BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

      Clarice Maland Sapp, 94, West Des Moines. Born in Nevada IA. Married Bill Sapp in 1948. Bill passed in 2000. The couple moved to Boone, to what became their permanent home, in 1958 when Bill became a BHS teacher and baseball coach. Clarice was a very proud and consistent supporter of Bill's baseball teams, which won two state high school championships and several conference titles that earned him a berth in the Iowa Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Well known for her kindness and volunteerism in the community, her close relationships with Bill's many baseball players through the years continued from the time of his death to the remaining years of her life. She was active in the P.E.O. chapters in Boone and West Des Moines. Survivors include two sons, Dick (Michelle) and Bobby (Frances), a daughter, Jackie (Greg) Turner and a brother. A funeral service will be held February 4, at 1 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. A private burial is planned.

      Eldon Ray Cunningham Sr., 82, Boone. Born in Oklahoma. Alva HS-60. Marine Corps vet. Married Alberta Pearl Mundy in Alva in 1962. The couple started their life together in Alva where Eldon worked in the mailroom for the Alva Review Courier. He also worked maintenance at an apartment complex and worked with Alberta at the American Legion Hall. The family moved to Boone in 1974 and Eldon was the production manager at the Boone News Republican until retirement in 2006. He was a church Deacon and Elder and served as a Pastor at a Des Moines church. Survivors include his wife, Alberta, and four sons. Services in Boone. 

      Patricia Louise Hodges Carter, 90, formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. Rural and Boone Community schools. Had a large garden and enjoyed canning. Was one of the original BINGO callers in Ellsworth and also an avid BINGO player. Was married to John Laube and Virgil Carter, both deceased. Survivors include two daughters, a sister, Linda Smith, and two brothers, Dale and Jim Hodges. Services in Boone.

      Gary L. Eslinger, 66, Boone. Worked for Walters Sanitation for a number of years. Survivors include his five children, including Daniel (Mollie) Eslinger and Julie Eslinger, both of Boone. A Celebration of Life will be held later.  

      Kelly Gaidies Hauersperger, 58, Boone. Formerly of Creston. Born in Creston. CHS-83. Was married to Harry Hauersperger for 36 years. Her mother and two brothers survive. Services in Creston.

     Lou Ann Fankhauser Hanson, 71, Boone. Born in Des Moines. Ankeny HS-70. DMACC Art School and a B.S. degree from Upper Iowa in Human Services and Psychology. A graphic design artist, she enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors and covered it via her art and photography. Survivors include a son, Will Hanson, and two  daughters, Carson (Robin) Petitfils and Shelby Petitfils. A Celebration of Life will be held in Norwalk.