Harlan - Wade Arden Mills was born October 28, 1961, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, to Edwin and Gloria (Andersen) Mills. He was baptized in Avoca, Iowa at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Harlan Community High School.

Harlan - Myrna Gwen Poldberg was born on April 16, 1930, the daughter of Ellis and Bonnie Blanche (Kemp) Gearhart at the family home in rural Shelby County, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Myrna began her education at Center #7, also known as Windy Knoll, a country school near Harlan.

Defiance - Michael Charles Kimmen was born December 8, 1937, on the family farm south of Defiance, Iowa.  He passed away at the age of 87 years, 5 months on May 8, 2025 at Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa.  His parents were Lawrence and Hilda (Schumacher) Kimmen.Mike’s schooling consisted of three years at the one-room country school near the farm.  After that, he attended St.

Portsmouth - Philip Albert Heller was born on March 11, 1937, the son of Henry and Frances (Gubbels) Heller in Portsmouth, Iowa. Phil was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, where he remained a lifelong member. He attended St. Mary Catholic Schools in Portsmouth and began working full-time for his father at the age of 16.On June 16, 1960, Phil married Doramae Dermody at St.

Portsmouth - Theda Jean Wiese, daughter of Raymond and Hermagene (Stephens) Towne, was born on February 25, 1939, in Portsmouth, Iowa. She grew up in Walnut and graduated with the Class of 1957.After high school, Theda worked at Mutual of Omaha for two years before moving to Avoca. It was at the Chicken Hut in Harlan that she met Allan Wiese, and the two were united in marriage on June 14, 1959, at the Presbyterian Church in Walnut.

Omaha - Michael Joseph Jusevich Jr. passed away on April 26th, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 10:00A.M. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The church is located at 5912 South 36th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107.Michael was born October 25, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska to Mary V Zakaras and Michael J Jusevich Sr. Michael grew up in South Omaha and graduated from South High School in 1968.

Woodbine - Ronald E Mikels, age 79 passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at home. Ron was born January 30, 1946 in Woodbine, IA, to Alfred J & Mae Leona (Williams) Mikels.

Omaha - Duane C. “Bud” Wilwerding, 82, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 24, 2025.Bud was born Duane Charles Wilwerding on February 17, 1943, to Carl and Irene (Rosman) Wilwerding on a farm near Earling, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and confirmed at St. Peter’s in Defiance, Iowa.

Harlan - Darrell Charles “Goose” Gross was born on June 9, 1951, in Shelby County, Iowa, to Leo and Ruth M. (Feser) Gross. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1970 and spent his entire career working in agriculture.Darrell had a passion for vegetable gardening and loved sharing his harvest with friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed visiting casinos with friends and was known for his laid-back personality.