BOONE AREA DEATHS

     Jessie Berhow, 49, Stratford. Born in Mason City. South Hamilton HS-92. Was married to Stacy Bryne from 1996 to 1999. Married Jaclyn Angstrom in Stratford in 2003. He worked as a railroad conductor and more recently, as a heavy equipment operator for Hamilton County Secondary Roads. He loved pool, dart leagues, hunting and fishing and kayaking. Survivors include his wife, Jaclyn Berhow, of Stratford, three children, including Brock and Brooklyn Berhow of Stratford, his parents, a brother, his in-laws, Craig and Pat Angstrom of Stratford and three sisters-in-law, including Tessa (Scott) Angstrom of Stratford. Services in Dayton and rural Stratford.

     David Gathercole, 78, Arizona. Formerly of Madrid. Born in Iowa City. Saydel HS-62. Served in the Navy from 1962-66. Married Phyliss Jagerson in 1986. Started working at Firestone in 1966 and retired in 1999 after 32 years of service. David and Phyliss had a business, Dave's TV and Video. They loved going on vacation, playing cards, dancing and attending car shows. David was a member of the AMVETS and American Legion. He also enjoyed gardening, golfing, biking, hiking, walking, camping and boating.....anything outdoors. Survivors include three daughters, two sons, a brother and sister. Services in Madrid.

     Judy Gillis Bennett, 79. Born in Arkansas. Her father was a military man so Judy lived in Japan in the early 50's and later, in Germany. When he retired, the family settled in Kelley. Judy graduated from Ballard HS, then attended Faith Bible College before working at ISU. She married Steve E. Bennett in 1969 and the couple settled in Des Moines. In 1977, they moved to the family farm near Madrid. A devout Christian, Judy was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Madrid, sang in the choir and helped lead youth ministry, AWANA. When her children went to school, Judy worked at the Evangelical Free Church Home in Boone in the Activity department. An avid cook, she enjoyed PBS cooking shows and also shopping and going on vacations, especially to Hawaii. Three sons survive including Matthew (Jana) of Madrid. A brother and brother-in-law also survive.