Tuesday, December 31, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Diane Renae Rouse Brown, 68, Des Moines. Born in Jefferson. BHS-75. Married Boyd Brown in Boone in 1974. Worked at Heinrich Envelope until 1997. She enjoyed stock car races with her husband, Boyd, and her son, Eric, who raced under #24. She also enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren competing in baseball and softball. Her hobbies included cross stitching, scrap booking and she was handy with a glue gun. A daughter, Rachell (Nekey), and son, Eric, (Ashley) survive. There are three sisters surviving including Kay (Bob) DeVoodg, and six brothers, including John (Teresa) Paul, both of Boone. A COL will be held later. 

      Tony Leroy Bryan, 70, Madrid. He married Laurie Magnani in 1973. Tony was an equipment operator on large projects such as the Saylorville Dam and I-380 prior to having his own floor installation business. An avid supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Madrid Tigers, he is survived by his wife, Lauri, and five adult children. Services in Madrid.

      Larry Coe, 86, Fraser. No services are planned.

      Virgil Duit, 85, Slater. Five adult children survive including Brenda (Joseph) Schafbuch of Madrid. A COL will be held in Slater.

Thursday, December 26, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Debra S. Baird Tilley, 58, Boone. Born in Guthrie Center. Perry HS. Married Robby Tilley in Boone in 1985. Became a CNA in 1985 and was still working. Had worked at several facilities in the Boone area, loved her job and taking care of others. Also enjoyed playing cards, camping and being outdoors. Survivors include her husband, Robby, and two sons, Dana (Nakita) Tilley and Richard (Amanda) Tilley all of Boone. A step-son and two brothers also survive. An COL will take place at a later date.

       Zoe Ann Price Pervier, 95, Boone/Eastern Star. BHS-48. A former resident of the Regency, she enjoyed watching sporting events and dining out. Preceded in death by her husbands, Benny Anderson and Richard (Dick) Pervier. Survivors include a step-daughter, Darcy Schroeder, of Huxley and a step-son, Rick (Rhonda) Pervier of Boone. A private family burial will take place in Missouri.

       A LATE REPORT: Larry V. Brower, 90, Surprise, AZ. Passed away in late March, 2024. Born in Boone. BHS-53. Air Force Vet. Married Karen Elaine MacDonald and they lived in Italy, various parts of the USA and Hawaii during his 30 years of active service. In retirement, he was a Air Traffic Control/Ground Control Agent Trainer at DFW International Airport. The couple were full time RVers for several years before settling in Surprise. Larry was active in several car clubs, showing his 1970 Chevelle Malibu. Survivors include his wife, three daughters and a son-in-law as well as two sisters. He was buried at DFW National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Monday, December 23, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Nanette Rae "Nan" Neely Anderson, 65, Boone. BHS-78. Married Dennis Anderson in Boone in 1979. Nan had an in-home daycare for 13 years, worked for the Humane Society for a number of years and retired as a vet technician for Helping Hands in 2017. She enjoyed camping and tending to her yard. She was known for her love of animals and never met a stranger. Survivors include her husband, Dennis, two daughters, Denie (Jason) Rew and Danyel (Tyler Livingston) Anderson, and her sister, Nancy (Kent) Eckley. A COL will be held later.

       Donna L. Long Walker, 84, Boone/Accura Ogden. Born in Madrid. Married James Walker Jr. in Madrid in 1957. The couple made their home in Madrid. Donna worked alongside James in the custodial department at DMACC in Ankeny for over 20 years. James passed away in 1997 and Donna moved to Boone in 2002. She enjoyed all types of crafts. Survivors include a son, Dan (Tomi) Walker, and a daughter, Vicky Morgan, both of Boone. A brother, Larry (Sharon) Long of Madrid also survives. A graveside service will be held at a later date. 

     Ted C. Webb, 85, Norwalk. Born in Boone. His parents were Theron and Catherine Dolan Webb. Jefferson HS. Services in Norwalk.

Friday, December 20, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Alvie Millard, 82, Jefferson. He worked at Oscar Mayer in Perry for 27 years and the Fareway Warehouse in Boone for 14 years. Services in Jefferson.       

        Brenda Harris Hoffman, 61, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-81. Married Phillip Hoffman at Don Williams in 2008. Was a dancer and worked as a baker at ISU. Later, worked at Boone Hardware for 20 years. She enjoyed attending car races and loved her dogs. Survivors include nieces, nephews and two  step-sons. An COL will be held at a later date. 

       Charles Leon Ellsworth, 62, McAlester, OK.  He passed away in November, 2024. Born in Boone. Waverly HS-80. Navy vet. Married Tonja Jo Godbey. Several Boone area relatives survive. Private ceremony.

       Arthur Nelson, 100, Slater/Windsor Manor Nevada. Survivors include two sons and three daughters, including Caryl (Jim) Burke of Madrid.

      Stephanie D. Westrum Quick, 90, Des Moines. Grew up in Stratford. Services in Des Moines.

Monday, December 16, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Johnnie Long Jr., 78, Richmond Hill, GA. Born in Colorado. Moved to Boone with family in 1962. BHS-64. Married Duanna Jeanne Rinehart, BHS-65. Navy vet. Was a Chicago Northwestern Railroad Engineer for 23 years. In 1994, relocated to Minnesota to work for the Union Pacific for 12 years as a director, retiring in 2006. In retirement, moved to Richmond Hill to be near a daughter and family. Enjoyed passing his love for all kinds of sports onto his grandkids. Survivors include his wife, Duanna, his daughter, and two sisters, including Claudia (Gary) Klonglan of Ogden. A family memorial will be held later at Mineral Ridge Cemetery in Ridgeport.    

     Tim Hartwig, 79, Ankeny. Born in Garner. He met his future wife and love at age 8 on the playground of Garner Elementary. They were married in 1966. Garner-Hayfield HS-63. Earned a double major in Industrial Technology Education and Social Studies from Northern Iowa in 1968. Taught and coached at Holmes Junior High in Cedar Falls and in 1978, the family moved to Boone where he continued his work in education for 20 additional years. He also earned a Master's Degree from Viterbo University. In retirement, the couple moved to Ankeny and traveled the world. In 2009, they committed to two years teaching English to Chinese college students in Lanzhou, China via the Peace Corps. He enjoyed playing cards, going to dinner with teaching friends and prairie walks with his wife. Survivors include his wife, Jan, a son, Andy, BHS-85, (Celine) Hartwig, daughter, Amy, BHS-88, (Brad), BHS-88. Peterson and two brothers. Services in Boone.

     Deloris "Lori" Pfantz, 65, Nevada. Born in Ames. Grew up in Boone and Nevada. NHS-77. Her life was one of service. From her work at the Story County Community Life Program to her role at Iowa State University, her life's mission was to care for others with compassion and dedication. She enjoyed camping, concerts, traveling and finding a good bargain. Survivors include a son and two daughters. A COL will be held in Nevada.

     Steven Nation, 69, Boone. Services in Des Moines.

     Sharon Larson Holz, Des Moines. Survivors include her husband, Bob Holz Jr. and two daughters, including Kim (Jeff) Johnson of Boone. Services in Des Moines.

Sunday, December 15, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Judith Lorraine Elsberry Hand, 78, Boone/Eastern Star. Married Jerry Lavern Hand in 1966. She was a fulltime mom for seven years before working at ISU in the printing department and as a secretary at United Community School. She was promoted to  business manager at United and held that position  for the remainder of her working career. An avid reader, she enjoyed bowling, dancing, camping, fishing, quilting and traveling. The couple camped in the Ledges during the summer and migrated to Arizona for the winter. Survivors include her husband, Jerry, a daughter, a sister and a brother. Services in Boone, Madrid and Luther.   

      Gary C. Wisecup II, 57, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-85. Has been employed by Earl May, Orscheln, Swan Creek and Fareway. Survivors include a sister, Cindy Flugstad. No services planned.    

      Marcella Lydia Licht Nell, 93, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Fort Dodge. FDHS. Concordia Teachers College and taught at St. Paul's Lutheran School near Boone. Married Orville (Shorty) Nell in 1953 and the couple farmed until retirement and a move to Boone in 1996. Survivors include two sons, a daughter and three sisters. Services in Boone and at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. 

     Willard Lundahl, 99, Madrid. Born in rural Madrid. Luther HS-42 where he became class president and participated in sports and 4-H. Navy vet. Married Anne Douglass in Maxwell in 1959. Willard was active in Pork Producers, the City State Bank, United Mutual Insurance and Farm Bureau boards, the Boone County Fair, American Legion and Lion's Club. He enjoyed reading and traveling and was a participant in Freedom Flight in 2017. Survivors include a son and daughter. A COL will be held in Madrid.

Friday, December 13, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: In an earlier Korner we reported on the death of Don Dutton, BHS-60. Much of the material regarding his gifted athletic background. More information is now available.

      Donald "Don" Jay Dutton, 82, Spirit Lake, Idaho. Passed away December 6, 2024. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Former resident of Groveland, CA, Oshkosh, WI and Iowa City, IA. Married Jean Tucker and they divorced. Married Pamela "Penny" K. Holland of Cedar Rapids in Nashua in 1975. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and built beautiful landscapes. Survivors include his wife, Penny, a daughter and two sons, a sister, Karen Harris Dutton, of Indianpolis and a brother, Roger, of Sycamore, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

      Randal Norman Williams, 73, Boone. Born in Ames. Married Dixie Reeves in 1974. Randal was a musician. He loved singing, playing guitar and had his own band, the Country Moonlighters, for several years, providing music for weddings and various other events. However, health issues forced him to give up his musical ambitions. He drove cab for RailCrewXpress, taking employees to their trains. Survivors include his wife, Dixie, a daughter, four brothers and two sisters. Services later.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

NEWS OF GREAT EVENTS

     Let's do some "catch up" with some info that has "found" my desk recently.

     Congratulations to Susan Schafer and to the members of the Boone 100's Club for some outstanding local work.

      The well known author James Patterson has announced some recipients of his annual holiday bookstore bonus program, an effort he has provided since 2015 to various bookstores that are members of the American Booksellers Association. This year, Patterson has pledged $300,00 to 600 bookstores, 11 from Iowa.

      Included in the 11 was Susan Schafer of the Book Shoppe in Boone, one of the $500 holiday bonus winners.

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      For the fourth time, Boone's 100's Club held its Night of Philanthropy recently and the Free Clinic of Boone County received the $3,100 that was raised.

      This great idea was organized by Dave Sherry and Shellie Grabau who invited community members to gather in support of one of three worthy community causes. If 100 people showed up at $100 each, the selected "cause" would receive a $10,000 boost.

      This time, presentations were made for the coming Boone Area Veterans Center, the Free Clinic of Boone County and for Boone High School Athletic Training. In a close vote from those in attendance, the Free Clinic was selected.

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     The next two items are known by now locally but, perhaps, not by those Boone area natives who now live elsewhere in these United States or abroad.

      Some big events will be coming to the old hometown in May and August of 2025.

      The Central Iowa Expo, located east, just outside of town, will be hosting the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) from August 2-9.

      The PGI is renowned for its spectacular shows. Its promoted as, "a celebration of all things fireworks and promises to light up the skies of Boone County like never before."

      On August 3 and 8, the public will be invited to witness pyro-musicals and jaw-dropping displays and an innovation in pyrotechnics will showcase the latest in pyrotechnic devices and techniques, featuring the best of the best.

     This annual convention brings together hundreds of members to share panel discussions, workshops, hands-on-learning, photography and video and nightly displays.

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     May 13-16, Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone will host the first ever NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship.

     This championship will attract 15 teams of six golfers and another 15 to 20 at-large competitors plus their friends and families from across the nation to Boone.

     A cooperative effort involving interim Boone (DMACC) Campus dean and athletic director B.J. McGinn, Kris Blocker, the Executive Director of the Boone County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, DMACC campus women's golf coach Chris Seaboch and Cedar Pointe officials, including Cory Henson, the Golf Course Superintendent, has resulted in bringing another prestigious national event to Boone.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Don Dutton, 82, Spirit Lake, Idaho. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Upper Iowa-64. He was an outstanding athlete, primarily in basketball and baseball, at Boone High School and at Upper Iowa University. An All-State Toreador, he became a four-year basketball standout for Upper Iowa, currently ranking seventh in career points with 1,507. In 1964, he was a nominee for the prestigious Clarkson Award, given to the top college player in Iowa. He had been a second team all-conference choice in basketball as a sophomore and took top all-conference honors both as a junior and senior. Dutton was also a first team all-conference outfielder for the Peacock baseball team. After college graduation, he became a teacher and head basketball coach at Clarence, then at Oskaloosa. After earning his master's degree from ISU, he spent one year as head baseball coach at Iowa City Regina. That was followed by school administrative work at the high school and middle school in Oshkosh, WI. Awaiting further obituary news and service information.

     Marvin Joseph Farley, 94, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-50. Married Barbara Joy Crouse , BHS-52, in 1969. The couple moved from Los Angeles to Mountain Home, Ark. after his retirement from Magniflux Corporation in 1992. Barbara passed away in 2012. Marv enjoyed golf, fishing, traveling and home improvement projects. The couple enjoyed traveling across the U.S. in their motorhomes. Survivors include a son, Jim (Sherry) Farley, a sister, Joanne Hall and his brother-in-law, Dale (Carol) Crouse of Boone. Services later.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Bobby E. Duncan, 64, Boone. Born in Boone. Boxholm HS-78. A 26 year veteran of the Iowa National Guard. After that retirement in 2006, he began work in '06 as the IT Administrator at the Boone County Courthouse and then in the IT Department of the Iowa Department of Transportation until full retirement in July, 2024. Married Chris Boersma in Boone in 1990. The family loved to travel, especially Disney World and cruises. He made his last Disney cruise last month. He built the families first home and first swimming pool. Enjoyed swimming, golfing, model trains, computer puzzle games and his pets. Survivors include his wife, Chris, and two daughters. Also surviving is his mother, Mary Duncan, his sister, Peggy Andersen and his best friend, Dave Ulrick. Services in Boone and Pilot Mound.   

      Timothy Lee Sauer, 63, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-80. Earned an Associates Degree from DMACC. Born with spina bifida. As a result, was a paraplegic and used a wheelchair. Despite that handicap, he drove a car with hand controls and cultivated an intellectually active life, expressing himself through painting and other artistic endeavors. Tim was a movie aficionado, an avid collector of movie memorabilia and from an early age, was fascinated by dinosaurs. He also read widely on the topic of paleontology. Survivors include a brother, Charles (Heather) Sauer of Boone and a sister. Service at Linwood Park.

     Merle H. Muench, 89, Hastings, MN. Born north of Ogden. Army vet. Married Mary Troutman in 1962 in Ogden. The couple lived in Lincoln, NE before settling in Hastings in 1974. For 33 years, he was a supervisor at MAPCO. In retirement, he worked various jobs to remain social and engaged. Passionate about sports, he coached and participated as long as possible. Was also an avid hunter and loved fishing. Merle was well known for his ability to fix just about anything. His sense of humor and love for connecting with others made him a beloved figure in the community. Survivors include his wife, Mary, his four children and five siblings, some siblings from the Boone area, Marva Jean (Glenn) Stark, Merlin (Jody) Muench, John (Stephanie) Muench, Dwight (Dianna) Muench and Linda Trudo. A COL will be held in Hastings with burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

     

    

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       R. Dean (Jake) Jacobi, 89, Des Moines. Born in Iowa County. BHS-53. His parents divorced and his mother married C. G. (Peck) Hutchinson and they moved to Boone. Married Denise S. Overbeck, BHS-54, in 1953 and the couple moved to Des Moines. Jake worked in the printing related industries his entire career, retiring from Townsend Industries after 25 years. He loved hunting, fishing, target shooting, boating, camping, photography and, he and his wife were life long antique collectors. Survivors include two of his three children. His wife, Denise, passed in 2001 and thereafter, Dean lived alone on their small acreage where he enjoyed the wildlife, nature and solid solitude. Services in Des Moines.     

        Kenneth LeRoy Townsend, 91, Ogden. Born in Odebolt. Grand Junction HS-52. Army vet. Married Joanne Jennie Huffman, BHS-54, in Boone in 1958. The couple resided in Beaver before moving to Ogden. Kenny was a self-employed truck driver. Kenny enjoyed gardening, puzzles and making home made ice cream. Survivors include his four children, including Nancy (Orvale) Miller of Ogden, two brothers, including Duane (Aleta) Townsend of Ogden and numerous grand children and great grand children. Services in Ogden.     

        Ronald L.Hopkins, 88, Boone, Formerly of Casper, WY. Born in Casper. Married Donna Coy in 1955. An over-the-road truck driver, he loved gardening, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Donna, and eight children.

       Judy Busch, 80, Ogden. Survivors include four daughters, Brenda (Mike) Slight of Boone and Deb (Jeff) Lindgren, Theresa (Brad) Boettcher, and Sharon (Charlie) Larson all of Ogden, as well as a sister and brother. Services in Jefferson and Beaver.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Mary Lou Davis Betz, 89, Boone. Formerly of Pleasant Hill. Born in South Dakota. Canton HS-54. Worked in Des Moines for Massey Ferguson and then in a doctor's office. Married William Betz in Des Moines in 1963. She enjoyed sewing and cross stitch. Survivors include a niece, Marlys "Oakie" Peter of Boone. Services at a later date.     

     Mary Louise Lyons Bartine, 89, Saint Anthony. Survivors include six daughters, including Sue (Steve) Gradoville, of Boone. Services in State Center.    

     Richard Harry Kruse, 81, Ankeny. Born in Ogden. OHS-61. Simpson College. Earned a Master of Science degree in Teaching from the University of Montana in 1971. He had received a football scholarship to Simpson and an academic scholarship to Montana. Married Lana Southern in 1964. Richard taught in Dallas Center, New Hampton and Ankeny for a total of 36 years before retirement in 2001. In 1993, he was named the Iowa Biology Teacher of the Year. A statistician for the Ankeny football program, he was given an award by the Iowa Athletic Director's Association for 42 years of dedicated service. Survivors include his wife, Lana, of 60 years and a son, Kevin (Sara). Services in Ankeny.

     Clifford Dean Summers, 89, Stratford/Bethany Life Story City. Married Nellie Jackson and then Doris Georgie Runge. After retirement Clifford and Doris became full time campers, living at Sandy's acreage in Stratford during the summer and in Texas for 30 years in wintertime. Survivors include several area children/grandchildren, Debbi Wirtz, Sandra Sloan and Daniel Runge all of Stratford and Michael (Debbie) Runge of Boone. A COL in Story City.

Friday, November 22, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Dennis Kester, 70, Boone. Born in Boone. Attended ISU before moving to Texas. In Houston, was a Senior Design Consultant for a kitchen and bath accessories company. Back in Boone he managed Tony's Bar and worked in retail at Von Maur. He also enjoyed work at the Rose Center where he would help with decorations, dinners and transportation for individuals. Dennis had a big heart for animals. Survivors include his life companion, Louie Valenciano, who he met in Texas before moving back to Iowa. Boone survivors include his sibling, Randy Kester, and a sister-in-law, Penny Kester. A COL will take place at a later date.

      Ronnie Miller, 73, Boone. Born in Des Moines. BHS. Worked in highline construction. Survivors include two brothers, Orvale (Nancy) Miller and Bob Martin and a sister, Mary Jo Brown. COL at a later date.  

      Sidney Durham, 89, Boone. Born in Cushing, IA. After serving the military in the Korean War, Sid moved to Boone where he worked as a mechanic for Vogler-Nieman and Pat Clemons. He married, Carolyn Kay Ades, BHS-58, in 1976. In 1980, the couple moved to Winnett, Montana to manage Dobson Ranch for three years. After moving to town, Sid was a Deputy Sheriff and the head of city maintenance. In 1985, the Durhams moved back to Boone and Sid worked for Randy's meats and helped build the Laser Car Wash. He loved horses, golfing, fishing, woodworking and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, and son Dallas (Christine) Durham both of Boone and a daughter, Kim (Dan). A COL will be held in Boone.

     Phyliss Watson, 93, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Ira, IA. Milford HS. Married Kenneth E. Watson in Dawson in 1952. She spent a lifetime as a country girl. Loved quilting and sewing and a clean, orderly house. Reading was also important. Four children survive, including Stacy (Julie) Watson of Boone. Grandchilden and great grandchildren, including Boone residents also survive. Services in Boone.

     Marjorie Green, 91, Ames. Survivors include a son and five grandchildren, including Tracy (Eric Peters) of Boone. Services in Jefferson.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

ATTENTION

     I, the Kornerman, is just curious. I spend lots of time seeking death information, especially for Ogden and Madrid, but even for other central Iowa sites as well.

     However, I've never had any response from Ogden or Madrid viewers.

     I'm just wondering.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Mary Jo Wickman, 67, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-76. Briar Cliff, where she received a degree in elementary education as well as playing softball. Taught school in Templeton but then turned to missionary work in Africa and India. Back in Iowa, she earned an RN from Mercy and worked in Kansas City. Mary Jo came home to Boone to care for her dad and then worked at Mary Greeley and the Boone County Hospital. She also served the Israel Family Hospice House and Northwest Community in Ames. After retiring from nursing, she taught P.E. and reading at Sacred Heart in Boone, as well as serving as school nurse. Mary Jo was a wonderful singer and enjoyed spreading that talent. She loved the Cubs,  Hawkeyes and ISU, Seinfeld and the old black and white TV shows. Survivors include her sister, Monica (Kevin) Pearson, and brothers, Mike (Dian) and Max (Carla) all of Boone and brother Marty (Vicki). Services in Boone.  

       Carol L. Johnson Austin, 81, Ames. Born in Boone. Ballard HS-61. Married Don Lowman in 1962. The couple lived in Iowa until 1980 when they moved to Oklahoma. Don passed in 1996. Married Charles (Chuck) Austin in 1996. Carol was very active in Vinita, OK. but when Chuck passed, she moved to Ames in 2021. Survivors include a son, daughter and two sisters. Service in Gilbert.  

       Barbra  (Barb) Ray,  56, Ogden. Born in Creston. East Union/Afton HS. An active athlete and musician in high school. Southwest Community College, Buena Vista and a culinary school. Became a chef and earned Masters Degrees in Education, Science and Psychology. Taught school and was a bakery manager at Trolli and HyVee. A woman of all trades, carpentry, plumbing and auto mechanics, she loved rock hunting and science. Fighting a terminal disease seldom slowed her down. Survivors include her husband, Mark Simpson, of Ogden, her parents, a son, three sisters and two sons-in-law, including Mark Simpson Jr. of Ogden. A private COL will be held later.

       Larry Wayne Sturtz, 80, LeGrand IA/ Premier Estates of Toledo. Born in Boone. BHS-62. Worked his lifetime as a repairman for Iowa Power/Alliant Energy until retirement. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing mushroom and wild asparagus hunting. A competitive card player, Larry was a member of Elks and Moose Lodge and the VFW. Four adult children, Wayne, Dawn, Warren and Julie, survive. Services in Marshalltown and Conrad.

     Barbara Diane Kingsbury, 70, Ames. Born in Ames. United Community HS-72. A free spirit, after high school, she lived a communal lifestyle with friends in the Cedar Rapids area and spent time hitch hiking back and forth across the country without informing family as to her whereabouts. Finally, in Lakewood, CO. she lived for 25 years with a friend, David Jordan. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed crafting, gardening and flea marketing. In 2012, Barb moved to Everett, WA, bought a camper and loved camping in the mountains and the beach area. She also found the "love of her life,:" a four-wheeled Harley Motorcycle and she had a great time taking trips and group activities with her motorcycle group. She also found time to visit a friend in Australia. Survivors include a sister, Rosalie Rysavy and two aunts, Sharon Sharp and Charlene Brice, all of Boone. A brother, Ron,  also survives. Services at a later date.

     Delores (Dee) Peterson Williams, 81, Boone. Born in Boone. Interstate 35HS-61. Married Boyce Williams Jr. in 1965 and the couple made their home in Boone. Worked at Bourns from the time she graduated from high school until it closed. She then delivered Meals on Wheels in Boone for many years. Dee was a member of the Boone and Scenic Valley and the Red Hats Society. Took continuing education from DMACC and ISU and loved to travel. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. Survivors include a brother. Services later.

Friday, November 15, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Fern L. Abramson Broome, 85, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-57. She was an in-home health care assistant and worked for Lutheran Social Services and Kelly Assisted Living. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Broome. Service in Linwood Park Cemetery.     

       Diana Rae Devries Campbell, 78, Madrid. Born in South Dakota. Grew up in Rapid City. RCHS. Married Eldon Campbell in 1965 in Rapid City. In 2002, the couple moved to Madrid. She loved making quilts and the couple especially enjoyed making quilts for veterans. Diana loved watching the sunrise and sunset. Survivors include her husband, Eldon, and two sisters. Services in Boone and Madrid.     

       Karen Jean Quist Anderson, 83, Dayton/Grandview. Three children survive, including Daniel (Traci) Nelson of Boone. Four step-children also survive. Private local graveside service.       

       Lovey Mae Budd Mondt, 97, Boone. BHS-45. Married Norman (Gene)  Mondt in Boone in 1947. History degree from ISU. Worked for the Iowa Department of Social Services, Boone Count DHS for 10 years and the Woodward Resource Center until retirement in 1990. She loved horseback riding, camping, fishing, dancing, playing cards, gardening, taking bus tours and Amtraking. Longtime member of her church, was a Pinochle Club member, a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and also had membership in Maji Chapter #139, Beta Sigma Phi, Phi Theta Kappa and the Kappa 20th Chapter. Survivors include a daughter, Karen (Randy) Johnson of Ogden. Services in Boone.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Cathleen Cay Casteel, 58. Survivors include Boone resident Mason (Libby Kloewer) McNeill, a nephew. Private services.  

      Dennis Ray DeVoogd, 65, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-77. Army vet. Married Cindy Fisher in Boone in 2010. Had a passion for basketball, especially March Madness. Also loved rebuilding computers, cooking and cheering the Hawkeyes and Mets. Also enjoyed bowling, pool, foosball, cribbage and skiing in Minnesota. Survivors include his wife, Cindy, step-son Kacey Miller of Boone and step-daughter, Jessica (Moorman) Meeks of Pilot Mound and four sisters, including Debra Krauth, Diana Wulf and Danette Honkomp of Boone. Services in Boone.

     Dorothy Jewett Neal, 94, Panora/Lake Panorama. Born in Boone. Formerly of Grand Junction.  

     Frances Schierholz Smith, 80, Des Moines. Born in Boone. Married William F. Hook Sr. and James L. Smith Sr. Survivors include her 10 children and two siblings. A COL is planned.    

     Gary Wiebers, 70, Boone. Born in Ida Grove. Sac City HS. Married Terri Lynch. Had a passion for hot rod car restorations. Married Ginger Cherveny and built a family business. He enjoyed riding the custom 1980 Harley Shovelhead that he and his son hat restored together. He loved music but was best known for his meticulous attention to detail when restoring classic cars, particularly his 1966 Chevelle. Four children survive, including Amanda (Mike) Gross and Rylee Wiebers, both of Boone. A brother also survives. Services in Boone. 

     Peter "Pete" Kaser, 79, Ames/Accura Ogden.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Paula D. Shaw Myers, 79, Clovis, NM. Born in Boone. Married Edward L. Myers in 1960. He passed away in 2005. The family resided in Boone until 1979 when to moved to Albuquerque, NM, Farmington, NM in 1981 and Clovis, NM in 1984. All the moves were in support of her husband's professional advancement. Paula earned a cosmetology license in the late 1980's. For 10 years, she specialized in acrylic nails. She retired in the late 90's. Paula was passionate about Christmas and enjoyed storytelling, crossword puzzles, cooking, sewing, gardening, reading and was a lifelong learner. Three adult children survive. A memorial service will be held in Iowa.  

      Jo Ann Morris Martin, 90, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-53, where she was a standout basketball player. Earned a teaching certificate from Boone Junior College. Taught in Mapleton and Boone. Married Reverend Eugene R. Martin, who passed in 2015, after the couple had celebrated 56 years together. The couple served churches and camps in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania until retirement in 2000. Survivors include two brothers, Paul and Gale Morris, a sister, Helen, and four children, including Lauri A. Bouk of Boone. Services in Boone.     

      Glen Douglas Forster, 82, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Iowa National Guard vet. Married Carol Ann Zanker in 1963. Worked many years at John Deere Ankeny Works until retirement in 1998. Glen loved shooting pool, shuffleboard, hunting, golf and home repair. He loved singing/entertaining, going to car shows and backing the Packers and Hawkeyes. He was proud of his defeat of alcoholism, faced it head-on and shared his positive testimony. Survivors include his wife, Carol, sons Jeff and Mike and sister Carol all of Boone, as well as a daughter, Brenda. Private service.  

       Michelle Marie Miller, 55, Woodbury, MN. Formerly of Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Lived in central Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota in support of her husband's work. A nurse and an avid animal lover. Survivors include her husband, Mike, a son, Travis, three siblings, Eric Klein, Wendy Koch and Kenny Rossing, and her step-mother, Sue Rossing. Services in Boone. 

      Michael Alan Day, 59, Boone. Born in Ames. Boone schools. Married Kim Anderson in Woolstock in 1998. Worked for Van Diest and then for Tom Walters Sanitation for over 10 years. He loved buying scratch tickets at L and M. Survivors include his mother, Linda Smith, his father, William Day, and a brother, Rick Day, all of Boone. A son, Nickolai Day and three half brothers, Matt, James and William Day, all of Boone, also survive. Ex-wife, Kim Day, of Boone and a daughter also survive.. A COL will be held in Boone.

      Duane Obed Johnson, 89, Polk City. Survivors include his wife, a sister, Bev Kalsem, of Boone, a daughter and brother. Services in Polk City and Cambridge.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       JoAnn Morris Martin, 90, Boone. BHS-53. 

       Leroy Arthur Hamilton, 90, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-52. Married Joan Logsdon, BHS-52 in Boone in 1965. LeRoy worked different positions for the DOT for 44 years. He enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing, ISU football and the couple traveled extensively. LeRoy started a family tradition of attending the Yankee Doodle Pops Concert in Des Moines every July 4th. He was a devoted Elks Club member, belonged to the Boone Jaycees and the Boone County Historical Society. Joan passed in 2020. Survivors include a son, Scott, BHS-78, a daughter, Debra, BHS-75, and a sister. Services in Boone.

       Mary Beth Sayre Fox, 67, Woodward. Born in Texas. Lived in El Paso, TX. and Las Cruses, NM until the family moved to Boone. Sacred Heart Elementary and then United Community HS-75. Married Richard A. Fox. Worked at Woodward Resource Center caring for individuals with disabilities. Then, spent time caring for family members. An avid pet lover. Survivors include her husband, Richard, two step-sons, Brock and Gavin (Stephanie) Fox, five brothers, John (Patrice), Bob, Dick, Paul and Jerry (Stephanie) and seven sisters Kitty Sayre, Toni (Gene) Ridgway, Sandy (Joe) Osborn, Peggy (Lee) Johnson, Jan (Steve) Barrett, Jo (Gary) Johnson and Anna (Shelly) Sayre. Services at a later date.

       Richard Stephen Mead, 81, Ogden. Born in Mitchellville. Knoxville HS-61. University of Iowa. Army vet. Worked for a bank in Des Moines and then at Firestone for many years until retirement. He loved history, puzzles and games. Survivors include a sister, Marilyn Heater, and a brother, Harold Mead, both of Ogden. A second brother also survives. Services in Ogden.    

      Eleanor Joyce Rubenking, 86, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Malvern. MHS. Married Thomas August Rubenking in 1956. She was a longtime bus driver and a beautiful seamstress. There are five children in the family, including Aaron Jay (Pam) Rubenking of Boone. Two sisters also survive. Services in Ogden and Randolph.     

      Roberta Lynn Stephenson-Johnson, 72, Marion. Born in Monticello. MHS-70. Northern Iowa-74. Taught at NESCO/Zearing for two years starting in '74. Then, she taught at United Community where she met Daniel Johnson of rural Boone. The couple married in Monticello in 1978. They farmed in their early married life but left that in 1985 and moved to Mount Vernon where both began postal careers in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Roberta worked as a clerk and later, as a training technician in the Cedar Rapids main office until retirement in 2014. In 2007, the couple had moved to Marion. Dan retired in 2017. Roberta loved growing flowers, was a talented artist and loved traveling. Survivors include her husband, Daniel, and son, Bryan (Erica) Johnson of Portland, Oregon. Roberta and Daniel bought a condo in Portland and divided time between Portland and Marion from 2017 until her passing. Services in Cedar Rapids and Monticello.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Leon Cornelis, 91, Boone. Born in Belle Plaine. BPHS-51. Korean U.S. Army vet. Married Shirley Shoemaker in Belle Plaine in 1963. The couple moved to Nevada and then to Boone in 1965. Leon was a DOT employee for over 45 years and retired in 1997. As a surveyor, he received two prestigious awards, in 1981 and again in 1994. Member of the KC's, American Legion, VFW, Boone Veteran's Council and the Boone County Sportsman's Club. Very active in Sacred Heart Parish. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and skeet shooting as well as monthly lunches with his retired friends. Survivors include two sons, Michael, BHS-84, (Jill), Cornelis and Robert, BHS-86, (JoAnn), Cornelis both of Boone and a third son, James Cornelis, of Ames. Services in Boone.     

       Mavis Carlson Swanson, 85, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Pilot Mound. Pilot Mound HS. Married Verle Swanson in Pilot Mound in 1967. Active church member. She enjoyed her recent time at Westhaven. Survivors include her son, Gary (Wendy) Swanson of Boone and daughter, Karla (Jason) Becker. A sister, Eleanor Sturtz, also survives. Services in Boone.

       Wilma Lue Phipps, 77, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in LeMars. BHS-66. Served as a Medical Records Clerk at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines until retirement in 2012. Loved playing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her "adopted" family, Moreen "Betsy" Behling and Bill and Brenda Behling, all of Boone. Graveside services in Boone.

       Clinton Sealine, 90, Madrid/Madrid Home. Born in Marion Township. Stanhope HS.  Married Marlene Sesker, BHS-56, in Boone in 1959. Was a farmer and truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Marlene, two daughters, Juli (Steve) Knauss and Lisa Rogers and a son, Jon (Cindy) Sealine. Services in Huxley.   

       Pamela Ann Miller Taylor, 71, Tacoma, WA. Formerly of Des Moines. Raised on Zunkel farms near Boone. Eventually moved to Des Moines. Burial will take place later next to her grandparents in Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

THANKS TO THOSE WHO PROVIDE KORNER MATERIAL

     
     Another note on the old ice skating pond at McHose Park.

     Vern Modeland, BHS-50, wrote, "I used to live at that place come frozen water time way back when, so far back that Roy Coffman's dad was the park custodian, living at the end of Boone Street. I did many a night's duty helping Roy and his dad with shovels to get the snow off the ice, when necessary, while the fire in the warming shack stove did its thing. Those brave enough among us would even ice skate up stream, through the cemetery to that inviting opening that represented the concrete sewer draining from as far north as downtown Boone. Ah, the good old days."

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     In 1958, I was fresh from my military experience and began coaching Babe Ruth baseball. 

     Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, was, I believe, on my first Ruth team at age 13. I don't want to think about his current age. Anyway, he's a "big time" collector and ebay seller, primarily of sports items.

     Last June, he sold a Michael Jordan rookie card, plus four other cards from the early 1950's, including those of Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra. He's been selling sports items on ebay since 1999. He told me that two of his cards have Boone connections. (1) A 1956 second card of Scott Schebler, an Iowan from Cedar Rapids who played baseball at DMACC Boone Campus for Coach John Smith and later had a nice career with four major league teams before retiring in 2023. (2) He also has a card of former NBA basketball player Dick Gibbs. Gibbs listed his hometown as Ames but his family purchased the Boone Coast to Coast store from Les Fawcett and Irv Hellum and Dick would help in the Boone store while attending Ames schools.

     Four of Larry's grandsons have played college sports. His most recent is Owen Lindmark, who is the captain of the Wisconsin Badger hockey team. Grandpa is a big fan of the Olympics and said he will use the money he made on that card sale last June for a trip to the Winter games in Milan, Italy in 2026. It will be his sixth Olympic trip since his first at Calgary in 1988.

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     Barb Buechler Fosdick, BHS-67, enjoyed the story we posted on the late Jack Mustapha's career, death and the trip some relatives and friends made to Memorial Park to reminisce about his many achievements there. In that edition, we also mentioned the joy of having such a wonderful city park.

     Barb wrote, "brought back lots of memories. I drove past Memorial in May and had flashback memories."

     Barb was in town for a special friend's end of life experience. Craig Hob Wear passed away last May at age 61. Craig was the chief chef at Toby K's Hideaway for 12 years prior to May of 2023 and a second cousin of Barb's. In fact, during major colon surgeries and numerous hospital and care facility visits, Barb had become his care coordinator, then DPOA and assistant hospice nurse.

    Craig was a unique individual. Barb explained, "he read a book a day, walked everywhere, was an author and poet and antique collector. He had 3000 books, including cooking books, in his home, never lost an Iowa BBQ contest and owned 37 cast iron skillets." Erickson Library and the Cole Country School House were the recipients of many of his materials.

    Hob's parents, Sharon and Fred Wear, live in St. Louis and have had various  relationships with  the Buechler's and Olson's of the Boone area. 

    Barb praised the friendship Toby K had with his longtime employee. "They were the best of friends and Toby K helped us a great deal with Hob and his needs over the last four years of his life. Hob, of course, made sure that the menu and food at the Hideaway was downright great and he was always tweaking it to improve what was offered."

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Monday, October 28, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     William (Bill) Russell Pepper, 63, Boone. Born in Storm Lake. SLHS-79. University of Iowa, 1985. Married Merry Barney in Utah in 1987. Married Dee Ann (Jacobs) Moline in Johnston in 2014. Worked as an accountant at Almaco in Nevada. He enjoyed working out at the Strength Shop in Boone, bicycling on the High Trestle Trail and bourbon" chasing. Survivors include his wife, Dee Ann, of Boone and five children, including Emilee Pepper of Ogden and Kelsey Moline of Boone. A brother and sister-in-law also survive. Services in Boone. 

     Marlys Rae Kathman Sampson, 72, Roland. Born in Minnesota. BHS-70. Married Larry Eugene Sampson in 1973. Worked at ISU for over 27 years before retirement in 2021. She enjoyed gardening and for over 50 years, was right by Larry"s side, helping with trucking and family. Survivors include her husband, Larry, their children, Karissa, Chelsi, Dakota and Brayden, a god-daughter, Kaylene (Cory) Bingham, twin sister, Arlys (Eric) Udelhoven, sisters Val Williams and Lou Ann Doyle, brother Randy Kathman and step-brother Jerry Kathman. Services in Boone

     Geraldine Ella Hiveley Kent, 97, Stratford. Born in Fort Dodge. Married Myron Kent in Homer, IA. in 1948. Member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford and the American Legion Auxiliary. Loved to sew and quilt. Worked for Globe Union Electronics in Fort Dodge for 10 years and was a farm wife until retirement in 1988. Survivors include a son, Lloyd (Martha) Kent of Stratford, and two brothers. Services in Stratford.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Patricia Griffith Smith, 94, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Eagle Grove. Married Bill E. Smith in Eagle Grove in 1950. She enjoyed coffee at the bakery and shopping, especially at TJ Maxx, Goodwill or any Dollar store. Was a member of the Purple Hat Society. Several Boone survivors, a son, Craig Smith, great granddaughter, Kennedi (Triston) Thomas, great, great grandson, Briggs Thomas, and daughter-in-law, Coke Smith. Also surviving is a grandson, Skyler Smith, of Ogden. Services in Boone.  

       Ronald Lee Trudo, 81, Ogden. Born in West Union. Postville HS-61. Wayne State College in 1965. Army vet. Married Linda Lee Muench in Ogden in 1974. Served as a teacher and coach in Omaha, Johnston and Ogden. Later, was a banker in Lone Tree and Ogden and a lab tech at ISU Vet Med. He enjoyed simple pleasures, fishing, refinishing furniture and woodwork and the Ogden Bulldogs. Survivors include his wife, Linda, and daughter Anne Trudo, both of Ogden, a son, Eric, and a sister, Cheryl. Services in Ogden.

      Patrick Fitzgerald, 74, Boone. Born in Boone. South HamiltonHS-68. FFA member and earned his Iowa Farmer Degree in 1968. An expert in swine judging, he won the National Barrow Show Swine Judging Contest in 1967. Farmed with his dad, Charles, then with Dean Pevestorf. Drove  a school bus for South Hamilton. Married Brenda Finnigin in Kansas in 1981. The couple farmed in rural Boone County until 1992. In 1984, started with Fareway as a truck driver and logged over a million miles before retirement in 2009. Always a farmer at heart, he collected and built farm toys, including Iowa Cornbelt Oliver Collectors and Hart Parr Oliver Collectors. He attended every Iowa State Fair from 1951-2023. Survivors include his wife, Brenda, three daughters, Angie, Catie and Theresa, son Charlie and Boone resident son, Jim (Ashley) Fitzgerald. Services pending. 

     Paul Clifford Grout, 84, Des Moines. Two sons survive, including Bradley Grout of Boone. Services in Des Moines.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Andrew (Andy) McCabe, 39, Dayton. Has been working as a security guard at the Iowa Army National Guard Aviation facility in Boone. Services pending.    

       Mary Jane Mishler Maynard, 86, Bryant, Alabama. Formerly of Boone. BHS-56.  Mary Jane had a true passion for flowers, gardening, crocheting and working with porcelain dolls. Preceded in death by her husband, Dale Maynard. Survivors include three children, son Marion, and daughters, Cindy and Mary. Services in Boone. 

       Clifford Harold Gildea, 72, Boone. Born in Boone. UnitedCHS-71. Married Christina Ann Lawrence. Cliff worked for United Contractors and the CNW/UP railroad. Survivors include two children, Delana Straub and Jeremy Gildea, as well as a brother, Wayne Gildea, and sister, Beth Lycke. COL in Slater.   

      Robin Lou Moore Silverman, 68, Riverside, CA. Born in Orange, CA. Grew up in Yorba Linda, CA. Valencia HS. Survivors include her father, Max Moore, BHS-46. Her mother, Ramona Tingwald Moore, BHS-49, preceded her in death in 2013. Services in Norco, CA.

     Robert Pack Robinson, 96, Clive. After completing seminary and the class work for Th.D, he and his wife, Marjorie Louise Gaskill, came to Iowa to serve in the Methodist Conference. He served numerous churches, including in Ogden in 1966.

     Donald Keith Roznos, 85, Slater/Madrid Home. Services in Slater and Alleman.

A FEW ITEMS OF INTEREST

     First of all, it was announced in the last week or so by the National Junior College Athletic Association that our Boone Iowa would be host next year to the NATIONAL Division II Women's golf championship. No dates have been announced yet but Cedar Pointe Golf Course will host the event.

     I can't emphasize enough what a big deal this is for Boone and surrounding area. Over 20 teams of golfers, their families and followers from various parts of the U.S.A. will be here similar to the huge national influx that brings racers here for the annual Super Nationals.

    Boone Campus, DMACC, of course, will act as the host for this very prestigious event.

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     In another bit of local sports news, the Boone Community School Board has voted 4-1 to retain their membership in the Raccoon River Conference. An invitation to join the Heart of Iowa league had been extended. But after hearing positive and negative comments from various groups and individuals, the board made their final decision.

     For your information, the Toreadors current conference contains nine schools with grades 9-11 enrollment. They are, from the largest on down.....Bondurant-Farrar, 563, Carlisle, Boone, North Polk, Adel, Winterset, Carroll, Ballard and Gilbert, 400. The new conference of nine schools with grades 9-11 enrollment, from the largest on down would be Boone, 545, Perry, Nevada, Saydel, Jefferson, Roland Story, Monroe, West Marshall and South Hamilton, 155.

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     Our October 18 edition featured some good news about military accomplishments of the Wendall (Spike) Condon, BHS-75, family. He's a son of Vern Condon, BHS-49. 

     Davi Mondt Lowman, BHS-66, has added to that story. She reports that Vern's grandson, Ryan Condon, a Nevada IA resident is a candidate in the upcoming election for Iowa House District 51. Davi wrote, "I met him at a fundraiser and was very impressed."

     We've been reporting on some Larry Lindmark's, BHS-63, activities and Davi commented on that too. "I enjoyed reading about Larry. His sister, Christie, BHS-67, and I grew up together from our Bryant Elementary school days. She was a fantastic forward when we played 6 on 6 basketball for the TOREADORETTES. We remain good friends although we don't see each other often since she lives in San Diego. I remember watching her brother, Larry, skate at the old pond at McHose when Christie and I were in sixth grade. He was a very good skater even then."

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     Good to hear from Tom Tays, BHS-78, who wrote, "You mentioned that Larry Lindmark has a painting by my former straight-across-the-street neighbors Beulah and George Gibson. My friends and I loved the skating pond. My wife and I have a very nice piece of furniture that came from the house of Beulah and George. I'd love to contact Larry to see if he could send me a picture of that skating pond painting."

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Friday, October 18, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Eleanor June Rhoades Fagen-Alex, 97, Grand Junction. Born near Rippey. Perry HS-44. Married Mahlon (Jap) Fagen in Perry in 1944. After living in Rippey and Perry, the couple moved to Grand Junction in 1958. After Jap's passing in 1965, Eleanor married William (Bill) Alex in 1972. Bill died in 1984. Four children survive including Jacquie (Fred) Grow of Boone. Services in Grand Junction and Perry.     

      Michael Duane Cleland, 72, Ogden. Born in Iowa City. Vietnam Army vet. Married Beth Crowell in 1981 in Beaver. The couple made their home in Ogden. Mike worked as a claims manager for Dallas Insurance Company of Dallas Center for many years. Had a great sense of humor, enjoyed fishing, collecting guns, coins, antiques and other collectibles. Survivors include his wife, Beth, of Ogden, two sons and eight siblings. Services in Ogden.  

      Jack L. Becker, 88, Boone/Eastern Star since 2021. Born in Boone.  BHS-55. Married Lois V. Hicks. Married Donna L. McKernan. A good high school athlete, Jack earned a football scholarship to Buena Vista. Studied drafting at the University of Northern Iowa. Army vet, serving as a mechanic. A design engineer, Jack spent nearly 30 years working at the Ankeny John Deere plant before retirement. He pursued a call into Christian ministry on a voluntary, part-time basis, serving several area churches, including the Eternal Life Mission Church in Luther which he founded. In the late 70's, Jack created and hosted a 30-minute religious radio broadcast from his home studio. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing and tended an acreage in rural Boone County that served as his home for 52 years. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of Boone, a son, daughter, sister and step-children. Services in Boone and Luther.

     Robert (Bob) Dewey Bondurant, 74, Des Moines. As a youth, he enjoyed his time camping at Camp Mitigwa near Boone.

CATCHING UP

      Some emails have caught up with us and we need to spread some info we have recently received.

      Let's begin with some great pride and happiness.

      We love stories that make us proud of great achievements by Booneites, past and present.

      Wendall Condon, BHS-75, a son of the famous longtime Boone resident, Vernon Condon, BHS-49, has passed a milestone and been greatly honored. The guy has completed 50 (that's fifty) years of service to our country as a U.S. Army veteran. BUT THERE'S MORE. He has been selected as the DAC (Department of the Army Civilian) Sikorsky Blackhawk helicopter instructor pilot of the year. His wife, Lori, and sons, Andy and Ryan, accompanied him to Washington D.C. to receive that award earlier this week.

      Ryan is a Nevada Iowan and Wendall's youngest son, Andy, was just promoted to CW5, a rank not easily achieved.There were just 31 Army Warrant Officer's selected this year for that promotion. He is stationed at Ft. Novosel with his dad flying Blackhawks and also doing quality control on all Blackhawk simulators worldwide. He will soon be at Iowa's Camp Dodge checking on their flight simulator.

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     If you're not a person that loves the four seasons, you're probably in the wrong place.

    Looking ahead a bit, Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, was on one of the very first Babe Ruth baseball teams I managed in my 25 years of that joyful experience. Assuming, we will again have a winter season in Boone Iowa in the coming months, Larry has done some reminiscing on his experiences at the Boone ice skating pond.

    Larry writes, "that where I learned to ice skate and as I turn 79, I hope to continue skating into my 80's. Roy Coffman was the park supervisor and he would always have a nice fire for us in the warming house and a few candy items, like Milk Duds, were available for purchase. A.C. Jensen, Tom, BHS-66, and Patty, BHS-64, Jensen's dad, was a renowned ice skater and sometimes he would be doing a "Grapevine" figure. That Boone ice provided me with lots of bumps and bruises but it helped me become a better skater in later years. I've been a member of the Red Wing, MN. Figure Skating Club for nearly 20 years. We usually have two shows in mid-March and I've done some comedy routines.....Tiny Tim, Charley Chaplin, Church Lady and some duets......Mom and Pop's Soda Shop and Tom and Jerry skits on ice."

     Larry is a collector......of almost anything, but especially sports items. On this occasion, however, he talked about another particular item in his huge collection. "I have a 16 x 20 painting of the Boone ice skating pond done by local Boone artist, Beulah Gibson, who was a BHS art teacher. Each Christmas, she would set up a hand painted nativity scene. I discovered this painting on ebay a couple years ago and bought it from a Texas seller. I brought it to show at my 60th class reunion and found that Mary Lea Cleveland's, BHS-63, family also had that painting," Larry explained.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Jean Wiley King, 98, Pleasant Hill. Born in Boone. BHS-44. Her employers through the years were Western Union, Nelson's Lumber, KWBG radio and Duncan Plumbing and Heating. Married Marvin Crouch in 1947, Roland L. Jesse in 1967 and Marshall P. King in 2004. All are deceased. Two daughters survive. Graveside service in Boone.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

MILITARY MEMORIES

     Suddenly, I've reminded myself that in all the various writings I've done through the years, I've never elicited much, if any, discussion about my military experience.

     Well, I became a multi-star General, fought many battles and earned numerous citations and awards. JUST KIDDING.

     Actually, I'd say I spent two years in the U.S. Army in a somewhat "unusual" way. Lots of quirks. Enough twists and turns that I think, perhaps, veterans, especially, might find some of their own "memory makers" by reading of some of my experiences.

     My story began in June 2 of 1955 when I accepted a diploma from Boone Junior College one evening and left the following morning for a Des Moines induction site.

     That was followed by a train ride to Camp Chaffee, Fort Smith, Arkansas, where I spent eight weeks or so for basic training. In my 20th year, I don't recall  much about that time, except being on the range, waiting for the break of dawn, so we could do some firing at "Maggie's Drawers." WOW, the goodness of the Army, doing that deed when it was much cooler than a time later in the day. I also recall the very sandy nature of the soil, which our superiors were delighted to have us rolling around in or constantly facing their demands of keeping our weapons exceptionally clean. Yes, this was a period of constant harrassment.

     When that time ended and a short furlough began, I was able to "hook up" with a military aircraft for a free ride to Waterloo, the closest route to Boone I could locate......and yes, I was very anxious to get home. In fact, I hired a taxi to complete the journey. It was much quicker and no expense was to be spared.

      After my leave, a train ride to Fort Lee, Virginia followed for "advanced" training in the supply area. That occupied the next block of time. The main remembrances I have of that experience is the fact that we often had to tie outside things down due to frequent storm warnings. A "buddy" and I also managed a weekend excursion to nearby Washington D.C. to watch an NFL football game.

    Then, another long train ride as I found my more permanent military home with an assignment to Stockton, California, where I spent my final 18 months of service. As time passed, I realized I was living a "dream." Admittedly, somehow, I had secured the "luck of the draw" with this military assignment.

     The Stockton assignment was about as "low key" as any service challenge I could possibly imagine. There were as many, if not more, civilian employees as there were military people at the base which was near an inland port, and away from the main city of Stockton itself. 

     Many of the military people housed here were involved in the building of eye glasses, serving a huge portion of our military forces in outposts worldwide. It was a "big deal" and these "glass makers" made up a major portion of the base enrollment. Their importance seemed to deter any need for "normal" military procedures. Salutes, guard duty and various other standard demands were not required.

     There were no more drills, very few inspections and a very "laid back" militaristic approach. We were on a list for occasional kitchen duty. I not only fulfilled my obligation, I took advantage of that to make a little extra spending money. I often volunteered to replace someone on their weekend assignment for $20 a day.

     And about all that training in supply? About the only thing close I ever experienced was driving a truck with a week's supply of "dirty clothes" to Sacramento, McClellan Air Base, an hour north. There, I would exchange the troops clothes........one's they had sent to be cleaned up and returning the previous week's supply that had been cleaned.

     I had numerous other jobs during my time in Stockton.........headquarters secretary, mailman and Colonel's Driver. The Colonel was the top officer in the camp and my job was to keep his car clean, full of gas and always available. Many times, I would take him to a meeting and simply wait in the car (sometimes for hours) for his return trip. I felt we were close but never dreamed how close our relationship would eventually pay important personal dividends.

     Several months in, word came that this small but "dream" base was to be closed and all the soldiers, except those glass makers, would be moved elsewhere. Some were going to stateside bases and others were even assigned overseas to various locations.

     My good Colonel called me in his office and asked, "how much time do you have left?" I was nine months away from discharge. He gave me all the options available and concluded with, "do you like it here?" I jumped on that.....absolutely. He then indicated he could arrange for me to conclude my time here with one stipulation. "You would have to be a dental assistant".......serving all those "glass makers" who were NOT moving and their families.

     My final nine months, I worked with another great guy. I was a dental assistant to Captain Elzy Knowles, a Texas dentist who was a draftee. All I had to do was line up appointments for the remaining soldiers and their families and, on occasion, hand him some tools during a procedure.

     NOW IT CAN BE TOLD: A bonus was the fact that two or three times during those final nine months I made a trek back home to Boone (actually Perry) via the City of San Francisco AND the Captain, himself, always provided me "extra time home." I would apply for a leave starting on a Monday but actually leave the previous  Friday and the good Captain would "sign me out" or do whatever was necessary to give me those extra few days. Did the same thing coming home so I actually had maybe 16-17 days free but was only charged for 14.

     May 31, 1957, it all concluded

     I know......I had to be one of the luckiest guys to ever wear a military uniform. Every landing was extremely soft. But, even had my stint been much more difficult, I will always state that in that time of my life it was an extremely important step forward.

     I learned a lot about myself and much about life, itself.  Meeting and watching, close up, the actions of people of many varied personalities, home towns and cultures was unbelievably important.

    I stand proud today that I served. I would certainly recommend a similar experience for all young men. 

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Kenneth Rhynard Daugherty, 96, Newton. Born in Zookspur. Madrid HS-46 where he was a three-sport athlete and a member of a pair of state championship teams. Navy vet. Was drafted by two major league baseball teams and signed with the Chicago Cubs. Played shortstop in the Cubs farm system before injury halted his baseball career. Further education at Drake and the University of Colorado. Married Marian Reynoldson in 1950 in Denver. In Iowa, Ken worked at a sale barn in Ames. Moved to Newton in 1963 and owned a gas station and also sold livestock feed. For 22 years plus, he worked at Riverview Release Center until his retirement as Security Director in 1993. He loved golf, the outdoors and music. Survivors include a daughter, Lynn, of Deep River and a sister, Leora Sowder, of Madrid. Services in Newton.    

        Cameron Kennedy, 39, Madrid. Born in Ames. Ballard HS. DMACC. An avid outdoorsman. Services in Ames and Kelley.    

        Peggy Helen Barkdoll Koppen, 76, formerly of Boone. Survivors include a son, William Koppen, of Boone. Private services were held.  

       Elizabeth Compton Starleaf, 83, Ames. Survivors include a daughter, Katrina (Michael) Anderson of Boone. Services in Ames.  

      Gary John Peters, 83, Johnston. Born in Ogden. OHS-59. Married Irie Miller in 1962 and moved to California. Gary earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Cal Poly University and a Master's Degree in business. The couple owned a small rolling steel door manufacturing company until their retirement in 2022 when they sold out and moved back to Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Irie,, a son, Danny, a daughter, Michelle, a sister, Mary Jo Garvey, brother-in-law Vernon Miller and sister-in-law Janet Miller. Services in Ogden.

Monday, October 14, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Larry Ford, 82, New Hope, MN. Born in Boone. BHS-59. Attended the University of Iowa and earned a BA from Bethel University. Married Nancy Parkinson, BHS-61, in 1962 and in 1968, settled in New Hope. Larry was influential as a coach for all sports. Civic minded and generous, he served the New Hope Lions for 37 years in various ways. He provided considerable influence on many athletes, family, friends and set a high bar for values and behavior. Larry provided executive and financial guidance to numerous companies and individuals. He enjoyed working with people and was fortunate to have his favorite coworker, Nancy, by his side. Survivors include Nancy and two sons. Services in Maple Grove, MN.    

        Maxine Evelyn Heldt Lingren, 93, Ogden. Born in Ogden. OHS-48. Married Dale Eldon Lingren in 1950 in Ogden. The couple farmed, raising hogs and cattle, on Maxine's childhood farm north of Ogden until moving to town in 1990. Dale passed away in 2014. Maxine worked as a telephone operator in Ogden and was a cook at Howe Elementary school in Ogden. She was active in Ladies Aide, enjoyed baking and cooking. Five children survive, Deanna (Bruce) Anderson of Boone and four others from Ogden, Darrell Lingren, Elaine (Tom) Wilson, Donna (Ted) Meeker and Alan Lingren. Services in Ogden.

       Elsie Collins, 78, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-64. Elsie enjoyed sewing, crocheting and all types of crafts. Two sons survive, including Jonathan Crook of Boone. Also surviving are an ex-daughter-in-law, Danielle Crook, of Boone and three siblings, including Alice (Ron) Bass of Boone. Services in Boone.       

       Nadia J. Smith Goldsworth, 93, Boone. Born in Luther. LHS-49. Married Paul L. Goldsworth in Luther in 1952. The couple made their home in Boone. They owned Goldsworth Upholstery and Nadia was well known for her cooking, sewing and quilting. She was an officer in the Iowa National Guard Auxiliary, volunteered at the Boone and Scenic Valley, belonged to church fellowship and the Heritage Quilt Club. The couple enjoyed camping with their children and in retirement, traveled to 49 states and Canada in their motorhome. They lived in southern Utah for 10 years before coming back to Boone in 2002. Paul, BHS-50, passed away in 2006. Survivors include four children, Carol Mayers, BHS-72, Kathleen (Rick) Mickelson, BHS-75, Danny (Paula) Goldsworth, BHS-78, and Tim Goldsworth, BHS-74. Services in Boone.

       Lee James Kinney, 68, Minburn. Survivors include his wife, Angela, of Minburn and four children, including Megan (Theron) Schroeder of Boone. Services in Perry and Minburn.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       John George Kujac, 80, rural Madrid. Born in Des Moines. East HS. Army vet. Earned a degree in architecture from ISU and attended Drake Law School for two years. Married Miriam Siehl in Ames in 1971. The couple made their home in rural Madrid for the past 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Miriam, and a daughter, Anne (Mike) Schlieman, both of rural Madrid. Another daughter and two brothers also survive. Services in Madrid.

      Lyle G. McGlynn, 76, Boone. UnitedCHS-66. Attended Iowa Barber College. Air Force vet. Received an associates degree from DMACC. Married Coleen Jones in 1973. Lyle was passionate about his 150 year plus farm and the Cyclones. Worked for ISU for 40 years. After retirement, worked another nine years at McFarland Clinic. The couple loved to travel, including trips to Las Vegas and Branson. Survivors are three sons, including Tim and Brian McGlynn both of Boone. Four siblings also survive, two of them, Fran Frazier and Veronica Nystrom, both of Boone. Services in Boone.

     John Douglas Lindahl, 77, Brookfield, WI. Born in Boone. BHS-65. After one year at ISU, he joined the Navy. After discharge, he earned a degree from Mankato State University and also his CPA license. John worked for Arthur Anderson accounting while living in Minneapolis. Eventually, he owned his own businesses in LaCrosse, WI and different locations in Iowa. He also worked for Reinhardt foods as a Comptroller. An avid golfer, he loved to fish and bike, especially at his cabin in northern Minnesota. His wife, Marsha, preceeded him in death. Survivors include two daughters and his former wife and mother of his children, Diane Vaaler Withers of Wisconsin. A step-son and a brother, Gary Lindahl, also survive. Private burial in the Slater Cemetery.

SOMETHING "SPECIAL"

     This just has to be something "special." 

     After all, in these older years, my mind is somewhat removed from lots of important (I guess) "breaking news." Much of it just doesn't grab my attention as it may have in the past. There's so much disinformation available to assimilate and I won't or can't take my valuable time? to devote to it. 

     Yet, there it was. Something that did grab my immediate attention. Something I thought was "special" in these very uncertain times. Something that seemed simple but was very noteworthy, at least in my mind.

     The other day, Boone Park Board Commissioner Susan Thorngren issued a report on what was termed, "Dead Tree Removal Day" in Herman Park and a north portion of McHose Park.

     Alright, what's the big deal?

     The work done was great. Some 26 trees and 20 stumps, afflicted with various diseases, were removed.

     HOWEVER, what really caught my eye and impressed me the most was the fact that several portions of the community CAME TOGETHER to produce a very successful event. There were no cares about political or church affiliation, or race, or color or any other petty disturbance and the result was a very productive outcome.

     Six local tree service companies, over 30 licensed tree professionals, worked voluntarily at the task from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. There were some 20 other volunteers who helped in various ways. Boone County RSVP, Rotary Club and PEO members helped by guarding the barricades at the bike path and entrances to the park. Twelve members of the Evangelical Free Church prepared food and water for lunch donated by Hy-Vee, two Park Board Commissioners donated extra burgers and ice cream. R and W Power provided a case of bar oil for each of the tree companies and KWBG even broadcast some of the event.

    Amidst all the nation's turmoil, that event should draw attention to all of us. Its not magic. Its the simple fact that when people come together, nationally, locally, whatever, there can be great accomplishments.

    Makes me proud that such "togetherness" can prevail in my community. I'd love to see even more of it.

K-----K

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Judith A. (Judy) Sommers Olson, 85, Boone. Born in Nebraska. Fremont HS-57. While living in Boone, she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She worked at a malt shop, nursing homes, Golden Corral and HyVee. She loved hosting, baking, cooking, puzzles, tending flowers, canning, playing cards, reading and completing sewing and embroidery projects. Was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. Survivors include five children. Service in Boone (St. Paul's).    

      Gaylord L. Swanson, 75, Ames. Born in Ames. UnitedCHS-67. DMACC/Boone Campus where he played basketball. National Guard vet. Married Mary Ann Nutt in Napier in 1969. A lifetime farmer, he worked with his neighbor Tom Ross for 14 years. Very active, serving as a 4-H leader, with the Boone County Soil Board, his Napier church board, farm bureau board and was a Colfax Township Trustee. In retirement, the couple spent time wintering in Arizona. He was proud of his farms achieving Century Farm designations in 2015 and 2017 and his fondest possession was his 2014 Mustang Convertible. Gay was a big Cyclone sports fan and enjoyed taking his family to the Iowa State Fair each year. Survivors include his wife, Mary, a son and a daughter. Services in Napier and near Luther.

     Donald Keith Roznes, 85, Slater/Madrid Home. Services in Slater and Alleman.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         John Heineman Jr., 100, Ogden/Accura. OHS-41 at age 16. In high school, active in FFA and animal husbandry. ISU. Army vet 1944-46. Married Eldora Stumpenhorst in 1948. The couple continued a successful century farm operation. Was a 4-H leader, active church member, served on the local REC Board and was the parade Marshall at the most recent Ogden Fun Days parade. Was still farming at the age of 91 and in retirement, enjoyed woodworking, travel and fishing. Survivors include three sons with two of them, Craig (Martha) and Paul (Mari Lynn) Heineman, still in Ogden. Services in Ogden.   

        Donald Dean Howard, 89, Boone. Married Jo Ellen Hutchinson in Ogden in 1955. National Guard vet. Don spent 46 years as a heavy equipment operator, primarily a backhoe operator. He always said he was more at home in the pulpit preaching and singing. Mission trips to foreign countries were a highlight of his life. He led many Bible study groups and ministered at various area nursing homes. After retirement, he became an interim pastor for multiple churches around Iowa. Don was also the lead singer for the dance band, "Moonglow." He loved go-karts, fishing, NASCAR and the Kansas City Chiefs. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ellen, three children, Debbie (Cory) Helphrey, Cindy (Tim) Duffy and Craig (Lorinda) Howard, and his eight remaining siblings, Ken, Rita, Lois, Dixie, Linda, Marilyn, Sherri and Connie. Services in Boone.

       Hugh M. Miner Jr., 78, Grand Island, NE. Services in Grand Island. Burial at Bass Point, Boone.   

       Jessie DeJong Taken, 89, Cedar Rapids. Born in Boone. Married Darel G. Taken Sr. in 1952. They divorced in 2005. She worked for 35 years for Wilson Foods/Farmstead Foods. Survivors include a son, two daughters and two sisters. Services in Cedar Rapids.  

      William Paul Davidson, 67, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. BHS-74. Army vet. Married Janie Backous in Ogden in 1983. He worked for Madden Trucking, Archway and most recently at the Fareway Warehouse. William loved hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Janie, and sons, Jim (Kaylea) Carlson and David Carlson all of Boone. Additional area survivors are brothers-in-law Robert (Jeannie) Backous Jr. and Harold (Lori) Backous of Boone and sister-in-law, Sharon (Rick) Braland, of Ogden. William loved spending time with his grandchildren, Wyatt, Dathan, Elsie, Nova and Delanie. Services in Boone.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Diana "Di" Davison Weddell, 82, Boone. Born in Clarion. Did collegiate work at Eagle Grove Community College and ISU. Married James "Jim" Weddell in 1963. The couple moved to Boone in 1966. Diana worked at Hawkeye Savings and Loan and was office manager for Pollard Family Dentistry. She enjoyed the four seasons at the family cabin in Crosslake, MN. and traveling lakes, the ocean and mountains. She loved children and dogs. Even through challenges with dementia, people noticed her sweet and kind nature. Two children survive, son Michael (Jamie) Weddell of Alaska and daughter, Jana (Randy) Stambaugh of Boone. Her sister Sue (Jim) Snider of Boone also survives. A private COL will be held.

      Barbara Peek Clayton, 85. Grew up in the New York/Arizona area. Married Bobby Lawrence Clayton  in 1959. He is deceased. A daughter and three sons survive. Service in Boone at Baptist Church. Memorials to be awarded to the Boone Humane Society.

     Caroly Faye Soregaroli Leichliter, 90, San Marcos,CA/Madrid. Born in Madrid. Married Charles Ray Leichliter, an Air Force vet. For 20 years, they lived at various military bases. After retirement, they made San Marcos their home but always traveled back to Madrid, their second  home where they had many friends and relatives. Two sons survive.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Curtis Dale Cox Jr., 79, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-63. Married Bonnie Lorrie Fuller in Boone in 1965. Bonnie died in 2021. Dale worked for the DOT for 36 years. He had a passion for trains, hot rods and drag racing. He attended numerous car shows and he and Bonnie loved to travel. A huge Hawkeye fan, he was very artistic, making infinity lights, doing macrame and putting model cars together. Survivors include a son, Douglas Cox, of Boone, a daughter, Sarah Costa, and an uncle, Clifton (Charlene) Cox of Ogden. Services in Boone. 

      Gary Ferguson, 81, West Des Moines/Elite Lodge of Ashworth/Bickford Cottage. United Community HS. Married Mimi. Raised on a farm in Boone. His job history included being a loan officer to being a safety manager, making sure his company's clients followed OSHA regulations. He loved people, could fix any problem and totally redid the couple's West Des Moines home. Survivors include his wife, a son, Dennis Ferguson, daughters Lori (Mike) Hinders and Amy (Kyle) McBride, step-daughters Stephanie (Geol) Weber and Erica (Chris) Harris, and his sister, Donna Riddle. Services in West Des Moines.

     John Heineman Jr., 100, Ogden/Accura. Services in Ogden.    

     Shirley Rae Cowles, 68, Hubbard. A sister, Karla (Robert) Santi of Madrid, is a survivor. Services in Nevada and Zearing.

     David Weiss, 52, Grimes/Madrid. Urbandale HS-90. Married Pam Yvette Owen. Was Logistics Coordinator for TMC Transportation. Also operated Weiss Lawn Care. Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter. A COL will be held later.

Friday, October 4, 2024

FOR VIEWERS INFORMATION

      I, the Kornerman, have accumulated numerous, like many hundreds, of addresses as well as some emails and even telephone numbers of various former and even present residents of Boone.

      I very accidentally "came across" the name of Mike Harris, BHS-66, one of Boone High's greatest all around athletes, and quickly noted that the info I have on him shows that he resides in Asheville, North Carolina. Does that ring a bell? That city has been in the midst of that huge amount of turmoil, the ravages of Hurricane Helene, to the large portion of the U.S. Southeast.

      I immediately went to his email and wrote a note expressing concern for him and his family and told him I was praying for their survival amidst that terrible destruction.

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A short time later he replied:

     Thanks for your concern Mo. Nancy and I are O.K. We have a number of large trees down in our area but no flooding. Our friends here in Asheville and in Boone, North Carolina are fine. 

     The destruction downtown and the loss of life are just heartbreaking. Asheville is a beautiful, vibrant, diverse city with a thriving art scene. So much of it is now gone. I live about two blocks from a YMCA and families are lined up in the morning waiting for a chance to take a shower, because they have no water in their homes, if they have a home. The city doesn't expect many of the homes to have water for weeks, if not months. Many of the wonderful small towns that surround Asheville have been completely destroyed. 

     Nancy and I feel blessed to have escaped with only minor inconvenience. We are fine and our friends are fine.

     Thanks for the shoutout. Mike.

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     I'm so happy to hear that they are safe. It makes me wonder if there are various others with Boone connections that were "caught up" in this dreadful storm?

K-------K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Anita Marie Day Sheehan, 93, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone County. Married Maurice Richard Sheehan in Boone in 1951. The couple lived and farmed in Boone County for many years. Primarily a farm wife, Anita did take full-time work at Agri Pro in Napier doing alfalfa research. A faithful church member, she hosted prayer groups in her home many times, displaying homemade goodies and hospitality skills. Three daughters and two sons survive, including Denise (Jerry) Behn and David (Rose) Sheehan of Boone and Pat (Krista) Sheehan of Madrid. Three sisters, including Rosalee Bach of Boone also survive. Services in Boone.

     Diana (Di) Weddell, 82, Boone. A private celebration.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Spencer William. Herrstrom, 36, Des Moines. Born in Ames. Dowling Catholic HS-2006. Army Afghanistan vet. Earned a B.S. in Economics from San Diego State and was set to graduate from the DMACC Culinary Arts Institute in December. Married Claudia Frontull in 2013 and they divorced. He loved many different sports, especially surfing in San Diego. Loved animals and spending time chatting and playing dominos or cards with his grandma, Verda. Survivors include his parents, William (Jean) Herrstrom of Madrid and Lorinda (Jay) Peters of Texas. His paternal grandmother, Verda Burke, survives as do numerous aunts and uncles, including area residents, Bob (Barb) Herrstrom and Cheryl (Larry) Olofson of Boone, and Tim (Julie) Herrstrom of Luther. A COL will be held in Ankeny.

     Cheryl Nolan, 65, West Des Moines. Born in Boone. Retired from the DCI, Division of Criminal Investigation, after 42 years of service in Iowa law enforcement. Three siblings survive. Services in Des Moines and Iowa Falls.

     Ronald Chester Manthei, 77, Nevada. Ames HS-65. Boone Campus/DMACC and ISU. Was dedicated to the Iowa DOT, Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Department of Agriculture. After retirement, contributed to his community via his work with Snyder and Associates and the City of Huxley. Ron cherished the natural world, hiking, reading about animals and birds and tending to his yard. Survivors include his wife, Diane, son Cameron, and a sister. No services.

     Delores Ann Summy,87, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Red Oak. A son and daughter survive.  COL in Des Moines.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Linda Jeanne Ward Rickertsen, 75, Houston, TX. Born in Cedar Rapids. Grew up in Boone where her parents owned and operated Imperial Lanes. BHS-67. State University of Iowa two years. Married UOI classmate Donald Leroy Rickertsen. The couple moved to Chicago, the University of Chicago, where Don obtained his law degree. Relocated to Atlanta in 1973 and Linda obtained a B.B.A. degree from Georgia State in 1981. Linda held various roles in finance over the years, including chief financial officer for a succession of broker dealers. Bank of America took her to Charlotte, N.C. from 1997-2002 before she returned to Atlanta, working there for SunTrust Robinson Humphrey until retirement in Boynton Beach, FL. in 2016. In her last year, she lived in Houston, near a son. Perpetually optimistic, she never let chronic ailments get her down. Traveled to over 30 countries and as long as she was able, loved to golf, bowl and swim. Survivors include a son, a daughter and four siblings, Debbie Dogotch, Randy, Daniel and Patty Ward. A COL will be held in North Liberty, IA and burial in Cedar Rapids.

       Mary Jane Russell Poling, 84, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-58. Married Lesley "Bud" Poling in Mackey in 1958. Became an LPN in 1973 after several years of working as a farm wife. Was a nurse for 30 years before retirement. She continued part time work  at the Hilton in Ames and the Boone Speedway. Mary enjoyed reading Danelle Steele books, doing word searches and gardening. Her husband passed in 1997. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Elsberry, son Marty Poling and brother, Joe (Judy) Russell all of Boone. A second son, Chris Poling, also survives as well as special friend, Ken Jacobs. Services in Boone.

        Marie Dorothy Freeman Bengtson, 102, Boxholm/Grandview Dayton. Born in Boxholm. Boxholm HS-39. Married Waldo F. Bengston in Boxholm in 1943. Very active in her church, including in WELCA and other church circles. Was a member of the Dayton Country Club and Boxholm Community Club. She loved taking care of the flowers at the town park and at her church. Survivors include two sons, Barry and Rick. Services in Boxholm and Ogden. 

        Judy Mae Morgan Freeman, 71, Norwalk. Born in Spencer. Alta HS-71. Married Terry Freeman. They divorced. For many years, Judy worked at Sonoco Products in Boone. A son, a brother and a sister survive. Services in Ogden.

      Michael Stephenson. COL will be held in Stratford.

Friday, September 27, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        D. Jerry Godwin, 89, Boone. Born in Boone. Attended BHS. Married Rose Miller in 1953. They divorced. Jerry worked at the Fareway Warehouse, owned Godwin's Grocery and Meat Locker and retired after working in the Maintenance Department at River Valley Care Facility. He enjoyed woodworking and collecting old bar signs. Loved his '62 Studebaker convertible and the gathering of friends at the Adobe. Patty Heath was the love of his life and the two passed away within a few hours of each other. A son and daughter survive. Services in Boone. 

       Linda Lee Heithoff Romitti, 82, Altoona. Born in rural Manning. MHS-59. She attended Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis in 1960. Worked as a lab technician at Saint Francis Hospital in Grinnell and then the Beaverdale Clinic in Des Moines in the early 60's.. Married Marion A. Romitti in Manning in 1965 and they lived in Centerville from 1965-73. While there, she received an Associate Arts Degree and completed her LPN program from Indian Hills Community College. The family moved to Madrid in 1973 and in 1979, Linda graduated from Grandview College with a B.S. in Nursing. She worked at the Woodward State Hospital as an Area RN and then at the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals until retirement in 2006. In 1997, Linda was named Employee of the Month, Iowa Surveyor of the Year and Regional Surveyor of the Year. Linda moved to the Cedars in Madrid in 2018 and then Prairie Vista Village in Altoona in 2020. She loved to read and travel. Two sons and a sister survive. Linda's husband, Marion Romitti, a former Madrid School Superintendent, preceded her in death in 2022. Services in Altoona and Van Meter.

      Eva Rudisil Wallace, 102, Boone/Westhaven. Survivors include many friends at Westhaven where she lived for 15 years. Services in West Des Moines.

     Gladys E. Overland Fjelland, 101, Huxley/Eastern Star. Born in Ames. AHS. Worked at the Ordinance Plant, Earl May and helped on the farm. Married Rodger Fjelland. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. Among the survivors is a grandson, Craig Fjelland, of Ogden. Services in Ames.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Keith Lee Parkinson, 85, Ledyard, CT. Born in Jefferson. BHS-57, BJC. Navy Vet. Long and successful Navy career. Purdue graduate in Electrical Engineering and attended Officer Candidate School. Retired after 24 years of service. In 1978, he and his wife, Karen Lee Williams, BHS-58, settled into Rose Hill Farm while Keith embarked on successful careers traveling the world in the nuclear industry. Survivors include his wife, Karen, a son, two daughters and a sister, Nancy Parkinson Ford, BHS-61, and her husband, Larry Ford, BHS-59. Private services. 

       Jane Ann McCaffrey, 79,  Boone. Born in Des Moines. Panora HS-63. Married Robert (Bob) McCaffrey in 1975 and the couple made their home in Boone. Jane worked many years as a medical secretary at Iowa Cardiac Surgery Associates. An avid animal lover, she took great joy in her vegetable and flower gardens, enjoyed working word searches and had a passion for adult coloring books. Survivors include a son and a daughter, Janan (Joseph) Miller of Boone. Services in Perry.

       Carmen  Kay Kokemiller, 64, Boone. Born in Webster City. BHS-79. Worked as a Nurse's Aide. A strong church member, she read scriptures daily, was also an avid reader, journal keeper and pet lover. She loved watching Looney Tunes Cartoons on TV. As the recipient of two donor eardrums as a teenager, she was a strong advocate of organ donation. A sister, Connie Kokemiller, of Boone survives. Services in Boone.

       Gary Fatino, 65, Madrid. Born in Des Moines. He enjoyed his dream home and property in Madrid with his wife, Lisa Kollasch. Gary was comfortable and proud of his life in the country and enjoyed the peace and sunshine there as much as he could.He worked many years as a service tech and eventually owned Goodwin Tucker Group. He recently retired and lost his 20-year battle with cancer. Gary's wife, his three children and two brothers survive. Services in West Des Moines.

     Richard Edwin Hasbrook, 90. Born near Estherville. EHS. EJC. State University of Iowa. Army vet. Had a 45 year working career at ISU as Director of Research Administration. Married Carolyn Brooks in Ames in 1963. Retired from ISU in 2000. His wife and two sons survive. Services in Boone.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Janet Lea Jackson Cross, 91, Boone/Eastern Star. BHS-52. Married Carl Edward Cross Sr. in 1953. The couple had three children, Carl Edward (Letha)  Jr., Marvin (Terri) Cross and Marsha (Matthew) Arrowood. Janet worked as a telephone operator but later, dedicated many years as a teacher's aide at Page and Bryant schools. She taught Sunday school, was the leader of youth groups and conducted Bible studies. Played the piano and sang. Sisters Charlotte (Ralph) Anderson and Judith (John) Rossey survive. A private family service.

     Mary Alice Landhuis, 89. Born in Ogden. Grand Junction HS-53. Degree in Education and History from McPherson College in Kansas in 1957. Married Dr. Leo Landhuis in 1957. Mary taught PE and English at Wellman, IA. Earned a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Biology from Stephens College in Missouri in 1984. Served her church in many ways for over 50 years. Active quilter, a prolific reader and staunch supporter of Stephens College music, drama and sports programs. A sister survives. Services in Adel and Des Moines area.

     Jerry Kennedy, 93, Grand Junction. Surviving children include Kathleen (Greg) Savits and James (Julie)  Kennedy both of Ogden. Services in Grand Junction. A brother also survives. Services in Grand Junction.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Eldon LeRoy Schlenker, 84, Grimes. Never lived in Boone but served KWBG radio as Station Engineer for a period of time starting in the 1960's.    

      Krisha Lynn Miles Barrett, 72, Ames. Born in Boone. BHS-71. Married Steve Barrett. They divorced but remained present in each other's lives. Krisha worked for McFarland Clinic in the Medical Records Department for 35 years before retirement. She enjoyed sipping Diet Coke, watching soaps and basking in the sun. She loved being a grandma and following her girls extracurricular activities. Survivors include her former spouse, Steve (Jan) Barrett, her daughters, Jenny and Jessie, and her brother, Eric (Patty) Miles, BHS-68. Services in Ames.  
      

     Mary Genevieve (Gen) Higgins Haase, 97, Fort Dodge/Baber Hospice Home. Born in Greene County. Grand Junction HS-45. Married Wilber E. Haase in Grand Junction in 1967. The couple farmed in rural Boxholm for two years before moving to rural Dayton where they farmed until moving to Grand View Apartments in Dayton in retirement in 1994. Gen had worked in the Boone Farm Bureau office, as well as offices in Des Moines, Perry and Jefferson. Survivors include a son and a daughter. Services have been held.

     Donald Earl Johnson, 82, Madrid. Born in Minnesota. Beaver Creek HS-59. National Guard vet. Graduated as a medical labratory technologist. Married Suzanne in 1967. The couple lived in Eldora, Centerville, Adel and Exira. Retired in Exira from his 25-year medical lab director job at Audubon County Hospital. The couple then moved to Madrid to be closer to their daughters Stefanie and Carolyn. Two sisters, a brother and a best frend, Roger Lenz, also survive. Services in Nevada and Eldora.