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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