Obituaries

Helen Avis Fischer

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,...

Gerald Lee Mccreary

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 –...

Tyrone Omer Scheffler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Janet Estelle Early

Janet Estelle Early

Nov 13, 2019

September 17, 1927 ~ November 13, 2019MEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILSFriday, December 13, 20193:00 PMFirst Baptist ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)SURVIVORS3 Sons – Richard (Jennifer) Early of Des Moines, IAWilliam (Sara) Early of Harlan, IASteven Early of Harlan, IA2 Daughters – Patricia (Dave) Larsen of Fairfax Station, VAKatherine Baxter of Mukilteo, WA9 Grandchildren7 Great-grandchildrenOther Relatives & Friends

Paul Leroy Jensen

Paul Leroy Jensen

Nov 5, 2019

May 24, 1940 ~ November 5, 2019VISITATION DETAILSFriday, November 8, 2019, 3:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc., Harlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeWAKE SERVICE DETAILSFriday, November 8, 2019, 7:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc., Harlan, IA(get directions)MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL SERVICE DETAILSSaturday, November 9, 2019, 10:30 AMSt. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan,...

Ronald Raymond Ellsworth

Ronald Raymond Ellsworth

Oct 20, 2019

September 7, 1943 ~ October 20, 2019VISITATION DETAILSWednesday, October 23, 20192:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeSERVICE DETAILSThursday, October 24, 201911:00 AMSt. Michael’s Catholic ChurchHarlan, IA(get directions)SURVIVORSWife – Peggy Ellsworth of Corley, IASon – Damon (Partner, Tammy Nelson) Ellsworth of Harlan, IADaughter – Beth Ellsworth of...

Eugene Lyle Peters

Eugene Lyle Peters

Oct 4, 2019

November 30, 1930 ~ October 4, 2019VISITATION DETAILSMonday, October 7, 20193:00 – 8:00 PMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral HomeSERVICE DETAILSTuesday, October 8, 201910:00 AMBurmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.Harlan, IA(get directions)Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IASURVIVORS1 Daughter – Linda Peters of West Des Moines, IA1 Son –...

Lois Marie Koesters

Lois Marie Koesters

Oct 1, 2019

April 27, 1919 ~ October 1, 2019VISITATION DETAILSThursday, October 3, 20194:00 – 8:00 PMSt. Joseph Catholic ChurchEarling, IA(get directions)Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the ChurchA Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM at the ChurchSERVICE DETAILSFriday, October 4, 201910:30 AMSt. Joseph Catholic ChurchEarling, IA(get directions)Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Earling, IASURVIVORS1...