BOONE AREA DEATH

   Allen Eugene Longhenry, 65, Ogden. Born in Webster City. Madrid HS-74. DMACC. Worked as a certified welder. Drove truck for MBK Transport of Ames. Survivors include his mother, Lillie Longhenry of Ogden and three siblings, Cindi Sprecher and Wade Longhenry of Ogden and Brian Longhenry of Madrid. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Keith Sambos, 51, Huxley. Born in and grew up in Ames. Survivors include three daughters and two sons, including Ethan Roney of Boone.

A PLETHORA OF IMPORTANT TOPICS

   SHORT STUFF

   (1) In an earlier edition, Loren Frazier, BHS-58, had mentioned his memory of a junk yard in the Quinn's area. He thought the name might be Lovejoy. That prompted a reply from a Mr. Irvine. I believe his name was Garrison Irvine, BHS-55, who claimed, "I think that was Sundberg's near Quinn's. Then there was Lovejoy's on East Mamie Eisenhower." The only thing the Kornerman can add is, "A look in my crystal ball provides the name Sammy Lovejoy, BHS-48, who, somehow, I connect with the Toreador band.?" Maybe nothing to do with the junk yard talk.

   (2) Jeff Gard was a very popular elementary teacher for several years in Boone AND my parents, up on 17th Street, were his landlords for a long time. Jeff, very kindly, sent me a picture this week of my folks standing in front of their home with a huge sign congratulating them on their 55th wedding anniversary. That would have been in 1986. He, of course, mentioned that he always enjoyed his visits with them. After retirement, Jeff went "home" to Cedar Rapids. He said his 70th birthday is coming up in August. But,  let's not wait until August. Wouldn't it be great.....and he'd be so appreciative.......... if some of his former students/parents or friends would contact him now......1100 Belmont Parkway N.W. Cedar Rapids, IA 52405?  P.S. He didn't ask for this consideration, of course. It's simply a thought I, the Kornerman, had. Let's flood him with  correspondence to let him know we haven't forgotten his time and service here.

   (3) Well, we/they did it again. The group that meets annually at Drake Relays time met in Boone Thursday morning. About a two hour session of "catching up/reminiscing and, oh yes, probably some B.S." Steve Shaler and Tim Croxen, BHS-59, came down from Minnesota and Barry Wills, BHS-58, came up from Madrid and we had quite a session. That group has been meeting at this time for Relays attendance for many years. Sometimes there wives join them. Larry McAnally, BHS-59, was an original member of the group. Larry passed away in 1993 but is forever remembered at our meeting. Sounds like the group is planning a return to Boone May 10 at 11:00 A.M., at Cedar Pointe, for the Celebration of Life for Doug McLeod, another good friend of the group.

   P.S. Then too, remember the graveside service for James Henry (Jim) Kennedy Jr. at Oakwood Cemetery in Moingona at 11 a.m. on May 14.

   (4) Another NFL draft has been started and a Northern Iowa star, Trevor Penning, was the first Panther to ever be selected in the first round. Many former Panther players have been selected in the draft in various rounds and many were mentioned in a recent Cedar Rapids Gazette story by Mike Hlas that included some of those names. HOWEVER, the Kornerman's ire immediately prevailed because former Toreador Chad Rinehart, BHS-2003, was not mentioned. The result was an email I sent to Hlas complaining about the exclusion. I did get an answer...."well, I couldn't include all of them." Kurt Warner was never drafted and Bryce Paup, who, eventually, became a real NFL super star, went in the sixth round. They were mentioned. Chad was a third round pick, the 96th player drafted in 2008. Many former Panther players were drafted AFTER the third round and mentioned in the story. Chad played for four different NFL teams over six years and then made a smart decision. He got out while still healthier than many pro/ex-pro players. These days, Chad is Activities Director Assistant and Strength and conditioning coach at Waverly-Shell Rock High School. His parents, Gayle and Marty Rinehart, reside in Boone.

   (5) Here's a wild one. Andy Anderson, BHS-62, said his son asked him if he knew anything about a sign in Boone with a cow on top of it? Andy replied, "I don't know where he got that idea. Maybe one of your viewers knows." That prompted Andy to think about signs in Boone and he remembered the Wester Furniture sign, "A little out of the way but less to pay." He thought that was kind of a neat motto.

   (6) Finally, a good idea from John Kueck, BHS-61. He wrote, "several years ago Sue and I decided we should call and talk to our kids more often. That motivated me to begin communicating with them via email. Now, for over 10 years and thousands of daily emails, I have published what I call Dad's Daily Diary which covers our previous day's activities, our plans, worthy news items and other items of interest. I try to include photos as well. On Thursday, I do a "throwback Thursday" to cover past events and photos of the family. If I'm late, someone usually follows up to see if we're O.K.. Needless to day, they enjoy my daily communique."

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   Morgan William Sterner, 85, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Boone. Marine vet. Was a truck driver. Married Eunice Wolf Buzzell in 1980. The couple resided in Ogden until moving to Westhaven in 2021. Survivors include a daughter, step-daughter and step-son, Brian Buzzell of Ogden. Boone survivors include a half-brother, Richard Bennett, and two half-sisters, Joanie Coleman and Jeanne Wimer. Another brother, four half-sisters, two step-sisters and a step-brother also survive. Services in Ogden and Moingona.

   Helen E. Jacobson, 81, Ridgeport. Services in Boone/Ridgeport. Born in Des Moines. St. Joseph's Academy. Married Marvin Jacobson in 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Ramona (Mona) Kay Moore of Boone, a son and eight siblings. Services in Boone.

   Wilhelmina "Willie" Ruth Moser Smalley, 80, Rural Boone. Born in Kentucky. HS in Kentucky. Became an R.N. in Kentucky in 1963. Married LaVerne Smalley in 1965 at Fort Knox, KY, where LaVerne was stationed. Moved to Boone in 1966. Willie nursed in the Boone area for 35 years. Also helped LaVerne on the family farm. Was active in numerous church ministries. Survivors include her husband, LaVerne, two sons, including Jeff Smalley of rural Boone and two sisters. Services in Ames.

   Phyliss Lois Lass, 86, Greenwood Village, CO. Grew up in Union County Iowa. Arispe HS. Worked for Standard Oil in Des Moines. Married Eugene Lass in 1959 and they farmed near Ogden. Active church member and of the Red Hat Society. Master bread maker and an avid walker. Survivors include her husband, Eugene, two sons and a daughter and two siblings. Service in Highlands Ranch, CO and a celebration of life in Ogden June 4.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

   Morgan William Sterner, 85, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Boone. Marine vet. Was a truck driver. Married Eunice Wolf Buzzell in 1980. The couple lived in Ogden until moving to Westhaven in 2021. Survivors include a daughter, step-daughter and step-son, Brian Buzzell of Ogden. Boone survivors include a half-brother Richard Bennett and half-sisters Joanie Coleman and Jeanne Wimer. Services in Ogden.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Helen E. Jacobson, 81, Ridgeport. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATH

   Wilhelmina "Willie" Smalley, 80, Boone. Boone survivors include her husband, Laverne and son, Jeff. Services in Ames.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Phyliss Lois Lass, 86, Greenwood Village, CO. Born in Creston. Arispe HS. Married Eugene Lass in 1959 and they farmed near Ogden. Survivors include her husband, a daughter and two sons. A celebration of Life will occur in June in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   John Harry (Jack) Blanshan, 91, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-48. A football player/enthusiast, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Attended the University of Iowa and earned an undergraduate and law degree. Practiced law in Chicago and met Roberta (Bobbie) Thorsten there. They were married in 1969, lived in Chicago for 13 years before moving to Boone in 1983. Was employed by Iowa State University as an adjunct professor, teaching business law and International Transportation Logistics. Taught until he was 76, at which time he retired. Was a long time fulltime care giver for his late wife. Prior to going to Eastern Star, he lived with his daughter who became his caretaker. Served as President of Boone State Bank and Boone Regency Retirement home. Loved to play bridge and poker. Survived by two daughters, Amy Blanshan of Boone and Susan McCarthy. Services in Boone. 

   Carole Marlene Pritchard Dittmer, 84, Boone. Born in rural Ogden. BHS-55. Thompson's School of Beauty, 1956. Married Herbert Dittmer Sr. in 1956. Herb passed in 2007. The couple lived on a farm in Yell Township for over 50 years. Was a skilled seamstress, 4-H and Girl Scout leader, organizer of class reunions and a founding member of the Boone Little League Challenger program. Was a Coach of the Year, an Iowa Mom of the Year and received many special Little League honors. An avid gardener who loved Christmas. Was a beautician in Boone for 66 years, retiring in 2020 after shoulder surgery. Survivors include a son, seven daughters, a sister and two brothers. Services in Boone.

   Michael Scott Henson, 67, Ogden. Born in New Mexico. BHS. U.S. Navy vet. Learned dry walling from his dad, James, and continued  that trade. Married Anna Majors and the couple made their home in Ogden. Enjoyed playing the guitar and collecting civil war memorabilia and antiques. Survivors include his wife, Anna Majors-Henson, of Ogden, a step-daughter and two brothers. Services later.

   Thomas E. Burke, 79, Belmar, NJ. Born in Boone. BHS-61. An all-conference football and baseball player at BHS and Simpson College. Moved to Trenton, NJ to work for the Boy' Club of Trenton. Soon became the Director of a Boy's Club branch. In 1969, began a 20 year career working in the State Department of Labor. Taking his state pension, he and his wife, Gail, began another 20-year career. They created Greywolf Antiques, open in two different communities. Served 10 years on the Brielle, NJ Planning Board before retiring and moving to Belmar. In his final years, he served on the Belmar Planning Board, Environmental Commission and as a trustee for the Belmar Business Partnership. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ciallella, and three step-sons. Also surviving is his ex-wife and "forever friend" Gail Burke.

   Thomas Richard Zenor, 89, Boone. Born in Boone County. Zenorsville and Gilbert schools. U.S. Army vet. Married Joanne Rye in 1960. Boone became the home town in 1962. Tom managed a service station, worked at People's Clothing and then worked 12 years for the Boone schools, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, NASCAR and tinkering with cars. Survivors include his wife, Joanne, of Boone, a son, Mark, and two daughters, Trudy Appenzeller and Teri McCabe. A brother, Billy, also survives. Services in Boone.

   Henry Comia, 71, Boone.

   Janice Marie Henderson Zwald,76, Georgetown, Indiana, formerly of Ogden area. Born in Omaha. Attended Park Rapids, MNHS, St. Cloud State and a Masters from Indiana University Southeast. For 34 years, taught third/fourth graders in Clarksville, Indiana. Survivors include her husband, Ronald, a daughter and brother. Services in Indiana.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Carole M. Dittmer, 84, Boone. Services in Boone.

   John H. (Jack) Blanshan, 91, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-48. Army vet. Two degrees, including a law degree, from the University of Iowa. Started a law practice in Chicago and while there, married Roberta (Bobbie) Thorsten. The couple moved to Boone in 1983. Jack became an adjunct professor at ISU and served many years until retirement in 2007. Two daughters survive, including Amy Blanshan  of Boone.  Services in Boone.

   Michael S. Henson, 67, Ogden. BHS. Navy vet. Worked as a dry waller. Married Anna Majors and the couple lived in Ogden. Survivors include his wife, Anna, of Ogden, a step-daughter and two brothers.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Tom Burke, 79, Belmar, NJ. Born in Boone. BHS-61. A Toreador athlete. Simpson College grad. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, three stepsons, a niece, nephew and cousins including Sandra Burke Crandell, BHS-61. Arrangements are pending.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Thomas Richard Zenor, 89, Boone. Born rural Gilbert. Gilbert HS. Army vet. Married Joanne Rye in 1960. Worked at service station, People's Clothing and for the Boone schools. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Henry Comia, 71, Boone.

AN ENJOYABLE LIFE IN MEXICO

   Some time back, Nancy Jean Westfall Gurrola, BHS-60, provided some memories from her high school days. Much of her adult life has been spent in Mexico and as a part of that initial offering, she went into great detail about her years there. It provides some interesting material and, in this edition, we will highlight information from those years she spent beyond our southern border.

   Nancy enrolled at Iowa State University after her high school graduation but was there just one year. Her mother, Jeanette, had decided that a trip to Mexico would provide an opportunity for Nancy to "get to know a bit more of the world.". Her dad, Dr. Bill Westfall and brother, Fred (Fritz), BHS-63, joined the two for several weeks of travel in Mexico. Nancy said, "I found our southern neighbors so intriquing and fascinating I decided to spend a year abroad studying Spanish and Mexican culture." In Acapulco, she met Juan Ramon Gurrola and the couple, eventually, married in 1965.

   Nancy graduated from Mexico City College and continued on to graduate school for a Master's Degree. "During my academic career, I was privileged to teach Mexican history and Mexico/U.S. Relations to over 3,000 students until retirement in 2016. Through the University of North Carolina's Center for International Understanding, I coordinated a unique program to build networks of state and local educators and leaders in North Carolina and Mexico to address the challenges raised by the rapid growth of immigration in that state."

   Still a non-resident member of Boone's Chapter JL of the P.E.O. sisterhood, she has three children. Son Juan works in Mexico City and spent one semester at Boone Junior High in 1982 as an exchange student in the home of Will Schaub. Another son lives in San Diego and a daughter lives in Mexico City.

   Nancy concluded, "my life in Mexico has been exciting, living in a developing nation and in one of the largest cities in the world is challenging but also stimulating and rewarding. Sadly, my husband passed away last October after 55 years of marriage. He always enjoyed visiting Boone and was impressed with how friendly everyone was. Yes, Boone is a very special place."

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   TWO CALENDAR ITEMS: A graveside service will be held for James Henry Kennedy Jr., 96, of Boone on May 14, 2022, at Oakwood Cemetery in Moingona, Iowa at 11 a.m.. A luncheon will follow the service in Moingona AND

   Doug McLeod's Celebration of Life will be held May 10 at Cedar Pointe with a service at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Darla Grace Miller Wahl, 88, Urbandale. Born in rural Stratford. BHS-51. Worked at Fishers Shoes and Priebe Hatchery. Married George Wahl in Boone in 1958. The family moved to Urbandale in 1960. She was a teacher associate at an Urbandale Elementary. The couple traveled all 50 states and Canada. Survivors include her husband, George, two daughters and a brother-in-law. Services in Johnston/ Grimes.

   Mary Jane Kreuscher Maybee, 92, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Whitewater University. Married George Maybee in 1951.  Mary was a lover of the arts, nature, her family and her community. Girl Scout leader over 25 years. Gardening was her favorite hobby. For several years, she operated a women's clothing store. She and George were founding members of the Pufferbilly Days celebration. After railroad retirement, George served as Boone Mayor for over a dozen years. A volunteer with several organizations, Mary had a special fondness for the community theatre. In 2012, she was honored as Iowan of the Day at the Iowa State Fair. Survivors include two sons and two daughters. Services in Boone.

   Catherine Rose Smith, 99, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone County. BSH-40. Worked with her dad on the farm and the store and locker in Mackey. Back to school at Boone Junior College-54-56, then summer classes at Iowa Teachers (now UNI). Starting in 1956, she taught lower elementary grades in the Boone schools. A sister-in-law and nieces and nephews survive. Services in Boone.

   W. Dean Carlson, 92, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Helen in 1952 and the couple resided on the Carlson family farm until her passing 68 years later. The Mackey community was an important part of his life. Survivors include a daughter and two sons. Services in Boone and Mackey.

   Allen Lee Davis, 81, Boone. Born in Boone. OHS-59. Married Veronica Staebler in 1962. They divorced in 1981. Worked as a meat cutter at ISU for 32 years until retirement in 1998. He was devoted to his mother, knew no strangers and was always a social butterfly around town. Survivors include a son, Steve, and his mother, Velma Davis, of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Nicholas Andrew Melton, 35, Boone. Born in Ames. Was home schooled and earned a college Bachelor's Degree. An Army vet, he attended many military schools and was deployed overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan seven times. Survivors include his mother, Marti Melton-Streeter, stepfather Mark Streeter, five brothers, a sister and his former spouse, Hanna Lynn Lewis.  Services in Boone.

   Dr. Marion Anthony Romitti, 88, Altoona. Born in Madrid. MHS-51. Army vet. Earned degrees from Drake University and worked at Firestone. Was a skilled baseball player at Drake. Married Linda Heithoff in 1965. In 1961, he taught at Twin Cedars/Bussey and then starting in 1964, at Centerville Community College (now Indian Hills). In 1973, returned to Madrid as Superintendent of Schools. Retired in 1998 after 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Linda, sons Barry and Marty and brother John. Services in Madrid.

   Virgil Short, 83, Ames. Born in Des Moines. Lived in Granger, Redfield and Perry. Married Mona Kay Loudenback in Madrid in 1959. Worked for Safeway Grocery in Mason City and then in Boone where daughter, Deanna, was born. Had a 30 year career as an Ames city employee. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a brother and three sisters-in-law. Services in Ames.

   Raymond Leroy Hovick, 101, Story City/Ames/Eastern Star.

   Robert (Bob) Leon Patterson III, 39, West Union. Survivors include a sister, brother, nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life in Madrid.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Darla Grace Miller Wahl, 88, Urbandale. Born in rural Stratford. BHS-51. Worked at Fisher's Shoes and Priebe Hatchery. Married George Wahl in 1958 in Boone. The family moved to Urbandale in 1960. Was a teacher associate at an elementary school in Urbandale. Survivors include her husband, George, two daughters and a brother-in-law. Services in Johnston/Grimes.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Raymond Leroy Hovick, 101, Story City/Ames/ Eastern Star.

   Mary Jane Maybee, 92, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Whitewater University. Married George Maybee in 1951. Was a lover of the arts and nature. An avid gardener, she opened a women's clothing store in Boone, she and George were founding members of the Pufferbilly Days celebration and she was heavily involved in the Boone Community theatre. Survivors include two sons and two daughters. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

       Virgil L. Short, 83, Ames. Born in Des Moines. Married Mona Kay Loudenback in 1959 in Madrid. Worked for Safeway in Mason City and then Boone. Their first child, Deanna, was born in Boone. Moved to Collins and then Ames and worked for the city of Ames for 30 years before retirement. Services in Ames.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Catherine Rose Smith, 99, Boone/Eastern. Born in Boone County. BSH-40. Boone Junior College-56. Summer classes at Iowa Teachers (now UNI). Started teaching in Boone schools in 1956. Survivors include a sister-in-law, nieces and a nephew. Services in Boone.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Dr. Marion Anthony Romitti, 88, Altoona. Born in Madrid. MHS-51. Drake 59 followed by Master's Degree and Doctorate in 1975. .Married Linda Heithoff in 1965. Started teaching career and returned to Madrid in 1973 as Superintendent of Schools. Retired in 1998 after 25 years there. Survivors include his wife, two sons and a brother. Services in Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Alan Lee Davis, 81, Boone. Born in Boone. OHS-59. Married Veronica Staebler in 1962. They later divorced. ISU employee until retirement in 1998. A son and his mother, Velma Davis, of Boone survive. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   W. Dean Carlson, 92, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Helen in 1952 in Boone. They farmed for 68 years. Two sons and a daughter survive. Services in Boone.

   Nicholas Andrew Melton, 35, Boone. Home school and college graduate. U.S. Army vet. Survivors include his mother, Marti Melton-Streeter, his step-father Mark Streeter, five brothers and a sister. Services in Boone.

CYCLONES HONOR BOONE'S NICK BASSETT

   Iowa State University, especially the Cyclone football program, have said they would never forget Nick Bassett and they haven't.

   ISU football coach Matt Campbell has announced the establishment of the Nick Bassett Perserverance Award which will recognize two Cyclone football players annually at the conclusion of spring practice.

   Nick, BHS-2011, was a supporter, fan and friend of not only the Cyclone Football program, but the entire ISU community. He had various struggles from age two until he passed away in January at age 29.

   Coach Campbell said, "Nick served as an inspiration to all those he met. His continued positive spirit, his attitude toward adversity of all kinds, his ability to perservere through challenges he faced and his continuous support and love for those he cared about provided an illustration all people can learn from. His life and legacy continues to impact Iowa State players, staff, fans and the entire program in tremendous ways."

   The two honored players will be selected based on exemplifying the characteristics that Nick is remembered by: positive spirit, perserverence and selflessness. 

   The first recipients of the Nick Bassett Perserverance Award are Zach Ross of West Des Moines and Tayvonn Kyle of Valdosta, Georgia. Campbell said, "Zach and Tayvonn have exemplified the spirit of this award and are deserving of this honor. They've battled through injuries and other struggles in their careers and overcame them to become leaders in our program. The two will wear a Nick Bassett award decal on the back of their helmets next season.

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   Former but very loyal Boone resident, Max Moore, BHS-46, dropped a few lines this week. Much of it is too much personal praise for your editor. As a result, I'll attempt to do a good job of redacting some material. He wrote, "I want to thank you for the many years of the Korner. It has given me something to look forward to Wednesday's and Saturday's. I don't know many of the mentioned people but I do appreciate the connection to the "best little town to grow up in, Boone Toreadorland Iowa. I have many fond memories. I moved to California 67 years ago to get away from the cold, but have never forgotten the Toreadors, Cyclones and Hawkeyes. My connections to Boone are thinning out. I do connect with Bob Anderson, Jerry Manriquez, Vernon Moorman, Lori and Curt Nystrom and Karen Lundien. I miss Bob Fisher and Stan Redeker. Brother Larry, BHS-52, recently had a heart attack during stent surgery. Stay healthy Mo and keep that Korner going."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: What a guy. In his ninety's and still very active via the internet and, despite living many miles away, he is still a great booster of his old hometown and home state. My best to both Max and Larry. Also had a nice note this week from old KWBG mate, Mike Pace, who got his first real radio job in Boone and was, actually, a resident here twice before moving on to bigger things such as a long run as the nationwide Powerball television announcer. He claims he remembers me beating him in a game of "horse" at McHose. That's very doubtful.

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   Loren Frazier, BHS-58, wrote, "I'm glad Craig Harvey remembered the Russell Iron Works. Do you know if he's related to the late Alf Harvey, who was a Boone policeman and, eventually, the Police Chief in the 60's? I worked as a cop during those years while I was going to Iowa State. I worked the 3-11 and 11-7 shifts and went to school during the day.

   EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, Craig is Alf''s son. Alf was a popular guy.....even though one of his jobs was checking the downtown parking meters. I remember Craig's mom too.....and she was a wonderful lady. When people are especially nice like the Harvey's were, they're always remembered. 

   Loren also reminded us that the Doug McLeod Celebration of Life is coming up May 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Pointe with a service at 11:30 a.m. and lunch to follow.

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   Barb Buechler Fosdick, BHS-67, wrote a note that includes memories of several former Boone people. She relates an "awesome experience," a boat trip some of her relatives had taken. Barb wrote, "It was Bob and Ann Gifford Singer who took the trip out of their retirement home in Punta Gorda, Florida.. Ann and I are cousins. She was the daughter of Marie and Harold Gifford and my mom and Marie are sisters."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: Barb sent pictures too and they were fantastic. Ted Gifford is a son of Marie and Harold and was a first baseman on a Babe Ruth team here I recall. He became an ER Doctor. Ann became a lab tech and married an ER Doctor. I remember Ted and Ann's dad, Harold, as quite a singer when the family lived here.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Nicholas Andrew Melton, 35, Boone.

   Karen Lynn Ray Miller, 64, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-76. Married Bryon Miller in Boone in 1976. Stay at home mom until becoming a dietary aid at Ledges Manor, Abington Manor, Ogden Manor and Westhaven. Was a state bowling champion many times. Enjoyed bingo at Mesquaki. Survivors include her husband, Bryon, a daughter, Amy Price, two sons, including Jason Miller and two sisters, including Terri McKinney, all of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Ray Dean Hopkins, 84, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Owned and operated Hopkins Trucking, later named Hopkins Trucking and Excavating. In business for 80 years, son Tim Hopkins now owns the family business. Horses and Harleys were an important part of Ray's life. He and wife, Helen, traveled the U.S. on their Harley and were 32 year veterans of Sturgis. Attended the Boone Speedway and was a wood worker also. Survivors include his wife, Helen, adult children Darcy Bosch, Tim Hopkins and Jean Cartee and nephew, Darrell Nelson, all of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Margaret "Butch" Blank Uthe, 98, Boone. Born in Webster City. Lake Center HS-41. Married Alvin Joe Blank in 1945. Lived around Britt and Kanawha before coming to Boone. Worked as a bartender in Kanawha and in Boone at O'Brien's, 12 Bells, V.F.W. and Wilson's Tap. Married Joseph Uthe in 1987. They had a large garden and did lots of canning. Was active in the V.F.W. for 67 years, especially with the Auxilliary where she served many years as President and then Treasurer. Two adult children survive, including son Roger Blank of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Miles Moore, 71, Ames. Born in Boone. His parents were Richard and Lee Ann Smiley Moore of Boone and his grandparents were Bessie and Earl Moore and Bea and Sam Smiley all of Boone. He married Nancy Hansen in 1974 and the couple opened Consignment Gallery in Gilbert in 1984. They sold that business and retired in 2004. Survivors included his wife, two adult children, a sister, an aunt and a sister-in-law.

   Donald Raymond Knight, 91, Jefferson. Born in Ames. Grew up in Boone. Army vet. Worked at Ideal Manufacturing in Jefferson. Married Donna Lee Rosenbeck in 1961 in Guthrie Center. Lived in Panora, near Yale and then in Jefferson. Played bass guitar in a band called Bob Creiger and the Wes-Tones. Survivors include two sons and a brother, Bob. Services in Jefferson.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Nicholas Andrew Melton, 35, Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Karen Lynn Ray Miller, 64, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-76. Married Bryon Miller in 1976. Dietary aid at Ledges Manor, Abington Manor, Ogden Manor and Westhaven. A state bowling champion. Survivors include her husband, three children, including Jason Miller and Amy Price of Boone and two sisters, including Terri Mckinney of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Raymond Hopkins, 84, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Married Helen Walters in 1955. Owned Hopkins Trucking and Excavating. Enjoyed horses and then a Harley. Survivors include his wife and three adult children, Darcy Bosch, Tim Hopkins and Jean Cartee all of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Margaret (Butch) Blank Uthe, 98, Boone. Lake Center HS. Married Alvin (Joe) Blank in 1945. They lived around Britt, Kanawha and then Boone. Worked as a bartender in Kanawha and Boone. Married Joseph Uthe in 1987. Active in the VFW. Survivors include two adult children, including Roger Blank of Boone. Services are pending.

   Miles Moore, 71, Ames. Born in Boone. His parents were Richard and Lee Ann Smiley Moore of Boone. His grandparents, Bessie and Earl Moore and Bea and Sam Smiley were also Boone residents. He and his wife, Nancy, opened the Consignment Gallery in Gilbert in 2004 and retired in 2020. A private service at a later date.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Donald Raymond Knight, 91, Jefferson. Born in Ames. Grew up and attended school in Boone. Army vet. Worked at Ideal Manufacturing in Jefferson. Married Donna Lee Rosenbeck. Played bass guitar for the band, Bob Creiger and the Wes-Tones. Two sons and a brother, Bob, survive. Services in Jefferson.

HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE EASTER

   MAIL.....WE GOT MAIL 

   The Kornerman doesn't really know where to begin.

   The new material pretty much adds to our recent talk about old industries and is provided by several different sources. Thank you.

   The mentioned blacksmith shop drew additional comments. Craig Harvey, BHS-69, wrote, "I think that was Russell Iron Works. They sold and repaired mowers, along with the iron business. They made a lot of railings and decorative posts as I remember. I worked there one summer." 

   Another viewer remembered a blacksmith shop on the north side of 11th street just a half block west of Story. The Kornerman remembers that a Mr. Pesek operated that shop.

   Then, too, shoe shops and one of the operators, Joseph Glockl, have been mentioned. We're told that his family were refugees of the Hungarian conflict in 1956 and sponsored here by Sacred Heart. In fact, he was a janitor at SHHS prior to opening his first shoe repair business.

   Loren Frazier, BHS-58, remembered the shoe shop south of the viaduct and that, in turn, reminded him of his newspaper route, "I delivered the Boone News Republican to that shop as it was on my route, which included east Eighth Street and other streets to the south. I started that route when I was nine years old and had about 85 customers. I later moved to Tama Street from Eighth to Aldrich and had about 110 customers. By the way, since you provided me with the location of the Box Factory, I must bring up another industry in that same area near Quinn's. I believe the name was Lovejoy and, in that time frame, it would have been called junk yard, not auto salvage although I did buy car parts there quite a few times."

   Tom Tays, BHS-78, has given us something to ponder. He sent some pictures that were very grainy.....very difficult to decipher. About all the Kornerman could make out were ads for Surf Queen Paddle Boards and an indication they were built by Danner? Corporation, Boone, Iowa. Anybody have a clue?

   Tom was a great Toreador golfer and I'm reminded of a short story John Kueck, BHS-61, sent me. He wrote, "when staying at a hotel in Dallas many years ago, I got in an elevator and there stood Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. I was so shocked I said nothing and just stood there."

   Speaking of John, he wrote, "my mother worked at the Rollins Hosiery Mill and I helped install the baking ovens in the Archway building. I recall my mom saying that was the location of the old Rollins Mill. They had a plant in Des Moines as well as in Boone and each summer they had a picnic with alternate locations." John sent some pictures and yes, it looks like they had a picnic day and there were many employees shown.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Thomas Roger Harvey, 63, Boone. Born in Philadelphia. Family moved to Cedar Falls, a farm near Washburn and, finally, LaPorte City. LaPorte City HS-76. UNI-82 with a B.A. in Industrial Technology. Married Lori in 1986. He loved everything automotive, including racing. In 2015, the couple worked a graphics business out of their home.Tom and his wife both served YHVH & Yeshua since the early 1980's. They had a church congregation in Stanhope for a short time. Survivors include his wife, his parents, a son and a daughter, a brother and sister. Services in Boone.

   Irving H. Egeland, 85, Ankeny. Born in rural Garden City. The family moved to a farm near Randall. Randall HS-54. UNI-59 with a degree in Science. Was a six-year reservist/Air National Guardsman. Married Sarah Hovland in 1970. Taught and coached at several Iowa schools, including Ogden. In 1981, he became sales representative for the Vernon Company, eventually becoming a District Manager. Retired in 2004 but did return for some part-time work. Was a catcher and played in men's softball leagues in several communities, including Boone. Survivors include three daughters, a brother and four sisters-in-law. Services in Ankeny.

   JoAnne Rinnels Bergloff, 84, Boone. Born in Sheffield. Dumont HS. Married George Card and the couple separated. In 1974, married Paul Bergloff. The couple worked together at their gun shop, P&J Guns. Paul passed away in 2010. Survivors include a daughter, son and three siblings. Services in Boone.

   Thomas Paul Sawyer, 74, Boone. Born in Boone. BSH-65. Saint Benedict's, now known as Benedictine College in Kansas. Marine Vietnam War veteran. Was a shop manager for U-Haul in California from 1974 until retirement in 2008. Returned to Boone and when his father passed in 2012, he became a caretaker for his mother. Enjoyed breakfast with railroad retirees and watching DMACC athletic events. Survivors include three siblings and his sister-in-law, Doreen Sawyer, of Boone. Services in Boone. 

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Thomas Roger Harvey, 63. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Irving H. Egeland, 85, Ankeny. Taught and coached at various schools including Ogden High School. Played in various men's softball league's including in Boone. Three daughters and a brother survive. Services in Ankeny.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   O. JoAnne Rinnels Bergloff, 84, Boone. Born in Sheffield. Dumont HS. Survivors include a daughter and son and three siblings. Services in Boone and Moingona.

BOONE RESIDENTS APPEAR ON ABC'S GOOD MORNING AMERICA

  NOTICE: We are releasing this early, 7:50 p.m., Friday, due to the increasing weather threat and possible computer disruption. 

 

  BREAKING BOONE NEWS: Jo and I were thrilled to see and hear from some Boone neighbors on national television Tuesday morning.

    A Boone teacher, Angela Lange, her daughter, Bridget Good, and other Boone residents, Angie Bacon and her daughter, and Courtney Davidson and son Sam, all had their special moments on the Good Morning America show on ABC television.

    Here's the gist of the story. Longtime ABC GMA anchor Robin Roberts has launched a new book, "Brighter By the Day." Its called a guide to instilling hope and optimism into readers every day lives. Its designed to bring a bit of positivity into each day, even in the most trying of times.

    In assembling stories for the book, Roberts has reached far and wide, via social media, for book inclusion. Angela and her story connected with Roberts, who became interested in additional information......so interested, she invited Lange to be on the show "in person." The network sent a car to Boone early Tuesday morning to transport the Boone group to the Des Moines ABC Channel Five/Studio.

   At about 8:30 a.m., the segment featuring the Boone group first appeared, and it, deservedly, lasted 7-10 minutes with all of the Boone group, particularly, Angela, featured. 

   Roberts had questions and Ms. Lange answered with information about her Learning Center for Dyslexia and Education Advocacy. The other Boone participants were given an opportunity to share their good feelings about the center's work.

   To top things off, Angela received a check for $25,000 to help fund and even enhance her work.

   Aren't we proud when some of our community citizens receive national recognition and, as we've mentioned before, there's news like this on the Korner you most likely won't see anywhere else.......unless, maybe, at a later datel

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    After this recent talk about old Boone industries, Loren Frazier, BHS-58, has posed a couple questions.

   Loren asked, "I don't recall a "Box Factory" and I can't come up with a mind's eye picture of any building or location that might qualify as a "Box Factory."

   The Kornerman's classmate, John McPherson, BHS-53, had noted, in an earlier Korner, that he worked at the "Box Factory" during his high school days. We're still on speaking terms so I contacted John for some possible answers.

   He said, "Boone High had a co-op program that allowed students to work outside of school in various business places. My opportunity was to work a couple hours at the factory, owned by John Goeppinger, and located in an area just east of Quinn's. There were probably eight to 10 fulltime employees and we made chest of drawers, five drawer, four drawer, and of different wood types. The whole process was done there, from building them, to staining and packing them before they were loaded onto a train for shipment all over."

   John added, "another thing I recall doing was building the sides around the top of card tables. I enjoyed the experience and thought putting the chest of drawers together was fun."

   I, the Kornerman, has no answer for another of Loren's questions. He indicated "there was a building and surrounding yard of a business that occupied the southeast corner of Eighth and Tama Streets."

   Loren said, "My memory of the location was that it was apparently vacant for several years before I became acquainted with it in the late 40's. By that time, the building was in disrepair and the surrounding grounds were strewn with various items of junk and covered with weeds. I think it might have been a John Deere dealer location before that was moved to the north side of Sixth Street, west of Marshall."  

  He concluded, "as an aside, I wonder how many of your viewers remember the blacksmith shop in the middle of the block across the street, on the west side of Tama, between Seventh and Eighth streets. That shop was pretty useful in fixing broken bicycle frames and forks."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: I guess I don't recall that blacksmith shop but I do recall a shoe repair shop that was located on the east side of Benton Street just half a block south of the viaduct. Who remembers Josef (Joe) Glockl?  I'm not sure if he was the one that operated that shop but he did repair shoes at several locations. I believe he was on Keeler Street between Eighth and Ninth and then worked out of his home and, eventually, moved to Ames to open a shop there. Of course, Lloyd Anderson was the first shoe repair man I remember. He was located on Keeler Street in a building north of the Tic Toc which, eventually, became a barber shop. That building is empty now. Then, who could forget Dean Timm, who went into the shoe repair business late in his life and was, perhaps, even better known as a singer who traveled mid-Iowa performing at numerous nursing/retirement homes etc.

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   A recent mention of singer Glen Campbell provided Mark Campbell, BHS-67, (no relation) with an opportunity to tell a cute story involving the Wichita Lineman guy.

   Mark wrote, "when I lived in Nashville, I got to know a fellow named Todd, who, with his wife and others, dressed in fun clothing and performed crazy and fun songs. I saw the group perform at the atrium at the Nashville Public Library. He told me they'd performed at an assisted living facility in the area. One fellow was really getting into the music and was having a great time. Todd invited him up to sing with the band. The fellow was playing an air guitar and, at that moment, Todd realized the man was Glen Campbell. At the time, Glen, who was suffering from Alzheimer's, was in the memory care portion of that facility. The group did another tune and then Todd asked Glen if he owned a guitar. Glen eagerly said, "yes" and disappeared down the hallway to get it, but, he never returned. Todd said he should have handed his guitar to Glen but didn't. Alas."

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Thomas P. Sawyer, 74, Boone. BSH-65. Services in Boone.

   Darla Jean Riddle Sward, 60, Boone. Boxholm HS-80. Joined the Iowa Army National Guard, retiring as a Sgt. First Class after serving for 34 years, working as a specialist in tools and parts. She served three tours of duty, including in Afghanistan. Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Scott Sward, of Boone, a daughter, her mother, a brother and two brothers-in-law, including Alan Sward of Ogden. Services in Ogden.

   Lori Lyn Carstensen, 54, Boone. Born in Boone. Daughter of the late Kenneth and Sharon Carstensen. BHS-85. Member of the Boone Elks Club and had been working to establish the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Boone. Survivors include a daughter, April Allen, and a son, Jesse Frank, both of Boone and a brother Brad. Services in Boone.

   Kevin Lee Cummings, 57, Boone. Born in Iowa City and started working in Boone at Quinn's. Enjoyed racing, especially at the Boone Speedway. Boone survivors include his wife, Colleen (Coke) Cummings and a daughter, Kennedi Martin. Also surviving are his mother, a son, a brother and a sister. Services in Boone.

   Jessica Christine Hiatt, 34, Ames. Ballard HS-2006. DMACC. Had various jobs before settling at Dublin Bay restaurant in Ames. While battling cancer, Jessica took 596,000 TikToc followers along on her day-to-day health fight with the disease. Survivors include her father, Mark Hiatt, of Boone, her mother, Sara Spangler, of Ames; brother's Joseph and Ian Hiatt of Boone, step-sister Adangia  Skjordal of Boone and her step-nephew, Anthony Hinton, of Boone. A memorial service will be held in May in Slater.

   Pamela Bechtel Martz Miller, 85, Boone. Formerly of Jefferson. When she was five, the family moved to Fraser. Pilot Mound HS. Married Kenneth Bechtel in 1953. He passed away in 1974. Married Richard (Dick) Miller in 1985. He passed away in 2016. Worked at Archway and then, alongside her husband, Dick, operated Boone Quality Carpet Cleaning. That business supported their fulltime Jehovah's Witnesses ministry from 1987 until Dick's death. They were involved in the Kingdom Hall construction program, building Kingdom Hall's all over the midwest. Survivors include daughters Cathy Bechtel, Carol Borsos and Carla Bechtel all of Boone. Three other girls and two boys and a brother, Jonathon (Jack) Martz of Boone also survive. Services in Boone.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

   Darla Sward, Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Kevin Cummings, 57, Boone. Accidental death at Salvage Yard near Boone. Worked at Quinn's. Enjoyed racing, especially at the Boone Speedway. Survivors include his wife, Colleen (Coke) Cummings, of Boone, his mother, a son, a brother, a sister and a daughter, Kennedi Martin of Boone. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Lori Carstensen, 54, Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Pamela Bechtel Martz Miller, 85, Boone. Formerly of  Fraser/Jefferson. Pilot Mound HS. Married Kenneth Bechtel in 1953. He passed in 1974. Married Richard (Dick) Miller in 1985. He passed in 2016. Pamela worked at Archway and she and Dick operated Quality Carpet Cleaning until his death. Several adult children survive, including Cathy Bechtel, Carol Borsos and Carla Bechtel of Boone. Also surviving is a  brother, Jack Martz, of Boone. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Jessica Christine Hiatt, 34, Ames. Ballard HS-2006. Parents are Mark Hiatt and Sara Spangler. Attended DMACC. Battling cancer, Jessica took 596,000 TikTok followers along on her day-by-day fight with the disease. Survivors include her father, Mark, of Boone, her mother, brothers Joseph and Ian of Boone, step-sister Adangia Skjordal of Boone and nephew Anthony Hinton of Boone. A memorial service will be held in May in Slater.

WE GOT ANSWERS

   Thank you Tom, thank you Karen and thank you Sally. They all came to my rescue.....about the time I was ready to jump? off the curb.

   You know how you get something on your mind and that thought refuses to leave without an answer? That was the Kornerman's situation. For some reason, a remembrance of residential mail being delivered TWICE a day many years ago popped into my mind and I couldn't erase that image without verification......positive or negative. Thankfully, the mentioned trio has provided relief.

   Tom Peterson, BHS-67, really got serious and, unlike your lazy editor, went right to a source that should know. It was a Cato Institute Policy Analysis titled "The Last Dinosaur - The U.S. Postal Service", published by James Bovard in February of 1985. Its a lengthy history of our postal service, good and bad, through the years.

   A quote from that analysis: "Mail service has been deteriorating for decades. Up until 1950, residential mail was delivered twice a day but as budget crises occurred, the routine solution was to further cutback services to the public."

    EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kornerman has a great respect for our local postal service and the wonderful personnel who have been its representatives through the years, many of them great personal friends. Surely, its understood that local services can only be determined by what assets the U.S. Government provides them. The Boone employees have always done their best, under trying circumstances.

   Sara Jane (Sally) Harwood, BHS-55, wrote, "I can put you out of your misery. They did deliver, twice a day. In fact, we got three newspapers, six days a week, the Des Moines Register in the morning, the Des Moines Tribune in the late afternoon and the Boone News Republican in the evening. And, first class stamps were three cents, which was the price, off and on, for many years."

   Karen Anderson wrote, "I looked it up on the internet. I saw quite a few websites about it and it comes down to "yes," mail was delivered more than once a day, at one time. When I was young, we lived in Churdan and had to go to the post office to get our mail. In our small town, there was no "home" delivery, we had to go to the post office and I thought that was a big deal....to have the combination to our mail box. Such a responsibility. Ha."

   Some of you "out there" are thinking, "who cares?" Well, I, the Kornerman is happy to clear my mind of the subject and I, again, thank those who provided an accurate answer to this, perhaps, very frivolous query.

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   Remember Don Nystrom's note a week ago about those old Boone industries?  Vern Modeland, BHS-50, remembers. He wrote, "I  remember all those mentioned places and things. I often recall the "mountains" of tailings that marked our coal mines. Wouldn't today's keepers of our bodies and minds have fits about the safety and such of those long-gone mines. And, don't you wonder what happened to the open coal shafts that were carved out of our county back then? Did they just collapse or were they filled in and sealed off? 

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   From reading Nystrom's offering, the hosiery mills entered Jon Wilson's mind. He wrote, "the Boone Hosiery Mills was one of the examples of rapid growth of manufacturing enterprise in Boone. The plant opened on December 10, 1909, and was located at 916 Sixth Street. The employees, mostly girls, were paid high wages. The second floor was used for stock, ribs and yarn and for storing and shipping the finished goods. The third floor was used for knitting and looping, turning out the well known "Armor Plate" brand. Later, in 1943, the building, which had not been used for several years, was purchased by my grandfather, Reed.C.Wilson, the proprietor of Wilson Transfer and Storage. It was used as a storage warehouse and boasted one of just two buildings in Boone that had an automatic sprinkler system." That Sixth Street building was eventually sold by Jon's dad, Maurice Wilson, BHS-27, to the Merit Baking Company. At one time, Jon's dad also owned the hemp plant that has been discussed. It was used for storing and painting trucks.

   Jon, BHS-62, concluded, "sometimes I look at Boone Iowa on the internet. I have seen people selling the "Lindy" pop bottles for good prices. You may remember the picture of an airplane on the bottle. The sellers don't mention that "Lindy," on the bottle, is for Linderblood, not Lindberg."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: I, the Kornerman, is befuddled by the location of that Hosiery Mills building. As mentioned earlier, it was located at 915 Sixth Street. The building that once housed Wester Furniture and is currently occupied by "The Rose Center" and "Mini Storage" is located  at 920 Sixth Street. It seems to occupy the entire front, east of the alley. I guess that means the Hosiery building was west across the alley which, apparently, made it the "backside" of the Boone Blank Book Company which had a Story Street entrance. I just don't recall that being correct but I have no alternative in mind. I need help on this....the actual location of the three-story Hosiery building.

   I can certainly remember the "smell" of Archway Cookies, which were being made in that Sixth Street building, and, I also recall that the building was used as "home base" for the Boone Eagles Club Boxing team. A Mr. Cunningham, I believe, was the team coach and the Vest boys, Don, BSH-49 and Jack, and various other local boxers, how about Jerry Arringdale, BHS-48, and George Westerman, BHS-49,????? trained there.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Ernest (Ernie) Anderson, 94, Madrid/IaVetsHome. Born in Nevada. Milford HS. Army vet. Married Kathryn (Katie) Jensen in 1954. Farmed near McCallsburg. Moved to California and became a machinist, dental equipment plant manager and opened a custom invitation shop. Retired in California before moving back to Madrid in retirement. Two sons, Stanley and Bruce, and a daughter, Bonnie, survive. Services in Ames and Madrid.

   Ronald Dean Youngren, 93, Ogden. OHS-47. Iowa Guardsman. Worked for Ames Reliable Feed until 1951. Married Vera Stumpenhorst in 1950 and began farming north of Boone and working at Firestone. In 1959, the couple moved to Ogden to farm again. In retirement he worked for Hopkin's Excavating before driving for Youngren Excavating. Survivors include two daughters, Lori and Lynette, and a son, David of Boone. Services in Ogden.

   Judy Crooks Rose, 78, Springville. Born in Boone. BHS-62. Married John Rose in 1967. The couple lived in Boone until 1976 when John's Cedar Rapids job change took them to Springville. Judy worked for Life Investors, Lefebure Corporation and Teleconnect while also attending Kirkwood Community College to earn an Associate's Degree in Business Administration. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara and Michele. Services in Springville.

   Kim DeAnn Schmehr Pritchard, Boxholm.

   Robert Harry (Bob) Peterson, 67, Altoona. Born in Boone. Survivors include his wife, Kathy, two sons, Nathan and Kelly, and a daughter, Laura. Services in Altoona. 

   David E. Burke, 67, Mt. Auburn. Born in Des Moines, Madrid HS-72. Married Becky Kearns in 2013. Was a Gas/Service Operations Technician for the Natural Gas industry, retiring from Black Hills Energy after 42 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Becky, of Mt. Auburn, sons, Joseph and Matthew, daughter, Amy, and three brothers, Robert, LuVerne and Thomas all three of Madrid. Services in Waterloo.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

   Ernest (Ernie) Anderson, 94, Madrid/IA Vets Home. Milford HS. Army vet. Married Kathryn (Katie) Jensen in 1954. Services in Ames and Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Judy Crooks Rose, 78, Springville. Born in Boone. BHS-62. Married John Rose in Boone in 1967. Lived in Boone until 1976 when they moved to Springville, a result of John's job change. Judy worked for Life Investors, Lefebure Corporation and Teleconnect while taking evening classes at Kirkwood Community College, eventually, earning an Associates Degree in Business Administration.Two daughters survive. Services in Springville.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Ronald Dean Youngren, 93, Ogden. OHS-47. National Guardsman. Married Vera Stumpenhorst in  1950. Through the years he farmed, worked at Firestone, for Reliable Feed in Ames, Hopkins and Youngren excavating. Two daughters and a son, David, of Boone survive.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Kim DeAnn Schmehr Pritchard, 62.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Robert (Bob) Peterson, 67, Altoona. Born in Boone. His parents were Weldon and Dorothy Peterson. Survivors include his wife, Kathy, two sons and a daughter. Services in Altoona.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   David Burke, 67, Mt. Auburn. Madrid HS-72. Married Becky Kearns in 2013. Survivors include his wife, Becky, and three brothers, Robert, LuVerne and Thomas all of Madrid. Services in Waterloo.

THE KORNER INVADES IDAHO

   Heavens! Who would have thunk it? The Korner has invaded Idaho. That's probably a first.

   Dayton native Kathryn Murphy Vawter, who lives in Boise, wrote, "I thought your name sounded familiar after I read the article in Our Iowa magazine. I associated you with being an announcer for sports events when I was growing up. I did not know you had a blog. I was so excited to read it, I've spent the last couple days reading all of it. It is so interesting. I have some cousins who live in Boone, Vicki Stark Stoner and Brett and Julie Bjustrom, and then my first cousin, Conklin Gay, BHS-46, lives on Third street and his daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Keith Eppert, live in Luther. I also have a cousin, Carl Waller, I'm very close to. He lives on Shakespeare Avenue in Stratford. I remember when I was in grade school, we went to the eye doctor in Boone and we'd always stop and get an ice cream cone before going home. My love will always be for the farmlands, lightning bugs and thunderstorms of Iowa."

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   Ogden's Bernie Lewiston and my classmate, John McPherson, BHS-53, both enjoyed the Our Iowa gig. Bernie wrote, " Nice story. I spend lots of time on my ham radio station beginning at 5:30 a.m." and John said, "I remember Rocco's Ice and Coal. My folks got ice there and I worked at the box factory during my high school days."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: When I was a young lad....yes, I once was....there was a neighbor, Harold Gustafson, who had a ham radio operation and that always opened my "young" eyes when I'd watch him connect with someone in Russia or Africa or somewhere else "way out there." That was in the late 40's and I spent time with Harold's sons, Don, BHS-50, and Dean, who were just a bit older than me. 

   While I, the Kornerman, have the floor.....let me add that Lauren Taylor, BHS-69, made reference to what I had said in the last edition about watching the Glen Campbell concert on You Tube. Lauren was very impressed by Glen's rendition of the "William Tell Overture." Oh my, yes! Such talent that man had.

  AND....just out of the blue. I'm blown away by the number of exceptional young golf stars there are these days. Remember when Sneed and Jones, followed by Palmer and Nicklaus, just alternated wins on the circuit?? No more. I just heard yesterday that there have been NINE first time winners on the current tour. Not only that.... its not unusual anymore to see current stars like Rory McElroy, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson  get "cut" from completing play in the final rounds of a tourney. What a dynamic change in that sport.

   ONE MORE THING.......I guess I'm still the only one who THINKS at one time, many years ago, residential mail was delivered TWICE A DAY in Boonetown. I wish someone would either verify that this might be true or say it absolutely never happened. My mind needs relief on this thought.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Anne Marie Williams Ahrens, 76, Moingona. BHS-64. She was first married to George L. Ahrens, then to Albert Lennartz for the past 29 years. Had a passion for horses and the outdoors. A lifetime member of the Quarter Horse Association and has earned a 50-year buckle from the Eminence Cross Country Trail Ride. Has been employed at Iowa State University. Survivors include her husband, Albert, and four daughters, Julie Pike of Ames, Jeri Fuqua of Madrid, Jeni Ross of Ogden and Jade Ahrens of Prairie City. Services will be held at a later date.

   Lenora Mae Hasstedt, 94, Boone/Eastern Star. Survivors include her son, Frederick, of Illinois and grandchildren. Services are pending.

   Mary Louise Poling, 95, rural Boone County. Born in Osceola. Stanhope HS. Married Junior William Poling in 1947. A devoted farm wife who was a 4-H leader and Sunday School teacher for many years. Raised beautiful flowers, winning many awards. Survivors include two sons, Phil and Randy, and a daughter, Barb Thompson. Services in Boone.

   Stephen E. Bennett, 75, Madrid. Survivors include his wife, Judy, sons, Matt, Mark and Clark and a brother, Brian. Services in Madrid.

   Melvin Marlene (Rady) Radebaugh, 87, Rippey. Born near Rippey. Grand Junction HS-53. Had an early love of music, singing and playing the saxophone. At age 15, with the help of his high school band instructor, Glenn Peterson, who was a member of Ogden's Carl Nebbe band, he began his 69 year Big Band career. He played with the Four Jacks and a Jill, the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Sax Sextet, the Riney Rinehart and Al Welsh bands, in addition to performing at many churches and for weddings. Married Catherine Rothfus in 1977. Retired from Rippey Savings Bank after 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Cathy, brother Bill and sister Barb. Services in Rippey.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Anne Marie Ahrens, 76. Formerly of Boone. BHS-64. Was previously married to George L. Ahrens, then married to Albert Lennartz for 29 years. Horses and the outdoors were an important part of her life. She was currently employed at Iowa State University. Her husband, Albert, and four daughters survive. Private services will be held at a later date.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Melvin Marlene (Rady) Radebaugh, 86, Rippey/Grand Junction. Music lover. Was helped at age 15 to a Big Band career by his high school band director, Glenn Peterson, a member of Ogden's Carl Nebbe band. Also played with another well known Boone area band, Riney Rinehart's band. He also played with the Four Jacks and a Jill, the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Sax Sextet and the Al Welsh orchestra as well as for numerous churches and weddings.....a total of 69 years.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Lenora M. Schroeder Hasstedt, 94, Boone/Eastern Star. BHS-45. A son survives. Her husband, deceased, was Donald H. Hasstedt.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Mary Louise Poling, 95. Survivors include two sons, Phil and Randy, and a daughter, Barb.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Stephen E. Bennett, 75, Madrid. Survivors include his wife, Judy, and three sons, Matt, Mark and Clark. Services in Madrid.

A LOT OF........STUFF

   Go ahead.....tell me I'm way "off the rails" on this BUT I ask...."Wasn't there a time in the 40's or 50's when residential mail was delivered TWICE a day? 

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   Who remembers the coal mines, the clay products companies, Rocco's Ice and Coal, Linderblood's Bottling Co., Holst Publishing, the hosiery mills, box factory and the hemp plant?

   The Kornerman heard from Don Nystrom, BHS-56, this week and he was informing me (us) of finding a college thesis regarding industries throughout the years in Boone County. Don wrote, "very long and kind of dry, but I found it very interesting." The things mentioned earlier were all prominent before 1940.

   I took a look and its true......very interesting. If you think it might be of interest......

https://www.libraryofbook.com/books/an-industrial-history-of-Boone-county-iowa.

   Thanks Don....good to hear from you.

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   Received some other mail this week. Marcia Bohlen Silha of Austin, TX wrote, "I listen to you almost every day to find out what is happening in Boone. Now, I live in Austin, but I think about my friends in Boone often. I have fond memories of living there. I think about my dad, Joe, and his insurance business on Keeler Street and the friends I still have from my 1961 BHS graduation."

   Karen Elsberry Ryan, BHS-63, was asked by Doug McLeod's widow, Linda, if she would let the Kornerman know that there will be a memorial luncheon for Doug's relatives and friends on May 10, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Pointe Golf Course.

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a couple people have mentioned that they saw a short story I had written for Our Iowa magazine in the most recent edition.

   Bernard (Bud) Legg of Ames, who succeeded me as the Publications Director when I retired from the Iowa High School Athletic Association wrote, "what a great story that evolved from the time you took to encourage him. So good to see your name in print again."

   Classmate Tom Canfield, BHS-53, and his wife, Judy, and one of my coffee buddy's, Tom Matt, BHS-60, also saw it.

   Actually, I had submitted this story, probably two or more years ago. Our Iowa apparently holds on to files and when in need, searchs for material it can use.

   Anyway, its a story I think I've mentioned before in the Korner. When son Chris was in junior high, he played a basketball game at Dayton and a very young fellow was the game referee. I was very impressed with his work.....so much so that I wrote him a note...encouraging him to continue his progression as a basketball official. One night, coming back from Darin Olofson's Buena Vista graduation, I was pulled over by an Iowa patrolman for speeding. When he checked my driver's license, he commented that he thought he knew me. That I had once written him a complimentary note about his basketball officiating. Yes, it was that same young man AND he didn't give me a ticket and said, "I took your advice and worked up to officiating varsity competition."

   PART TWO....the rest of the story. This part was edited out of the Our Iowa story. That same night, in that same car, Jo's mother, was sitting in the back seat AND she had been one of the officer's teachers at Dayton High School.

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   I noticed on You Tube this week....a Glen Campbell concert. It was done in Sioux Falls for Public Television. I decided to check it out.....not intending to watch the entire hour and 25 minute presentation. However, I got interested and watched the entire concert. He, of course, presented all his famous songs and I was slightly surprised by the one that drew the most audience attention. Not Wichita Lineman or Galveston or On the Way to Phoenix etc......NO, Rhinestone Cowboy seemed to be the audience favorite of all. Really enjoyed the entire show.....at no cost....and from my office. An outstanding orchestra, the Sioux Falls Symphony provided the background music.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

 

   Barbara "Barb" Wilhelm Broderick, 80, Clive. A cancer and COVID victim. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Good Toreador basketball player from a family that enjoyed horses and basketball. Graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. Married Tom Broderick in 1964. Worked as a nurse for a time before being a stay-at-home mother. In 1972, the Broderick couple opened their first gift shop, "Giftique" and in 1977, "Broderick's China and Gifts" at Valley West Mall. She ran that business for 21 years prior to retirement in 1998. She loved time spent in Maui and at their cabin in Minnesota. Survivors include her husband, Tom, a son and two daughters and several sisters, Margaret Sherbon, BHS-58; Jody Fagerland, BHS-65; Bonnie Beal, BHS-67 and Kathy Wolfgram, BHS-68. Two other sisters, Patricia Trulin, BHS-62 and Karen Struck, BHS-63, have passed. Services in Waukee.

   Elias Samuel Pfrimmer, 18 months, Ogden. Born in Las Vegas of parents, Chance Pfrimmer and Caitlynn Miller, with heart surgery required shortly after birth. Survivors include his parents, a brother, grandparents Wesley and Lauryl Pfrimmer, Karen Shizuru and Cari Miller, great-grandparents and aunts and uncles. Services in Boone.

   Arlyce L. State Rout, 84, Boone. Born in Dows. Clarion HS-56. Married William Z. Rout Jr. in 1956 in Dows. The couple moved to Boone where she worked as a telephone operator before moving back to the Hancock County area. Arlyce moved back to Boone in 2010 and William died in 2013. She loved growing flowers and was an award winner. The couple also enjoyed numerous camping/fishing trips. After battling cancer, Arlyce became a mentor and was pen pals with Boone area school children. Survivors include three sons, a sister and brother. Services in Dows.

    Sheri Lynn Sandon McGinnis, 73, Ankeny, formerly of Boone. Born in Council Bluffs. BHS-66. Attended Iowa Central Community College, majoring in social services. Spent many years in retail clothing management in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and California before settling in Ankeny. Survivors include her husband, Kevin McGinnis, of Ankeny, a sister, nieces, nephews, an aunt and several cousins, including Jamie Brown and Janelle Grabill of Boone. Graveside service in Moingona.

   Kenneth Pies, 94, Madrid. Survivors are two daughters, including Denise Hiveley of Madrid. Services in Madrid.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

   Elias Samuel Pfrimmer, 18-months, Ogden. Survivors include his parents, Chance Pfrimmer and Caitlynn Miller, grandparents and aunts and uncles.