Our Death Notices, an Important Feature

     Is there ever a day when mattresses are NOT on sale?
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     For a long period of time, the Kornerman questioned the validity of including death notices in the Korner. However, as time has passed, I've realized that it has become, perhaps, the most important part of our twice-weekly offering.
     Keep in mind that a vast majority of Korner viewers are a distance from the Boone County area. They're scattered all over the U.S.A. and even into some foreign countries.
     Hopefully, you viewers have noticed that we have made an effort to really expand this feature and can proudly proclaim that this news is the one and only most thorough collection of death notices available for this area. You won't find a comparable listing in the Boone News Republican, on KWBG radio or on any other area news outlet. Kudos to us.
     The reason I, the Kornerman, is bringing this up is the fact that its value was brought to the forefront by my old friends, Gary and Delores Grosnickle, of Bella Vista, AK. They wrote to the Kornerman with birthday wishes and stated, "I hope it doesn't sound morbid, but we appreciate learning from week to week of those who have passed away. Several weeks ago, there were four people, whom we knew well, that had died and were listed. One of those was Gary's cousin. We had already been informed of her death, but we had no knowledge of the other three's passing."
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     Why did Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
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     Speaking of my birthday. It was wonderful. A great day. A great time.
     Thanks to those who, via the Korner, wished me a happy occasion. In addition to the Grosnickle's they included Ron Hopkins, Rick Houser, Kathleen Wheelock, Mike McCoy, Mike Loehrer, John Kueck, Bernie Lewiston, Doug Miller and Roger Dutton. Then too, there were many other friends and relatives who made contact via note or letter, phone call or personal contact. We appreciated hearing from all of you. Thank you.
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     Why is it that, no matter what color bubble bath you use, the bubbles are always white?
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     The question of the day. What two-letter word in the English language can be a noun, a verb, an adjective, an adverb and a proposition?
     Its the word "Up." That word has more meanings than any other two-letter word.
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     Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Donald Penquite, 87, Ankeny. Luther HS-48. Well known remodeling contractor and landlord in the Des Moines area for more than 60 years. His wife, Barbara, and four children survive.........Eula Lyons, 94, Grimes. Survivors include daughter Kimberly Borwick and her husband, Dennis, both former Boone residents.........Norman Adix, 85, Boone.......Gregory Young, 60. Born in Boone. Grew up in Stratford and was married in Ridgeport. Was a railroad crane operator and worked at Electrolux in Webster City. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Jessica Young, his  parents, Ray and Marlene Young, and a brother, Marty Young, all of Stratford........Kelby Engleen, 21, Ogden. OHS-2013. Was attending DMACC and worked as a waitress in Ames. Boone area survivors include her mother, Laurie, of Boone and her father, Troy, of Ogden and her grandparents, Janice Engleen, and, Marilyn Straight, both of Boone........Rev. David Pepper, 87. Attended rural schools in Boone County. Was ordained in 1958 and served several Iowa communities. Survivors include three sisters, Joan Kerrigan, Kate Jordan and Mary Jensen, as well as two brothers, Gene and Bill Pepper.
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     Thanks to Barry Wills for those little, "why, why, why" items.
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