Kenneth Nicholas Blum, son of William and Laurina (Britten) Blum, was born on November 3, 1932, at his family farm near Westphalia, Iowa. He attended St. Bonaface Catholic Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended school up until the 8th grade at St. Bonaface and then worked on the family farm. On Feb 11, 1956, Kenny was united in marriage to Doris Kremer of Heggen Germany.

 Bernice Stessman Gaul, daughter of Alfred and Beatrice (Leuschen) Stessman was born on February 25, 1925 in Panama, Iowa.  She received her sacraments at St. Mary’s and attended school there as well. She attended college at Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas.On June 18, 1947, she was united in married to Gerry Gaul. They made their home on a farm just outside of Earling.

 William John “Bill” Stein was born on July 3, 1954, to Carl and Helen (Leinen) Stein in Portsmouth, Iowa. Known to all as “Bill”, he was the ninth child of the 14 children born to Carl and Helen. Bill grew up on the family farm. As a boy, he attended school at St.

Gailard Max Nelson, aged 93, passed away peacefully on June 5th in Colorado Springs, CO.

Lois Jean Hull was born on July 21,1946, to Harold & Mildred (Darnell) Hull in Harlan, IA. Lois made her home in Florida, dying peacefully on July 4th, 2023, at her daughter’s home in South Daytona Beach.Lois grew up on a farm outside of Jacksonville, IA, and attended Jackson #3 schoolhouse. When living on the farm she did her share of chores and could always be found driving the tractor during hay-making season.

Shirley Mae Baldwin, daughter of Stoker and Vivian (Lamb) Earlywine was born December 12, 1935 in Logan, Iowa.  She attended country school in Lakeview and Logan, Iowa before graduating as salutatorian from Magnolia School in 1954.Shirley was united in marriage to Howard Beaman.  Three children were born to this union: Daniel, Susan, and Joe.  She was later married to Earl Baldwin.Shirley always planted large gardens, that she canned and froze

Michael (Mike) Pauley, the son of Fred and Vera (Gessert) Pauley, was born on January 7, 1933 at Panama, Iowa.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama.  Mike attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Panama.Mike was united in marriage to Arlene Schwery on November 8, 1954 at St.

Stella Johnson, age 84, formerly of Harlan, IA passed away on June 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.Stella was born on March 7,1939 to Fern “Mann” & Fred Morrow in North Platte, NE.She was preceded in death by her parents, her Sister Alice Kelley & Brother-in-law Bill Kelley and nephew Byron Kelley.She is survived by her brother Bob Morrow of South Dakota, her children Maria (Bobby) Antus of AZ, Geannie (Joe) Wehr of TN, Dean (Christ

Margaret Mary Petersen was born on June 2, 1954, to Richard and Zita (Rau) Bruck in Manning, Iowa.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa and attended grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.  She graduated from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1972.On August 19, 1972, Margaret was united in marriage to Thomas E. Obrecht at St.

Livia “Suzette” Bates-Leal was born to Winston and Jessie (Caldwell) Bates on June 3, 1963 Springfield, MO. She had two siblings, Winston Jr. Bates and Greg Bates.After moving to Harlan in 1980, she met and married Jose Leal. She worked as a waitress for several years before becoming employed by West Central Development Corporations Head Start program.

 Connie Mae Hansen, daughter of Melvin and Evelyn Coenen, was born on February 19, 1949 in Harlan, Iowa.  She was baptized and confirmed at St.

A Memorial Service for Ronald L.Petersen, age 75, of Elk Horn, washeld on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at9:30 a.m. at Ohde Funeral Home inKimballton with Rev.

Mass of Christian Burial for James “Doc” Musich, 75, of Bedford was held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11 AM at Cummings Family Funeral Home.  Visitation was at the funeral home Friday, June 2, 2023 from 3-7 PM with family present from 5-7 PM.  Interment  at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.  Memorials may be directed towards the family to be established in Doc’s honor.

Ronald Joseph Nollen was born the youngest of seven children, on March 10, 1940 to Michael and Frances (Thielen) Nollen on the family farm two and a half miles west of Defiance. He was baptized and later confirmed into the Catholic faith. Ron attended Defiance High School. He lived and helped on the family farm until he was 19 years old. In 1959, he moved into town.

I lived a great life! I was born to Orv and Lee Roecker on December 19, 1955. I was born and raised in Harlan, Iowa. I attended St. Michael’s for elementary school and Harlan for junior and senior high. I graduated from Harlan Community High School in 1974 and Dana College in 1978 with a degree in business education. I played on Harlan’s first state championship football team and served as co-captain on Dana College’s team.