BOONE AREA DEATH

     Robert Carl Powers, 96, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Boone County near Beaver. Beaver HS-45. Army vet. Married Lois Mae Murken in Boone in 1952. A lifelong farmer, the couple lived on many farms with most of their time spent on a farm west of Ogden. They retired in 1991. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and gardening. He spent some time as a Conductor on the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Lois Powers, of Boone and six adult children, including Robert L. (Annette) Powers of Ogden and Lori (Rex) King of Boone. Services in Ogden. 

     Darline Verna "Dolly" Dahle Prange, 91, Ames. Passed away at the Boone County Hospital.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Dale Lynn Westergreen Sinram, 74, Boone. Born in South Dakota. Kimball HS-67. Earned a nursing degree in 1970. Worked at Yankton State Hospital. Married Tex and the couple moved to Sturgis. After divorcing, Lynn came to Boone and married Russ Sinram. She continued her nursing career at the Boone County Hospital. After the death of Russ, Lynn spent the final eight years of her life with her loving companion, Larry "Rabbit" Wilkening of Boone. Lynn was a real cat lover. Survivors include a daughter, Kori Ensley, a son-in-law, three siblings, including Judy (Bob) Rabinowitz of Boone and, especially, "Rabbit" and his family. Service in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Pamela Nelson, 70, Boone. 

     Harold Osterman, 95, Grand Junction. Survivors include five daughters, including Kathy (Jeff) Welch of Boone. Two sisters also survive. Service in Jefferson.

     Marilyn Anne (Dobson) Smith, 73, Nevada. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Smith, of Nevada, a daughter and a sister, Kay Bartmess, of Boone. Services in Nevada.

    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     We had reported earlier on the March death of Margaret Judge Stears but have additional information now.

     Margaret Judge Stears, 85, Mesa, AZ. Born in Boone. BSH-61, where she was class valedictorian. Lived  in Denver, Omaha and Everett, WA before settling in Mesa. Worked for the Maricopa County Elections and then the State of Arizona Secretary of State's office. She was appointed Arizona State Elections Officer in 1988 and retired as Assistant Secretary of State in 1994. Two sons and a daughter and their families survive. Services were held in Mesa.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Shirlee Schwein Killian, 80, Urbandale. Born and raised in Boone. BHS-61. She enjoyed doing the Jumble, going for walks and working outdoors. Survivors include three adult children and a sister. A private family burial is planned.

     Darrell Dean Davisson, 47, Bouton IA. From injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in Boone. Adel, ADMHS-94. Married Cindy Sorenson in 1998 in Boone. Enjoyed fishing, golfing, riding four wheelers, Hawkeye football, mushroom hunting, camping, kayaking and was an animal lover. Survivors include his mother, Cindy Davisson, and daughter, Becca Davisson, both of Pilot Mound. A second daughter, three sisters and his step-mother also survive. Services are pending.

     Loren LaValley, 39, Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Clare Judge Lager, 96, Missouri Valley, IA. Born in Boone. BSH-46. Married Milton Lager in 1948. She enjoyed watching people and birds, taking a drive through DeSoto Bend, and visiting family. Ten of 11 adult children survive. Two sisters also survive. Services in Missouri Valley.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Marvin Walter Pearson, 86, Boone. BHS-55. Born in Boone. Married Karen Smiley in Nashua in 1960. Air Force vet. Finished a four-year carpentry apprenticeship and enjoyed a lifelong career as a carpenter at Iowa State University. He also owned and operated Pearson Construction. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, loved country music and enjoyed other music activities and dancing with friends. Three adult children survive, as do two sisters, two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Lorraine H. Kahle Hines, 97, Boone Westhaven/West Des Moines. Born near Plainfield. Waverly HS. Married Gerald Henry Fankhauser and they divorced. Married Harold W. Hines. She worked at the business office at Fort Des Moines and then, as administrative secretary for the Federal Home Loan and Bank. Loved to bowl, was active in the Iowa State Bowling Association, was a member of the American Philatelic Society (stamp collecting), was a musician and loved making crafts and baking. Two adult children survive. Services in West Des Moines.

THE BEST AND THE BEST

     This is exciting.

     As you know, one of the Kornerman's prime motives for continuing the Korner is to have a method of "spreading the word" about great accomplishments, especially those achieved by local community groups or individuals. 

     Unfortunately, the opportunities here for such media exposure are very limited. Its our hope that we can help "fill that missing gap".

     In that regard, the Kornerman is so happy to be able to publicize the fact that our fair city is now home to Iowa's number one pharmacist, as proclaimed by the Iowa Pharmacy Association.

     Wendy Fairchild Kinne, BHS-88, PharmD,the owner of Medical Associates Pharmacy and Clinic Pharmacy in Boone, is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Bowl of Hygeia Award, presented to an individual who has made considerable contributions in the area of community service.

     This award recognizes one pharmacist from each state annually and the Iowa recipient was chosen by a committee of civic leaders from across the state.

     Wendy has earned two college degrees, a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, earned in 1993, and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, earned in 2005, both from the State University of Iowa. After practicing in Boone for 20 years, she took ownership of her pharmacy in 2013. She also serves as a student pharmacist preceptor for Drake University and the University of Iowa and is certified in providing immunizations, Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and therapeutic shoes.

     Her outstanding community work was verified by over 20 letters of commendation submitted to the nomination committee by those who have recognized her many contributions, including work with and for the Boone County Hospital Board, the Boone Chamber of Commerce, the Educational Endowment Foundation, the Central Iowa Healthcare Coalition, 4-H, Childserve, Kiwanis and Boone High School among others.

     During the COVID crisis, Wendy dedicated office space and many personal hours in helping vaccinate the community, which helped Boone County achieve one of the highest vaccination rates in the state.

     Wendy is the daughter of Gary and Carol Fairchild of Boone. She and her husband, Scot Kinne, BHS-87, have two adult children, a girl, Erin, and a boy, Bret.

     CONGRATULATIONS WENDY.

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     Old bud, Bernie Lewiston, an employee of KWBG those many years ago, replied to the recent Korner quip about the song, "Cement Mixer," that we referred to in the last Korner.

     He wrote, "I enjoyed that bit. I listened to the Alvino Rey version of it....COOL!!! Father Mulcahy, on a MASH episode, sang that once when they were mixing concrete for a new floor for their OR."

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     Just received the latest issue, June 2023, of Trail Tales, the Boone County Historical Society publication, and if you were/are an admirer of the work of the late Larry Adams, you will want to see this Adams filled issue. Numerous pictures and lots of remembrances.

     Wendy and Larry. We are so proud of the great work they have provided our community, more recently and in the past as well. Many thanks.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Phyliss Mae Creamer Staebler, 89, Jefferson/Eastern Star. Born in Nebraska. Family moved to Grand Junction. GJHS-51. Attended Commercial Extension Business College in Omaha and worked at the office of General Electric Supply in Omaha. Married Thomas Cullenbine in 1955. They divorced. Married Eugene Staebler in 1965 and the couple farmed east of Beaver before moving into Beaver. Phyliss served as the Beaver City Clerk for 32 years. In 1987, the couple moved to an acreage near Jefferson. Eugene passed in 2012 and Phyliss moved into Jefferson. Survivors include three adult children, including Kathy Haub of Boone. No services at this time.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Mary Linda Crocheck-Kathman, 72, Boone. Born in Des Moines. She worked as a printer at Heinrichs Envelope for 15 years. Later, became a security guard for the USDA in Ames. Retired in 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Deana and Shannie, two sons, D.J. and Mike, two brothers, Larry and Raymond Crocheck and a sister, Kate Tyree. Service in Boone. Burial in Rose Hill.

SPECIAL NOTE:

      With completion of the Ledges Elementary and Futures school projects coming closer each week, there's been lots of unfounded conjecture about the future of the current Lincoln, Page and Futures locations.

      In conversation with Boone Superintendent Julie Trepa, the Korner has learned that, as of this date, no final decisions, whatsoever, in that regard, have been reached. In the coming weeks/months, the school board will be discussing possible options.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Margaret Judge Stears, 85, Mesa, AZ. BSH-56.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

     Jerry D. Morgan, 70, Boone. Passed the result of an auto accident. Born in Audubon. Married Vicky Walker in 1983. Was employed in Adel and then at IBP in Perry before retiring. Enjoyed many hobbies, motorcycle riding, taking his kids to play on go carts, raising rabbits and on occasion, having a garden. He also liked to tinker on things in his garage and split wood with his son, Santana. Survivors include his wife, Vicky Morgan, of Boone and four children, Shannon (Chon) Morrison of Madrid and both Travis and Santana Morgan of Boone. A brother and two sisters also survive. Services later with a graveside service in Madrid. 

     Charles Arthur Bowers, 82, Huxley. Born in Madrid. MHS. Naval service was interrupted by his broken ankle and medical discharge. Married Sharon Klonglan in 1964. She passed in 2017. He worked for 45 years as a dispatcher, his last job with Giolotti Concrete. Charles enjoyed fishing, eating out at Perkins and gambling in Jefferson. Also enjoyed yard work. He was a lifetime member of the Madrid/Huxley area. Survivors include a son and a brother, Dennis Bowers of Madrid. Graveside services near Huxley.

BOONE AREA DEATH

     Marian Anna Truman Nelson, 87, Madrid. Born in Florida. Married Eugene L. Nelson in Florida in 1954. In 1956, moved to Madrid, Eugene's hometown. Marian retired from Principal in Des Moines in 1992. In 1993, the couple sold their home west of Madrid and became full time RVers. Eugene passed in 2005 and Marian returned to life in Madrid. Survivors include three daughters, including Tracy (John) Brunner of Madrid. Celebration of Life will be held in Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Timothy Del Mallicoat, 60, Pleasant Hill. Born in Boone. BHS-81. Married Wendy Ross, BHS-81, in 1984. Tim began work with Hallett Materials in 1984 and in 1987, Halletts was purchased by the Rasmussen Group. In 2018, Tim became the President and CEO of the 600 employee Rasmussen Group. Survivors include his wife, Wendy, a son, a daughter, his mother, Sharon Mallicoat, three brothers, Trent, Chris and Mark, and two sister, Nora Harrison and Cindy Plummer. Services in Des Moines, Sunday and Monday.

BUSY TIMES ARE COMIN'

     Summer has officially arrived and with it, numerous activities will soon be an important part of our citizen's lives. So, get a pencil or pen handy, along with a 2023 calendar, and follow along.

     Another Boone Municipal Band concert will be taking place Wednesday, June 28. Then, on July 4, along with the annual city fireworks display, the band have a patriotic concert. That will quickly be followed by the 31st annual Iowa Municipal Band Festival, featuring eight bands from all points of the Hawkeye state on July 8.

     Bands featured this year are the Ames Municipal band, 11 a.m.; the Iowa Military Veterans Band, noon; the Collins Concert band of Cedar Rapids, 1 p.m.; the Iowa Western Community band of Council Bluffs, 2 p.m.; the Heart of Iowa Senior band of Ames, 3 p.m.; the West Des Moines Community band, 4 p.m.; the Ballard Community band, 5 p.m. and our own Boone Municipal Band at 6 p.m. 

     A special treat this year is the addition of offerings by the Central Iowa Jazz Trio of Dave Swenson, Dave Richardson and Steve O'Brien at 11:45 a.m.; 12:45, 1:45 and 2:45 p.m. and some polka music from a Des Moines brass group at 3:45 and 4:45 p.m..

     ONWARD.....The Boone County Fair is scheduled for July 20-23 and July 22, is the annual Iowa By the Sea Picnic in Californ....I....ay. Then, we move into August. Pufferbilly Days are set for August 4-6. Of course, there are "regular" speedway races every Saturday night at the Boone Speedway in preparation for the "big ones," the Super Nationals, September 4-9.

     The Boone classes of 1960 have a reunion this weekend and we know also that the class of 1958 will be celebrating their 65th reunion on August 10.

     Busy times they are.

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     How about a little levity here.

     For several weeks, Jo and I have watched cement trucks roll eastward on Hancock Drive enroute to the new Ledges Elementary school site.

     For some reason, the sight of those trucks brought back a memory of an old song from "way back." It was called "Cement Mixer, Put-ti, Put-ti." I'm sure a much younger Jo immediately thought it was time to "put me away."

     No, there was such a song and it was very popular for, at least, a short time in the mid-1940's.

     Some of the big time band leaders of that era.......Alvino Rey, Charlie Barnet, Jimmie Lunceford, Hal McIntyre, even Liberace and a group called the Orions made recordings of that song.. However, it was jazz artists Bulee (Slim) Gaillard and Slam Stewart who co-authored the song and were two/thirds of a trio that originally recorded it.

     To complete your misery.......I will print some of the lyrics. It starts with "Cement etc." and after a couple rounds of that, continues with "First you get some gravel, put it in the vout, to mix a mess of mortar, you add cement and water, see the mellow-roony come out, slurp, slurp, slurp." Do I have to go further? I don't think so. Enough is enough.

     But, there was such a song and it made enough of a 1946 impression on me that I remembered it when I saw those cement trucks go by.

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     Good to hear this week from Jim Moore, BHS-59. His dad, Glen Moore, was BHS Principal during my high school days. In fact, I must relate the fact that Mr. Moore had a big impact on my life history. First, during my school days and then, as a 30-year employee of the Iowa High School Athletic Association.

     I almost hate to admit this but.......when I was a candidate for the IHSAA job.........I had an early three votes in my pocket. It was almost unfair. Bernie Saggau, the IHSAA Executive Director, wanted to hire me. It just so happens that Mr. Moore, at the time, was a voting member of the final decision makers.....the IHSAA Board of Control. But that's not all.

    The legal counsel for the IHSAA at that time was my good friend and classmate Lloyd Courter, BHS-53.

    Needless to say, I got the job and have been very thankful ever since.

    P.S.    Jim Moore was writing to tell me, "I'm enjoying your list of former Boyd's Dairy employees. I worked mainly at the Southside store. I did, occasionally, drive to farms to pick up cans of milk. I remember that one farm had an aggressive turkey that I was determined to avoid. 

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

      Derald James Swisher, 93, Des Moines. Born in Boone County. Madrid HS-47. Drafted by the New York Giants as a pitcher but service during the Korean War prevented any further pro baseball aspirations. Earned degrees from Iowa Teachers (now UNI) and the University of South Dakota. A promoter of the IOWA GIRL, he took countless young ladies to state tournaments in all sports. Four of his girls basketball teams appeared in the state tournament, Grand Community in 1960, Twin Cedars of Bode in 1963 and 1964 and Knoxville in 1975. He and his wife, Emily, enjoyed their retirement years in Arizona. His wife, Emily, and a daughter survive. Services at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.  

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

        Adam Patrick Brekke, 40, Boone. Born in Marshalltown. Married Joni Chamberlin in 2004. Worked in construction with his cousin, Ty Brekke, building cabinets. Later, he and his brother, Brook, started building houses via their own construction business. Adam favored football but loved all sports. He enjoyed other outdoor activities such as riding dirt bikes, 4 wheelers and driving his pickup. He also became quite an accomplished cook. Survivors include his mother, Alaine Sprain-Wesley Love, his father, Daniel Brekke, four sons, three siblings, Joni Chamberlin and his best friend, Travis Garrett. Services in Boone.

      Gary L. Knopf, 81, Dayton. Born in Algona. Burnside/Lehigh HS-59. Worked several positions in Lehigh and Dayton and, served as the Dayton mayor for a time. Survivors include a brother and five sisters, including Phyliss Linn of Boone. Services in Dayton.

BOONE AREA DEATH, LATE REPORTS

      Randy Dean Clark, 59, Coon Rapids. Passed away unexpectedly June 1. Madrid HS-68. Navy vet. Became a cook. Was a member of the team at Stella's Blue Sky Diner and cooked at various nursing homes. Survivors include his mother, Helloen Molle, his stepfather, Don Molle, and six sisters. Services in Madrid June 24.

     Tommy Rinker Fisher, 90, Des Moines. Passed away May 31. Born in Grand Junction. Class valedictorian and a good musician, playing trombone in professional bands as a teenager and later,  in the ISU marching band. Army vet. Married Carole Peninger and the couple farmed in the Beaver area. Served on the Beaver school board. The couple divorced and Tom married Marcia Brooks in 1998. Marcia added three sons to the extended family. Survivors include his wife, Marcia, his former wife Carole and sister-in-law Sharon Fisher. Six sons, three of Tommy's and three of Marcia's also survive as do many friends from his farming days in the Grand Junction/Beaver/Ogden days. Services in Des Moines.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Glenace Jean Doran, 91, Ogden. Born in  Elberon, IA. The family moved to Coon Rapids where Glenace became a first team all-state basketball player in 1959. After graduation, she moved to Des Moines where she continued her basketball career as a member of the famed American Institute of Business (AIB) team. She married Jerald Raver Doran of Beaver in 1952 and they began a farming operation near Grand Junction. Glenace was able to live independently in her own home until shortly before her passing. She died in Fort Dodge. Survivors include three adult children and a brother. Services in Ogden. 

     Mary Kathman, 72, Boone. 

     Nola J. Wilson, 93, Boone. Formerly of Paton/Jefferson. Survivors include three sons, including Steven (Janet) Wilson of Boone. A sister also survives. Services in Jefferson.

     Lenard Ober, 86, Stratford. Born in rural Dayton. Attended Stratford schools. Married Joyce Dorothea Hickle in Minnesota in 1958. He was a expert mechanic who worked for Westrum Motors and Ober's Auto Sales and Service. He was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of Stratford, five adult children, including Julie (Chris) Leaf of Boone and two sisters. Services at a later date.

     Everett Scott Freel, 89, Ames. Born in rural Boone County. Freel Garbage Service served the Central Iowa area for several years. His wife and three adult children survive. Services in Ames and Gilbert.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Peggy Monahan Johnson, 64, Ames. Born in Jefferson. JHS. Earned an associate degree at DMACC, Boone Campus. Services in Ames.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Dennis Hostetler, 74, Boone. Born in Jefferson. JHS and then a tech school in Des Moines. Married Sue Mahnesmith in Illinois in 1971. They divorced. He worked for Case IH for several years. In 1988, he started working for Jim Miller delivering LP gas, which was later sold to Heart of Iowa and then to Key Cooperative. In 1989, he married Maureen (Henderson) Davis at the Ledges. The new couple became parents of his two daughters and her three sons, ages 2-12. The couple started a craft business in 1994. Dennis and Maureen enjoyed camping for five years at Don Williams Lake. In 2021, Dennis was diagnosed with kidney cancer but he died of a major heart attack. Dennis had retired in 2019. Survivors include his wife, Maureen, of Boone and their three sons, Jacob (Heather) Davis, Aaron (Katie) Davis and Caleb (Earin) Davis all of Boone. Two daughters also survive. Additional survivors are his father, Willard Hostetler, his stepmother,Janette Hostetler, a sister and three brothers. Services in Boone.

AREA CONNECTED DEATH

     Jimmy Ray Hopkins, 74, Branson. Survivors include five siblings, including Dianna (Dwight) Muench of Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Ross L. Loudon, 82, Boone. Born in Ringold County. Diagonal HS. Navy vet. Married Alecia Fleming. They divorced. Met Kathleen (Kate) Kester, Was employed by Ames Ready Mix before becoming a Railroad Executive with DA Wilson Company, where he bought and sold locomotives. He could fix anything and built motorcycle trikes. During their 45 years together, the couple made numerous motorcycle trips throughout the U.S.. Ross enjoyed fishing, gardening and camping at the Iowa State Fair. Survivors include his lifetime companion, Kate Kester, a son and three step-children, including Nathan (Adria) Kester of Ogden and Maria (John) Wiebold of Boone. Two sisters also survive. Service at a later date.

BOONE, BOONE AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      James  McBride Sr., 57, Boone.  

      Ricki L. Williams, 69, Boone. Grew up in Ames. AHS. Worked in the U.S. Postal Service. He loved tinkering with any machine, computers to car engines. Loved country guitar and gospel music. He studied religious texts from both within and without his Christian faith. Loved convenience store coffee, wordplay, and making anyone laugh. Survivors include two adult children, five siblings and two step-brothers. Private services later.    

     James Alan Van Pelt, 79, Marion. Born in Boone. OHS-62. Westmar. Married Constance Ann Currier in 1965. Taught at West Harrison, Ballard, Arnold's Park and East Greene schools. Also coached various sports and was the Athletic Director at East Green. Retired in 2006. In 1994, married Marilyn Rose Kortenkamp Hernandez and in 2015 they moved to Marion. Jim enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, the Hawkeyes and the Yankees. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, of Marion, a son, a daughter, a step-son and two siblings. Services in Ogden and Marion.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Dena Mae Hendren Bloodsworth,  91, Boone. Born in Ottumwa. Married Thomas Bloodsworth in Ottumwa in1950. She was a homemaker and then a Fareway employee for 20 years. Volunteered at the hospital, member of ABWA, the Red Hat Society, Newcombers Club, YMCA and church circle. She loved to read and enjoyed over 20 years her "walk" in McHose Park with friends. Husband Tom died in 2008. Survivors include a son and two daughters, including Roxanna (Randy) Raulston of Boone. Two sisters also survive. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Phyliss Joan Hitsman Sturdivant, 97, Madrid. Born in Boone. Attended school in Luther until 1943 when the family moved to the Madrid area. MHS-45. Earned a degree in interior design from LaSalle University. Married Paul L.Sturdivant in Madrid in 1947. Phyliss was a member of Ruth's Circle, PEO, a volunteer at Hospice House and Reiman Gardens in Ames. The Iowa Hospice Association honored her in 2003 as "Volunteer of the Year." Living in Madrid for 46 years, Ruth and Paul enjoyed golfing, playing in the couples and women's league. Joan retired from Younkers, after 20 years, in 1988 and the couple then moved to Ames. A son survives. Services in Madrid.

SURPRISE!!!!!

     Richard Longworth, BHS-53, tells us that a friend of his in the western Chicago suburb of Downers Grove was surprised recently.

     Near his home, an old Boone fire engine, circa 1956, appeared in a neighbor's front yard. Still had Iowa plates.

     In further study, it was discovered that the owner is an Iowa State University student named Kevin who, reportedly, bought the engine in Boone and brought it back to his Chicago home grounds to be hired out for Fourth of July parades, picnics and the like.

     Kevin says the fire engine still works, in that it starts easily and runs smoothly but, unhappily, can only be turned off with great effort. 

     That's all Richard knows.........maybe someone "out there" can add to the story.

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     The Kornerman understands that Tom Hokel, BHS-65, has been trying to make contact but fears that his emails have gone to my junk file and have been overlooked.

     I fear this happening and do try to scan the junk file "just in case" but, obviously some may not be noticed.

     Anyway, Tom lured Mike Loehrer into "passing on" an email to the Korner.

     Tom wrote, "I was definitely getting concerned about you. Thank goodness you're O.K. I remember Jim Miles, BHS-64, worked at Boyds south and also Ames ISU Campus stores. I could walk to that store when I was going to ISU. I loved Chocolate malts and sundaes with vanilla ice cream, topped with hot fudge and marshmallow. Those were the days weren't they? A lot of Boone businesses helped many of us get through college. I worked summers, and a few Christmas breaks at Percival Refrigeration and Manufacturing Co. as did many classmates. President Claire Perkins was a big supporter. Stay healthy and keep up the good work."

K-----K

     Progress seems slow but steady in my bout with recent foot surgery. Had an appointment Monday and healing remains "very good" according to the surgeon. Another appointment in two weeks and, hopefully, it will be my last.

     Still using a walker but am looking forward to a more normal existence in the coming weeks. Thanks for asking.

K-----K 

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Carole Jeanne Grotrian Nelson, 80, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Cook, NE. CHS-60. Then Dana College before graduating from Iowa State in 1977. Had married Peter Nelson in 1963. Worked as a Teacher's Aide in  the Boone school district until 1984. That year, she became the director of the Gingerbread House Day Care and Preschool. She worked there until it closed in 1994. That year, she went to work for the Ogden school district where she was a teacher's associate and, for the last four years prior to retirement, a special education teacher. Survivors include her husband, Peter, of Boone, a son, a daughter, and two brothers. Services in Boone.

     Thomas Jerome Murphy, 83, Wylie, TX. BSH-58. Born in Harris, IA. Lived in Boone for two years after high school graduation. Worked for John Deere and Sears before military service. In 1966, he returned to Texas and worked for Sears. Tom moved to Garland, TX and started a career in retail management, operating drug stores and managing superstores for over 15 years. After sales work for RC Cola, in 1999, he opened an auto glass business until retirement. Tom was married three times and married his present wife, Roseann Murphy, in 1975. The couple lived in Allen, TX for over 10 years and then settled in Wylie, TX. Tom spent many of his last days working, with his wife,  on his beloved ranch in Emory, TX. The couple have four adult children. Services in Texas.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

     Michael W. Moore, 79, Ames. Born in Muscatine. Relocated to Ames. Married Linda Nelson in 1964. The family moved to Boone in 1970 and later to Plano, TX before returning to Ames. Michael was a car mechanic and auto body repair person. Wife Linda, two sons and a brother survive. No services planned.

     Carroll D. Paulson, 80, Stratford/Care Center. Formerly of Ogden. Born in Ogden. OHS-61. Attended Ellsworth Community College and Northwest Missouri State University. Married Judy in Iowa Falls in 1966. The couple spent time on a farm northwest of Ogden, in Harmony, MN and an acreage south of Beaver before settling on the family farm northwest of Ogden. The farm was sold in 1991 and the family moved to Ogden. Carroll worked in real estate and then as a semi driver for Barr Nunn, Madden Trucking and Fareway. A big sports fan he enjoyed following his grand kids activities and had season tickets for both ISU football and basketball. Survivors include his wife, Judy of Stratford, and three adult children, including son Christopher (Amanda) Paulson of Boone. A sister also survives. Services in Ogden.

     Wallace Wright Jr., 90, Ames/Eastern Star. Drove a school bus for United Community. Survivors include a son, Kenneth (Gudula) Lee and a grand daughter, Cindy (Brandon) both of Boone.

BOONE AREA DEATH

      Virgil Krueger, 81, Ogden. Born in Minnesota. Arlington MNHS. Army vet. Married Arlys Oelke in Minnesota in 1966. The couple moved to Ogden in 1974 when Virgil was transferred by Lester Buildings to oversee projects in Iowa. Retired in 2004 from Passport Construction in Des Moines. Virgil and his wife owned Krueger's Kitchen for many years. Survivors include a son, Charles (Misty) Krueger, and a daughter, Stacy (Gary) Lewis, both of Boone. Four brothers and three sisters also survive. Service in Ogden.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Kathleen Ann Miller Newton, 81, Lake Havasu City, AZ. Born in Boone. Married LeRoy Sebring in 1960. They divorced. Worked at Bourns and as an LPN at the Webster City Hospital. Later, earned an RN and worked in Scottsdale, AZ and with the state of Nevada. Married Melvin Newton in Las Vegas in 1992 and in retirement, they relocated to Boone, then on to Lake Havasu City. Survivors include her husband, Melvin, son Mark Sebring, a step-son and step-daughter, a sister, half-brother and sisters-in-law. Services in Story City.

     Carla Kay Peterson Seiler, 73, Madrid. Born in Des Moines. Raised and lived her entire life in Madrid. MHS-67. Married Russell LeRoy Seiler in 1969. Worked at Banker's Life for 38 years. At retirement, she was Senior Project Manager/Business Systems. She had lots of hobbies and interests, Madrid Community Chest, Madrid Booster Club, VFW Auxiliary, volunteer income tax assistance and the Madrid Historical Society. Loved sewing, baking, bird watching and reading mysteries. Survivors include her husband, Russell, a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Susan (Walker) Robinett, all of Madrid. Two brothers and a sister-in-law also survive. Services in Madrid.

AREA CONNECTED DEATH

     Lee Arnold Rasmussen, 79, Ames. Among the survivors are five adult children including David (Tami) Larimore of Ogden. Services in Ames.