Larry Arnold Stowe, 79, Boone. Born in Colorado. The family movcd to Huxley in 1951 before settling in Cambridge. Married Sharon Smuck in Story City in 1964. In his younger years, Larry was a butcher, working at lockers at various Iowa sites.Larry retired from Martin Marietta-Ferguson Quarry after 26 years as plant operator. After Sharon passed, he moved to Ogden and began working for the Rail Crew Express until 2022. Larry enjoyed antique John Deere tractors and old cars and was a member of the Mid Iowa Power Association. He also liked fishing, traveling, scrapping iron and butchering for friends and family. Survivors include three adult children including Natalie (Curt) Erickson of Boone and two siblings.
Darrell Don Kruse, 85, Henderson, North Carolina. Grew up in Boone. BHS-56. Military vet. Married Marcia Amschler in Henderson in 1984. Grinnell College graduate with additional study at Drake and the State University of Iowa. Worked his lifetime for General Electric in different capacities. Retired after completing his last assignment in Henderson. Worked in Henderson County Hunger Coalition, was active in Democratic politics and co-founded and co-owned Law Data, a company specializing in providing legal data and advice to family practice attorneys nationwide. The couple also co-founded Kruse Kollectibiles to market antiques and collectibles and Darrell was also active in real estate. Survivors include his wife, Marcia, a brother, Nyle Kruse, and a sister-in-law. Services in Henderson in March.
Donald Dean (Chris or Danger) Christensen, 91, Covington, WA. Born in Kimballton. Air Force vet. Married Lou in 1952. After his discharge in 1953, the couple and new son moved to the family farm in Ogden. Don took a job with Hoffman LaRoche in 1957 and became plant manager in 1965. He retired in 1994 and the family moved to Sun City West, AZ and then to the Seattle area. Survivors include his wife, Lou, and three adult children. Services were held in Renton, WA.
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