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   Alice Marie Whittlesey, 89, Boone. Born in Boone. Married James Whittlesey in 1953. A variety of jobs from finish carpenter to meter reader. Survivors include two daughters, including Cynthia Vinson of Boone, two sons, including Steven of Boone and a brother, Bill Martin of rural Boone. Services in Boone.

   Phyliss LaVonne Nelson Pevestorf, 89, Ames, formerly of Stratford. Coon Rapids HS-50. Married Darwin (Dean) Pevestorf  in 1951. Started farming near Nevada. While Dean served in the military, she lived in Jefferson. Back to Nevada before purchasing a farm near Stratford. Survivors include a son, daughter and daughter-in-law. Services in Boone.

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   Jimmy Lee Orsack, 84, Boone. Born and educated in Oklahoma. Married Madgelann Boone in 1966 and the couple settled in Madge's hometown, Boone. Worked at ISU 37 years before retirement. Jimmy and Madge showed quarter horses and spent time at the Hunt and Fish Club. Madge passed away in 2010. Survivors include a son, Jay Orsack, of Boone, two daughters, including Deanna Brown of Boone, and a brother. Services in Boone.

   Ian Monti, 29, Ogden. Born in Spirit Lake. BHS-2013. A cancer victim, Ian rarely complained of his serious health issues. Survivors include his mother, Rhonda Mass, his grandfather, Richard Schmidt, and his uncle, Julian Schmidt, all of Ogden. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

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   Gislea (Gisy) Phelps, 72, Oktaha, OK. Former of Boone and Ogden. Born and received her education in Germany. Lived in Chicago before moving to Grand Junction. Worked a total of 26 years for Sandler Built Homes and Archway Cookies in Boone before both closed. Married Frank Phelps in Ogden in 2001. Worked in the kitchen at Ogden High School until retirement. Survivors include her husband, a son and a step-son Les Phelps of Ogden. Services pending.

   Kenneth Eugene Bregar, 84, Madrid. Born in Madrid. MHS-56. Married Betty Jean Sturdivant. Worked at John Deere and Firestone and drove Madrid school bus. Survivors include his wife, two adult children, three sisters and two brothers. Services in Madrid.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS 

   Richard Dean Johnson, 87, Ankeny. Formerly of Sheldahl. Born in Nebraska. Spencer IA HS-52. Earned a degree from the General Motors Institute in 1954 and an early job was as an auto service and parts manager in Madrid. Married Jane Sire in 1956. Was a member of the Iowa National Guard. Eventually became the Iowa State Auditor, 1979-2002. Owned farm ground in Boone County and was a member of the Boone County Farm Bureau. His lifetime church was the Evangelical Free Church in Madrid where services will be held. His wife, two sisters and four adult children survive.

   Linda Jo Pickering, 69, Story City. Cara Hammer of Boone, a daughter, is among the survivors.

   Shirley Marie Carstensen Porter Rex, 86, Ogden. Born and educated in Jefferson. Married Don Porter and he passed away in 1991. Married Eldon Rex and they lived in Perry. Eldon passed away in 2012 and Shirley moved to Boone in 2019. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Phipps and Sheri Anderson, both of Boone, three sons, including Kevin Porter of Boone, a sister and a brother. Services in Ogden.

    Mary Denise Robinson Rhodd, 67. Paton-Churdan HS. DMACC Associate's Degree from Boone Campus and earned a degree in English from ISU. Most of her life, worked for CDS Global in Boone and Des Moines as an account manager. Survivors include two brothers, a sister and three adult children. Service at Easter Lake, #4.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

   Richard Dean Johnson, 87, Ankeny. Formerly of Sheldahl. Served as the State Auditor of Iowa from 1979-2002. Was a National  Guardsman. Married Marjorie Sire in 1956. Early in his career, he worked in Madrid as an auto and service parts manager. Eventually became a farm owner and was a long time member of the Boone County Farm Bureau. His home church was the Evangelical Free Church in Madrid and services will be held there.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Linda Jo Pickering, 69, Story City. Survivors include a daughter, Cara Hammer, of Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATH

   Shirley Marie Carstensen Porter Rex, 86, Ogden. Born and educated in Jefferson. Married Don Porter and he passed in 1991. Married Eldon Rex and the couple lived in Perry until Eldon's passing in 2012. In 2019, Shirley moved to Boone. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Phipps and Sheri Anderson, both of Boone, three sons, including Kevin Porter of Boone, a sister and a brother. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTION DEATH

   Mary Denise Rhodd,  67, Boone/Des Moines. Paton-Churdan HS. Earned a degree from DMACC, Boone Campus and an English degree from ISU. Was employed most of her life with CDS Global in Boone and Des Moines, where she was an account manager. She returned to DMACC in Des Moines and earned an Associate's Degree in 2013. Was retired. Survivors include two brothers, a sister and three children.

MEMORY AFTER MEMORY

   It began with, "you probably don't remember me but I certainly remember you and I'm quite aware of your blog."

   Thus began a full, three-page, single spaced recital of numerous Boone memories. One show and tell won't cover enough so, in several coming Korner editions, we'll be "looking back" at some times and places, perhaps, forgotten but soon remembered.

   The letter came from Fred Groat, BHS-62, who lives in Chicago.

   Fred wrote, "I've lived in Chicago for many years but still have a great love for Boone, and very little for Chicago. My family moved to Boone in 1958 when my father, Fritz (F.E.) Groat, acquired the John Deere dealership. My mother was Jane Groat and my only sibling was my brother, Douglas, BHS-65, who is deceased. When moving to Boone, I enrolled in the eighth grade at the old junior/senior high at  Seventh and Crawford. Some of my teachers were Hal Lyness, Ray Lamb, Helen Henry and Vaughn Thornburg."

   "I remember reading in your blog about the lot at the SE corner of Eighth and Tama and there was some confusion or a question about a John Deere store. That is where my father had his John Deere dealership and Russell Iron Works was on the west side of Tama."

   "I enjoyed your recent story about the Westfall's, Nancy Gurrola, BHS-60, and her brother, Fritz, BHS-63, and their parents Dr. Bill and Jeanette. The mention of Chad Rinehart, BHS-2003, also caught my attention. His parents, of course, were Marty and Gayle and Chad, an All-American lineman, came by his football skills honestly cause his dad was a super star Toreador running back. Marty was a key player for the incredible three consecutive years, 1962-63-64, when Boone High beat Ames in football. Marty and my brother were close friends from their early days at Bryant through BHS graduation."

   "Speaking of sports, Toreador-ettes, remember? FIVE syllables. How many other five-syllable mascot names have there been in Iowa high schools? That's a great Iowa sports trivia question. Most people would say, "who cares?" But of those who might be interested, most would probably guess none but I actually know of one other. Its something fun to talk about."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: The previous "mentions" are a sample of numerous topics included in Fred's letter......all of which can be extended into various directions, individually, and containing much more detail. Even then, we haven't really hit on what he considered his number one topic. He wrote, "there is a specific topic that triggered me to write to you, the story you wrote about internationally famous journalist from Boone, Richard Longworth. I confess, it was over a year ago when I put that topic and this letter to you on my "To Do" list. Now, that I've finally started, though, many other topics have come to mind. I am an extremely nostalgic person who has wonderful and numerous memories of my days in Boone."

   One mention of Longworth recalled that he actually had the "bug" for journalism when in grade school. Richard founded the "Sixth Grade Siren" school newspaper while attending Page school. That brought up another subject. Doug wrote, "I remember Page was the school that kids from the south side of town attended. When we moved to South Boone Street in 1960, Page was physically dilapidated and appeared to be in the worst condition of all the neighborhood grade schools. There was quite a controversy about renovating or replacing it."

   That's it for this edition.........to be continued......later.

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  OPENING NIGHT IS TONIGHT FOR THE BOONE MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT. AT MC HOSE AT 7:30 P.M.

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  BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

  Ian Marcel Monti, 28, Ogden.

  Esther Minnie Katharina Sprecher, 101, Boone/Eastern Star. Born near Boone. St. Paul's Lutheran School. Married Carl Sprecher in 1944. Carl returned from military service in 1946 and the couple spent the rest of their married life farming near Boone. She excelled in a variety of needlecrafts and was also known for her cake decorating and flower arranging. Survivors include a daughter and two sons. Services in rural Boone.

   Donna Steininger Smith, 96, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-43. Married James Smith in 1945. Worked at Bourne's and 3M. Also helped on the farm. The couple moved to Mizzouri for a time but returned to Boone in 1997. Survivors include a son, a daughter, Diane Cox, of Boone and a Boone grandchild, Isha Casey. Services in Boone.

   Richard Smith, 73, Ogden.

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   Esther Minnie Katharina Sprecher, 101, Boone/Eastern Star. Born near Boone. St Paul's Lutheran School. Married Carl Sprecher in 1944. Spent their life farming near Boone. A daughter and two sons survive. Services in rural Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Donna Rae Smith, 97, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-43. Married James Smith in 1945. Worked at Bournes. After living in Missouri, the couple returned to Boone in 1997. Boone survivors are a daughter, Diane Cox, and a grandchild, Isha Casey. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Julie Ellen Rosengreen Molesky, 63, Anaheim, CA. Born and spent most of her life in California. Her parents were Lester and Ellen Rosengreen of Boone. She died late last year. Graveside and burial services in Ridgeport/Mineral Ridge cemetery.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Jack L. Dutton, 75, Ames. Born in Boone. Attended Lowell Elementary through eighth grade. At age 18, began working in trucking. Loved car racing and watching movies. Survivors include a sister, Karen, and two brothers, Don and Roger. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery at a later date.

   Richard Smith, 73, Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Jack L. Dutton, 75, Ames. Born in Boone. Attended Lowell School in Boone. Began work in trucking at age 18. Survivors include a sister, Karen Dutton, and two brothers, Don and Roger Dutton. Burial at Rose Hill at a later date.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Richard Smith, 73, Ogden.

LET'S CHECK THE MAIL

   O.K., technically, simply saying mail doesn't "cut it" anymore. These days, there are dozens of other ways for written communication but there's only so much room for a banner line so........

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   Let's begin with a note from Gary Knox, United-58, "I saw the history of Francis Mason and vaguely remember my dad rented a farm south of Boone on 22nd Street in the late 1930's that was owned by a lady named Fannie Mason. Would that be the same person?"

   The Kornerman contacted Larry Adams, BHS-65, again and he said, "Francis was, sometimes, referred as Frannie."

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   Martha Warrick Hilsabeck, BHS-62, said, "Enjoy your writings so much. I had wondered for years who Francis Mason was also. I was visiting with my sister the other day in the house you grew up in. Seeing your dad's old store always reminds me of all the old neighborhood grocery stores. Just driving around town and seeing how many of them are still standing makes for an interesting afternoon. I grew up a block south of Deeter's Grocery so I am amazed at how much the old neighborhood has changed. Love your columns. Keep typing."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: Don't get me started. Good old 1710 Crawford and dad's grocery around the corner on 17th.......oh, what memories and, though that was many years ago, I still see folks who patronized that store and mention memories of it. I believe it was the late John Veale, BHS-46, who once made a study of old neighborhood stores and came up with 26 of them that had operated prior to the bigger stores expanding their hours, Sundays, 16, 18, 24 hours, thus, making it difficult for the smaller stores to compete. Eventually, the "big guys" won out.

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   A CALENDAR NOTE OR TWO: On July 28th, Kris Blocker, Executive Director of Boone County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and Mike Hammond, Executive Director Boone County Chamber of Commerce, will be joining Megan Reuther on the TV "Hello Iowa" show on WHO, channel 13, to discuss Boone County Tourism and Pufferbilly Days. In other promotional news, a new 30 second commercial touting Boone County is being aired, mid-May through August, on KCCI-TV, channel 8. Also in the works promoting Boone County is cooperation with Production Iowa on a new movie being filmed. The Boone area was chosen to be featured in the film.

  P.S. Pufferbilly Days this year is scheduled for August 5-7.

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   The older you get, it seems the more "out of the loop" you become. The Kornerman noted an event that was held last Saturday, the first annual Memorial Park Classic, sponsored by the Boone Baseball Club. Seems like it was an event for baseball players, 8th grade through 12th. Its the first time I've heard of the Boone Baseball Club so I can't really tell you its goals, who's involved or really anything about it. Am very, very happy to hear that youth baseball is not completely dead in a town that once was the Baseball Capital of Iowa, especially the 1965-67 era when two State High School Championships were earned in a three-year period.

   One other sports note: Yearly changes of high school conference affiliations seem to continue. I noted that now the five public Des Moines Schools along with Ames, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Mason City, Ottumwa and Waterloo East have formed what they call, the Iowa Alliance.

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    BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS 

    Linda Ann Phipps Norley, 79, Boone. Born in Boone. Hibbing, MN HS. Was a Department Manager at Walmart in Ames and Boone for 20 years. A great cook who was quite a bookworm. Survivors include six adult children, four of them from Boone, Daniel Norley, Gayle Janes, Joyce Mayfield and Shannon Hubby. A brother and sister-in-law also survive. Services later.

     Marilyn J. Nash, 91, Boone. Born in Michigan. Married James G. Nash in 1951 and the couple settled in Boone in 1970. She was the Original Peddler and shared her love of decorating and shopping with the town of Boone. Survivors include a son and two daughters, including Julie Nash (Van Harris) of Boone.

    Shawn Davis Knickerbocker, 53, Story City. Services, including burial, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Boone.

    Jay Michael Langmade, 58, Boone. Born in Des Moines. BHS-81 where he was a Toreador athlete. Moved to Florida in 1986 and became an EMT and Paramedic. Moved back to Boone in 1996. Married Kris Ann Morris in 2001 in Boone. Currently worked as a Certified Medication Aide at Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Kris, his mother, Karen Mustapha Langmade, and several children and step-children. A Celebration of Life will be held later.

    Rosanna Eilene Kraft, 75, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-64. Married Dennis Kraft in 1965. Had several jobs, especially enjoyed being a cook for daycare. Helped her son start A-1 Carpet Cleaning. Member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Red Hat Club. Survivors include her husband, Dennis, sons Chris and Doug Kraft of Boone and siblings Bert Ryan of Ogden and both Rosie Wilcox and Butch Pearson of Boone. Services in Boone.

    Donald William Burke, 87, Cedar Rapids. Known as "Big Don W. Burke." After a tough beginning, he used his faith in God and compassion from the Cedar Rapids Police Department to turn his life around. Befriending and respecting members of the Cedar Rapids Police Department he, in turn, received respect from them and it allowed him a margin of responsibility as a volunteer crime-stopper, even approving of his purchase of a regulation police jacket. He entertained by imitating farm animals and musical instruments, performing at county fairs and community theatres. A brother-in-law, Roger Searls is a survivor. Services, including burial, in Boone.

    Kathryn (Kay) Christian Collier, 96, Des Moines. A teacher, she also worked for 15 years in the office of the Industrial Commissioner of the State of Iowa. She and her pastor husband, Burton Collier, served numerous Methodist congregations including in Luther/Napier. Services in Des Moines.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Linda Ann Phipps Norley, 79, Boone. Born in Boone. Hibbing, MN HS. Was a Department Manager at the Walmart in Ames and Boone for 20 years. Survivors include six adult children, four of them from Boone, Daniel Norley, Gayle Janes, Shannon Hubby and Joyce Mayfield. A brother and sister-in-law also survive. Services later.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Marilyn Nash, 91, Boone. Born in Michigan. Married James Nash in 1951. Settled in Boone in 1970. Survivors include a son, a daughter-in-law, two daughters including Julie Nash (Van Harris) of Boone. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Iowa Arboretum.

   Shawn Davis Knickerbocker, 53, Story City. Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Boone. 

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Jay Michael Langmade, 58, Boone. Born in Des Moines. BHS-81. Worked as an EMT and Paramedic in Florida before moving back to Boone in 1996. Married Kris Ann Morris in 2001 in Boone. Was working as a Certified Medication Aide at the Eastern Star Home. Survivors include his wife, Kris, and mother, Karen Mustapha Langmade, both of Boone and several children and step-children. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Rosanna Eilene Pearson Kraft, 75, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-64. Married Dennis Kraft in 1965. Had various jobs and loved cooking for daycare. Also helped her son start A-1 Carpet Cleaning. Member of VFW Auxiliary and Red Hat Club. Survivors include her husband, Dennis, two sons, Chris and Doug Kraft of Boone, and siblings, Bert Ryan of Ogden, Rosie Wilcox and Butch Pearson of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Donald William Burke, 87, Cedar Rapids. Known as Big Don W. Burke. Born in Boone. His parents were Grace Sherrod Burke Burket and Patrick W. Burke. He had three sisters, all deceased. A survivor is a brother-in-law, Roger Searls. Services in Boone.

  

BOONE AREA DEATHS

   Kathryn (Kay) Christian Collier, 96, Des Moines. Married Burton Collier in 1949. Burton became a pastor and the couple served several Methodist congregations in Iowa, including at Luther/Napier.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

    Allen Jensen, 82, Ankeny. Born in Nebraska. Attended Rippey and Minburn schools, 1958. A Marine vet. Married Linda Lou Madren in 1960. Worked at John Deere for 30 years, farmed near Madrid for a time and drove a truck for the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Linda, a son, James Jensen, of Madrid and a daughter. Services in Perry.  

    Arnold F. Hefte, 93, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Forest City. Married Courtney Kemp. Served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, two of those years in Viet Nam. He was heavily decorated, receiving numerous medals, including the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Clusters, Vietnam service and campaign medals and the National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. After retiring from the military in 1972, he moved to Boone and started Heating, A.C. and Refrigeration serving the Boone, Ames and Ogden areas. Retiring from that business, he spent time buying old tractors, motors and cars, fixing them up and selling them. He loved his Harley Davidson and spending time with friends at Wilson's Tap. Survivors include his son, Don Hefte, of Boone, two daughters, two sisters and a brother-in-law. Services in Moingona.

    Roger Herman Santi, 74, Perry. Born in Madrid. MHS-65. Married Cheri Zaruba in Perry in 1973. The couple lived in Perry for 20 years, lived in Ankeny 20 years and for the last eight years, made their home at Lake Panorama. An avid gun collector and outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife, Cheri, and two sons. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

    Dean Ahrens, 90, Stratford/Stratford Nursing. Born in rural Boone County. Attended St. Paul's Church School. Married Ellen Lynch in 1955. The couple resided in Stratford most of their married life. A carpenter, he co-owned Ahrens Brothers Construction with his brothers, Dale and Jean. He later worked for Story Construction. He loved arrowhead and mushroom hunting. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, two daughters, including Jenifer Crim of Stratford and a son, Brett Ahrens, of Stratford. Services later at Oakwood Cemetery in Stratford.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

   Allen Jensen, 82, Ankeny. Marine vet. Farmed near Madrid at one time. Son, James, of  Madrid is among the survivors.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Arnold F. Hefte, 93, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Forest City. Married Courtney Kemp. Served in the U.S. Army 20 years, retiring in 1972. After discharge moved to Boone and started Heating AC & Refrigeration, selling in the Boone, Ames and Ogden areas. Survivors include a son, Don Hefte, of Boone, two daughters, two sisters and a brother-in-law. Services in Moingona.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Dean Ahrens, 90, Stratford. Born in rural Boone County. Attended St. Paul's Church School. Air Force vet. Married Ellen Lynch in 1955. Was a carpenter and co-owned Ahrens Brothers Construction with Dale and Jean Ahrens. Worked for Story Construction prior to retirement. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, two daughters, including Jennifer Crim of Stratford, and a son, Brett Ahrens, of Stratford. Services in Stratford.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Roger Herman Santi, 74, Ankeny. Madrid HS-65. Lived in Perry and Ankeny. Retired from John Deere and lived his final years at Lake Panorama. His wife and two sons survive.

FRANCES MASON, "Never too busy to help"

   At a recent meeting of the Boone group that has an annual get-together at the Drake Relays, one of the members, Tim Croxen, BHS-59, made the comment that he had driven on Francis Mason Drive, which produced his question....."Who was Frances Mason?"

   I, the Kornerman, had heard that name, on occasion, but could provide no definitive answer.

   In such a circumstance, what do you do? It's obvious.....you contact Larry Adams, BHS-65, who reigns tall as Boone's number one historian.

   Larry was contacted and within a few days, he had provided, as usual, a complete report on the life and times of Frances Mason. Thank you Larry.

   After persuing the materials Larry sent, the Kornerman certainly understands why this community has honored her with this street name designation. Very much deserved.

   In fact, her contributions are so vast, it seems the best strategy would be to list her most worthy achievements one-by-one. So here goes....

   Born in Boone in 1877. Died in Boone in 1966 at age 89.

   Attended Boone schools, including BHS for one year before going to Tilton Seminary to prepare for college.

   Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley in 1899.

   Did some teaching out of state but was called back home to Boone to care for her mother.

   Became the first lady to ever serve on the Boone School Board. Two terms, 1918-24.

   Was a member of the Boone Park Board, serving as President for many years during the time that the single City Park near the high school was expanded into a system of four parcels, including about 250 acres. Also made the first contribution of $500 to Veterans Memorial Park on Boone's north side. Her mother also contributed $500.

   Well known for her interest in  beautifying the city, she took charge of the buying and planting of thousands of trees and shrubs in the McHose  and Herman Parks. She was known to spend part of each day in the parks, with the workmen, supervising the landscaping.

   She assisted in securing and locating the large Theodore Roosevelt statue in McHose Park.

   Ms. Mason and Mrs. A.J. Barkley fought to preserve the Ledges State Park south of Boone.

   While a member of the Boone Garden Club, she successfully engineered the club's participation in the state tree contest, which was an effort to locate the finest black walnut trees in Iowa.

   Was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ericson Public Library for 18 years, 1936-54, with many years served as President. She worked constantly to improve the library facilities and planned a sunken garden, north of the library, with its pink flowering crab trees that attracted many visitors each spring.

   For a time, served as a member of the local advisory committee of the National Youth Administration.

  Organized the Boone Woman's Club in 1920 and served as its President from 1925-27.

  Was instrumental in creating the position of Boone County Nurse. 

  Was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lowell Study Club and an honorary member of Gamma Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. 

  AND YOU SAY YOU HAD A BUSY DAY? Really, is just a street name enough?

  P.S. I'm sure most viewers know where the so-called Green Space is located......northwest corner of Eighth and Story. That's where Meyer's Clothing was located for so many years prior to a destructive fire in February of 2009.

  Actually, the original occupant of that area was the Mason Building. HOWEVER, that Mason had no connection, whatsoever, with Frances Mason.

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   A reminder of the graveside services for James (Jim) Henry Kennedy Jr. 96, of Boone. The service will be held at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Moingona, Saturday, May 14. A luncheon will follow the service in Moingona.

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  BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

  Julee Ann Willits, 74, Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Dows HS-66. A homemaker, house cleaner and worked at Behn's Centre of Dance as her kids were growing up. Survivors include a son, Jason Jacobson, of Boone, a daughter, Amanda Ristvedt, of Madrid and a brother. Services are being planned.

  Robert (Bugsy) Eugene Malone, 82, Boone. Born and educated in Ironton,OH. Ironton HS-57. Briefly attended Ohio Branch College. Army vet. Later, enlisted in the Navy and then re-enlisted in the Navy. Married Kristy Olerich Anderson in Boone in 1984. Worked for the railroad until retirement in 2006. Survivors include his wife, Kristy, a daughter and two step-sons, Dustin and Tracy Anderson, of Boone. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

  Eugene Merrill, 87, Boone. BHS-53. Born in Oskaloosa. Joined the Art and Martha Buechler family at age 15 and became a brother to Barb Buechler Fosdick, Mary Page and Mark Buechler. Married Ruth Ann Heaps in Boone in 1957. Korean War vet and National Guardsman. Worked at Firestone for 32 years prior to retirement. Among the survivors are his wife, Ruth, of Boone, two sons, and two daughters. Services in Boone.

  Alice Marie Longhenry Westrum, 88, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. Stratford HS-52. Married Lyle Westrum in Webster City in 1952. A farm wife and homemaker, she was a cook at Hidden Acres and for the Trinity Lutheran School's lunch program. Survivors include her daughter, Robyn Weigel, of Ames, a son, Robert Westrum, of Ogden, a daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and two brothers. Services in Boone and Stratford.

  Marie Miller, 84, Boone. Survivors include a son, Steve Miller, of Boone and two daughters, including Tracy Graves, of Boone. Services in Boone.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Julee Ann Willits, 74, Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Dows HS-66. Homemaker, house cleaner and worked for Behn's Centre of Dance while her kids were growing up. Survivors include a son, Jason Jacobson, of Boone and a daughter, Amanda Ristvedt, of Madrid. A brother also survives.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Robert (Bugsy) Eugene Malone, 82, Boone. Born and educated in Ironton, OH. Army vet. Also enlisted in the U.S. Navy twice. Married Kristy Olerich Anderson in Boone in 1984. Was a railroad employee until retirement in 2006. Survivors include his wife, Kristy, a daughter, and two step-sons, Dustin and Tracy Anderson of Boone. A private Celebration of Life at a later date.

BOONE AREA DEATHS

   Eugene Merrill, 87, Boone. BHS-53.

   Alice Marie Longhenry Westrum, 88, Boone. Born in Boone. Stratford HS-52. Married Lyle Westrum in 1952 in Webster City. Farm wife and homemaker. Cooked at Hidden Acres Camp and for Trinity Lutheran School's lunch program. Survivors include a daughter, Robyn Weigel, of Ames and a son, Robert Westrum, of Ogden.A daughter-in-law, two brothers and a sister-in-law also survive. Services in Boone/Stratford.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Marie Miller, 84, Boone. Survivors include two sons, Steve Miller and Tracy Graves, both of Boone. A daughter also survives. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   John Richard Peterson, 77, Boone. Born in Boone. Lived most of his life on  a farm north of town. BHS-63. Studied computers are AIB. Most of his working career was spent at Percival Scientific in Perry. Was a National Guardsman. Survivors include his wife, Teri, a brother, Gerald (Jerry) Peterson of Des Moines but formerly of Boone, a sister and a sister-in-law, Sharon Peterson of Stratford. Services in Boone/Ames. 

   Merlin Dean Hagen, 94, Decorah. Survivors include two sons and a daughter, Georgiann Hagen of Marion, formerly of Boone.

   Phyliss Jagerson Gathercole, 73, Arizona. Born in Madrid. MHS-67. Married Dave Gathercole in 1986. Worked at the Des Moines Register and Tribune and Hach Chemical in Ames before a 30-year career at John Deere in Ankeny. Survivors include her husband, three daughters, two sons including Chuck Gathercole of Madrid and two brothers, Don and Roger Jagerson both of Madrid. Services in Madrid.

   Marilyn Nash, 91, Boone. Services pending.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   John Richard Peterson, 77, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-63. AIB grad. Guardsman. Worked at Percival in Perry. Survivors include his wife, Teri, a brother, Gerald, formerly of Boone, a sister and sister-in-law. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Dean Hagen, 94, Decorah. Survivors include a daughter, Georgianne Hagen of Marion, formerly of Boone. Services in Decorah/Cresco.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Phyliss Jagerson Gathercole, 73, Arizona. Formerly of Madrid. MHS-67. Worked at the Des Moines Register/Tribune, Hach Chemical in Ames and for 30 years at John Deere in Ankeny. Married Dave Gathercole in 1986. Survivors include her husband, Dave, three daughters, two sons, including Chuck Gathercole of Madrid and two brothers, Don Jagerson and Roger Jagerson both of Madrid. Services in Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Marilyn Nash, 91, Boone.

SOME ADDITIONAL............

   Information on the Boone junk yards moves forward. Loren Frazier, BHS-58, wrote, "Mr. Irvine is correct. The junk yard near Quinn's was Sundberg's and I do remember Lovejoy's on East Fourth Street." BHS-53 classmate John McPherson added, "I just received the April, 2022, issue of Trail Tales for the year 1942. It shows that Sundberg's was located at 1026 Eighth Street, phone number 340. Also, the so called "Box Factory" was actually Boone Forest Products and it was located on Factory Street, phone number 95." Further information shows that the business was organized and put into production early in 1941. Products manufactured by the company include both domestic and export boxes. Ponderosa Pine is used mainly in the manufacture of these boxes and dresser drawers.

   P.S. The Kornerman feels a bit quilty, always referring to Quinn's. Actually, what was Quinn's, for what seemed like forever, is now Besser. Quinn's was there, on 12th street for so long, we oldtimer's have difficulty making that exchange.

  

   I, the Kornerman, also received my copy of Trail Tales. What a wakeup call.....or should I say a wakening to Boone businesses in the early 40's, a majority of them now long gone. But, still providing lots of good memories.

   Highlights of this edition include a 1942 map and guide of Boone and that day's retail trade area, important Boone business places in '42 and a listing of some businesses who still exist after 80 years.......Redekers, Boone State Bank, Fareway, etc..Sorry if I missed some. There's a long list of '42 businesses that will certainly trigger some Korner viewers memories.

 

   Tony Crandell, BHS-59, and I crossed work paths at KWBG for a period of time in the 50's/60's and this week, all at once, I received a big box containing three great books from Tony. Two of them pertained, mainly, to Chicago radio history and the third was all about the Rock and Roll period from 1955-75. Tony indicated they were books that provided him with lots of enjoyable reading, starting when he was in  the service. I'm sure I'll enjoy perusing them as time passes.

   Also included were some K-Dub memories that provided some chuckles. He described how he fell through the roof of the Ledges Road studio in the middle of the popular "Dial Your Neighbor' show. Show co-host Roger Weber immediately commented, "well, look who just dropped in." Tony was "up there" working on a transmitter fan.

   When former employees talk radio, remembered "flubs" are always mentioned and he recalled a couple that I won't mention. However, he did remind of some real tongue twisters that were required, "See the new Frigidaire Freezer with the Frost Forbidder" and "There is a sale on the shoes that are on Schiff's shelves." Those are actually pretty mild compared to some others I remember.

 

   The following aren't really tongue twisters but they are comments that draw a laugh or, perhaps, a tear.

   I'm at an age where my back goes out more than I do.

   The older I get, the better I used to be.

   I don't do alcohol anymore. I get the same effect just standing up fast.

   As I watch this new generation try to rewrite our history, one thing I'm sure of.....it will be misspelled and have no punctuation.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   

   Marilyn Nash, 91, Boone.

   Joyce Martin Craun, 83, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-57. Married Donald Craun in Omaha in 1958. Retired in 1994 as a custodial supervisor at ISU. Enjoyed crafts and dancing. Survivors include her husband, Donald, of Boone and six adult children, five of them from Boone, Brenda Van Cannon, Mike Craun, Eva Walters, Karen Grove and Carol Ann Musser. A sister, Edna Miller of Boone, also survives. Services in Boone.

   Patricia M. Paris Casotti, 91, Boone. Born in Fraser. Fraser/Pilot Mound HS-48. Married Dean Casotti in Boone in 1954. Lived in Fraser until moving to Boone in 1964. Worked at Super Valu and the kitchen at Franklin Elementary. Loved ISU sports and the Cubbies. Survivors include four daughters, all of Boone, Cindy Briley, Sue Finestead, Julie Eastlund and JoAnn Cornelis. Three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law also survive. Services in Boone. 

   Ruth Caroline Lundvall Zahller, 98, Eden Prairie, MN. Born in Boxholm. Boxholm HS at age 17. Iowa State Teacher's College (now UNI) and Gustavus Adolphus. Taught lower elementary in Iowa schools. Following WWII, she taught the children of GI's stationed in Austria. In retirement, enjoyed teaching reading to children. Married Arthur Zahller in Des Moines in 1956. Survivors include a son and daughter, a sister and two sisters-in-law. Services in Eden Prairie and Boxholm.

   Charlotte Lindahl, 70, Story City. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. Attended Logansport school and then the Boone schools. Worked as a CNA, at ISU and mainly, as a caregiver for her parents, Verne and Evelyn Lindahl. Loved crafting and animals. Survivors include a son, four sisters, including Nancy Platter of Boone and a sister-in-law, Shirley Lindahl of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Allen Eugene Longhenry, 65, Ogden. Born in Webster City. Madrid HS-74. DMACC, where he earned a welder's certificate. Worked as a welder, carpenter and in maintenance. Was currently employed as a truck driver for MBK Transport in Ames. Survivors include his mother, Lillie Longhenry of Ogden and three siblings, Cindi Sprecher and Wade Longhenry of Ogden and Brian Longhenry of Madrid. Aunts and uncles also survive. Services in Ogden.

    Keith Andrew Sambos, 51, Huxley. Born and grew up in Ames. Married Ronda Lock in South Dakota in 2018. A volunteer fire fighter in Kelley. Survivors include his wife, Ronda, his mother, Judy Koplin, and five adult children, including Ethan Roney of Boone. A sister also survives. Nevada funeral home is handling arrangements.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Joyce Martin Craun, 83, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-57. Married Donald Craun in Omaha in 1958. Worked at ISU. Survivors include her husband, Donald, of Boone, six adult children, five of them from Boone, Brenda Van Cannon, Mike Craun, Eva Walters, Karen Grove and Carol Ann Musser. A sister, Edna Miller, of Boone also survives. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Patricia M. Paris Casotti, 91, Boone. Born in Fraser. Fraser/Pilot Mound HS-48. Married Dean Casotti in Boone in 1954. Four daughters, Cindy Briley, Sue Finestead, Julie Eastlund and JoAnn Cornelis, survive. All are Boone residents.Services in Boone.

   Ruth Caroline Lundvall Zahller, 98, Eden Prairie, MN. Born in Boxholm. Boxholm HS-age 17. Degrees from Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI) and Gustavas Adolphus College. Elementary teacher in Iowa. Married Arthur Zahiller in Des Moines in 1956. Survivors include a son, daughter, a sister and two sisters-in-law. Service in Minnesota. Burial in Boxholm.

   Charlotte I. Lindahl, 70, Boone/Story City. Born in Boone. Logansport/Boone schools. Was a CNA in early years. Worked at ISU but then served as a caretaker for her parents, Verne and Evelyn. Survivors include a son, four sisters, including Nancy Platter of Boone and a sister-in-law, Shirley Lindahl of Boone. Services in Boone.