BOONE/ AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Robert "Bob" Bray, 94, Boone. Born in Waukon. Army vet. Married Rowena Kester in Boone in 1957. Was the caretaker at the Boone "Y" Camp before retiring. Did carpentry work in retirement. He loved traveling and woodworking. Survivors include a daughter, a sister, sister-in-law and three brothers-in-law. Services in Boone.     

      Robert D. "Hoppy" Howe, 92, Boone. Born near Pilot Mound. PMHS. Had a 42-year career with the Iowa Army National Guard and Army Reserves. He was an aircraft mechanic and crew chief, mostly on helicopters. In retirement, he continued to serve as a mechanic, taking care of numerous hospital helicopters in the Midwest. Married Bonnie Hopkins in 1954. She passed away in 2014 and in 2019, he married Karen Donovan. Was a scout master and Little League coach who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, traveling and clearing snow for the neighbors. Survivors include his wife, Karen, three sons, a brother, a sister, and three step-sons. Services in Boone.  

      Jane Park Stevenson, 69, Kellogg. Born in Newton. NHS-72. Earned an RN degree and worked at Skiff Medical Center and the Boone County Hospital for a total of 40 years. Married Dennis Stevenson in 1992. Survivors include her husband, four adult children and three siblings. Services in Newton.  

     John H. Harley McCoy, 82, Council Bluffs. Born in Boone. BHS-59. Had a 43 year career with the DOT. Married Lili Marlene Jens while working a Glenwood project. Transferred to Council Bluffs in 1967. After DOT retirement, he went to work on a Council Bluffs Municipal Airport expansion project for seven years. He closely followed politics and the stock, grain, and cattle markets and loved going to garage sales. Army National Guard vet and local sports fan, as well as a big Nebraska Cornhusker football fan. Survivors include his wife, Lili Marlene, two daughters, two sisters and two sisters-in-law. Services in Council Bluffs.

      Don Stiles, 81, Dodgeville, WI. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Married Jackie Dolphin, BHS-61, in 1963. Was a fire fighter in Ames for 22 years. Served as the Driver of the pumper truck. He retired and moved to Arizona in 1988. Was self employed as a window washer, including high rise windows. In 2008, the couple moved to Dodgeville. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Dolphin Stiles, BHS-61, and two adult children, Jamie and Kent. No services are planned.  

      Ruth Marie Weber Tiller, 86, Boone/Bethany Life. Born in Minnesota. Mankato HS. Married Edward Tiller in Mankato in 1957. Attended DMACC in Boone. Was employed by Heartland Area Education Association for 15 years until retirement in 1997. Very active in church, volunteered for the Boone County Hospital Auxiliary, Boone County RSVP, Erickson Library and the Boone County Democrats. She enjoyed quilting, square dancing, traveling and card club. Survivors include three daughters, Lisa, BHS-78, Cheryl, BHS-82, and Paula, BHS-87. A sister also survives. Services in Boone.    

      Eldora Rose Stumpenhorst Heineman, 97, Ogden/Eastern Star. Born in Nebraska. Blue Hill HS-43. Kearney State Teacher's College. She taught in Nebraska and Iowa for five years before her marriage to John Heineman Jr. in Ogden in 1948. The couple farmed in the Ogden area and Eldora worked at the ASCS office. An excellent cook and church member, she loved playing bridge and spending time at Twin Lakes. Survivors include her husband, John Heineman Jr. of Ogden and three sons, including Craig (Martha) and Paul (Mari Lynn) of Ogden. Services in Ogden. 

      Sean Patterson, 58, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-84. Attended Northwest Missouri State. Married Amanda Patterson in 2008. Was HyVee manager for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors, cycling, tennis and his families land. Survivors include his wife, Amanda, five children, two brothers and a sister. Services in Boone.  

     Karen (Kerm) M. Oliver Hicks, 80, Boone. Survivors include her Life Partner Marc Hines, a son, Terry Hicks, a daughter, Jodi (Rick) Bothwell, and a brother, Myron (Julie) Oliver of Boone. Private service in Boone. 

     Harl Elroy Ingham, 88, Ames. Survivors include a grand daughter, Anastasia (Edward Thorne) Andresen, of Boone. Services in Ames.

RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY

      Here's another snippet of the talk, BOONE-My Kind of Town, that I, the Kornerman, gave at the Boone County Historical Society in October.

++++++++++++

     In the 1980's, I received national exposure. So, that would have to be one of the prime highlights of my working career.

     For 30 years, 1970-2000, I was the spokesperson for the Iowa High School Athletic Association.

     The IHSAA, of course, sets rules and regulations in the various sports programs for Iowa's high school student-athletes. A major job also is determining state tournament formats and, at the completion of the championship events, honoring those teams, players and coaches who have been declared the state's best.

     Every state has a similar organization as the IHSAA and all belong to the National Federation of State High School Associations. Each summer, the Federation hosts a week-long conference in a major U.S. city. It gives an opportunity for an exchange of ideas about high school sports activities and how each state governs various challenges in their particular state.

    A highlight of the week is the closing banquet and that is the time when new members are selected for the National High School Sports Hall of Fame.

    Eight of those years in the 1980's, I, the Kornerman, was selected as the Master of Ceremonies for this prestigious Hall of Fame event.

    Normally, there are about 20 new inductees and, traditionally, half of them may be outstanding performers who are well known for their achievements in their home state but, perhaps, are not that well known nationally or internationally.

    The other half are new inductees who have succeeded, not only at their state level, but have added honors as collegiate or, perhaps, even as professional performers.

     It was my duty to guide the Hall of Fame banquet and do the actual inducting of these athletes, which, of course, required verbally outlining all of their magnificent feats to a crowd of 1,000 or more in attendance.

     I'm going to list a few of those that were more "famous." But, you must keep in mind that this was fifty years ago and today's younger people may not have a clue as to who these people were/are and what they accomplished on the national scene.

     Inductees during the eight years included golfer Arnold Palmer,  Dallas Cowboy coach Tom Landry, Coach John Wooden who guided numerous UCLA basketball teams to NCAA titles, baseball Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench, NFL quarterbacks Bart Starr of Green Bay and Len Dawson of Kansas City, well known TV sports announcer Pat Summerall, Paul Hornung, Notre Dame Heisman winner and Packer running back, basketball players Lynette Woodard and Cheryl Miller and numerous former Olympic champions in several different events.

     This gave me an opportunity to spend time "up close and personal" with these great athletes who favored me with having our picture taken, signing my program and writing some very nice comments about my performance.

     A couple side notes......an inductee I didn't mention earlier is one that may be more recognizable today. That would be a very young Kim Mulkey, who is the current LSU women's basketball coach and was Iowa's opponent in the most recent NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four.

    Then too, after my eighth year, the officials in charge informed me that, "although we really would like to continue with you as the M.C., some pressure has been applied, after eight years, to give a lady an opportunity to be the M.C." The final result was that the next year, a black lady from Indiana became the M.C. for the banquet.

    I must confess, for my very first assignment as M.C., Las Vegas and the Riveria Hotel was the site and I must have been in "shock mode" as I realized that this guy from Boone Iowa  was at a podium and standing on the stage at the famous Rivera.....just a few feet away from the same stage that hosted Sinatra, Dean Martin and the famous "Rat Pack," as well as numerous other musical and dance stars.

    As I look back, needless to say, my eight-year run as the host of this national banquet was a "dream come true" for a Boone Iowa guy who has, always and proudly, called Boone Iowa home and has been proud to tell the world about its goodness.

K-----K

     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. Leave a message. To email your stories/memories/comments/death notices......http://kelleyskorner1@blogspot.com1.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Sherri Kay MacRunnel Anderson, 63, Boone. Has been employed at HyVee, the Shortstop and Casey's. She loved plants, taking drives and collecting Knick Knacks. Survivors include three sons, Zachary, Zane and Zeth and eight siblings. Service in Boone.     

      John Campbell, 89, Oskaloosa. Born in MN. Family settled in Boone. BHS-51/Boone Junior College. Married Sheila Browning, BHS-51, in 1953. Worked at Quinn's and was an Iowa National Guardsman. Moved to Oskaloosa in 1969 where he worked for 30 years at Clow Valve Company. He and Sheila owned Imperial Lanes in Camanche, IA. in the 1980's before moving to Oskaloosa. John is a member of the Oskaloosa Bowling and Iowa State Seniors Bowling Halls of Fame. Survivors include his wife, Sheila, and a son. Service at Bass Point cemetery in rural Boone.    

      Robert Kuebler, 61, Ames/Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Grew up in Eagle Grove. Attended welding school. Air Force vet 1980-86. Was a Fire Protection Specialist. Married Cynthia Lee Miller in Fort Dodge in 1997. The couple lived in Fort Dodge, Boone, Story City and Ames while Robert had a 25-year career at Barilla as a Maintenance Technician. He loved to play cards and dancing with his wife. Survivors include his wife, Cindy, a daughter, son, step-daughter and two siblings. Private celebration of life at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery.     

       Donald S. Kinna Jr., 66, Boone. Born in New York. Grew up in Maryland. Married Tracy Hopkins in Boone in 1993. A 30-year Marine/Army vet. Enjoyed fishing, golfing, Tropical Rock, the Packers and was a member of the Boone Fish and Hunt Club. Survivors include his wife, Tracy, and five children. Services at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel.   

      Ruth Tiller, Boone/Madrid.   

      Joanne Klement Efkamp, 88, Boone. Born in Otho. Dayton HS. Married John (Jack) Efkamp in Boone in 1955. Joanne worked as a CNA at Westhaven. She enjoyed gardening, camping, NASCAR and Iowa and Iowa State basketball. Four adult children survive, Tony, Sherri, Randy and Cindy. Services in Boone.    

      Larry Eugene Sorensen, 81, Waukee. Born in Fort Dodge. Grew up in Laurens. Attended Peru University. Married Diana Ware in 1968. Both began careers in Sac City. Was an English teacher for 32 years. Was also a newspaper columnist and former Managing Editor of the Boone News Republican. An avid reader, he enjoyed playing the guitar, photography, the Hawkeyes and Corvettes. Survivors include a daughter, two sisters and a brother. Services in Waukee.

      Marsha Elaine Hammond, 71, Boone/Elkader. BHS-70. Worked several administration positions, including at the Boone County Hospital. For the latter part of her adult life, she battled mental illness and chronic pain. She loved the outdoors, car rides along the Des Moines River and flower gardens. Music was therapy and she loved being around horses. Survivors include two sons, Brian (Emily) Gibbs of Elkader and Tom (Elaina) Gibbs of Boone. Two sisters also survive. A private family service is planned for a later date.

     Sue Ann Ray Buckley, 49, Stratford. Born in Boone. Attended Dayton and Burnside schools. Earned a G.E.D. from Iowa Central Community College. Worked in health care as a C.N.A. She also worked in food service, managing restaurants. She loved writing poetry, crocheting and collecting Hello Kitty items. Survivors include two adult children, her parents, Chuck and Diane Ray of Pilot Mound, and four siblings, including Amanda Ray of Pilot Mound. Celebration of Life planned later.

     Judith Clause Garber, 81, Des Moines. Loved being involved in Ogden's Relay for Life fundraiser for fighting breast cancer. A son and sister survive. Services in Ogden.

AGAIN......THIS IS "My Kind of Town"

     In the December issue of Trail Tales, the Boone County Historical Society President Sue Kruckenberg wrote, "If you missed them (recent speeches by Charles Irwin, Kevin Mungons and Mo Kelley) and would like to view these interesting talks, they are taped; come to the Larry Adams Research Room on the first floor of the History Center and view them." 

     That's a wonderful opportunity for those who reside close to Boone.

     The following is the repeat of a small portion of that speech that I, the Kornerman, delivered at the Society in October.

++++++++++++

     I imagine, due to my newspaper, radio, TV and MC experiences, people have asked, "Why do you stay in Boone?" In other words, why not seek more fame and fortune elsewhere?

    I have an easy answer to those questions. Why? Why would I risk an unknown opportunity somewhere I'm not familiar with and not knowing anyone I'd be involved with, when, for 75 years, I've had everything I've ever wanted or needed in life right here in Boone, Iowa.?

    Certainly, through those years, there have been challenges, large and small here, but, as a community, we've always been able to "circle the wagons" and move forward. That's because this community has always boasted tremendous, positive citizens. Oh sure, there are always some troublemakers. In fact, I see a few in the audience here today (ha) but I won't mention names.

     Sure, there are, no doubt, a few Boone citizens who may have misgivings about whether this is their proper destination in life. 

     I'd like to issue this challenge. When you go home, get out a sheet of paper and pen or pencil and draw a circle of the immediate Boone area. Perhaps 10-12 miles each direction from its downtown Boone radius. Then, write down all the positive things you can think of that are available to us within that circle.

     I'll even start you off with some ideas........how about the Ericson Library, Don Williams lake and park, our wonderful hospital, Pufferbilly Days, the Boone and Scenic Valley, McHose and all the other "inside" parks, the Historical Society, Mamie, the Boone Speedway, the Ledges State Park, Ogden Fun Days, the Madrid Labor Day celebration and the community theatre?

     How about  DMACC, service clubs, Seven Oaks, three Casey's stores, the airport, the high bridge, golf courses, the schools and churches of various denominations, Dutch Oven Bakery, a variety of eating establishments, the two top grocery chains in Iowa and the brand new pickle ball courts?

     I can see some of you in the audience saying, of your favorites, "he's missing this and that one."

     Yes, the list is very long and I've just touched a few things that immediately come to memory. I'm sure your list will add many other positive community assets and are welcome additions.

     Heck, you can even get a tatoo in Boone.

     Just a few short miles away from our downtown, we can access some of the greatest artists in drama, music and sports at Stevens Auditorium, Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The world's great orchestra's and choirs, popular plays and contemporary musicians are all available. The collegiate Big 12 athletic teams and players, some of the best in the country, are frequent visitors.

    And don't forget Reiman Gardens.

    My family came to this community in the late 1940's and I've been gone just two years of that time, due to military service. I'm so thankful, this was where I landed for good and again, "for 75 years its provided me with everything I've ever wanted or needed and various associations with some of the greatest people ever."

     I've been completely blessed and I wouldn't change a thing. This has been and is "My Kind of Town."

K-----K

     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. Leave a message. To email your stories/memories/comments/death notices.....http://kelleyskorner1@blogspot.com.

  

    

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Lemuel Pete Walter, 84, Madrid. Born in Illinois. Southern Illinois U. graduate. Was a math teacher in Illinois. Started multiple companies focused on asbestos abatement in Illinois and Iowa. Retired in 2014. Was a reader, watched sports on TV and took care of his lawn. Survivors include his wife, Tracy, a daughter and brother.     

     Linda Ann Cattanach Erickson, 76, Boone. BHS-65. Loved animals, especially dogs. Had collection of anything owls and loved TV crime shows. Preceded in death by her husband, Roger Erickson. Survivors include her children, including Jolene (Erik) McFarland of Boone and Janelle (fiance, Seth Janssen) Needham, of Ogden, two brothers and a sister. A celebration of life later.

      Robert Eugene Dutton, 79, Ozark, MO. BHS-60.    

     Bog Patterson, 55, Boone. Born in Burlington. Burlington Notre Dame HS-86. University of Iowa and ISU. Earned a degree in Computer Science from ISU. Worked as director of technology for the Boone school system for 22 years. He loved batteries, solar energy and the Hawkeyes. Services in Boone.   

     Teresa Annette Elsberry Bush, 63, Nevada. Born in Boone. Earned a B.S. degree in criminal justice. Worked as the housekeeping supervisor at Accura Healthcare in Ames. Enjoyed camping, loved the holidays and was extremely outgoing and loved working with the elderly. Survivors include her mother, Betty Elsberry, and two sons. Services in Nevada.

     Jere Zenor Scar, 65, Woodward. Born in Boone. Attended Madrid HS. Married David Charles Scar in 2000. Worked at Resident Treatment at Woodward Resource Center. She loved dogs, being on the farm, gardening and walking. Three sons and two brothers survive. A celebration of life later.

     Stanley Carlton Quick Jr., 89, Des Moines. Grew up in Stratford. Simpson/University of Iowa. Had a dental practice in Storm Lake for many years. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie, and two adult children. Services in Des Moines.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Edward Judge, 78, Napier. Born in Boone County. Married Beth Peterson in 1967. Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy from Iowa State in 1968. Lived his life in Napier, started farming after ISU and retired in 2009. Survivors include his wife, Beth, of Napier, two sons, two sisters and a brother, Bill (Patsy) Judge of Napier. Services in Boone. Burial in Rose Hill.     

    Vernon Russell Fritz, 95, Boone. Formerly of rural Grand Junction. Survivors include two daughters and a stepson. Services pending. 

     Evelyn Johnson Askelsen, 94, Boone. Northeast HS/Kansas City. Earned a teaching certificate from Iowa Central Community College. Married Kenneth Askelsen in Eagle Grove in 1946. Survivors include a grandson, Collin (Stacy) Askelsen, of Ogden. No services are planned.     

     Jason O. Belcher, 53, Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Married Jeri Smith at Elk Point, South Dakota in 1993. Was an Army National Guard cook for many years and after 9/11, joined the Air National Guard and served three deployments, Iraq, Dubai and Qatar. He loved to cook and doing Bible studies at church. Enjoyed his military career, playing video games and teaching his children about 80's music and movies. Survivors include his wife, Jeri, son, Evan, daughter, Joy, his mother and a brother. Services in Boone.

     Robert Jodeit, 74, Boone.

     Larry Young, 74, Boone. Survivors include two sisters, Cindy Watson, of Boone and Barbara (Mike) Barker, of Fraser.

     Lorene Geiselhart, 94, Decorah. Born near Rake, IA. Luther college/Iowa State Teachers/University of Northern Iowa. Had a 40 year teaching career. Survivors include four adult children, including Nancy (Keith) Geiken of Ogden. A sister also survives. Services in Calmar, IA.

1940, WHEN FORMER TOREADORS CAPTAINED BOTH HAWKEYE AND CYCLONE FOOTBALL TEAMS

      Another portion of the Kornerman's recent speech at the Boone County Historical Society, ''BOONE-My Kind of Town."

     In the long football histories of the State University of Iowa and Iowa State University, Boone is the ONLY Iowa community that can make this boast.

     In the 1940 collegiate football season, the captains of BOTH the Hawkeye and Cyclone teams were former Toreadors.

     The captain of the Iowa Hawkeye team that season was Mike Enich, BHS-37, and the captain of the Iowa State Cyclone team was Tom Smith, BHS-37.

     Both played high school football, side-by-side, at Boone High School, Enich as the fullback and Smith as the quarterback. But, in a strange circumstance, both finished their collegiate careers as outstanding linemen.

     At Iowa, Enich began his college career as a sophomore back under Coach Irl Tubbs. But, when Dr. Eddie Anderson took over the Hawkeye coaching position, he moved Enich to tackle, where he became a first team All-Conference and first team All-American player.

     You, no doubt, have heard of Nile Kinnick......you know, the Heisman trophy winner and Kinnick Stadium.

     One year, Kinnick was second team All-Conference, while Enich was first team All-Conference.

     In 1939, Kinnick won the Heisman Trophy and in 1940, Enich was first team All-American and his coach said, "He's the best tackle in football."

     In 1983, Enich, who later earned a law degree and became a Judge in Iowa, was selected a member of the Iowa Sports Hall of Fame.

     Both Kinnick and Enich were prime members of one of Iowa's most famous football teams, the 1939 "Ironmen," who posted a 6-1-1 record, including a 7-6 victory over nationally third-ranked Notre Dame.

     At Iowa State, Smith also started as a back, but was converted to a line position by Coach Jim Yeager. Not only did Smith block and tackle, he also was the Cyclones signal caller.

     Coach Yeager commented, "Smith could make any team in the country. He's a guard but he calls our signals and sets up our defensive formations."

     The Cyclones had a 4-5 record in the 1940 season.

K-----K

     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. Leave a message. To email your stories/memories/comments/death notices......http://kelleyskorner1.blog spot.com.

     

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

      Helen Jean Reynoldson Mattson, 88, Boone. BHS-53.

      Charlize Whitney Flick, 16, Huxley/Boone. Weighed three pounds when born in Des Moines. Was very creative and artistic and loved music. Also enjoyed animals and traveling. Had a great fashion sense and deep faith. Survivors include her parents, Tammy Flick of Boone and Bill Flick of Huxley. A brother, Keaton Anderson, of Boone also survives. Services in Huxley and Ames.  

      Jeff Oppedahl, 53, Boone. Born in Iowa City. Ogden HS-96. Married Angie John at the Arboretum in 1996. Worked construction and in a framing business with his brother and a friend. Was a stay-at-home dad for two years as the father of triplets. Then worked for the DOT on the soil party crew. Was forced into retirement via a work accident. Survivors include his wife, Angie, three children, his mother, Chris Oppedahl, and brother, Greg Oppedahl. Services in Boone.  

      Marilyn Jane Miller Long, 91, Boone. BHS-50. Was selected for the all-state band. Earned a teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers (UNI) in 1952. Married Everett Long in Boone in 1952. Taught one year in Dayton, then for Dr. Manderscheid until he retired in 1988. At 55, she took computer classes at DMACC and began working in the optometry offices of Dr. Charles Bailey and Dr. Jeff Anderson. Concluded her working days at ISU starting in 1989. Worked in Minority Student Affairs and for the ISU Alumni Association until retirement in 1997. Loved her involvement in church and loved traveling. Was also active in the Ericson Library and volunteered at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace. Survivors include her adult children, sons Gary and Jim and Boone daughters, Katherine Workman, JoEllen and Mary. A sister, Carol, also survives. Services in Boone.

     Martin Edward McGrane, 80, Des Moines. Dowling HS. Survivors include a sister, Betsy Haberer, of Boone. Services in Urbandale and Des Moines.

    James Laurence "Larry" Dooley, 87, Des Moines. Born in Boone. Parents were James Marvin and Evelyn Dooley (Askeland). Family moved to Sheldon. SHS-54. ISU/DOT. Was a pilot and a rifle marksman. Eventually, flew for Iowa State University Flight Services. Managed Flight Services until retirement. Survivors include his wife, Lori, a daughter and sister.