KIRK DOUGLAS BYARS, 69, of Harlan, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at home. Services for KIRK BYARS will be held at a later date. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Burial is in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
KIRK BYARS is survived by:
His wife – Kathy Byars, of Harlan.
His sons – Christopher Byars, and Matthew Byars, both of Des Moines.
His daughters – Stephanie (Josh) Peterson, of West Des Moines, and Marissa Van Elsen, of St. Louis Park, MN.
His brother – Mike (Connie) Byars, of Lake Mills (IA).
and 3 grandchildren.


