Paul Joseph Prim Jr., 72, Stratford. Born in Boone. Boone survivors.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Edna Mae Madden, 97, Boone. Her family lived in New Virginia, Indianola and Boxholm before settling on a farm in the Mackey area. Story City HS. Attended Thompson Beauty School in Des Moines and worked in Des Moines before moving to Boone. Married Dwayne Madden in 1943 and worked in Boone as a beautician at Bon Ton, Ron Do and New Beginnings until retirement at age 90. Survivors include two daughters, including Joyce Hart of Boone, and two sons, including Craig Madden of Boone. A sister, Mary Poling, also survives..........Nadine Harrington, 82, Madrid. Johnston HS. Survivors include four sons and a sister........Dale Van Langen, 80, Adel. Kamrar HS-57. Attended ISU and earned degrees from UNI in 1963 and his Masters at Northeast Missouri State. Army vet. Married Margaret Stewart in 1964. Taught at Miles two years, Dows eight years, South Tama two years and moved to Ogden to teach from 1976 until retirement in 1998. From 1998 to 2013, he owned and operated a small engine repair shop in Ogden until a second retirement. The couple then moved to Adel. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, a son, daughter, sister and two brothers..........Arnold "Arnie" Anderson, 65, Boone. Born in Boone. UCHS-73. Army vet. Was a part-time police officer in Ogden and then worked at ISU as a HVAC engineer and mentor. Married Sheri Porter in 1986. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, step-son, his mother, Charlotte, and three siblings........Shirley Rose, 82, Ogden. Manson HS. Worked in Fort Dodge. Married Raynold Rose in 1957 and while living in Boone, she worked at the J.C. Penny store. The couple moved to Ogden and worked together for 20 years at Sherbring Chevrolet. Survivors include two sons, including Don Rose of Ogden and two daughters, Debra Carlson and Dianne Nicklos, both of Ogden.......Merwin Johnston, 69, Boone. Audubon HS-69. Army vet. Attended Nebraska Christian and served as a minister in Anthon for two years. Worked 41 years at the DOT and as a Public Safety Officer for ISU. Married Shari Zenor. Survivors include his wife of Boone, seven children and a brother.........Raymond Kruse, 89, Ogden. His family was originally from Canada but in 1944, they moved to a farm south of Ogden. OHS-50. Navy vet. Married Dorothy Murken in 1952 and they farmed north of Ogden. Moved to their current Ogden home in 1962. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, two daughters, including Karla Kahler of Ogden, son Steve of Ogden, two brothers and two brothers-in-law..........Vern Soderstrum, 92, Luther. Born in rural Luther. Luther HS-45. Married Alta Smith in 1960. The couple farmed and had an egg laying operation north of Luther. Vern enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and being a regular member of the music group, the Rovers. Survivors include his wife, Alta, of rural Boone, a daughter, Cheryl Randall, of Woodward and a son, Kurt, of rural Boone. Also surviving are three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law........Helen Jean Burkheimer, 74, Madrid........Vera Krengel, 92, Perry. Among the survivors is a son, John Krengel, of Boone........Dale Patrick Simonson,71, Stratford. Was born in Boone.........Lloyd William Clark, 97, Des Moines. Survivors include a son, Robert Clark, of Woodward and a grandson, Robert Clark Jr. of Boone.
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Monday, December 28, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Shirley Rose, 82, Ogden. Formerly of Boone.
Helen Jean Burkheimer, 74, Madrid.
Sunday, December 27, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Vera Krengel, 92, Perry. Survivors include a son, John Krengel, of Boone.
Dale Patrick Simonson, 71, Stratford. Born in Boone.
Lloyd William Clark, 97, Des Moines. Survivors include son, Robert, of Woodward and grandson, Robert Junior of Boone.
Dale Van Langen, 80, Adel. Lived in Ogden, taught at OHS and had a small engine repair business there.
Saturday, December 26, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
STAY SAFE OVER THIS HOLIDAY PERIOD.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Mervin Johnston, 69, Boone.........Mary Toms Neely, 87, Des Moines. Born in Boone County. Jordan HS. Married Russell Neely in 1955 and the couple always lived in Des Moines. He passed in 1975. Mary was a dietician at United Community school and various area day care centers. Survivors include six children, including Rocket Neely of Boone and Sue Huffman of Madrid. Three siblings also survive.........Richard A. Johnson, Menomonie, Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, Nan Brenholdt, a son, daughter and his in-laws, Jim and Jeanette Brenholdt and Bruce and Teresa Brenholdt.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Mary Toms Neely, 87, Des Moines. Born in Boone County. Jordan HS.
Richard A. Johnson, Minneapolis area. Survivors include his wife, Nan Brenholdt, and two Brenholdt brothers.
SPECIAL MENTION
For the old Kornerman, this is hard to write, very hard, gut wrenching. I really don't even know how or where to start.
Look? People, many fine people, die every single day and I know that. Most have been hard-working, family-oriented folks who spend extra time contributing, in various ways, to their community. Others, for some particular fashion, have just not been treated well by society or have not treated themselves in a positive way. AND, I certainly don't want to disrespect or disparage any of these people in any way. Their stories, good or bad, are all worthy of publication.
However, today, I feel compelled to note, specificially, the recent deaths of just two of our citizens. I knew them both, one particularly well. I was well aware of their talents and their contributions to our community and both were members of Augustana Lutheran Church, the church we proudly attend. So, I simply could not pass the news of the deaths of Bill Martin and Everett Johnson without special, personal mention.
Dr. William "Bill" Martin Jr.. You learn a lot about his wonderful work as a clinical psychologist at the Boone County Hospital by perusing the numerous tributes to him on the Schroeder Memorial web site. My heavens, the many lives he positively touched and even saved. Then, many would remember even more his musical talent......whether it be keyboard work or that fabulous trumpet playing. He offered those talents in many ways, at church, as a popular area "small group" music member and as a featured soloist for the Boone Municipal Band. His, was certainly a life well-lived and "given" to so many in both his work and play.
Everett Johnson. Again, we, perhaps, first think of his music. Music. It was a major part of his life......as an outstanding vocalist at church, funerals and numerous other occasions. But even his regular work days were devoted to this passion. Successfully pointing high school students to an appreciation of music during his days at Sheldon High School and then, during a long and successful career as the Executive Director of the Iowa High School Music Association. When you're asked to lead ALL the high school music students in the state of Iowa toward a better appreciation of music, you know you're held in the highest esteem by Iowa's school administrators. But, there was even more to Everett Johnson than just music and I may even miss some of his numerous offerings. Off-hand, I think of his dedication to our own high school as a fan, volunteer worker and member of the school board. He was still serving the community, at the time of his passing, as a member of the Boone Park Board. A big Atlanta Braves baseball fan, Ev coached that sport for several years while at Sheldon High School.The Kornerman worked many years in the same building with Everett and witnessed on a daily basis, his boundless energy and relentless work ethic.
In closing, I can only say that our community has taken an extra big hit with the loss of two extraordinarily talented men who will be mighty tough to replace.
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ONWARD!
If you "outsiders" have visited "home" lately, you have certainly noticed a trend southward, toward Highway 30. In that direction, new businesses have been built, others have relocated and there are indications, new housing is considering more movement in that direction.
Now, the same trend is developing in an eastern direction, fueled by the possibility of construction of a new elementary school to replace the current and very old Page and Lincoln facilities.
Earlier this month, the Boone Community School Board voted to approve a contract to purchase property in the eastern part of the city, west, just beyond Airport Road. For just under 2-million dollars, 66.5 acres of land, owned by Goeppinger Enterprises, was agreed to.
Before going much further, let's make this abundantly clear. Board President Dr. Brian Mehlhaus said the board already has the funds available for the land purchase AND under the district's time frame for paying the current debt, there would be NO increase in tax asking for the new building.
The Board has received a petition with more than 700 signatures, asking for a bond referendum to cover the cost of the new facility itself.
The Board's resolution calls for a $23-million dollar Bond Referendum to be voted on by patrons on March 2, 2021.
Groundbreaking could potentially take place in the late fall of 2021. Steel and concrete would go up in early 2022, with the school being occupied with its first class of students in April of 2023.
Keep in mind that this proposal has a big effect on city operations as well. New roads, utilities etc. will be required, which means financing for those projects will also be required.
Its not beyond belief that this proposed new school in southeast Boone will also draw additional housing projects in that area of town.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Louise Onken, 50, Boone. Ballard HS-88. ISU. Was a vet assistant at Helping Hands Vet Clinic in Boone. Survivors include her mother, Judy Denato, of Ames, her step-mother, Becky Aspengren, of Boone, a sister, step-sisters and aunts. Her father, Norm Lyon, is deceased.........Reta Bruene, 80, Grimes. Married Donald Bruene in 1957 and the couple farmed near Traer until 1980. They moved to Toledo in 1980 and to Boone in 1989. In Boone, Donald managed the Big Bear store and Reta worked in food service at the Boone County Hospital for 22 years. In 2017, they moved to Grimes. Survivors include her husband, a daughter, son, daughter-in-law and sister............Margaret Thede Gustafson, 91, Boone. BHS-48. Married Charles Gustafson in 1947. Was a volunteer at the Boone and Scenic Valley. Survivors include a sister, Chris Alexander, of Boone and grandchildren........John McMahon, 78, Newton. Born in Boone. BHS-61. Navy vet. Was a police officer in Boone. Moved to northwest Iowa and worked in insurance, as a Reserve Deputy, Magistrate Judge and Civil Defense Director. Moved to Wyoming and was a Municipal Judge, Sheriff and Chief of Police. In 1991, returned to Iowa and worked for Grinnell Mutual Insurance as Director of Special Investigations. Married Gail Geery in 2007 and retired in 2009. In retirement, worked at Bass Pro, HyVee and at the Jasper County Sheriff's office. Survivors include his wife, son, daughter and grandchildren..........James Fulton, 73, Madrid. Formerly of Slater. Nevada HS. Army vet. Married Cheryl Hudson in 1971 and the couple lived in the Madrid/Slater area. Was an Environmental Specialist for the State of Iowa for 20 years, prior to retirement in 2010. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Christin Catron, of Madrid, a son, brother and sister.........Everett Johnson, 82, Boone. A 1960 Dana College graduate, he met his wife, June, there and they married. Taught at Exira and Sheldon before moving to Boone in 1978 to become the Executive Director of the Iowa High School Music Association. In 2003, he became the first musician/music educator ever inducted into the National Federation of High School Associations Hall of Fame. Was well known in the area as a vocalist and community leader, with special attention given as a volunteer at Boone High School events. Also served on the Boone School Board and was still serving as a member of the Boone Park Board at the time of his passing. Survivors include his wife, June, and three sons, including Tim Johnson of Boone, a brother and sister.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Louise Onken, 50, Boone. Worked at Boone Vet Clinic.
Rita Bruene, 80, Grimes. Worked in food service at Boone County Hospital for 22 years. Her husband managed Big Bear store here.
Monday, December 21, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Everett Johnson, 82, Boone. Former Executive Director of the Iowa High School Music Association.
Saturday, December 19, 2020
A SIGN ON THE HOUSE
In the most recent edition, there had been talk of vaccines and to add to those comments, Tom Canfield, BHS-53, remembered, "the signs that were hung close to the front door of our house were of a different color, depending on the ailment. I don't remember the color code for sure, but I think mumps had a green sign hung, chicken pox a yellow sign and measles a red sign."
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Back to Larry Lindmark's memories, some, of which, we featured in the last edition.
Larry, BHS-63, wrote about the fantastic service the late Mike Riker, BHS-63, gave to the Boone High School football program serving 50, that's fifty, years on the chain gang at all Toreador home games.
Larry wrote, "Mike was a fixture at Boone athletic events. Doing anything for 50 years is dedication. I would see Mike every once in awhile when I would stop to see a game in Boone. I was talking to Steve Duffy, BSH-62, last October and he was sharing some stories of Mike and his work along the sidelines. Steve has also spent many years on the football chain gang. That's an up and close and personal way to watch a game. You get to know the personalities of the players and coaches of the visiting team. I did the same job for 40 years at Augustana College in Rock Island, some years driving three hours or more from Chicago or Wisconsin. During that time, both of my sons played for Coach Bob Reade, and then my oldest son, Jeff, went on to serve as an assistant coach for Coach Reade for 16 years. It was a family get together every Saturday. I even served on the chain gang when Augustana was the visiting team at Wheaton College in Illinois one year. There had been a 30 minute time change for the start of the game. I saw that the chain gang was short a person so I volunteered. I helped out in the first quarter until the absentee showed up. I don't think that would have happened at a Big 10 or Big 12 game but it did happen in a Division III contest. Keep up the good work. I always appreciate your blog and the sharing of Boone stories."
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I know many of you are very busy in this pre-Christmas time. I, the Kornerman, had a quiet Friday and turned to music in the evening. Scanning YouTube, I found a very interesting Sixty Minutes Classic, which featured Billy Joel. It was an older piece and spiced with several of his best songs. He was 48 years old at the time. An interesting guy with some interesting thoughts on life. Very enjoyable.
Then, I listened to a little of Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Chicago AND THEN the Four Lads (No, Not Much/Standing on the Corner) and the McGuire (Sincerely/Sugartime) sisters. Really enjoyed it all and felt a bit of sadness too. To think that so many of our young people will never have the opportunity or take an opportunity to hear such good music. Sad. Very sad.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dr. William Martin Jr., 72, Boone. BHS-66. Earned a degree from ISU and then a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wyoming. He and his wife Sarah came "home" to Boone and Bill spent a majority of his 20 year career as a Clinical Psychologist at the Boone County Hospital. A talented musician, he and groups he had or played with were well known throughout the area. He was also a featured member of the Boone Municipal Band. Survivors include his wife, Sarah, of Boone, a daughter and four sisters.........Carol Ann Carlsen, 77, Madrid........
Marie "Beth" Housken Hay, 93, Dayton. Stratford HS-47. Married Earl Hay in 1948. Was a housewife, worked at Franklin Manufacturing in Webster City and was a cook at the Dayton Care Center. Survivors include four sons, three daughters and three sisters-in-law.
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
REMEMBERING WEST BOONE, HOUSE CALLS AND VACCINES
In a recent edition, Carolyn Ades Durham, BHS-58, reviewed some of the businesses she remembered from her West Boone days. One that she mentioned was Mac's Drug Store.
Tom Canfield of Ames, one of the Kornerman's classmates, BHS-53, has responded. He wrote, "my grandfather, Carl Canfield, operated a general store in the same block as the drug store that, I believe, Carolyn referred to. If that is a fact, then the store, which I may not be spelling correctly, was called, Maggie Macoulla's Drug Store."
Tom said he spent most of his childhood, through fourth grade, in West Boone and was a kindergarten student at Lincoln elementary the first year of its existence in the current building. He indicated he could probably write several pages about West Boone stores from that time and his families time in that area, the old coal mines, the Boone Biblical College with radio station KFGQ and the general way of life during the last of the depression years and the beginning of World War II.
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The Kornerman has a special feeling for those young guys who were members of the first Boone Babe Ruth team I coached. I think that was about 1958, just after I returned from two years of military service.
One of those 14-15 year olds was Larry Lindmark, BHS-63. He came down from his home in Redwing, MN for "Mo Kelley Day" a couple years ago and we've enjoyed a continuing contact ever since those Ruth days.
I received a note from Larry this week and he provided a couple things that may inspire some memories from Korner viewers.
We're in the middle of this current vaccine project so this memory is very apropos at this time.
Larry wrote, "I remember when my sisters, Beth and Chris or I, would come down with measles, mumps or chicken pox, a yellow sign would be posted by our front door at 1212 Third Street announcing a quarantine for our house. The county health department was probably responsible for such signs. Dr. Robert Mandersheid, who was in practice with Dr. Gerald Sutton, would come to our house with his little black bag and check up on us. My dad, Bob, had mumps as an adult, which, evidently, was worse than a child having the same ailment. I wonder when the practice of doctors making "house calls" came to an end?"
Larry continued, "when the breakthrough occurred for a polio vaccine, I remember going over to Boone High School and standing in line to receive an oral vaccine in a white paper pill cup. I believe our family went there after church on at least two Sundays. I'm curious what other people may remember about that event and the year it took place."
The Kornerman says, "here was my personal experience. I was heading into seventh grade at BHS in 1947-48, became ill and was diagnosed with polio/spinal meningitis and actually missed most of my initial seventh grade. Enough so, that I repeated that grade. I remember the "iron lung," which I was able to avoid but I also remember the spinal tap and lots of various drugs/vaccines administered every three hours for what seemed like "forever." I have always felt extremely lucky. One leg is a bit smaller than the other and I've had, even to this day, some symptoms that remain or have returned 60 years later via what is called, "Post Polio Syndrome." Hey, I was able to play high school and college athletics and I'm still alive so......."
Finally, Larry added an interesting side note. "When I was sick, my dad would call KWBG and make a special request for a song about bears. I don't remember the title. So, I would sit in anticipation for the song to come on the radio. Mo, do you remember playing special requests for sick children?"
The Kornerman says, "Perhaps there were some times when we would answer such requests but I don't remember that we made that a consistent part of our broadcast day."
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Holiday time must be here. Appreciate the Korner holiday greetings already received from John and Linda Hinz, Tom Peterson, Mike Loehrer and John and Susan Kueck.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Sharon Loveless Reeves, 78, Boone. Married James Reeves Jr. in 1965 and the couple moved to Boone in 1976. Sharon was a seamstress before becoming an RN. She worked 35 years in the Woodward/Boone/Ogden area, prior to retirement in 2018. Survivors include a daughter, Jayme Farris, of Ogden, many grandchildren in the Boone/Ogden area, her mother, sister, two brothers and a sister-in-law.........Carol Sackrison Larson, 80, Stratford. Born in Boone. Stratford HS-58. Earned a degree from Iowa State Teachers (UNI) and taught kindergarten for 28 years in Stratford. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Larson, of Stratford, two sons including Jay Larson of Stratford and a brother.........Evelyn Rose Fuller, 87, Ames. From 1956-58 served as the dietician at the Boone County Hospital. Survivors include her husband, a son, two sisters and two brothers-in-law..........Doyle Adams, 88, Indianola. While working for the Iowa Conservation Commission, he worked at the Wildlife Exhibit at Ledges State Park...........Mikael Mansmith, 84, West Des Moines. Survivors include a granddaugher, Sarah Jenkins, of Boone.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Monday, December 14, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Evelyn Rose Fuller, 87, Ames. Served as Boone County Hospital dietician, 1956-58.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Doyle Adams, 88, Indianola. While working for the Iowa Conservation Commission, he worked the Wildlife Exhibit at Ledges State Park.
Saturday, December 12, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Mikael Mansmith, 84, West Des Moines. Survivors include a granddaughter, Sarah Jenkins, of Boone.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
WELCOME TO AN IOWA WINTER SNOW
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dwayne Miller, 57, Boone. After high school, Winterset HS-82, he moved to Boone. Worked for Rolfes. Survivors include his father, Dean Miller, of Boone. His step-mother and eight siblings also survive. Three of the siblings are Darryl Miller and Terry Breuklander, both of Boone, and Donnie Porter of Pilot Mound..........Sharon Reeves, 78, Boone.........Judy Reed, 78, Boone.........Doris Stewart, 93, Boone. Formerly of Rippey..........Richard Higgins, 89, Cypress, CA. Army vet. Born in Grand Junction and services will be held in Grand Junction. While living in Boone, he owned and operated Higgins Concrete Construction.
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Friday, December 11, 2020
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Richard Higgins, 89, Cypress, CA. While in Boone, started Higgins Concrete Construction.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Susan Brown, 75, Boone. Born in Ames. AHS-63. Earned a degree from ISU in 1967. Married Dewey Brown in 1965. Taught Special Education and worked with students with behavior disabilities, two years in Gilbert and then in the Boone school system from the mid-80's until retirement in 2010. Survivors include a son, daughter and brother.........Jerry Grady, 84, Nevada. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-57. Married Nancy Gilliam in 1957 and she passed in 2014. Jerry worked at Western Auto, the Fareway Warehouse and Caffrey's. Survivors include a daughter and three siblings...........Judy Reed, 78, Boone..........Alan Johnson, 53, Des Moines. Born in Boone. BHS-85. Worked for Vision for Less. Survivors include his parents, Terry and Sheryl Paris Johnson of Boone, a sister, brother-in-law and aunts and uncles, many from the Boone area........Joseph "Kenny" Barnes, 95, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-43. Air Force vet. Earned a degree from BJC after returning from service. Served many years with Iowa Electric Light and Power, retiring in 1984. Also owned and operated Kenny's Radio-TV from 1967-2010. Married Joan Wenzel in 1950 and she died in 1986. Married Helen McGehee in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of Boone, a son, daughter and three step-children, including Amy Shafer and Laura McGehee both of Boone....Loren Muench, 89, Ames. Born in Boxholm. Boxholm HS-50. Army vet. Farmed with his dad. Married Marjorie Kalsem. Earned a degree from ISU in 1956 and taught at Newton for two years. Then, earned his Masters Degree and PhD from ISU and became an ISU faculty member for 29 years, retiring in 1992. Was well known in the area as a vocalist. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of Ames, two sons, a daughter, a foster daughter and two sisters.......Charles Jeff Brott, 62, Hartford, IA..........Mary Sutton, 61, Ogden. Married Dennis Sutton in 1982. The couple moved to the Ogden area in 1991. Mary worked in food service in Ogden and at ISU. Survivors include her husband, two sons, a brother and three sisters..........Martha Torrence, 71, Urbandale. The Bob Torrence family lived in several Iowa communities including Madrid.........James Moran, 83, Sioux City. Survivors include a son, Camden Moran, of Madrid, grandchildren, including Cassie St. Aubin, Katelyn Seiler and Faith Moran, all of Madrid and great-grandchildren including Cleveland St. Aubin and Cora Seiler of Madrid...........Doris Stewart, 93, Boone. Formerly of Rippey.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Susan Brown, 75, Boone. Long time teacher.
Jerry Grady, 84, Nevada. Formerly of Boone. BHS-57.
Monday, December 7, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Mary Sutton, 61. She and her husband, Dennis, moved to the Ogden area in 1991.
Loren Muench, 89, Born in Boxholm. Boxholm HS-50. Well known singer.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
James Moran, 83, Sioux City. Survivors include a son, Camden Moran, of Madrid plus grandchildren and great grandchildren of Madrid, Morans and Seilers.
Martha Torrence, 71, Urbandale. The Bob Torrence family lived in several Iowa communities including Madrid.
Saturday, December 5, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Karen Young, 82, Boone. Married Richard Young, BHS-57, in 1958. They divorced. Karen was a cook at the Boone Country Club for years. Survivors include two daughters, including Laurie Larson of Boone and a son, Kevin Young, of Boone........Dewell Hollingsworth, 77, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. UCHS-62. ISU grad. Married Maureen Fitzgerald in 1992. Owned and operated the Hollingsworth Company for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Maurine, of Ames, three daughters, including Jennifer Britt of Boone, a son, a brother and sister...........David Rosendahl, 63, Klemme IA..........Bill Bishop, 78, Boone. AHS-60. Born in Ames. Worked for the DOT for 43 years prior to retirement in 2004. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Stoneburner Bishop, a daughter, son, brother and two sisters-in-law, Jeannette Tonsfeldt and Carol Wilson of Boone.........Marjorie Hein Mickelson, 96, West Des Moines. Formerly of Ames. Born in Boone County. Attended country school near Boone. AHS-41. Married Bernard Mickelson in 1942. Worked at Pratt Art Institute. Survivors include four daughters and a son............Paul McMullin, 93, Zephyrhills, FL. Formerly of Luther. Attended Granger schools. Married Marilyn Hoskinson in 1948 in Madrid. Worked at John Deere in Ankeny until retirement in 1984. Delivered newspapers for 30 years in the Madrid/Luther area. Worked for Heideman Drywall in Ames for 10 years. Was a Boone and Scenic Valley volunteer. Eight children survive.
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Marjorie Hein Mickelson, 96, West Des Moines. Formerly of Ames. Attended country school near Boone.
CLEARING THE DESK
Lets do some ketchup!
(1) Carolyn Ades Durham, BHS-58, called with some thoughts about those good old West Boone days. Our conversation covered many of the business names always discussed when there's West Boone talk. But there was at least one business I was completely unaware of......Mac's Drug Store. I've known all about Forest Thompson's drug store, Nancy's Cafe, Munson's grocery, Lamb's furniture, Miller Oil and Verne Whitmer's grocery and, of course, Bob Culver's famous Cookie Jar tenderloins. Maybe it was turkey day that prompted Carolyn's memories or, of course, the long COVID shutdown might have played a part.
(2) The recent death of Marv Nicholson, BHS-64, resulted in a call from Vern Schmickley, BHS-64, who was seeking additional information. Vern lives in Raleigh, NC. In a similar situation, Dick Musser, BHS-64, sent me a California newspaper clipping of Don "Red" Houser's, BHS-49, obituary. A California friend had sent it to Dick. We had already noted that passing in the Korner but the obit provided a few more details. I've previously mentioned in the Korner that both of those guys, Marv and "Red," provided the Kornerman with some memories. Marv was on one of my first Babe Ruth baseball teams and later, was a good basketball baseball player at BHS, an important member of the State Basketball tournament team of 1963. And, I clearly remember feeling great pride as I watched "Red," a former Toreador, catch an opening kickoff and run it back for a touchdown for the Cyclones in an Iowa State University football game at old Clyde Williams field. As a younger person, the Kornerman was thrilled that a former Toreador performed so well for ISU.
(3) The last couple editions we've mentioned Richard Longworth, BHS-53, a lot as we visited the subject of journalism.....past and present. Many of Richard's accomplishments in that field were mentioned but Sara Jane Shaler Harwood, BHS-55, has added to the list. Sally emailed, "Richard had an even earlier start on his career path than those things mentioned in your column. He was editor of the acclaimed "Sixth Grade Siren" at Page School. I, a lowly fourth grader at the time, was much impressed by his journalistic abilities even then."
(4) Richard also replied to the recent columns. He wrote, "many thanks for reprinting my thoughts on our business path. You're right, those BNR days were wonderful times. I never did get over my amazement that we got paid for having so much fun. And now we seem to be living together through the end of an era. But, oh my, it was great while it lasted."
(5) Vern Modeland, BHS-50, of course added his two cents worth. He emailed, "sad that journalism has gone the way of dinosaurs and other things that don't fit the scheme of this "modern world" of divisiveness, anger and revisionism. Welcome to the New World Order."
(6) The passing of Mrs B, Lorraine Belluci, brought some memories. She and her husband, Jim, started Belluci's Pizza House in 1965 and yours truly was there on that opening day/night. As a matter of fact, I was working radio at that time and we did a live broadcast from their opening. Seems to me there was some type of pizza eating contest involved as well as all the other traditional opening things.....the cake and flowers and good wishes etc. Whatever, I'm sure the Kornerman had his share of offerings on that opening day.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Bethel Hurley, 96, Boone. Formerly of Grand Island, NE. Survivors include her daughter, Carlotte Paulsen, of Ogden, a son and five grandchildren, including Kendal Paulsen of Ogden. A sister also survives......... Alan Lee Johnson, 53, Boone.BHS-85.........Rick Anderson, 59, Ogden. Formerly of Stratford. Born in Fort Dodge. Stratford HS-81. Survivors include special friends Rev. David and Gretchen Fernlund, Steve and Lana Watne..........Kevin Kordick,56, Boone. Corning HS-83. Earned a degree from Northwest Missouri State. Married Julie Maher in 1992. Was a Soil and Water Conservationist and worked in several Iowa communities before landing in Boone.Survivors include his wife, Julie, two sons, Matthew and Andrew, his mother, a sister, brother and sister and brothers-in-law.........Lorraine "Mrs B" Belluci, 98, Boone. A Minnesota native. Married James Belluci in 1946. The couple lived in Duluth and Guthrie Center before moving to Boone in 1960. In 1965, they established the famous Belluci Pizza House. They retired in 1987. Survivors include daughters, Kristine Fisher, BHS-65, and Lynn Belluci-Adams, BHS-66, both of Boone........Gary Wiggins, 77, Ames. Formerly of St. Croix Falls,WI. Navy vet. Earned a degree from the University of Minnesota. Married Diane Lotvedt in 1969. Worked for Bankers Life in Des Moines,1969-72. Moved to Ames in 1972 and went to work for ISU as Benefits Coordinator. Retired in 2000. Survivors include his wife, Diane, a son, Matt Wiggins, of Boone and a daughter, Janine Tellinghuisen of Ames........Raechel Hollingshead, 98, Ogden. Born in Boone County. OHS-40. Married Donald Hollingshead in 1943 and he passed away in 1998. At the end of WWII, the couple moved to a farm north of Boone. In 1952, they moved to a farm north of Ogden. Survivors include a son, Tom, of Ogden, a daughter-in-law, Lucinda Hollingshead, of Ogden and three grandsons, Ben, Alex and Chet Hollingshead all of Ogden.
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Monday, November 30, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Kevin Kordick, 56, Boone
Gary Wiggins, 77, Ames. Formerly of Wisconsin. Several Boone area survivors.
Raechel Hollingshead, 98, Ogden.
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Saturday, November 28, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Joe Van Dodson, 61, Boone. Formerly of Dayton. Dayton HS-78. Married Deborah Ann Rowles in 2010 in Boone. Was a lifelong truck driver concluding with MTM. Survivors include his wife, Deborah, of Boone, a son, a daughter and three step-children, a girl and two boys. Other survivors include eight siblings including Roger and Kevin Dodson and Tanya Mills all of Boxholm, two step-brothers including Doug Sundine of Boone and two step-sisters..........Jeannette Kirsch, 52, Ames. Ames HS-86. Earned a degree from DMACC. Married Daniel Kirsch in 2016. Survivors include two sons, including Jeremy Kahler of Boone. Step-children, two girls and a boy also survive.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
SIMILAR GOALS THOUGH WORLDS APART
Its safe to say, that, for a good portion of our working lives, Boone High School 1953 classmates, Richard Longworth and I, the Kornerman, have dedicated our heart and soul to the newspaper industry.
I'm giggling to myself as I add, "but certainly at very different levels."
In a little old town in central Iowa, I've tried to make a positive difference reporting local sports results, adding an occasional feature story on a Boone area resident and chasing down police and fire calls. So, what has my friend Richard done? Nothing, OTHER THAN 20 years of foreign reporting service for the Chicago Tribune and United Press International, which included travel to 80 countries over five continents. THAT'S ALL.
Not forgotten are numerous honors for his excellent work AND, IN FACT, being a Pultizer Prize finalist on two different occasions.
Quite a contrast in experiences there, Richard and I.
Yet.....when I think of Richard way back, I can't help but think of him excitedly running across the floor after a winning Toreador basketball game and then......probably........running down to the Boone News Republican office to quickly record his thoughts on the big victory. Yup! He had the "bug" early and even as a high schooler, the BNR was happy to accept his reporting acumen.
But you know something? I've never asked him but I will assume that those days, those early days when we first connected with what became a lifelong love, were among the happiest of our lives.
As you viewers know, the last couple editions I've been expressing my disappointment in our current local written news coverage or lack thereof. And we know, Richard and I, that its not a lone problem. Most newspapers all over the country, big and small, are suffering and no solid solutions seem in sight.
Richard has replied to our recent editions with some interesting observations about the current state of that lifelong love.
I have complained about what I have felt was a lack of coverage for a BHS girls swim team that has completed one of the best seasons in that events history.
Richard analyzed, "a town can't be proud of something its kids do, if it doesn't know they're doing it. This is the way a good newspaper ties a town together, gives it community spirit. But, apart from nobody reporting on the BHS teams, nobody's thoroughly reporting on the other parts of local life.....city council, police, school board......that Boone residents pay for. They have a right, a need to know, how their money is being spent but, if the newspaper doesn't report on it, nobody does. Maybe these local worthies are doing a good job or maybe they aren't, but who knows if no nosy reporter keeps an eye on them."
He added, "all across the country good people are trying to come up with a solution. In some places, local citizens are starting on-line newspapers focusing on events and other information that knits a community together. In some places, this is being done through libraries which, after all, are also a source of knowledge. Some philanthropies, recognizing the vital role that newspapers play in a democracy, are funding local efforts. I'm sure the journalism schools at Iowa State and SUI are concerned about this: after all, it's what their grads will do, if they're lucky. I wonder if the journalism students at ISU might take on Boone's situation as a project. Any solution takes money, of course, but not as much as it used to; digital is a whole lot cheaper than the linotypes, printing presses and delivery costs of the News Republican of our youth. I wonder if there are some philanthropic dollars around Boone, controlled by people who make their money in the town. If they care about Boone and its future, they must know that, without the spark and glue provided by a good newspaper, the future could be grim."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Regan Marie Overton-Walker, 49, Fort Dodge. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-91. Enjoyed work at the Boone Theatre. Survivors include her mother, Georgette Overton, a sister, Andrea Van Balaan, brother Beau Overton and her daughter, Sierra........Joe Dodson, 61, Boone. Formerly of Dayton.........Gale "Dutch" Eshelman, 90, Ogden. Army vet. Married Sharon Lee Kipp in 1950. Was a coach and administrator at Minden, Lenox, Exira and Griswold schools, retiring in 1981. Moved to Ogden and was a resident of the Stratford Care Center when he passed. Survivors include a daughter, Lynn Smith, of Ogden, a son, a brother, Roger Eshelman, of Ogden, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law........Myron Lieske, 84, Long Lake. Born and raised in Ogden. Married Marion Mann in 1961. Worked in Houston, Seattle and Minneapolis.........LuVerne "Lou" Ensley, 95, Ogden. Born in Boone. Coast Guard vet. Farmed north of Ogden. Married Mildred Roisen in 1948 and she passed away in 1987. The couple left the farm and moved into Ogden in 1982. Married Elizabeth Meyer in 1995 and she passed away in 2006. Survivors include three sons and a daughter......Robert Mathiason, 96, Story City. Navy vet. Married Audrey Ahrens in 1944. Farmed and worked construction. Survivors include his wife, Audrey, and a daughter, Krisha Stoll of Boone.........Stan Redeker, 94, Boone.........Don Shirley, 85, Boone. Algona HS-52. Married Karen Grauer in 1957. Worked for the Iowa DOT for 46 years. Survivors include his wife, Karen, daughter, Renee and son, Kevin, all of Boone. A brother-in-law also survives.........Marilyn Eckhart Miller, 77, Boone. Worked at Miller Drug, the ISU bookstore, Spurgeons and Westhaven. Married Gerald Miller in 1974 and they divorced but remained lifetime friends. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Wheeler, of Boone and two sons.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Regan Overton-Walker, 49, Fort Dodge. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-91.
Robert Mathiason, 96, Story City. Survivors include a daughter, Krisha Stoll, of Boone.
Gayle "Dutch" Eshelman, 90, Stratford Care Center. Had lived in Ogden and several Ogden residents are survivors.
Monday, November 23, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Marilyn Eckhart Miller, 77, Boone. BHS-61.
LuVerne Ensley, 94, Ogden. Born in Boone.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Saturday, November 21, 2020
STILL, NO RESPECT
You'll recall that in the last edition, Wednesday, the Kornerman had lamented the lack of positive publicity for, perhaps, the best girl's swimming team in Boone High School history. During the just completed season, members of that team have broken numerous school, pool and event records, had won or placed very high in all of the multi-meets they competed in and definitely completed the best state meet showing ever by a BHS girls swim team.
That Wednesday edition was a day before release of the next edition of the local newspaper and we expressed a hope that, perhaps, a Thursday front page banner and story or, at least, a tribute on the sports front page would honor this team.
Alas! What actually appeared was a sports section front page story and picture honoring the Ames girls swim team who captured the state team championship. The story included no word of the Toreadors accomplishments during the season or even in the state meet. In my opinion, this completed a season-long dismissal of this outstanding team in our local? Ames News Republican.
Actually, except for a nice, lengthy front page story on the Freedom Rock dedication, there was hardly any Boone news mention in that entire edition. I guess its what we've come to expect, like it or not.
P.S. Its noted that they call it the Boone News; its no longer the Boone News Republican like it had been since the early 1900's. Republican has been erased. Just another small but steady move toward what will probably result in the Ames Tribune, banner and all, becoming our local? newspaper, with limited if any real Boone news.
Sad. Very sad for our community.
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Here's the latest concerning the proposed elementary school project.
If you don't succeed, try, try again.
A committee of Boone school patrons had hoped to have a bond vote last September but the pandemic interfered. Now, the same group is hoping for such a vote this coming March.
Their plan, supported in kind by the Boone Community School District Board, calls for building a new elementary building in a northeast area of town roughly bounded on the south by Hancock Drive, west by South Jackson, north by Southeast Linn and east by Airport Road. The new school would replace the current Page and Lincoln buildings.
Although the school district has not officially purchased the proposed site, most of the school's plans seem ready. However, the city isn't quite as receptive.....yet. Its not that they necessarily oppose the plan, they just feel a little "rushed" by it.
After all, new roads, water and sewer lines etc. would all be required in this new undeveloped area, as well as costs involved. Plans for such major projects don't happen overnight.
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Local musician Larry Kelley, BHS-64, no relation, informs that he has just recorded seven albums that are available online or in CD form. He's hoping they will be a vehicle for raising money to help the food banks of Boone, Madrid and Ogden for those families who may be jobless and even out of work.
You can hear clips of the songs in each album....
larrykelley.jakmusic.net.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Don Shirley, 85, Boone. No additional information available........Harold "Marv" Nicholson, 74, Tecante, Mexico. BHS-64. Survivors include his stepfather, Arnie Ahrens of Boone; sister Chery Miller and husband Doug of Collierville, TN; uncle Mel Hanson of Arizona; aunt Joreen Boehm of Boone; cousins Nikki and husband Tim Mullins of Boone; Dave, Ross and Kirk Hanson; Julie Boehm and husband, Steve, of Ottawa, IL and Mike Boehm of Des Moines........Jacqueline Cook Anderson, 85, Nixa, MO. Formerly of Boone/Ogden. OHS-53. Married Carl Dean Anderson in 1953. Worked at National Vet Services in Ames until retirement in 1995. Survivors include three sons, including Mike Anderson of Ogden, one daughter and sisters-in-law, Sharon Wisecup of Boone, Wilma Westrum and Marveline of Stratford.........Katherine Marlene Birlingmair, 88, Ames. She became an RN in 1953 and worked at Mary Greeley in Ames and Iowa Lutheran in Des Moines. Married David Birlingmair in 1955. After David's service time, the couple moved to Boone, then to Des Moines, back to Boone and then to Ames. Two sons and a daughter survive. Two of the children were born in Boone..........Gerald Rowles PhD, 79, Boone.
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Katherine Marlene Birlingmair, 88, Ames. Married David Birlingmair and the couple resided in Boone on two separate occasions.
SEEKING JUSTICE
Alright.....its a cold, windy but beautiful day......and the Kornerman isn't completely happy......and I feel compelled to tell you why.
Our Toreador girls swimming team has been badly short-changed all season and it breaks this old BHS'ers heart. That's why!
Full disclosure: Perhaps there will be a glowing tribute to this team in tommorrow's (Thursday) Ames News Republican. Front page coverage? It should be or, at least, front page of the sports section. But then (?) a survey of the ANR's all-season coverage could best be described as "spotty." Admittedly, because of my long connection with BHS, I do take this slight of any of our student athletes high achievements personally.
Let me explain this adulation with a bit of boredom. Once a Toreador, always a Toreador and this author has been privileged to be a program "insider" for a huge portion of my life. A 1953 BHS grad, I participated in almost every sport offered, from seventh grade on up. Then, as a local radio sports reporter (KWBG) and newspaper sports editor (Boone News Republican) I, simultaneously, covered all Toreador sports from the late 50's into the 2000's. Lots of Boone high athletes from that period, particularly the earlier years, still boast and appreciate having newspaper clippings of sporting events I had written about that they were involved in. Since I attended all the games, home and even away, the school hired me, on occasion, to transport athletes and even cheerleaders to the away contests. They were certain I'd be going. Speaking of swimming alone, all the away meets, as well as the home meets, were personally covered and many of the swimmers may remember riding in my vehicle to those contests. Oh, did I mention over 40 years of public address announcing at BHS football games?
My heavy involvement with BHS activities was true and lengthy.
The community was blessed this season with one of the best, if not THE best, BHS girls swimming teams ever, in a school sport that began in the 1930's. They broke school, pool and meet records, won or finished high in regular season events and represented us well in the just completed state competition, However, I'm sadly aware that, so far, their yeoman efforts have been badly understated, through no fault of their own.
Yes, today our world is different, if that can be a satisfactory excuse. Newspapers are in a steep decline. Our once daily Boone News Republican succumbed to a once weekly paper and when new ownership left Boone County, the current once-weekly publication began leaning more and more away from Boone, favoring Ames and even copy regurgitated from a sister publication, the Des Moines Register.
So, what can we do about it? Nothing I guess.
But that isn't going to stop this old guy from providing state meet written newspaper material that, locally, I haven't seen yet.
In final events, here were the Boone results.
Diving: Jacie Flockhart, sophomore, 25th place, 180.10 diving points.
200 medley relay: Liz Purtle, senior; Regan Peter, senior; Anna Gute, sophomore: Emily Wingert, senior, 7th place,1:50.53, 24 team points.
50 freestyle: Purtle, 15th place, 24.89, 2 team points.
200 free relay: Gute; Wingert; Marin Powell, senior; Purtle, ninth place, 1:40.27, 18 team points.
400 free relay: Lexi Gradoville, sophomore; Wingert; Powell and Sierra Sherry, sophomore, finished 23rd in 3:47.51.
There were no relay preliminaries. They were all final events.
The Boone team finished with 44 points and a 17th place finish.
In the diving prelims, Flockhart had a score of 399.80.
In the swimming prelims, Gute just missed qualifying in the 100 free. She swam 17th in 56.64 but only 16 swimmers advanced. Purtle swam 25th in the 100 backstroke in 1:00.79 and did not qualify for the final and Peter finished 29th in 1:11.01 in the 100 breaststroke and did not qualify for the final in that event. Purtle was 13th in the 50 freestyle prelims in 24.41 prior to her 15th place performance in 24.89 in the final.
CONGRATULATIONS LADIES......your year long dedication has paid off and those who truly know, have great admiration for what you've accomplished as individuals and as a great team.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dan Veeder, 93, Boone. Belmond HS-44. Navy vet. Married Chris Halvorsen in 1950. Was a barber in Belmont and then Boone, 1951-75. After that, he worked for the U.S. Department of Energy on the ISU campus, retiring in 1992 but still doing some barbering. Survivors include a daughter, Corrine "Corky" Anderson of Boone and two sons..........Sharon Tilley Engnell, 80, Boone. BHS-58. Married Don Engnell in 1959. Did lots of volunteer work at Augustana Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Don, of Boone, a son, a sister and three daughters including Joni Sheriff and Julie Dorr both of Boone........Don Shirley, 85, Boone........Harold "Marv" Nicholson, 74, Tecante, Mexico. BHS-64.........Wayne Bray, 88, Boone. Married Susan Harris in 1969. Worked at Moffitts as a mechanic until retirement in 1993. Survivors include a brother, Robert, and a sister, Frances Bass of Boone.........Carl "Dean" Westberg, 92, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-47. Married Janette Ruth Foster in 1950. Was a machinist at ISU for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Janette, and three daughters, including Jennifer Foley and Mary Conrad of Boone........Lila Woodruff Scott, 89, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Wendell Scott in 1951. Was a housewife. Survivors include a son, Ron Scott, of Boone, and four daughters, Dianna Ray of Pilot Mound, Patty Myers of Grand Junction and both Linda Galvan and Patsy Smith of Boone........Claire Rohwer Moore, 82, Boone. Formerly of Ames. Married Paul Moore Sr. in 1956. Earned a degree at ISU and served the Ames Community School District until retirement in 2000. Survivors include a son, four daughters, including Denise Dykstra of Boone, and a brother.........Russell Root, 93, Boone. Formerly of Burnside. Army vet. Married JoAnn Downing in 1957. Worked many years at Brick and Tile in Lehigh. Survivors include two adult ladies and two adult men........Patricia McComber Bergstrom, 88, Ogden. Formerly of Marshalltown. MHS-50. Married Richard Sexton in 1951 and he passed in 1985. Married Norman Bergstrom in 1985. Was a librarian and writer. Survivors include three daughters, two sons, four step-children including two girls and two step sons, including Carl Bergstrom of Ogden..........Betty Mae Allie Mackey, 94, Ames. Born in Boone. Married Glen Mackey and they divorced. Worked 20 years at Friley Hall on the ISU campus. Survivors include a son, three daughters and a sister..........Dr. Edward John Hertko, 91, West Des Moines. Dr. Hertko created a camp for diabetic children and the first four sessions were held at the 4-H camp near Madrid. Temporarily, it was called Elm Camp. But then the participants renamed it Camp Hertko Hollow. In 1972, the camp was moved to the Y camp northwest of Boone and it has remained active there to this day.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Betty Mae Allie Mackey, 94, Ames. Born in Boone.
Sharon Tilley Engnell, 80, Boone. BHS-58.
Claire Rohwer Moore, 82, Boone. Formerly of Ames.
Monday, November 16, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Wayne Bray, 88, Boone. Worked at Moffitts.
Russell Root, 93, Boone. Formerly of Burnside.
Carl "Dean" Westberg, 92, Boone. BHS-47.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Dr. Edward John Hertko, 91, West Des Moines. Dr. Hertko created a camp for diabetic children and the first four sessions were held at the 4-H camp near Madrid. Temporarily it was called Elm Camp but then participants renamed it Camp Hertko Hollow. In 1972, the camp was moved to the Y camp northwest of Boone and it has remained there to this day.
Saturday, November 14, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Teresa "Teri" Phillips O'Brien, 60, Ames. BHS-78. Attended DMACC. Worked at ISU for 15 years. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Beverly Phillips of Boone, her husband, Garie O'Brien, a son and a daughter.........Vivian Drake Osborn, 98, Ames. Born in Madrid.......Raymond Sullivan, 87, Urbandale. Married Vera Lindahl of Boone in 1954. Vera and one son are deceased. Survivors include three sons, a daughter, a brother and sister.
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Raymond Sullivan, 87, Urbandale. Married Vera Lindahl of Boone in 1954. Vera is also deceased.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH: Rosemary Phelan Moorman, 82, Boone. Born in Boone. BSH-55. Worked as a seasonal tax preparer. Married Raymond Moorman in 1959. Survivors include her husband, Raymond, of Boone, three daughters and two sisters.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Saturday, November 7, 2020
AFTER 40 YEARS, A CHANGE OF PLANS
The Kornerman has always had the feeling that more out-of-towners visit our site than those who live in Boone County. If so, we have some important news that may have an impact on your 2021 calendar.
After more than 40 years of having the Pufferbilly event the September weekend after Labor Day, a schedule change has been announced by the Boone County Chamber of Commerce and Pufferbilly Day's Steering Committee.
The 2021 event will be held August 6-8.
Times change and, apparently, the committee felt there's been enough of a change that this move was needed.
They hope the new dates will improve attendance, allow for greater volunteer participation and lessen the burden on local law enforcement among other reasons.
The committee felt that a number of "new" factors through the years have been impacting the festival, apparently in a negative way. Mentioned were competition with such large-scale local events such as the Farm Progress Show, the Super National races, the Iowa/Iowa State football game and the start of the school year, which all seemed to crowd those early September days. That had an effect on hotel space availability, forced decisions to be made on which events to attend and "lessened the overall financial impact of each event on the local economy."
The typical Pufferbilly scheduled events, highlighted by the Saturday parade, will not change much and, in fact, could be enhanced.
So, there you have it. Come........enjoy..........but a month earlier than anticipated.
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That old philosopher, Vern Modeland, BHS-50, is just like many of us. We can't get those good old days out of our tired minds.
But here, I'll let him tell you his musings. "our kids and their kids and their kids likely wouldn't slow down to hear or read of how it used to be when downtown Boone was bustling on Saturdays with shoppers walking the sidewalks and shopping the countless things that could be found in those stores that are now empty or bulldozed. What would they think of sitting on the front fenders of cars that had fenders and visiting with most everybody who walked by, 'cause they knew most everybody that walked by? I remember my uncle having to drive downtown Saturday morning and park his bright green Chevy in a key spot so it could be ready for occupation for the evening of commerce and communication that was small town Iowa in the 30's and 40's. No TV, other than the soon-to-arrive small one in the window of the hardware store that had a tall tower on its roof to bring in Omaha, our closest "first" TV station in the region. Today, young people wouldn't be seen "scooping the loop" or gathering to decide on whether or not to drive over to the Story County line and our first area Drive-in Theater."
The Kornerman says, "Oh boy, haven't we "oldtimers" relived those memories time and time again. And, most importantly, they were happy memories."
Vern has a unique way with words. Here's an example: "As I sit here in my cocoon where old people are told to be, or are sent to be, warehoused until they are nothing more than an obituary....which is treated as a final act of advertising income these days, I learn. At one time, they were the first part of the paper read."
Finally, he signed off with......"what will next week bring? Kinder? Gentler? They seem like almost obsolete words today, don't they?"
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Richard Fellingham, 75, Ames. Worked at KCID radio in Spencer and KASI in Ames. For 30 years, broadcast ISU women's basketball and for 12 years, served as Director of the Iowa Special Olympics. Married Marge Dudley and the couple had three children. Married Alice Carver, BSH-62, and the combined Fellingham/Carver couple raised seven children who survive. A sister also survives.........James Goetzinger, 88, Boone.........Emma Beulah Nelson, 91, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-48. Worked at the Boone County Home. Survivors include four sisters and two brothers.
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Friday, November 6, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Rich Fellingham, 75, Ames. Cyclone broadcaster. Survivors include his wife, Alice Carver Fellingham, BSH-62, who grew up in Boone.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
IT, the election, WILL BE OVER WHEN ITS OVER
Ron Carlson lives right here in good old Boone Iowa after growing up in Ogden.
Some time ago, he had organized a listing of bands who performed out of Boone County from 1962-78 and we had made a note of that in the Korner. He remembered.
These days he's attempting to update that information. He contacted the Kornerman seeking information on a former band member, Fred "Fritz" Westfall. With the help of Fritz longtime friend, Jim Grabau, I was able to pass on information regarding his (Fritz) current location.
Ron emailed that he moved to Boone in 1975, got married in 1978 and settled in. But then, he ping-ponged to Ogden in '86, back to Boone in '93 and he's been settled on Tama Street ever since.
He lost his 33-year job in 2009 but started volunteer work at 99.3 FM/1260 AM when the station was located in the Citizens/U.S. Bank building. That station moved to Des Moines in 2015 and Ron is now employed there. From 2010-16 he also did some work at Walmart in Boone.
Ron says he hasn't played in a band since 1992, mainly due to growing family responsibilities and the lack of time to do so. He has helped a friend out with some recording of music and he likes to do a bit of writing. "I do miss getting together with other musicians. There is something quite pleasing about working together to make music," he explained.
On a sad note, he indicated he had noticed in the Korner the listing of Brian Cottrell's passing. "He was an old friend and I really appreciate the Korner making note of this sort of thing."
Boone's current lack of complete media coverage of area deaths results in this type of situation quite often, which is a sad state of affairs. It only enhances the Korner's attempt to at least, somewhat, rectify that negative.
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The Kornerman received some interesting information from Don Nystrom, BHS-56, of Ames this week.
Some good historical info regarding the Masons impact in Boone and their initial home at 602 Story Street, which currently houses the Boone County Historical Society.
It all began locally when a group of Boonesboro residents, who were Masons from various states, banded together and petitioned the Grand Lodge of Iowa to form a Masonic Lodge. That was on June 8, 1855.
That October, the request was granted and Boonesboro Lodge No. 79 was organized.
In 1858, the Boonesboro Lodge name was changed to Mount Olive Lodge No. 79
At that time, the lodge shared a room with the Odd Fellows in the upper floor of the old wooden Boone County Courthouse, which was located at Third and Fremont streets.
In 1865, the city of Boone was established east of Boonesboro, in 1866 it was incorporated as Montana but by 1871, the name had changed back to Boone. The end result was that by 1892, Boonesboro had become the city of Boone's fifth ward.
Movement of the lodge followed. Located on the north side of the public square, the lodge was destroyed by fire which resulted in a move to the second floor of a building that housed Mallory's Drug Store on the north corner of the block.
In December of 1888, Mount Olive consolidated with another Boone lodge, St. Paul Lodge No. 361, and Mount Olive moved to the south side of Eighth Street where the Elks Club has located.
Brother Frank Champlin passed away in 1905 and left sufficient bank stock to erect a new Temple. The Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple was dedicated on December 27,1907 at 602 Story and the Governor of Iowa, Brother Albert B. Cummins was the dedicatory speaker.
That temple served as Mount Olive's home for 83 years, 1907-1990. In '90, Mount Olive moved to their present building, a block east of the old temple.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Larry Koestner, 77, Ogden. Born in Webster City. WCHS and Iowa Central Community College. Army guard vet. Worked at Ames Redi-Mix before a 33 year railroad career. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, two daughters, a brother and a sister.........Marcia Jacobson, 83, Urbandale. Survivors include two sons, including Paul Jacobson of Boone........Lucille Sterner, 97, Boone. Married Morgan Sterner in 1946. Worked at the Evangelical Free Church Home from 1981-92. Eight adult children survive including a son, Morgan, of Ogden. Lucille lived her final 14 years at Westhaven.........John Henry, 65, Boone. Born in Boone County. Raised in Luther and UCHS-74. Married Lynette Bielfelt in 1975 and they were later divorced. He worked at the DOT for 22 years, at Swan Creek and Fareway. Survivors include his "adoptive" mother, Helen Bielfelt, and a son.
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Monday, November 2, 2020
Sunday, November 1, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Marcia Jacobson, 83, Urbandale. Survivors include a son, Paul Jacobson, of Boone.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Lucille Turner, 97, Boone. A son, Morgan Sterner, of Ogden is among the survivors.
A BOONE/NBA CONNECTION
O.K., its a little stretchy I know. BUT, any time we can grab a little national attention for our little central Iowa community, we don't feel a bit restricted. We go for it.
Nate Bjorkgren was named the new head coach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Indiana Pacers last Tuesday. SO.........
Mark Hutcheson, BHS-81, was a good Toreador athlete who later, as the head varsity coach at Storm Lake High School, had Bjorkgren on his squad. Mark had earned a degree at Buena Vista in Storm Lake and after finishing his college playing career, took the reins at Storm Lake high. He provided Bjorkgren, his former player, with his first coaching job, working as a varsity assistant and head coach of the freshmen team at Storm Lake high.
From Storm Lake, Bjorkgren nabbed a head coaching job at Sioux Central high, followed by a move to Arizona and the head job at Cactus Shadows high school in Scottsdale.
After an assistantship with the Iowa Energy of the NBA's G-League, he took the head job with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of that league, followed by the Energy's head job, the top job with the Bakersfield Jam of the G-League, assistant jobs with the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors of the NBA and, eventually, an interview and offer to become the head coach of the Pacers.
Its been a long road with many stops and it began when Bjorkgren played high school basketball for former Toreador Mark Hutcheson at Storm Lake High School.
Hutcheson is the son of Eldon and Ann Hutcheson of Boone. His wife is the former Amy Hughes, BHS-82, who made a name for herself as one of the state's best softball pitchers in Iowa during her high school days. Her parents are Nancy and Larry Hughes also of Boone.
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Vern Modeland, BHS-50, is looking backwards. He's wondering, "what do you remember as your favorite hangout during your high school years........restaurant that is."
He went on to recall how his friends met at the place just next door north of the Boone Theatre on the west side of Story Street. The Bon Appetite no doubt. He also recalls what their best way of initiating a new arrival into the crowd was.
He explained, "the newcomer was told to order a chocolate coke, preferably from the newest waitress who hadn't filled that order before. Immersing a straw in a chocolate coke was sure to create an eruption of foam that would fill a tray or cascade over the table top for sure."
Vern added, "didn't take a lot to amuse the class of '50 and its predecessors. That was back in those good old days we wish were here again."
The Kornerman concludes, "what a group of wild and crazy guys."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: GREAT NEWS.......NOTHING TO REPORT.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
NUMEROUS DEATH REPORTS
Our Boone community, especially the local education community, is suffering the loss, in just a five-day period, of three of our most esteemed providers. The trio graced us and our children with their enormous talents for just at 100 years.
Dalene O'Brien, 64, passed away on October 20, Darlene Frazier, 90, on October 21 and Karen Hesser, 73, on October 24. Dalene served us for 32 years, Darlene for 33 years and Karen for 36 years.
We're sure that many of their former students, now, in places all over the world, are both in mourning and in gratitude for the inspiration they received from that trio's guidance.
After courageous battles with health issues, their battles are over. May they rest in peace.
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Verne Lyon, BHS-61, has a proposed project on his mind.
Verne says he's interested in "re-purposing" an old building at the Ledges State Park.
The building he is talking about was built in the 1920's by the civilian conservation corporation, along with the old trading post, at a site at the south end of the canyon drive. The trading post, however, was taken apart several years ago and re-assembled further up the hill. The remaining building is the old stone restroom that Verne says, "has been unused for probably 35-40 years and the DNR has no plans for it."
Verne insists the building is solid, although it would need a new roof and some new doors and windows He'd like to see it turned into a gift/snack facility staffed by volunteers and maybe some young folks wanting to make a few dollars.
He's forwarded his idea to the Park Ranger and the "Friend of the Ledges" group but hasn't received much encouragement. He hasn't given up though and intends to try to meet with the DNR about his idea. He would also like to hear from others who may have an interest in aiding this pursuit.
vernelyon2002@yahoo.com.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Richard "Rick" Houser, 75, East Coast. Born and raised in Boone. BHS-63. Survivors include a sister...........Mary Vickery Howe, 87, Madrid. Formerly of Boone. BHS-51. Married Paul Howe in 1952. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Howe, of Boone.........Karen Hesser, 73, Boone. Degrees from Ellsworth Community College and UNI. Married Eugene Hesser in 1968. Came to Boone in 1984 and taught in the school system here for 36 years prior to retirement in 2010, although she continued to be involved as a substitute and in other ways. Survivors include a daughter, two sisters and a son, Brendan Hesser, of Boone..........DonnaVe Mara Treloar Premo, 70, Solon. Formerly of Ogden. OHS-68. Attended Boone Junior College and worked at a telephone company in Ames. Married Kuldipinder Singh in 1973 and the couple moved to Seattle but, eventually, divorced. Married Paul Premo in 1979 while working at Boeing Aircraft and the couple moved to Lynnwood, WA. Paul passed away in 2017. Survivors include three Treloar brothers........Ruth Mae Underwood, 77, Guthrie Center. Her parents were Wilbur and Gladys Teagarden. Wilbur was a long time Boone County employee. Survivors include two brothers, William and Joel, BHS-68, and a sister, Janna Teagarden Coffman, BHS-77..........Charles Dewey Davis, 69, Indianola. Born in Perry. BHS-70. Air Force vet. Survivors include two brothers, including Gregory L. Davis and a niece.......James Turner, 79, rural Ames. Gilbert HS-59. National Guardsman. Married Beverly Beckett in Boone in 1965. Farmed his entire life in Harrison Township. Survivors include a daughter, Julie Rydl, of rural Boone, a sister and son-in-law.........Darrell Lundien, 87, Boone. Born in Ogden. Korean war vet. Worked in management for Bridgestone Firestone in Des Moines for 32 years. Married Karen Ingalls in 1955. Survivors include his wife, daughter Kelli Johnson, a brother and a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Catherine Ingalls of Boone........Patricia Finnerty Vickers, 90, Boone. Formerly of Rhode Island. Survivors include two daughters, including Kathy Borsos of Boone........Scott Mallicoat, 60, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-78. Married Deb Kathman in 2008. Worked at Litzel Lumber and then for 15 years, at Boone Rental, prior to retirement in 2020. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, brother, sister, brother-in-law and father-in-law, Jim Lacey, of Boone.........Marion "Pete" Jones, 80, Boone. Born in Boone. Navy seal vet and recipient of many service honors. Married Pam Mondt and was a railroad employee for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, three adult children including Matt Jones of Boone, a sister, Sharon Chidester, of Boone and two sisters-in-law, including Mary Ann Walters of Boone........James Krell, 78, Stratford. Formerly of Boone/Ogden. Came to Boone to attend Boone Junior College. Married Marilyn Larson in 1964. Worked at Lawson's Grocery, Bourns and Sundstrand for 30 years prior to retirement in 2005. Survivors include his wife, son Timothy and daughter, Kristine Clark, all of Ogden. Also surviving are a sister, brother, four sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Don Larson of Stratford.........Rolland "Brodie" Mosman, 88, Boone. Army vet. Was a mechanic and owned his own business, Brodie's Truck Service, for 22 years. In retirement, moved to Mountain View, Ark. and lived there for 25 years. Returned to Boone in 2017. Survivors include his wife, Delores, two brothers, two sisters and his children.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Monday, October 26, 2020
Sunday, October 25, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Ruth Mae Underwood, 77, Guthrie Center. Daughter of former Boone residents Wilbur and Gladys Teagarden. Survivors include siblings, BHS grads, William, Joel and Jana Teagarden.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
Patricia Finnerty Vickers, 90, Boone. Formerly of Rhode Island.
James Krell, 78, Boone.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Rolland Mosman, 88, Boone.........Dalene O'Brien, 64, Boone. Born in Oskaloosa. Eddyville HS-74. Earned degrees in music and foreign language from the University of Northern Iowa and Truman State University. Married Steve O'Brien in 1979. Came to Boone in 1981 to be the middle school band director and served for 32 years prior to retirement. Was very active in the Boone Municipal Band. Survivors include her husband, Steve, of Boone and a daughter..........Fay Reitz Jr., 84, Camdenton, MO. A Marine vet. Married Janice Carlson in 1959. Worked at the Iowa DOT for 41 years while living in Boone. In retirement, moved to the Lake of the Ozarks area. Survivors include his wife, Jan, a son and daughter, all living in Camdenton........Martha Jo Fisher, 49, Ogden. Webster City HS-89. Worked at Vantec, the Farm Journal and Beam Industries in Webster City, NeoData in Clarion and the Dollar General in Ogden. Married Jon Fisher in Boone in 2016 and the couple made their home in Ogden. Survivors include her husband, Jon, her mother and father, six children, including Skylar Gregory of Ogden, two sisters, including Sandy Weldon of Boone and an uncle........Darlene Frazier McCoy, 90, Boone. Married Ken Frazier in 1950 and Steve McCoy in 1988. Came to Boone in 1959 as an art instructor in the Boone schools. Served for 33 years prior to retirement in 1992. In retirement, became a professional clown, Mud Hen. Performed as Mud Hen for 23 years. Survivors include her husband, Steve, two sons and a sister.
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Friday, October 23, 2020
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Darlene McCoy, 90, Boone..........Marlayce Johnson Jorgensen, 86, Boone.............Steve Fawcett, 65, Stratford. Central Webster HS. Army vet. Married Doreen Ann Godwin in 1976. The couple lived in Lehigh for 12 years before moving to Stratford. Worked as a machinist for Kauffman Machine Company until retirement. Survivors include his wife, Doreen, and son, Christopher, both of Stratford and two daughters, including Christi Harmon of Boxholm. A brother and sister also survive..........Patricia Koenig Ahrens, 74, Ogden. Born in Boone. BHS-64. Earned a degree from DMACC in dietary management. Was a nursing home dietary manager and then worked 12 years for the Boone schools prior to turning to work in mental health services. Survivors include a son, Mike, of Ogden and two daughters, Lou Ann Ahrens of Boone and Deborah Ahrens of Ogden..........Daniel Moyer, 92, Perry. Two daughters survive, Diane Herrick of Boone and Barb McMenamin of Madrid. Two sons also survive.
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Monday, October 19, 2020
Sunday, October 18, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Daniel Moyer, 92, Perry. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Herrick, of Boone and Barb McMenamin of Madrid. Two sons also survive.
Saturday, October 17, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Steven Fawcett, 65, Stratford. Survivors include his wife, Doreen, and son, Christopher, both of Stratford and daughter, Christi Harmon, of Boxholm.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Richard "Doc" Vermillion, 90, Boone, Formerly of Ogden. Newton HS-47. U.S. Navy vet. Earned degrees from the State University of Iowa and Des Moines University. Married Pat Kleinendorst in 1949. Started work at a Des Moines clinic but Dr. Jack of Ogden hired him on a temporary basis in 1960 and that, eventually, became a lifetime job, serving patients of the Boone/Ogden area until retirement in 2016. Survivors include four adult children, two boys and two girls, and their families..........Sharon Gibson-Lamb, 78, Des Moines. Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly (Greg) Weaver-Fritzsche, of Boone.
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
BOONE CONNECTED DEATH
Sharon Gibson-Lamb, 78, Des Moines. Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly (Greg) Weaver-Fritzsche of Boone.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATE
Here are a few highlights from the latest Boone County Historical Society board meeting.
Some upcoming proposals include making a history scrapbook which would show how our citizens have been surviving the pandemic; having a kid's club twice a month with area "kid's" being urged to download pages of activities regarding Boone County history. Also, there has been discussion about doing "something special" to celebrate a 30th anniversary on October 27. To participate in any of these proposed activities, contact........rita@bchsiowa.org.
In an effort to make sure wording and intent are clear in the bylaws revision, the board has accepted help from an attorney with the Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center at the State University of Iowa.
Financial grants are still being sought and it was reported that one $1,000 grant from Fidelity Grant has been received.
A 30th anniversary cookbook has been discussed and information regarding possible publication, including cost concerns, will be sought.
Work is being done on a possible new website design.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Geneva Stoneburner, 98, Boone. Born in Lytton. Lytton HS-40. Married Edward Stoneburner in 1945. Left Lytton in 1951 and moved to Boone. Served for 15 years as a CNA at the Eastern Star Home. Three daughters survive, Jeanette Tonsfeldt, Carol Wilson and Sandi Bishop.........Christine Lynn Marsh, 67, McAlester, OK. Born in Boone. Waverly-Shell Rock HS-71. Was an RN at the McAlester Hospital for 26 years. Among the survivors is a sister, Cathy (Brett) Shaw of Boone.........Eileen Portwood Johnson, 66, Boone. Her family moved to Boone in 1964. She attended BSH and then BHS before her senior year was spent in Virginia. She then returned to Boone. Was a bartender for 20 years and a dental lab technician for 35 years, both in Des Moines. Married Timothy Johnson in 2000 and they moved to Boone in 2001. They established EJ Cleaning and Painting and operated it for 10 years and Eileen operated the Beaver Tap in Beaver for three years. Survivors include her husband's adult children, a son and a daughter, Lisa Porter, of Boone. Four brothers, a sister and sister-in-law also survive........Leland Sellers, 85, Cherokee. Born in Boone, the son of Carl and Lola Sellers. Marshalltown HS-53. After a military career, joined the Iowa State Patrol in 1959 and served until retirement in 2001. His wife, three sons and three daughters survive........Paul Hansen, 94, Elk Horn. The family operated the Elk Horn Record and Review for 70 years. A Navy vet, he also was the town clerk for 40 years and a school board member. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Ballantyne, of Boone.........Mark Krengel, 67, Atlantic. Spent his life in the retail clothing business, including from 1976 in Atlantic. Survivors include his wife, mother, a son, a sister and two brothers including John Krengel of Boone........James Miller, 83, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Earned a degree from DMACC and was a National Guard vet. Married Sharon Woodvine in 1958. The family moved from Perry to Boone and James joined his dad in the Miller Door and Window company, a 50-year family business. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of Boone and three sons, including two from Boone, Curtis and Christopher..........Kevin Theodore K.T. Christians, 65, Boone. Married Gina Christians in 1984 and the couple settled in Boone. K.T. was a 43 year railroad veteran until his retirement in 2017. Survivors include his mother-in-law, Patricia Miller, of Boone and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
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