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Bonnie Lea Buman

Bonnie Lea Buman

Feb 27, 2024

Bonnie Lea Buman was born on June 7, 1942, the daughter of Fabian and Delores (Coven) Brada in Elyria, Ohio. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Catholic faith. Bonnie received her education from Widefield High School in Security, Colorado. She graduated from Regis University in Denver, Colorado with her teaching degree. She graduated top of her class in...

Rhoda Irene Henriksen

Rhoda Irene Henriksen

Feb 27, 2024

Rhoda Irene Henriksen was born on November 12, 1929 in Audubon, Iowa, the daughter of Knud and Clara (Hanson) Jessen. She attended school in Audubon where she graduated in 1948. During her senior year and following graduation, she worked at Carlson Seed Corn Co., showcasing her strong work ethic from a young age.

On November 28, 1948, Rhoda married Howard Henriksen...

Margaret "Marg" Ann Olson

Margaret "Marg" Ann Olson

Feb 15, 2024

Margaret Ann (Marg) Olson was born to Peter and Esther (Nelsen) Nelson on April 6, 1930 on the farm near Goldfield, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove, Iowa. When Marg was a young girl, her family moved to a farm west of Eagle Grove. She attended country school in Wright County and...

Harold Dean Peters

Harold Dean Peters

Jan 20, 2024

   Harold Dean Peters was born on December 8, 1926, on the Peters homestead 160-acre farm 3 ½ miles west of Corley, Iowa, to Ernest and Mildred (Sinison) Peters. He was the oldest of four children, with two brothers, Richard and Eugene, and one sister, Pearl. Harold was a member of the Tennant Future Feeders 4-H Club which his dad...

Kenneth Lee Andersen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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