Randall Norman Hansen, aka Randy, was born in Harlan, Iowa, on April 15, 1949 to parents, Norman and Hazel. His sister, Dixie, was born three years later. Although he wasn’t thrilled about it, he decided to let her stay.The family lived in Jacksonville, Iowa, and Randy attended Harlan High School, and graduated in 1967. He did a tour of duty in Viet Nam from 1969-1970. (which he called the worst Senior Field Trip ever).

Austa Phelps, 103, Moline, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Aspen Nursing Home, Silvis.Private committal will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island.        Austa was born January 30, 1920 in Denmark, the daughter of Roger and Cena Nielsen.  She married Phillip Phelps, Sr. on October 27, 1944 in Omaha, NE.

Allyn Laverne Bartelson, age 85, son of Ronald and Cecil (McDowell) Bartelson, was born July 5, 1937, at the Harlan Hospital and died Friday, March 10, 2023, at home on the family farm near Irwin, Iowa. He had been in treatment for multiple types of cancer for several years and was under hospice care the last week.Allyn went to Country School Polk Center No. 5 through the 8th grade. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1955.

Virginia Rose Petersen was born on January 29, 1929 in Harlan, Iowa to Hans N and Ellen Hansen.  They lived on a farm south of Jacksonville.  On August 17, 1950 she married Lester Petersen and they made their home in Jacksonville.  They had two sons, Craig born in 1952 and Denny in 1957.Virginia was a lifelong homemaker and took pride in having a beautiful yard and loved all things outdoors.  Les and Virginia enjoyed many years together especi

Roland Eugene Hansen, son of Clifford and Emma E.

Chris Anthony Thraen, 84, of Eldora, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at home. He was born on June 5, 1938 in his parents’ home in Harlan, Iowa. Chris attended Harlan High School and barber school prior to joining the United States Coast Guard. Chris served in the United States Coast Guard from 1956 to 1962. He gave many recruits their arrival haircut. He worked for his uncle Lavern as a barber in Omaha, NE until 1965.

Father Don Bruck was born to Joseph and Orvelyn Bruck on April 27, 1942 at the Behrendt farm north and west of Panama, Iowa. He was the oldest of 3 sons; Marvin and Allen (Punk) and their wives Jan and Bev.He attended country school the first eight years of his education. He then went on to attend St. Mary’s High School for four years with the teaching of Benedictine Sisters of Atchison, Kansas.

 Lonnie Lee Benson, son of Edwin and Connie (Elmquist) Benson was born on October 3, 1962 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa.  He was baptized and confirmed at St.

Al “Sonny” Wede, Jr. was born inCouncil Bluffs, Iowa May 9, 1948 toAlfred Wede, Sr. and Velda (Greer)Wede.

Agnes Retz, age 97, died onFeb 13, 2023, at Santa Marta inOlathe KS. She passed awaypeacefully with family at her side.She was born to William andCatherine Gaul on a farm in Earling,IA, the second youngest oftwelve children.

Mary Patricia Tierney was born toEdward and Mercedes on December10, 1929 in Omaha, NE. Shewas baptized at St.Peter’s CatholicChurch in Omaha and later confirmedat St.Patrick’s Church in Dunlap, IA.She attended Catholic school in Dunlapfrom 1st grade until graduationand worked at Lehan Drug Store duringhigh school.Mary Pat found the love of her lifewhen she met Leonard Tremel. They were united in marriage on February 16,1950 at St.

Margaret Rose Christensen, née Darnell, age 96, was called to be home with her Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023.  Margaret, the daughter of George Calvin and Hester Susan (Hewitt) Darnell, was born on April 23, 1926 in Holt County, Nebraska.

Dennis Anastasi was adopted by Francis and Bernice (Weihs) Anastasi on April 19, 1948 in Grinnell, IA. He attended church and was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael’s catholic church in Harlan, IA. Dennis graduated from Harlan High School and then went on to Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA with an Associates Degree in Auto Mechanics.Dennis was united in marriage to Mary Ann Feser on August 29, 1970 at St.

Phyllis Elaine Mallum was born to Beulah Golden Mallum and Sever Mallum on June 23, 1933 near Solider, Iowa.  Her siblings were Floyd Mallum, Loren Mallum, and Marilyn Mallum.  Sever was a hired hand so they moved many times.  They lived near Ute, Soldier, Whiting, Mondamin, Woodbine, Tennant, and Persia.  Elaine graduated from Persia High School in 1952.  She met Lonnie Briggs and they were married in 1954.  Their son James David Briggs was b

Mary Francis Earith was born on February 8, 1951 to Kenneth and Wilma (Watson) Earith in Hamburg, Iowa. She attended school in Malvern, Iowa and Glenwood, Iowa.Following graduation she pursued occupations at Elm Crest Nursing Home and in Cosmetology. She also enjoyed going junking and traveling. Mary found the love of her life when she met Carl Nielsen.