Obituaries

Maxine Marie Book was born on November 11, 1942, in Earling, Iowa, at her grandmother’s home, to Lawrence and Esther (Hodapp) Gaul. She was baptized and later confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, where she also attended school, graduating with the Class of 1960.Following high...
Dixie Lou (Unger) DeBlauw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 surrounded by family. Known for her unwavering faith, strong dedication to family, and selfless love for others, Dixie was a woman deeply cherished by all who knew...
John Anthony Wingert was born on May 19, 1958, in Harlan, IA to Anthony “Tony” and Rosemary Wingert. He was the fourth of seven children and grew up surrounded by the rhythms of rural life that shaped his strong character and love for agriculture. John began his education in Harlan before his...
Constance Ann Marie (Butler) DeForest, 72, died on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 11,1953 to Cyril and Beverly (Gunion) Butler in Jefferson, Iowa. The family lived in Jefferson for a few years and then moved to Harlan, Iowa. Connie graduated from...
Funeral services for Catherine Glenn, age 94, of Harlan, Iowa were held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at First United Methodist Church, Grand Junction, Iowa.  Pastor Phil Nielsen of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan officiated.  Music was provided by Marcia Winder and Gary Glenn, accompanied by Maggie...
John A. Hemminger, 82, was born in Center Township, Shelby County, Iowa, to his parents Anna Pauline and John M. Hemminger at their home on a farm east of Harlan. John was the youngest of four children, Donna, Ronald, and Charlene, who grew up learning a plethora of skills that would serve him well...
Kenneth Albert Fahn, son of Leonard and Alice (Shiltz) Fahn, was born on June 30, 1950 in Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Kenneth began his education at St. Michael’s Elementary School and went on to graduate from Harlan Community High...
Dixie Diane Rash was born on March 26, 1959 in Leon, Iowa to Wayne and Myrna (Wheatley) Eckles. Dixie attended Westgate Elementary in Omaha and then graduated from Griswold High School. Her passion for Court Reporting led her to AIB College of Business, where she earned her degree, paving the way...
Persia - Marvin W. Martin was born on June 22, 1932 to Francis and Mary (Davis) Martin in Persia, Iowa. He attended school and graduated from Persia High School with the class of 1951.Marvin found the love of his life when he met Ruby Arlene Peterson. They were united in marriage on July 12, 1953...
Sumter, SC  - Lynda Kay Nielsen Karel, age 80, beloved wife of 60 years to Robert James Karel, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.Born in Pensacola, FL, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Nielsen and Evelyn Larson Nielsen.  After graduating high...

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