Benjamin Nicholas Stein was born on December 18, 1982 in Harlan, IA.  In his early years he loved dressing up as a superhero, coining himself as Benji the Avenger Stein. He spent many years playing baseball for Portsmouth with his brother Nick as a teammate and dad Kenny and uncle Larry as coach.

Atlas Daniel-Joe Gittins was born on May 8, 2023 to Amelia Barron and Garrett Gittins in Omaha, Nebraska. Atlas was the sweetest baby boy with the most radiant smile and silliest giggle. In his short three months and fifteen days on Earth, he impacted his family greatly.

Andrew John Boettger was born on February 5th, 1974 in Harlan, Iowa and left us way too soon at the age of 49 on July 7th, 2023. Andy was born and raised in Harlan, Iowa and was a proud graduate of Harlan Community High School in 1992.

  Lee Franklin Stinn, son of Wilfred Joseph and Arlene Marie (Sick) Stinn, was born on August 7, 1944 in Harlan.  He was raised on a farm outside Portsmouth and attended Cass Township country school through eighth grade.  He then attended Harlan High School and graduated with the class of1962.  After high school, he worked various jobs until May, 1965 when he was drafted and joined the Air Force.  During his service, he was stationed in Florid

 Roger James Sorensen – a follower of Jesus Christ and devoted husband, son, brother, dad, papa, great grandpapa and friend, went home to be with his Savior on July 28, 2023 at the age of 77. Roger was born June 17, 1946 in Atlantic, Iowa to Merlin and Ethel Sorensen.

   Tracie was born on July 17th, 1969 at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines. She was adopted into her family in August of 1969. She was baptized and made her first communion at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School until the family moved to Harlan and then went to St. Michael’s Catholic School where she was confirmed.

Jessie Mae Bates, daughter of Lillian and Herman Caldwell was born January 3, 1943 in Seymour, Missouri. She was baptized at a young age in the Baptist faith. Jessie attended a one room country school from 1st grade until 6th grade. She then went on to Republic, graduating in 1960.After graduation, she moved to Springfield, Missouri and worked at some well known restaurants.

Randy Lee Greer, son of Robert Louis Greer and Lois Ethel (Arnold) Greer Wirth, was born on July 4, 1953 on the Naval base in Pensacola, Florida. He was baptized at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Council Bluffs, Iowa and confirmed at the Congregational Church of Christ in Harlan, Iowa. He attended Peterson Grade School in Council Bluffs, Iowa until his move to Harlan. He continued his education in the Harlan Community School District.

Pamela Jo Captain (Gettys) passed away peacefully at her home in Joplin, MO on July 29th 2023. She was no doubt met with love and open arms by her late husband of 44 years, Danny.She was born in Denison,  IA on May 27 1950 to Gene and Marie Gettys. She was raised by Gene and Jan Gettys in Harlan after her mother Marie passed away when Pam was age 7 .

 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