BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Paul Joseph Prim Jr., 72, Stratford. Born in Boone. Boone survivors.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Robert "Bob" Fisher, 91, Boone. BHS-46. Fisher's Shoe Store.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Karen Walker Hernandez, 71, Loveland, CO. BHS-67.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Donald Erb, 94, Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Paul O'Neal, 78, Des Moines. The husband of Bonnie Wilke, BHS-67.

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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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Shirley Rose, 82, Ogden. Formerly of Boone.

     Helen Jean Burkheimer, 74, Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Arnold "Arnie" Anderson, 65, Boone. UCHS-73.

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.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Edna Mae Madden, 97, Boone

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

      Vern Soderstrum, 92, Luther. Luther HS-45.

      Raymond Kruse, 89, Ogden. OHS-50.

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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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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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.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Margaret Thede Gustafson, 91, Boone. BHS-48.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     James Fulton, 73, Madrid

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     John McMahon, 78, Newton. Born in Boone. BHS-61

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Everett Johnson, 82, Boone. Former Executive Director of the Iowa High School Music Association.

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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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Dr. William "Bill" Martin Jr., 72, Boone, BHS-66. Well known area musician.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Marie Beth Hay, 93, Dayton. Stratford HS-47.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Carol Ann Carlsen, 77, Madrid

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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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Carol Larson, 80, Longtime Stratford resident.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Evelyn Rose Fuller, 87, Ames. Served as Boone County Hospital dietician, 1956-58.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Doyle Adams, 88, Indianola. While working for the Iowa Conservation Commission, he worked the Wildlife Exhibit at Ledges State Park.

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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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Sharon Reeves, 78, Boone

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Richard Higgins, 89, Cypress, CA. While in Boone, started Higgins Concrete Construction.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Dwayne Miller, 57, Boone

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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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Susan Brown, 75, Boone. Long time teacher.

     Jerry Grady, 84, Nevada. Formerly of Boone. BHS-57.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Joseph Kenny Barnes, 95, Boone. BHS-43.

     Judy Reed, 78, Boone

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.

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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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     William "Bill" Bishop, 78, Boone. DOT-43 years.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Marjorie Hein Mickelson, 96, West Des Moines. Formerly of Ames. Attended country school near Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Paul Leo McMillin, 93, Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Luther.

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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