Mary M. Uthe Smith, 103, Boone/Westhaven. Born near Gilbert. Story City HS-36. One year at St. Theresa's College for Women in Minnesota and then she started teaching in rural schools in Hamilton and Boone Counties. Married Albert W. Smith in rural Ames in 1944. The family lived on a farm in Boone County. An avid reader, she was very interested in family ancestry, enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles and other word games. A 75-year member of Sacred Heart Church and its Altar Society. The couple retired to Boone in 1983 and she entered Westhaven three months after her 100th birthday in 2019. Three adult daughters survive, including Donna (Tom) Johnson of Boone. Services in Boone.
Gladys D. Robertson Walters, 84, Ogden. Formerly of Boone. Born in Belmond. Belmond HS. Married Marvin James Walters in Boone in 1955. A member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, she enjoyed camping, riding cycles with her husband, cross stitching, ceramics and collecting clowns. Also loved playing poker and baking. Worked at Archway and then at ISU as a custodian. Marvin passed in 1991 and Gladys retired. Survivors include sons James and Jerry (Eva) Walters of Boone and daughter Judy Keel of Ogden. Services in Boone.
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