BOONE AREA DEATH

   William (Billy) Burt, 68, Ogden. Born in Boone. OHS-73. Married Denise Renae Anderson in Ogden in 1980. Billy was a mechanic and later, a heavy equipment operator for Boone County Secondary Roads. He also farmed in Boone County, retiring in 2020. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and listening to rock and roll, especially the "Doors." Survivors include his wife, Denise, of Ogden, a son, Eric Burt (fiance', January Searcy) of Boone, a daughter, Angie Burt, of Ames, a brother, Ric (Jackie) Burt of Stratford and a sister. Services pending.

   Patricia Jean Larrew Mallas, 93, Boone. Born in Waterloo. BHS-47. Boone JC. University of Northern Iowa. Married Jay L. Mallas in Boone in 1948. Was a telephone operator for Illinois Bell Telephone in 1969 and transferred to Ames in 1970. She also assisted her husband in building homes in Boone. In the early 1980's, the couple incorporated Unicorn Agri Services, owning a detasseling business for over 19 years. In 1986, she retired from Northwestern Bell. Pat was a color guard for the Scotties, an active supporter of veterans and the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved working Bingo, was a student pilot and an avid traveler. When Jay passed, she became an active member of the Willows, a support group for Boone widows. She is survived by two daughters, including Launie Jean (Doug) Sorem of Boone, two sons and a daughter-in-law. Services in Boone.

   Linda Katherine Fessler Robinson, 75, Boone. Born in Missouri. Salisbury, MO St. Joseph's HS. Northeast Missouri State University. Worked at the university for a short time. Married Harry Robinson in 1967. They lived in Ottumwa where Linda worked as a legal secretary and them spent three years in Humeston. In 1970, the couple moved to Boone and Linda began a 35 year career at Boone County Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and taking trips to Twin Lakes. She was an excellent baker. Survivors include her husband, Harry, two daughters, including Kalen Robinson of Boone and two brothers. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.