BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

     Michael Newbold, 83, Boone. Born in Centerville. BHS-57. BJC-60. The family had moved to Boone while Mike was in junior high. Married Mary Jo McLeod, BHS-60. They later divorced. Married Lynn Eaton in 1992. Mike owned and operated Cardinal Cleaners for over 50 years. He chose not to retire as he considered his business to be his hobby. Loved coffee with the guys there each morning and working alongside his daughter. He was story teller, a Hawkeye fan, youth coach, Toreador fan patriotic and an active community member. The VFW honored him for many years of cleaning USA flags for them and most recently, he was awarded the 2022 Community Dedication Award. Survivors include his wife, Lynn, son Coby (Paulette)  and a daughter, Kristin Selby, all of Boone. A son, Lance, also survives. A Celebration of Life and burial in Boone.

     Gary James McCool, 81, Boone. BHS-59. Air Force vet. Married Karen Newland, BHS-60, in 1961. Attended DMACC. Gary worked for various telephone companies many years as an engineer before retiring. In retirement, he worked for Boone County Transportation. He loved making model railroads, creating woodworking projects, reading and watching John Wayne movies. Survivors include his wife, Karen, of Boone, a son, two daughters and a brother. Services in Boone.

     Gregory John Schaefer, 52, Garner. Garner-Hayfield HS-89. Northwestern College (Orange City), ISU and earned a degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Construction Management. Married Michelle Martin in 2011. The couple established their first home in Ames but then settled in Madrid. Greg worked for Con-struct in Ames for over 20 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but especially enjoyed reading stories, playing games and saying prayers with his children. Survivors include his wife, Michelle, a son, a daughter, five siblings, his parents-in-law and brother-in-law. Services in Garner.

     Dixie Lee Jensen, 95, Ames. Formerly of Ogden. Born in Arkansas. OHS-45. Earned a degree in education from ISU. Taught school in Iowa and Minnesota. Married Paul Jensen in Ames. The couple built their home in Ogden in 1996 and remained there until moving to Ames in 2016. Dixie loved puzzles, reading, golfing, painting, traveling, camping and square dancing. Survivors include four adult children and a sister. Services in Ames and burial in Ogden.