Obituaries
Mark James Melanson
Jul 6, 2020
September 22, 1957 ~ July 6, 2020NO PUBLIC VISITATION OR SERVICES ARE PLANNEDSURVIVORS1 Daughter – Emily Melanson of Elk Horn, IA2 Sons – Jason (Kristen) Melanson of Elk Horn, IAChristopher (Kelsie) Melanson of Griswold, IA1 Sister – Lauren Sparks3 Brothers – Gary MelansonBruce MelansonBryan Melanson6 GrandchildrenOther Relatives & FriendsMark James Melanson, son of Ralph and Helen (Walsh) Melanson, was born...
Verda Mae Larsen
Jun 29, 2020
December 23, 1927 ~ June 29, 2020A PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELDSURVIVORS1 Daughter – Marie (Warren) Madsen of Newton, IA2 Sons – Philip (Genene) Larsen of Fontana, CAScott (Jeanine) Larsen of Harlan, IA1 Sister – Lile (Richard) Petersen of Kirkman, IA7 Grandchildren14 Great-grandchildrenOther Relatives & FriendsVerda Mae Larsen, daughter of Horace and Rose (Johnson) Petersen, was born on December...
Deborrah Ann Gross
Jun 28, 2020
August 20, 1956 ~ June 28, 2020VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, July 1, 20201:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)CELEBRATION OF LIFESERVICE DETAILSThursday, July 2, 202011:00 AMFaith Family ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)SURVIVORSHusband – Marvin Gross of Earling, IA1 Son – Jason (Missy) Gross of Irwin, IA1 Daughter – Jessica (Kyle) Staudt of Glenwood, IA2 Sisters – Diana Weber of Denison, IANancy Wiley...
Joseph Peter Hastert
Jun 3, 2020
March 5, 1943 ~ June 3, 2020PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELDSURVIVORSWife – Georgianna Hastert of Panama, IA1 Stepson – Brett Niles of Onawa, IA2 Sisters – Anna Rueschenberg of Westphalia, IARita Finken of Harlan, IAMany Nieces & NephewsOther Relatives & FriendsJoseph Peter Hastert, son of August Joseph and Mary Frances (Kaufmann) Hastert, was born on March 5, 1943, in...
Dewey Andrew Hess
May 29, 2020
September 7, 1938 ~ May 29, 2020VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, June 3, 20209:00 – 10:30 AMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)SERVICE DETAILSWednesday, June 3, 202010:30 AMImmanuel Lutheran ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, IANOTE: Social Distancing Standards will be observed during visitation and services.SURVIVORSWife – Darlene Hess of Harlan, IA1 Son – Kevin (Lisa) Hess of Van Meter, IA1 Daughter...
Gerald Lee Mccreary
May 17, 2020
December 12, 1950 ~ May 17, 2020VISITATION DETAILSThursday, May 21, 20202:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)SERVICE DETAILSFriday, May 22, 202010:00 AMHarvest of Hope Church (formerly First Assembly of God)Harlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IANOTE: Social Distancing Standards will be observed during visitation and services.SURVIVORSWife – Beverly McCreary of Harlan, IA2 Daughters –...
Helen Avis Fischer
May 17, 2020
November 7, 1928 ~ May 17, 2020NO VISITATION WILL BE HELDA PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE IS PLANNEDSURVIVORS2 Daughters – Sandy (Tom) Cuscino of Harlan, IAKarla (Mike) Dillard of Iowa City, IA7 Grandchildren17 Great-grandchildrenOther Relatives & FriendsHelen Avis Fischer was born November 7, 1928, at her parents’ farmhouse in Pender, Nebraska. She was the oldest child of John and Ruth (Brown) Shemat,...
Tyrone Omer Scheffler
May 7, 2020
Tyrone “Ty” Omer Scheffler ~ December 2, 1938 – May 7, 2020Sandra “Sandy” Kay Brown ~ April 26, 1950 – July 31, 2020~ A PRIVATE CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE WILL BE HELD ~TY’S SURVIVORS3 Sons – Curt (Cindy) Scheffler of Harlan, IAThomas (Janis) Scheffler of Harlan, IAClint Scheffler of Irwin, IA2 Brothers – Henry (Judy) Scheffler of Harlan, IAJack (Linda)...
Cyril Thomas Butler
May 6, 2020
June 26, 1925 ~ May 6, 2020GRAVESIDE SERVICE DETAILSMonday, May 11, 20202:00 PMHarlan CemeteryHarlan, IA(get directions)NOTE: SOCIAL DISTANCING STANDARDS WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE SERVICESURVIVORSWife – Beverly Butler of Harlan, IA5 Children – Sharon (Significant Other, John Ohlinger) Blum of Woodbine, IAPamela (Lawrence) Rold of Harlan, IAConnie (Woody) De Forest of Woodbine, IATom (Diane) Butler of Harlan, IAScott (Significant Other,...
Betty Maxine Stuhr
Apr 21, 2020
September 18, 1925 ~ April 21, 2020SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATESURVIVORS3 Daughters – Linda (Dix) Scranton of Norfolk, NEMerry Jo Stuhr of Gray, MENancy (Don) Foringer of Overland Park, KS1 Son – Richard (Kae) Stuhr of Shelby, IA2 Sisters – Dorothy Adkinson of Central City, NEJoann Hauptmann of Neligh, NEA Number of Grandchildren, Step-Grandchildren,& Step-Great-GrandchildrenOther Relatives &...
William Dale Hosack
Mar 28, 2020
July 31, 1953 ~ March 28, 2020~ A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date ~SURVIVORSWife – Carmen Hosack of Harlan, IA4 Children – Katie (Andrew) Sandquist of Harlan, IATom (Sarah) of Des Moines, IADavid (Annie) of Des Moines, IAJenny (Dillan) Hamilton of Avoca, IA1 Sister – Mary (Ron) Lisec of Wichita Falls, TX6 Grandchildren –...
James Douglas Robinson
Mar 22, 2020
August 9, 1947 ~ March 22, 2020~ NO SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY PLANNED ~SURVIVORSWife – Marci Robinson of Shelby, IA2 Sons – Ara Robinson of Des Moines, IABeau (Ashley) Robinson of Omaha, NE3 Brothers – Rod (Margaret) Robinson of Shelby, IADave (Judy) Robinson of Shelby, IABob (Julie) Robinson of Fremont, NE1 Sister-in-law – Connie Robinson of Colorado2 Grandchildren – Peru Robinson...
Mildred Elaine Bottorff
Mar 11, 2020
May 28, 1927 ~ March 11, 2020NO VISITATION OR SERVICES ARE PLANNEDSURVIVORSNieces and Nephews“Jasmine Flower Isolated On White Background” Image courtesy of khumthong at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
James Lee Jensen
Mar 10, 2020
November 5, 1935 ~ March 10, 2020VISITATION DETAILSFriday, March 13, 20203:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PMSERVICE DETAILSSaturday, March 14, 202010:30 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in Bowman’s Grove Cemetery, Rural Shelby County, IASURVIVORSWife – Jane Jensen of Harlan, IA1 Daughter – Janeen (Stan) Marean of Omaha, NE2 Sons...
Opal Darlene Marcussen
Feb 18, 2020
July 29, 1925 ~ February 18, 2020THERE IS NO VISITATIONMEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILSFriday, February 21, 202011:00 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial of ashes will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORS3 Children – Ann (King) Cole of Savage, MNTerry Marcussen of Adair, IAKaren Marcussen of Cleveland, TNOther Friends & RelativesMEMORIALSHarlan Community LibraryHarlan, IAOpal Darlene Marcussen, daughter of John O. and Anna...
Lynn Junior Mccord
Feb 1, 2020
January 17, 1926 ~ February 1, 2020VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, February 5, 20203:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeSERVICE DETAILSThursday, February 6, 202010:30 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in Bowman’s Grove Cemetery, Rural Shelby County, IASURVIVORSWife – Grace McCord of Harlan, IA5 Children – Linda (Tim) Richards...
Everett Willis Lamer
Jan 11, 2020
October 6, 1924 ~ January 11, 2020VISITATION DETAILSTuesday, January 14, 20203:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PMSERVICE DETAILSWednesday, January 15, 202010:30 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Walnut, IASURVIVORS2 Daughters – Cheryl (Rick) Chipman of Harlan, IACathy Lamer of Shelby, IA3 Grandchildren – Adam (Anne) Chipman of Harlan, IAJerad...
William Duane Burger
Jan 5, 2020
May 27, 1934 ~ January 5, 2020NO SERVICES ARE PLANNEDSURVIVORS6 Children – Valerie (Rod) Clark of Osceola, IADennis (Ronna) Burger of Council Bluffs, IABeth (fiance, Mark Wise) Hargens of Shelby, IALeshia (Ed) Stoll of Osceola, IACindy (Gary) Metzger of Orient, IAJeff (Shelli) Burger of Afton, IA1 Brother – Terry (Norma) Burger of Audubon, IAGrandchildren & Great-grandchildrenOther Relatives & FriendsMEMORIALSThe Family...
Dr. Gary Wayne Jorgensen, Dc
Dec 24, 2019
April 14, 1941 ~ December 24, 2019VISITATION DETAILSMonday, December 30, 20193:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeMEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILSTuesday, December 31, 201910:30 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)Inurnment will be in the Redline Cemetery, Rural Shelby County, IASURVIVORSWife – Camelia Jorgensen of Harlan, IA3 Children – Richard Jorgensen of Audubon, IARachelle (Todd)...
Elsie Elizabeth Phifer
Dec 23, 2019
February 22, 1935 ~ December 23, 2019VISITATION DETAILSFriday, December 27, 20193:00-8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral HomeHarlan, IA(get directions)The family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeA Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PMSERVICE DETAILSSaturday, December 28, 201910:00 AMBethlehem Lutheran ChurchJacksonville, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IASURVIVORS5 Sons – Daniel (Deb) Phifer of Fremont, NEDavid...
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