BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     JoAnn Elizabeth Ullestad Boothe, 60, Ames. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Sue Ullestad, of Boone. Visitation in Ames. 

     Marjorie Lillian Christianson, 96, Jewell/Boone Westhaven. Services in Jewell.

A LATE REPORT OF A BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Ruth Margaret Albert Stone, 96, Sioux Falls,SD. She passed away in July and "due to circumstances beyond the families control, her obituary was not released at that time. Since Ruth loved Boone, her friends and church in Boone, it was decided to publish it late, with apologies." 

     Born in LeMars, LeMHS, Western Union College (Westmar) and the University of Northern Iowa. She taught fourth, fifth and sixth grades in several Iowa communities. Married in 1951, the family moved to Boone in 1955. A dedicated mother and homemaker, she cooked, sewed clothes, and volunteered in school, church, 4-H and Cub scouts. Was also a substitute teacher at Boone schools. Worked  at the National Animal Disease Lab in Ames until retirement. A life-long member of the United Methodist Church here, she volunteered in many areas, was skilled in sewing and needlework, enjoyed music, gardening, flowers and bird watching. A victim of Multiple Sclerosis for many years, she lived independently until 2013 when she moved to a nursing home in Sioux Falls, near her daughter. Survivors include her daughter and a son as well as a daughter-in-law, Julia (Mark-deceased) Stone of Boone. Services were held in LeMars.

BOONE CONNECTED/ AREA DEATH

      Joanne Marie Johnson Baldwin, 57, Vermillion, SD. Formerly of Ames. AHS. Earned a nursing degree from DMACC, Boone Campus. Services in West Des Moines.    

      Jacquelyn (Jackye) Lou Reid Ray, 96, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Cedar Rapids. BHS-45. ISU, Textiles and Clothing. Lived in San Francisco a year before returning to Boone to work for a doctor. Married Dale Ray, a local restaurateur, in 1952. She then worked as office manager for Hallet's Construction for 26 years before retirement in 1984. Active in the Methodist church for more than 80 years. Also served as Vice-Adjutant of the Iowa Ex-Prisoners of War organization, as well as being a 75-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. Was an accomplished artist and seamstress, always dressed "to the nines" and expertly accessorized. Dale and Jackye wintered at South Padre Island, Tx for more than 15 years. Survivors include a daughter, Gretta (Dan) Geneser and a son, Tab (Marge) Ray. Services in Boone. 

      H. Jack Knight,  94, Boone. Born in Boone. Ames HS. National Guardsman for 16 years. He was an independent contractor and later, for over 30 years, a plant manager for Hawkeye Laundry and Dry Cleaning. In retirement, worked part-time for Stark Welin Funeral Directors. He loved cruises, the Fourth of July at Clear Lake, his coffee crew and meeting with the Thursday dinner group. Also loved played bridge, poker and cribbage. His famous Maid Rites and homemade ice cream will be missed. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Audrey (Olson) Knight of  Boone and six adult children, Jim (Nancy) and Mike (Diane) Knight, Jody (Carl) Hartwig, Cathy (Roger) Warden, Chris (Barb) Knight-Gipe and Angie (Brian) Goll. Services in Boone. 

   Keith A. Anderson, 75, Madrid. Born in Davenport. Grand Community HS. Attended Boone Community College for one year before U.S. Army service in 1968-69. Married Cheryl Anderson in Dayton in 1970. The couple made their home in Boone until moving to rural Madrid where Keith raised livestock. Before being drafted, he had worked at Quinn Machinery and Foundry and he returned to Quinn's from 1969-75. He then worked as a union carpenter/millwright for 28 years until retirement in 2008. Was a Boone County Freedom Flight veteran and member of the Boone VFW. Enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, pool and bowling. Always enjoyed coffee at Wilson's Tap in Boone. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl, of Madrid, and two sons, Terry and Cory Anderson, both of Boone. Services at a later time.

STARS OF STAGE AND SCREEN

     For the benefit of those of you who were unable to attend my recent talk, BOONE-My Kind of Town, I am, in the Korner, on occasion, offering some of the stories that were presented at that time.

     Mary Ellen Dowd, BHS-50, (no relation to Mamie Doud) always wanted to be an actress and she became very successful on Broadway and in movies. Known as M'el Dowd, perhaps her top success was portraying, Morgan LeFay, the lead actress in the well known production of Cabaret. She also appeared in various films, including one with Bing Crosby and another with Henry Fonda. Shortly before her death, her final appearance was on the long running TV series, Law and Order.

     Believe it or not, Ally McBeal is married, in real life, to Indiana Jones and there is a Boone connection. 

     Ron Flockhart and Kay Honohan were Boone High Schools graduates in 1950. They went on to college, were married, had a daughter, Calista, and Ron's work took the family to various U.S. locations. Calista was another who desired an acting career and she, eventually, secured the job of being Ally McBeal on a five-year TV series that was very successful. In fact, the series, itself, won numerous awards and Calista was honored individually with a Golden Globe etc. etc.

    Calista and Harrison Ford eventually became a couple and, perhaps wisely, dismissed the Hollywood scene for life in the Wyoming area. That was a successful move....the couple has been together now for 20 years. Calista has been satisfied limiting her career while Harrison, of course, has continued his movie portrayal of Indiana Jones.

    Calista Flockhart was not a Boone High School graduate and never lived here. However, the grandparents, the Flockhart's and the Honohan's, remained in the area and during her younger years, she came to Boone frequently in the summer months to visit her relatives here.

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MEMORIES, MEMORIES

      The Kornerman's recent talk at the Boone County Historical Society prompted some memories for Tony Crandall, BHS-59.

      Tony wrote, "At it's beginning, I recall KWBG being on the sixth floor of the Boone National Building. After 70 years, the name of the station manager came to mind, Mr. Higbee. My mother would type up the police, fire, funeral home and hospital news two or three times a week for KWBG and also for KASI, Ames. I would get on my bicycle and pedal from West Boone to KWBG and deliver her news. There was a lady at KASI who could take shorthand and mom would give her that news over the phone."

     He added, "Another memory of that bank building. My aunt, Katheryn, lived above what was then the Oasis Tavern on Keeler Street (first building north of Sunstrom-Miller press). I was looking out the window in a heavy rain storm....and, at that moment....lightning struck the northwest corner of the bank building, knocking some stonework off. It was the "loudest" bang I had ever heard. Both my grandma and aunt lived on Keeler Street in the same block and I was able to pretty much roam downtown whenever I wanted to. I couldn't have grown up in a more interesting place. By the way, at that time, I could ride the bus from home in West Boone to downtown for five cents until I was 12 years old, then it became 25 cents. What a deal."

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     A memory from Mike Loehrer, BHS-64.

     "Probably 25 years ago, I was playing Honey Creek and on the 10th hole, I saw Jim Curell playing alone. He asked me to join him and all we did the entire round was talk about his dad, Bill Curell, and the influence he had on him. Bill was the assistant to Jack Bass when I played Little League and a finer gentleman I never knew. The best part of that golf round was that Jim never once laughed at my horrible golf swing. Thanks for engineering a memory."

     Editor's Note: We just, in a recent Korner, provided the great news of Jim's induction into the Iowa Golf Association Hall of Fame.

     We knew what a great golfer Jim was but, perhaps even more important, he was a very humble, very quiet but wonderful person.

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     Back in 2009......boy, that seems like a long time ago........in the Korner, we apparently had some kind of question asked about that year's Napier girls basketball team.

     Good friend Jerry Anderson's wife, Karen Judge Anderson, was a member of that team and recently, Jerry provided me with an email copy sent to the Korner at that time regarding that team. It has provided an interesting memory.

     The Napier girls team was going into state tourney play that year and the email states that the Napier Cardinals had a 16-3 record as they were ready to play Goldfield in a first round game.

     In part, the Napier girls team consisted of five Judge girls and three Snider girls, all related. There were two seniors, two juniors, three sophomores, two eighth graders and three seventh graders listed on the team roster. Schools were only allowed 12 players for the tournament so the seventh and eighth grade were taken to the tournament but were not eligible to play in it.

     Goldfield won the game, 63-51, in the first girl's high school tournament game played in Des Moines' new Veterans Memorial Auditorium.

     The following year, Napier and Jordan consolidated to become United Community.

     P.S. This was still a time when the Iowa girls played six-on-six basketball, each team featuring three offense players and three defensive players.

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     Through the magic of modern day technology, Dick Longworth, BHS-53, clear away in downtown Chicago, picked up a recent KCCI-TV story about the Boone outdoor piano. He was very impressed. Yes, it was a good story.

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Raymond Peter (Zmo) Zmolek, 87, Boone. Born in Clutier, IA. CHS. Worked in Toledo for Asplundh Tree Service for a short time and then became a lineman for Iowa Electric Light and Power. Ray married Ellen Thomas and they divorced. He then married Mary Hanson. Eventually, Ray became Operations Supervisor with Alliant Energy in Boone. He retired in 1996. Ray and Mary wintered in Mesa, AZ for many years. Ray played basketball in high school and was a big fan of the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. Always willing to help someone in need, he had a great sense of humor. Survivors include two daughters and two step-sons. Services in Boone.

    Paul Dragoo, 91, Mason City. Formerly of Boone. Born in Missouri. Princeton HS-49. He married Rose Lee Kincade in Missouri in 1952.The couple moved to Boone and Paul worked for a farmer before working for Boone County for 30 years until his retirement. He was a long-time member of Bethel Church in rural Boone. Served as a board member and was active in the AWANA children's ministry. Also active in the music of the church as a guitar and harmonica player. The couple also enjoyed camping. Survivors include two daughters, a daughter-in-law and brothers and sisters-in-law. Services in rural Boone.

     Donnie Huntley, 68, Hubbard, Formerly of Ogden. Born in Boone. OHS-73. Was a professional truck driver and also worked for Karl Chevrolet and Innovative AG Services. Donnie was a race car enthusiast and loved riding his motorcycles. Survivors include his life partner, Anna Gilley, of Hubbard, his mother, Delilah "Dee" (Heck) Huntley of Ogden, three daughters, including Lonnie (Nick) Huntley of Ogden, two sisters, Debi (Dave) Huffman of Boxholm, and Dustine (Mike) Peterson of Ogden and two brothers, David (Kit) Huntley and Darren (Teresa) Huntley, both of Ogden. Services in Ogden.

     Richard Ray Peterson, 85, Stratford. Born in Nebraska. Family moved to Hamilton County Iowa when he was just seven years old. Stanhope HS. Took barber training in Des Moines and was in that business in Duncombe Iowa for more than a decade until a tragic accident ended that career. He turned to the restaurant business in Webster City. Richard married Janice Kay (Fohlin) Kraft in 1993 and the couple lived in Iowa and Missouri and spent time enjoying Branson. Survivors include his wife, three adult children, a brother and in-laws. Services in Stratford.

    

STRATFORD CONNECTED DEATH

     Brandan Mead, 31, Chicago, IL., Formerly of Stratford. Services in Stratford.

A BIG HONOR FOR JIM CURELL

     Here's another one of those....."you probably won't see anything about this anywhere but in Kelley's Korner." It shouldn't be that way but its the current world we live in.....I guess.

     Thursday, the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame announced the class of 2023 inductees and the late Jim Curell, BHS-1971, of Boone was one of four newcomers to this special group of athletes. Jim's wife, Kim, his children and other family members were in attendance at the induction ceremony.

    A previous Boone inductee into this prestigious Hall of Fame was Dr. Ed Updegraff, BHS-1939, who was selected in 2006. Dr. Ed passed away at 100 years of age last December.

     Jim Curell became known as "the legend" in golf circles as he spent an incredible 50 years plus on the Iowa golf scene. Known as a "gentleman golfer," he set the "standard on how to play the game both as a competitor and a gentleman."

     Curell was a two and three time winner of some of Iowa's top tournaments. He earned the Player of the Year honor in Iowa in 1979 and was twice the state's Senior Player of the Year. He qualified for the United States Senior Amateur twice and scored a remarkable 18 holes in one during his career.

     Jim passed away in  2020.

     There are other Boone golfers who excelled on the Iowa scene and could be future Hall of Fame contenders such as......Dr. Charles Updegraff, BHS-42, Max and Bill Hall, BHS-36, and Bob Appenzeller, BHS-57.

     As an aside......with communication or non-communication as it stands........perhaps we had never noted the passing of Dr. Ed Updegraff, who spent most of his life, after his college days, as a urologist and great amateur golfer in Arizona.

     Highlights of his career included being the National Amateur Golfer of the Year, playing for the U.S. on three winning Walker Cup teams, playing in the famous U.S. Masters tournament and finishing as a semi-finalist in the 1963 British Amateur tournament.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Joyce Ruth McGinnis Busch, 71, Boone. Born in Hampton. United Community HS. Married Tracy Lee Busch in Boone in 1970. A proud farmer's wife, she also worked as a bookkeeper at Randall's Grocery, Hawkeye Savings Bank, Jordan and Mahoney Law Offices, Total Choice Shipping at Boone Napa and Boone Hardware until retirement in 2017. She was an election worker, a Boone athletic booster, enjoyed coaching youth softball, gardening, canning, going to car races and keeping a beautiful lawn. Survivors include her husband, Tracy, her adult children, Sheri (Jeff) Butler of Eldora and Cory (Christie) Busch and Kelli (Greg) Flynn both of Boone. Survivors also include a sister, Beverley Adreon of Boxholm, a brother, three brothers-in-law, including Joe and Marty Busch of Boone and a sister-in-law, Lori Burma of Boone. Services in Boone.  

     Karen Lois Riker Walters, 73, Boone. Born in Boone County. U.S. Navy vet. Most recently worked at Walmart as an Associate in the Garden Center. A member of the Boone Moose Lodge #104, she enjoyed cribbage and pinochle with friends, working in her flower garden, watching movies and her grandchildren's sporting events. Survivors include her children, Sandy (Mike) Lee and Bobby (Andrea) Cook and siblings, Dennis, Jim (Jan) and Doug (Marlene) Riker and Judy Atwood and a cousin, Tony Riker. A private service will be held later.

FULFILLING REQUESTS

     Since I, the Kornerman, gave a speech recently, BOONE-My Kind of Town, especially some who weren't able to attend in person, have wondered about some of the contents of my talk. As a result, I've decided I will use upcoming Korner's to provide some of that material. 

     Here was one of the stories....

     How important is the forward pass in football? Checking recent statistics on games from Little League on up to the pros, I noted that 20, 30, 40, even 50 and 60 pass attempts were made in a single game. Today's football offenses must feature forward passing 2/3 of the time.

     In 1886, Howard Savage was born in Boone, Iowa. He went to the University of Wisconsin to play football. There, he met Bradbury Robinson and they became teammates and the best of friends. Robinson was a kicker and in practice, he would kick and Savage would catch his kicks.....over and over. Robinson became enamored with the fact that Savage could throw the ball back to him with accuracy and distance and held the ball a certain way to get like.....a spiral action.

     Robinson asked Savage if he would show him how to throw that football and Savage obliged.

     In 1906......ROBINSON BECAME THE FIRST FOOTBALL PLAYER TO EVER THROW A FORWARD PASS AND A TOUCHDOWN PASS IN A FOOTBALL GAME. Then a member of the St. Louis University team, he had transferred there from Wisconsin. 

    After an incomplete pass on his first try, his second throw resulted in a touchdown, in a 22-0 victory over Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin on September 5, 1906. John Schreider caught that first completed pass. The game of football had just started 15 years previous when Princeton battled Rutgers in 1869.

     Obviously, this was big news nationally, making the sport "much safer and more exciting." There had been so many deaths in the sport in the early years, there was much talk about banning it forever. So, many proclaimed that passing "saved the sport."

     Robinson was always very gracious with the media when they approached him about his feats AND always conceding that it was his good friend Savage that actually showed him how to throw the football,"revolving as it sailed through the air."

     Savage eventually became the National Commander of the American Legion. His picture was on the cover of the famous Time Magazine.

     Robinson earned a medical degree and was a surgeon at the famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN..

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

       Raymond Dean Bellegante, 87, Colo. Born in Boone. Pilot Mound HS-53. Married Yvonne Erpelding in Sioux City in 1959. Air Force vet. Graduated from Sioux City Barber School in 1959. He barbered in Colo until 1992, with Ross's Barber Shop until 1966 and then, his own shop. Ray was a bus driver for the Colo schools for five years and worked at Maytag from 1970-92. He loved hunting for mushrooms and asparagus, fishing and listening to fiddle music. Survivors include his wife, his son and two daughters. Services pending.  

     Walter Robert (Bob) Shuey, 87, Boone. Born in Iowa City. BHS-56. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-60. Married JoAnn Peter in Boone in 1967. Worked at Lawson's Grocery for 15 years and then 25 years at Archway before retiring in 1998. Bob also worked in communications for the Iowa National Guard in Ames for a number of years. He enjoyed model trains, puzzles and word searches. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn, and two daughters. Services in Boone.

REVIEWING SATURDAY'S EVENT

     In review, I, the Kornerman, was well pleased with the event Saturday at the Boone County Historical Center. Thank you so much to those who took time to join us.

     A very nice crowd.......they had to break out some chairs that hadn't been used for some time.....and everything was very well organized. Thank you to my hostess, Jeanne Wiebke, and all of the BCHC crew who were involved.

     Someone who was unable to attend, wondered if I could reveal some of the contents of my remarks in written form on the Korner. Well, there were 90 minutes of "remarks" but one of the main topics concerned various things of interest that Boone folks were involved in and were, perhaps, unknown by many.

     Following are some of those items that were covered:

     Boone native who was instrumental in the evolvement of the forward pass in football.

     When popular Canadian award winning singer, Anne Murray, country star Garth Brooks and famed comedian Bob Hope made appearances in Boone.

     The strong Boone connection to men's college basketballs "Final Four" in the mid-50's.

      The 1932 BHS boys state championship game, played before the largest crowd ever, 8,000, for a basketball game in Iowa up to that time.

      Boone connected stars of theatre and television, Mary Ellen Dowd, aka M'el Dowd, and the Broadway production "Cabaret" and Calista Flockhart, aka Ally McBeal, on the award winning TV series.

     Boone's Clyde Hovick, the first Iowa boy to ever clear 14-foot in the pole vault.

     Boone's connection to the famous "Missouri Waltz."

     Toreador swimming......the very first Iowa High School Swim Championship meet in the Boone High pool. Helen Fennema, a Boone boys coach, the first time in the nation that a woman had coached a boys high school athletic team and, of course, BHS athlete Bob Anderson who set two NATIONAL high school swim records.

     Former KWBG announcer Mike Pace, who for 20 years was the host of the Powerball drawings twice a week on national television.

     Jim Doran, the Boone County native who caught the winning touchdown pass in the 1953 National Football League championship game.....now called the Superbowl.

     Boone High graduate Lloyd Courter who became an NCAA champion.......in billiards.

     Major League baseball catching great, Jimmy Archer, who once played in Boone and married a Boone lady.

      KWBG programs Dial Your Neighbor, Quiz Biz and the Little League Game of the Week.

     Toreador golfer Dr. Ed Updegraff who, for several years, was the top-rated Amateur golfer in the USA.

     Boone High graduate, Norm Erbe, who became Governor of Iowa.

     Boone's Babe Ruth All Star team, one of the eight best in the world and a participant in the Babe Ruth World Series in New Jersey.

     Boone High School achievements in the 1960's......football, basketball, baseball and Rose Bowl band.

     The best commencement speech ever, at the Boone Campus, DMACC.

     My experiences, on statewide television, honoring great high school athletic achievements statewide for 30 years and as the MC of the National High School Sports Hall of Fame for eight years featuring some of the nation's top athletic names Arnold Palmer, Johnny Bench, Tom Landry, John Wooden, Bart Starr, Len Dawson, Kim Mulkey and others.

     What a fun day.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Dennis Lee Etringer, 71, Marion. Born in Maquoketa. MHS-70. ISU and master's degree from Viterbo University. Married Nancy Jo Ehl in Maquoketa in 1972. In education, worked at Britt, United Community and in Boone. Dennis coached the Boone Toreador girls basketball team a few seasons in the late 1980's. His first year was 1986-87. He followed ISU sports and the Chicago Cubs. The couple enjoyed wintering in Florida. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, a son, a daughter, two sisters and a brother. Services in Marion.

AREA CONNECTED DEATH

     Jolene Ann Hansen, 78, Boone. Survivors include sons Brent (Janet Minikis) Hansen, Bradley (Trisha Hunter) Hansen and Justin Hansen all of Boone. A brother, Troy (Michelle) Hansen also survives. Services in Boone.

AREA CONNECTED DEATH

     Douglas Alan Mueller,  64, Dayton/Trinity, Ft Dodge. Born in Anamosa. Attended Stratford schools. Webster City HS. Married Sharon Trausch in South Dakota in 1981. They divorced. Doug worked as a farm hand in the Stratford area, then worked at Electrolux in Webster City before joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1980. Discharged in 1984, he returned to Electrolux until that plant closed. He totaled over 33 years in that job. Doug enjoyed spending time with veterans, fishing, gardening, watching M*A*S*H* and he had a love for all animals. Survivors include a son, a daughter, two sisters, a brother and a dear friend. Services in Dayton.

     Donald E. Snedden, 81, Grand Junction/Hearth Stone, Boone. Born in Boone. Ogden HS-60. ISU. Don married Delores Helene Jones in 1963.The couple resided in Ankeny for one year before moving to West Des Moines. The family moved back to their farm, north of Beaver, in 1972. In 1962, he began his career in architecture with a Des Moines firm, eventually becoming a partner. After 40 years, he retired. In addition, he always enjoyed farming and raising livestock. Don enjoyed woodworking, camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Dee Snedden, of Ogden, a daughter, three sons, including Dan Snedden of Ogden. Two brothers also survive. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Colonel Franklin Duane Peterson, 90, West Des Moines. DMRoosevelt-50. Drake University-55, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. Married Bonnie Lou Brown in Des Moines in 1955. Bonnie Lou was born in Boone, BHS-49. She became an R.N., earning her license from the Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in 1952. The couple lived in Des Moines, starting in 1955. Franklin retired after 40 years in the Iowa Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force. Bonnie was an obstetrics nurse at Iowa Methodist for many years before becoming a full-time homemaker. Franklin was a member of a Des Moines church while Bonnie continued to be a member of the Central Christian church of Boone. The couple were avid gardeners. Wife Bonnie and a son survive. Services in West Des Moines.

FINAL REMINDER

     I, the Kornerman, will be speaking at the Boone County Historical Society, lower level, this coming Saturday, October14, at 1 p.m. I'll talk about BOONE-My Kind of Town.

     I hope to see you there.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Helen Louise Rosengreen Johnson, 100, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-40. AIB. Married Vernon Johnson in Boone in 1943. Helen was a housewife until 1954.That year, she made a cake for her daughter's wedding. That eventually developed into a cake baking business. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki (Denny) Beers and Judy Thompson who both reside in Florida, the Beers in Davenport and Ms. Johnson in Claremont. A son, Denny (Jeannie) Johnson resides in Boone. Services in Boone, October 16, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

     Corrine Backman, 97, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Alabama. Married Albin J. Backman in 1944 in North Carolina. In Wynot, NE, Albin was a mechanic and Corrine a cook. Albin died in 1994 and in 1995, Corrine moved to Boone. She always enjoyed cooking. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Roberts, of Boone and a daughter-in-law, JoNell Backman of Ogden. Graveside service in Nebraska.

     Elvin "Gene" Davenport, 85, Urbandale. Formerly of Ogden. Born in Lake City. Arispe HS-55. Married Cynthia Ann Peters in Ogden in 1959. They divorced and Gene married Beverly Josephine Powers in 1977. They also divorced. Gene did farm work with Charlie Frantum and also worked for Potter Construction, Flynn Dairy and Welder Construction. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing and wintering in Florida. Survivors include two sons, including Craig (Teresa) Davenport of Boone. Three brothers, a sister-in-law and Nathalee Suiter, a special friend, also survive. Services in Ogden.

     Mike J. Batterson, 59, Webster City, passed away in Boone County, the result of a traffic accident. Services in Dayton.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Dennis Truman Quam, 64, Boone. Born in Des Moines. BHS-77. Married Christine Shedd in 1984.A lifelong farmer, he and Chris enjoyed attending their son's school activities and were also fans of car racing, both watching and attending races. Survivors include his wife, Christine, sons, Jason and Ryan, a sister, Debra, BHS-75, his mother-in-law, Barbara Shedd, of Boone and a brother-in-law. Services in Boone. 

     Geoffrey (Lynn) Arnold Sr., 82, Bellevue, NE. Born in Des Moines. East HS. Was a minister/photographer and began his work for the U.S. Postal Service in Boone. His first wife was Glenda Rose Arnold, deceased, and his second wife, Darlene Joyce, survives, as do five adult children and a sister.

CORRECTION

     An out-of-town viewer emailed to tell me he couldn't attend the BOONE-My Kind of Town speech TOMMORROW?????

     Its next Saturday, October 14, at 1 p.m. at the Boone Historical Center.

     Don't know where he received this incorrect info.....Also, its at 1 p.m......not 2 p.m. as has been mentioned by some others.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Thomas Bertrand Carney, 91, Fort Collins, CO. Born near Emmetsburg. BSH-50. Married Nancy in 1957 at Sacred Heart church in Boone. After two tours in the U.S. Navy, Bert and his brother, Jerry, began Carney Brothers Auto Salvage in Ames. In 1971, Tom and Nancy moved to Colorado Springs and then settled in Fort Collins in 1990. They retired in 1997 and did lots of traveling. Wife Nancy and Bert's six siblings, including Janese (Hancock) Carney, BSH-55, have all passed away. Six children survive. Services in Fort Collins.

     Marvin Wayne Saathoff, 85, Boone. Born near Ackley. AHS-56. Married Barbara Jo Green in 1959. Was assistant manager of a grain elevator in Blairsburg and managed grain elevators in Garden City, Boxholm and Colo. He turned to banking and was the branch manager of the Colo office of State Bank and Trust of Nevada and was also the manager of the Colo insurance agency. After 20 years as a banker, he retired but worked part time selling real estate for a firm in Nevada. He was active in the Colo community, managed Colo Senior Housing for 10 years, was involved in Pheasants Forever, loved the outdoors, pheasant hunting, fishing and photography. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, a son, a daughter and brothers and sisters-in-law. Burial in rural Ackley.

BOONE AREA/CONNECTED DEATH

     Sherryl Kay Hodges, 80, Madrid. 

     Jane Ann Collins, 69, Perry. Delivered the Des Moines Register in Boone County.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Ronald Francis Meyer, 77, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Born in Illinois. Helped on the family farm. Routt Catholic HS. Earned a B.S. degree in business from Quincy College, IL. Married Doris Dvorsky in Iowa City in 1969. Started with J.C. Penny as the youngest store manager in  the chain. Worked for several various implement dealers, Allis-Chalmers, Case IH, New Holland and John Deere, selling farm equipment. Retired from the Central Iowa Farm Store in 2018. He loved vacationing with his family, watching birds and being outdoors. Active in his church, serving as communion minister, on the parish council and a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus. The couple were active as independent consultants for the Meleluca Wellness Company. Survivors include three daughters and his sister. Services in Boone.