Gailen Sidebottom's obituary , Passed away on September 12, 2026 in Avoca, Iowa

Gailen Sidebottom

February 4, 1936 - September 12, 2026 (90 years old)

Avoca, Iowa

Gailen Sidebottom's obituary , Passed away on September 12, 2026 in Avoca, Iowa

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Pauley Jones Funeral Home

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Gailen Sidebottom

February 4, 1936 - September 12, 2026 (90 years old)

Avoca, Iowa

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Gailen Sidebottom (Avoca, Iowa), born on February 4, 1936, passed away on September 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gailen Sidebottom to show support.

He is survived by: his family, Persia, Grant and Lotus Sidebottom (Osbahr); his siblings, Lois Gile, Maynard Sidebottom and Donna Criss; his grandson Scott Gailen Maurer; his great grandchild Emerson Faith Schulte; his wife LaVonne Petersen of Harlan, IA; his daughters, Debbie LaTourette of Harlan, IA, Diane Lascot (Jean) of Harlan, IA and Lori Maurer (Lafe) of Avoca, IA; his grandchildren, Jessica Herring (Jim), Eric Kloewer, Adam Kloewer (Alana), Kevin Lascot (Courtney), Erin Seymour (Trevor), Drew Lascot, Jacob Maurer (Kendra), Lesa Schulte (Jarett) and Brandon Maurer (Amber); Marlin Sidebottom of Council Bluffs, IA. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to CURE SMA or Tori's Angels.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pauley Jones Funeral Home



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Sep 16

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Trinity Lutheran Church
301 N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521

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Sep 16

Funeral service

Trinity Lutheran Church
301 N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521

Wed

Sep 16

Funeral service

Trinity Lutheran Church
301 N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521

Wed

Sep 16

Funeral service

Graceland Cemetery
33220 US-59, Avoca, IA 51521

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