICE DETAILSSaturday, September 2, 202310:30 AMHarlan CemeteryHarlan, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS3 Sisters – Vera Raasch of Harlan, IAEdna Barton of Colorado Springs, CORetha Buck of New York, NYMany Nieces & NephewsOther Relatives & FriendsA family member invites you to celebrate Bessie’s life by watching this video compilation of the birthday parties they gave their aunt...
Darlene Ann Kern
Jul 29, 2023
September 18, 1928 ~ July 29, 2023RECORDED FUNERAL SERVICE(Click Here – You will be directed to VIMEO)VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, August 2, 202310:00 – 11:00 AMSalem United Methodist ChurchCouncil Bluffs, IA(get directions)SERVICE DETAILSWednesday, August 2, 202311:00 AMSalem United Methodist ChurchCouncil Bluffs, IA(get directions)BURIAL DETAILSWednesday, August 2, 20233:00 PMShelby CemeteryShelby, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS4 Children – Kathryn (Douglas) Pierce of Norwalk, IAStanley (Cathryn) Kern of...
Wayne Leo Raasch
Jul 12, 2023
April 15, 1929 ~ July 12, 2023VISITATION DETAILSSunday, July 16, 20231:00- 3:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)SERVICE DETAILSSunday, July 16, 20233:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORSWife – Vera Raasch of Harlan, IA1 Stepson – Dan (Ruth) Heilig of Elk Horn, IA4 Grandchildren – Amy (Jim) Adamson of Adel, IAChris (Jessica)...
Curtis Grant Whiteley
May 5, 2023
August 15, 1961 ~ May 5, 2023NO SERVICES ARE PLANNEDSURVIVORS1 Daughter – Amber (Nolan) Kersey of Lincoln, NE1 Son – Grant Whiteley of Lincoln, NE3 Brothers – Mike (Rita) Whiteley of Harlan, IAPhil (Linda) Whiteley of Grand Island, NEBrad Whiteley of Lincoln, NE1 Granddaughter – Adrianna Kersey of Lincoln, NEOther Relatives & Friends
Jack Lee Mccool
Apr 7, 2023
December 3, 1952 ~ April 7, 2023VISITATION DETAILSTuesday, April 11, 20233:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeFUNERAL SERVICE DETAILSWednesday, April 12, 202310:30 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IASURVIVORS1 Sister – Patricia (Donald) Engemann of Harlan, IA1 Brother –...
Marlene Mae Hansen
Mar 19, 2023
September 17, 1940 ~ March 19, 2023VISITATION DETAILSThursday, March 23, 20232:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeFUNERAL SERVICE DETAILSFriday, March 24, 202310:30 AMBethlehem Lutheran ChurchJacksonville, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, IASURVIVORS1 Son – Layne (Kristy) Hansen of Jacksonville, IA2 Daughters – Lisa...
Frederick Herman Klahn
Feb 10, 2023
March 4, 1939 ~ February 10, 2023MEMORIAL VISITATION DETAILSThursday, February 16, 20232:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeShelby, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral HomePRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE & BURIALShelby CemeteryShelby, IowaSURVIVORSWife – Peggy Klahn of Shelby, IA3 Children – Dawn (Ron) Bauer of Shelby, IADustin (Cheslie) Kirkhart of Shelby, IAJessica (Jason) Rold of Avoca,...
Mervin Meredith Coffman
Jan 22, 2023
October 27, 1951 ~ January 22, 2023RECORDED FUNERAL SERVICE(Click Here – You will be directed to VIMEO)MEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILSSaturday, March 25, 20231:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Burial of ashes will be in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IASURVIVORS3 Siblings – Meredith (Marilyn) Coffman of Hot Springs, ARLynda (Eugene) Wahling of Shelby, IALaurae (Donald) Kingsbury of Omaha, NEMany Nieces, Nephews, and...
Helen Marcine Dea
Jan 12, 2023
July 9, 1923 ~ January 12, 2023RECORDED FUNERAL SERVICE(Click Here – You will be directed to VIMEO)VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, January 18, 20234:00-6:00 PMSt. Patrick’s Catholic ChurchNeola, IA(get directions)WAKE & ROSARY SERVICE DETAILSWake Service: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6:00 PMRosary: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6:30 PMSt. Patrick’s Catholic ChurchNeola, IA(get directions)SERVICE DETAILSThursday, January 19, 202310:30 AMSt. Patrick’s Catholic ChurchNeola, IA(get directions)Burial will...
Keith Oliver Edwards
Jan 3, 2023
March 11, 1925 ~ January 3, 2023GRAVESIDE SERVICE DETAILSTuesday, January 17, 202311:00 AMCuppy’s Grove (Altamont) CemeteryRural Shelby County, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS2 Honorary Daughters – Stacy Mackenzie-ScheidTorri Knight5 Nephews – John EdwardsDavid EdwardsLeslie EdwardsMonte EdwardsRoger Edwards4 Nieces – Mary MaherKathleen EdwardsRachael EdwardsSandra EdwardsNumerous Great & Great-great Nieces & Nephews2 Great-great-great Nieces – Coraline BeurskensMadelyn BeurskensOther Relatives & FriendsKeith Edwards passed away peacefully...
Wayne Caroll Nevel
Oct 18, 2022
May 12, 1943 ~ October 18, 2022NO SERVICES ARE PLANNEDSURVIVORS4 Sons – Timothy Nevel of Harlan, IALarry (Marna) Nollen of Columbus, GAAnthony Nollen of Youngstown, ILDerrick Kaldenberg of Harlan, IA2 Daughters – Kristy Davis of Harlan, IAJoan (Doug) Andersen of Jacksonville, IAMany Grandchildren & Great-grandchildrenOther Relatives & Friends
Martha Ann Gross
Oct 6, 2022
July 29, 1937 ~ October 6, 2022RECORDED FUNERAL SERVICE(Click Here – You will be directed to VIMEO)VISITATION DETAILSTuesday, October 11, 20224:00 – 8:00 PMSt. Peter’s Catholic ChurchDefiance, IA(get directions)WAKE SERVICE DETAILSTuesday, October 11, 20227:00 PMSt. Peter’s Catholic ChurchDefiance, IA(get directions)MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL DETAILSWednesday, October 12, 202211:00 AMSt. Peter’s Catholic ChurchDefiance, IA(get directions)Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery,...
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