Obituaries

Adlyn Ohl

Funeral Services for 91-year-old Adlyn Ohl of Dow City will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City with burial in the Dow City Cemetery. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 2 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. She passed away Wednesday, October 28 at Gracewell in Denison.       
 
Survivors include her children: Maynard Ohl Jr. (Joy), Melanie Laubscher, Nick (Ali) Ohl, Mark (Jodi) Ohl, Hollie (Rick) Nelson, Julie (Chris) Wood, Sandra Lahr; daughter-in-law, Cindi; Sheryl (Larry) Berner, Lynette Ohl, Myron Ocander, Debbie (Randy) Martin, 32 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Edwin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
 
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.
Service Date: 11/03/2026
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Paul “Curly” Baer

Funeral Services for 90-year-old Paul “Curly” Baer of Schleswig will be held 10:30 AM, Monday November 2 at United Church of Christ in Schleswig with burial in the Morgan Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 1 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig. He passed away Wednesday, October 28 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital.
 
Survivors include his sons: Daniel (Jodi) Baer of Minnesota and Dennis (Bridget) Baer of Bondurant; 5 grandchildren; siblings-in-law, Betty Engesser of Minnesota and Dale (Mae) Bielenberg of Colorado; other extended family members and friends.
Service Date: 11/02/2026
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Mike Gross

Mass of Christian Burial for 89-year-old Mike Gross of Denison will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 29 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison with burial in the parish cemetery. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 4:30 – 6:30 P.M., Wednesday, October 28. She passed away Sunday, October 25 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha.
 
Survivors include daughters: Anne (Kevin) Jeschke of Missouri, Mary Ellen Bexten of Manilla and Kathleen Leitru (Galen Jesme) of Merrill; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; siblings: Elizabeth (Leonard) Jindra, Bridget McNiff and Steve (Deb) Gross all of Nebraska; and other relatives and friends.
 
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements. 
Service Date: 10/29/2026
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Joleen Lemon

Funeral Services for 94-year-old Joleen Lemon of Kiron will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 24 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kiron with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. She passed away Wednesday, October 21 at Willow Dale Nursing Home in Battle Creek.       
 
Survivors include her children: Mary Sue Morgan (Rick) of Odebolt and Julie Hoefling of Kiron; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Ted (Marla) Aldag of Kiron; other family members and friends.
 
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.
Service Date: 10/24/2026
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Paul Garvin

Memorial Service for 94-year-old Paul Garvin, formerly of Woodbine and Dunlap, will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 23rd, at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Garvin died in Austin, Minnesota, on October 12th. Visitation will start at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service and light refreshments will be served.

Paul is survived by: Daughters: Debbie Garvin, Diane and David Diekmann, Judi and Dave Needham, and Sister: Kathy Wakehouse.

Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangements.

Service Date: 10/23/2026
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Pamela Weber

A funeral service for 72-year-old Pamela Weber of Schaller, Iowa will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00AM at Pauley Jones Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service. A burial will be held following the service at 2:00pm at the Crawford Heights Memorial Cemetery in Denison, Iowa.

Pam passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her home in Schaller, Iowa.

She will be remembered by her daughters, Tammy Hartmann and Shannan Hartmann; her grandchildren, Kierra Stover and Kaylee Stover, both of Buck Grove, Iowa; her siblings, Steve Hartmann of Dow City, Iowa, Candy (Joe Riley) Hartmann of Schaller, Iowa, and Sandy (Rod) Falline of Varina, Iowa; along with other family members and friends.

Service Date: 10/21/2026
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Lynn Dozler

Memorial Services for 69-year-old Lynn Dozler of Omaha will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 20 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. She passed away July 12 at the Josie Harper House in Omaha.
 
Survivors include her siblings: Kathy (Mike) Cook of Carroll, Laura (Robert) Iversen of Newell, and Gary (Jodi) Dozler of Harlan; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and special friend, John Schweiger of Omaha; many other relatives and friends.
           
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.
Service Date: 10/20/2026
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Kenny Irlmeier

Mass of Christian Burial for 44 year old Kenny Irlmeier of Harker Heights, TX and formerly of Manning, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19th at Sacred Heart Church in Manning.  Visitation with the family will be held from 2:00-4:45pm, and a prayer service at 4:45pm on Sunday October 18th at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning.

Kenny passed away on October 6th in Texas.

Survivors include his wife Kami Irlmeier and their children: Furious, Ransom and Rogue all of Harker Heights, Texas; parents, Ronald and Donna Irlmeier of Manning; siblings: Jason Irlmeier of Manning, Allen (Janet) Irlmeier of Ankeny, Marie Irlmeier of Carroll, Julie Valentine of Manning and Laura Ackerson of Manning; parents-in-law: Rodrigo (Kathy) Hinojosa of Battle Creek and Jonna Wade of Barnett, MO; siblings-in-law: Cecilia (Erik) Smith of Granger and Alyssa (Zach) Groepper of Rembrandt; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other family members and friends.

The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is assisting the family with arrangements.  

Service Date: 10/19/2026
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Raymond “Ray” Crilly

Memorial Service for 76-year-old Raymond “Ray” Crilly of Dow City will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 16th, at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Mr. Crilly died at his home in Dow City on October 10th.

Ray is survived by Wife: Deb Crilly of Dow City; Children: Craig and Amy Crilly of Grimes, Karis and Cara Crilly of Council Bluffs, Chris Reed of Jefferson, Curtis and Crystal Reed of Omaha; Daughter-in-law: Lori Reed of Omaha; Siblings: Mary Crilly of Dunlap, Rita and Gail Block of Nebraska, Jane and Duane Renz of Moorhead, Ruth Crilly of Omaha, Lois and Bob Stessman of Waukee, and Jerry and Chris Crilly of Nebraska.

Services entrusted to Fouts Funeral Home.

Service Date: 10/16/2026
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Edna Malone

Funeral Services for 83-year-old Edna Malone of Dow City will be held 1:00 P.M, Wednesday, October 14 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Dow City Cemetery. She passed away Sunday, October 11 at Homestead Assisted Living in Denison.
 
Survivors include three daughters: Sheri (Clay) Shumate of Dow City, Ronda (Kevin) Aikman of Denison and Penni Coenen (Rich Elam) of Dow City; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Blackman of Denison; many other family members and friends.
 
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.
Service Date: 10/14/2026
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Jim Lindstrom

Funeral services for 78-year-old, Jim Lindstrom of Kiron, will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:00AM at the Kiron First Baptist Church in Kiron, Iowa, with burial following at the Kiron Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00PM-7:00PM on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa.

Jim passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha Lindstrom of Kiron, IA; children, Angela (Brad) Horsley of Wellsville, KS, Allison (Allen Myers) Lindstrom of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Shailey (Brendan) McCart, Morgan (Trevor Henning) Horsley, Maddie “Goober” Horsley; great-grandchild, Bennett James Henning; siblings, Jerry (Charla) Lindstrom of Davenport, IA, Pat (Jerry) Getter of Corning, IA; other family and friends.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Service Date: 10/13/2026
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Pat Heffernan

Mass of Christian Burial for 94- year-old Pat Heffernan of Dunlap will be at 10:30a.m. Tuesday, October 13 th , at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Mr. Heffernan died at Dunlap Specialty Care on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Visitation will be from 4:30 ~ 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. There will be a Rosary at 4:00 prior to the visitation, also at Fouts Funeral Home.

Pat is survived by Children: Dan and Diane Heffernan of Dunlap, Jodi Blom of Des Moines, Brian and Paula Heffernan of Dunlap, Colleen and Chad Heistand of Dunlap, Rick Heffernan of Ute, Rob Heffernan and Becky Bell of Denison, Jim Heffernan of Dunlap, and Maureen Heffernan and Jeff Malone of Dunlap

Services entrusted to Fouts Funeral Home.

Service Date: 10/13/2026
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Ella Fester

Funeral Services for 97-year-old Ella Fester of Denison will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, October 9 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute with burial in the St. Clair Cemetery near Ute. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 8 with Memory Sharing starting from 5:00 – 5:30 PM. She passed away Sunday, October 4 at the Denison Care Center.       
 
Survivors include her children: Jeanette (Ron) Keough of Forest City; Leon (Penny) Fester of Logan; and Paulette Von Glan of Westside; 8 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; extended family & friends.
 
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.
Service Date: 10/09/2026
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Verdell Kastner

Funeral Services for 98-year-old Verdell Kastner of Denison will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 8 at United Church of Christ in Schleswig with visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, prior to the service. Burial will be in the Morgan Cemetery. He passed away Saturday, October 3 at his home in Denison.
 
Survivors include his wife, Marlyn Kastner of Denison; two daughters, Vanessa (Duane) Zimmer of Ankeny and Valerie (Robert) Johnson of Arizona; one son, Mark Kastner of Omaha; four grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jeanine Baker (Ken Christensen); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
 
 
Service Date: 10/08/2026
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Maxine Pithan

Funeral Services for 95-year-old Maxine Pithan of Denison will be held at 2:00 P.M, Wednesday, October 7 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery near Kiron. She passed away Thursday, October 1 at Homestead Assisted Living in Denison.       
 
Survivors include her son, Gregory Pithan of Davenport; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
 
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.
Service Date: 10/07/2026
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Terry Kline

Funeral Services for 76-year-old Terry Kline of Schleswig will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 6 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with burial in the Morgan Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Monday, October 5 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. He passed away Thursday, October 1 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.
 
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Kline of Schleswig; three children: Stacy (Scott) Lindgren of Battle Creek, Trevor Kline of Schleswig and Troy Kline of Schleswig; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers: Carey (Thanh) Kline of Florida, David (Michelle) Kline of Correctionville, and Dennis (Lori) Kline of Schleswig; sister-in-law, Linda (Gary) Reimer of Schleswig; many other family members and friends.
 
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.
Service Date: 10/06/2026
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Gregory Miller

Memorial Services for 71-year-old Gregory Miller of Denison will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 6 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison with visitation from 9:00 – 10:00 AM prior to the service. He passed away Thursday, October 1 at Gracewell.
 
Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie (Philip) Wnek of Illinois; son, Daniel Miller (Joe Zerkus) of Georgia; 2 grandsons; siblings: Kathy (Linn) Petersen of Ohio and John Miller of Denison; 2 nieces; other family members and many friends.
 
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.   
Service Date: 10/06/2026
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Jan Henningsen

Funeral Services for 81-year-old Jan Henningsen of Denison will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, October 5 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with burial in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, Sunday, October 4 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.
 
She passed away Tuesday, September 22 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.       
 
Survivors include 4 children: Jeffrey Henningsen of Colorado, Kelly (Wally) Dyer of Missouri, Brent (Beth) Henningsen of Ames, and Dean (Steph) Henningsen of Westside; 9 grandchildren; two sisters, Lana Henningsen of Denison and Jeanine (Tom) Brocious of Arkansas; siblings-in-law: Judy Steffens and Carol (Terry) Gehring; many other family members and friends.
          
Service Date: 10/05/2026
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Joe Ballantine

Funeral Services for 75-year-old Joe Ballantine will be held 4:30 P.M, Monday, October 5 at the Huebner funeral Home in Westside with visitation from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, prior to the service. He passed away Saturday, September 26 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha.
 
Survivors include Barb Ballantine of Omaha; two daughters, Kelly Nieman (Sam Corbitt) and Kristina Rutledge (fiancé, Zach Loder), both of Omaha; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, Jesse, Peyton, and Avalyn Loder; three brothers, Dan, George, and Donnie (Sue); additional siblings: Kurt, Karl and Tina; step-brothers: John and Leroy; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
 
The Huebner Funeral Home in Westside is in charge of arrangements.
Service Date: 10/05/2026
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Phyllis Harms

A Memorial Service for 81-year-old Phyllis Harms of Denison will be held Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 10:30AM at the United Presbyterian Church in Denison, Iowa. A luncheon will be held following the memorial service in the fellowship hall.

Phyllis passed away on September 6, 2026, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa.  

She is survived by her children, Gina (Dave) Landau of Tiffin, IA, Daniel (Kristen) Harms of Kansas City, MO, Jon (Kelly) Harms of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Mitchell Landau, Madelaine Frank, Grant Harms, Jared Harms, Bryce Harms, Alexander Harms, and Anne Harms; 3 great-grandchildren, Declan Oyarzun, Daisy Frank, and Jackson Frank; siblings, Dale (Diane) Origer of Kissimmee, FL, Vickie (Bill) Beck of Spirit Lake, IA, Gordon (Diane) Origer of Estherville, IA, Lance (Heidi) Origer of Estherville; sister-in-law, Karen Origer of New Port Richey, FL; many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Service Date: 10/03/2026
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Jim Hill

Funeral Services for 65-year-old Jim Hill of Schleswig will be held 10:30 AM, Thursday, October 1 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with burial in the Morgan Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig.
 
He passed away Saturday, September 26 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
 
Survivors include his four children: Matthew (Jill) Hill of Norwalk, Janet (Andy) Clark of Des Moines, Jessica (Dustin) Ogren of Schleswig and Ryan Hill of Schleswig; 8 grandchildren; siblings: Doris Hill, Craig (Susan) Pauling, Roger Nelson, Lisa Roslansky, Linda Roslansky and Mike (Jody) Roslansky; other family members and many friends.
           
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.
Service Date: 10/01/2026
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