BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Janice Pauline Hillman Anderson, 89, Ogden/Eastern Star. Born in Grand Junction. GJHS-52. Married Gerald R. Anderson in Grand Junction in 1953. First, the couple resided in Boone. But for the last 69 years, Ogden has been their home. Active in church, lifetime Eastern Star member, active in 4-H, a beautiful seamstress, enjoyed all crafts, all sports and traveling. Survivors include her husband, Gerald, and son, Tim (Vicki) Anderson both of Ogden. Three daughters survive, including Shelly (Dan) Schall of Ogden. A sister, Leita (Jerry) Barrick also survives. Services in Ogden.   

      Katherine "Kathy" Irene Kester Martin, 74, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Burdell Martin in Missouri in 1993. The couple spent many years managing their own restaurant/bar "Kathy's Hacienda" near Laurie, Mo.They enjoyed their time in the Ozarks and visiting casino's. In the early 2000's, they moved back to Iowa where they worked at Hilltop Greenhouse in rural Ogden. Kathy worked at the Boone County Hospital until retirement and then was a homemaker at the Eastern Star Home. Survivors include her children, Bruce (Christina) Bennett, Shelly (Mark) Lindahl, Blaine (Terri) Martin, Bruce Bennett and Julie Tornberg. Sibling survivors include Dennis and Randy Kester and a sister-in-law, Penny Kester, also survives. A COL will be held at a later date.

      James Rogers, 74, Boone. Born in California. Married Marsha Witcraft in 1981 in California. He enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife, two sons and a sister. No services are planned.    

      Jerry Welsh, 66, Boone. Born in Ottumwa. Pekin/Packwood HS. Married Doris Visser in Sheldon in 1982. The couple made their home in Boone. Worked at HyVee in Ames and later, did construction work with LTT and then Teak Construction, both in Ames. Finished with his own construction company, Welsh Construction. Survivors include his wife, Doris, a son, Alex Welsh, a daughter, Alison Welsh, and a brother, Rich (Mindy) Welsh, all of Boone. Services in Boone.   

      Dean Albright, 91, Boone/State Center Specialty Care. Born in Pennsylvania. BHS-55. Army vet. Married Vreeladene Collins in Boone in 1975. Worked for Archway Cookies and retired from working at the Woodward State Hospital. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and was a talented woodworker. Survivors include his wife, Vreela, and a daughter, Cindy (Kyle) Frame, both of Boone. Services in Boone.  

      Norma "Jean" Heard Boardman, 82, Boone. Born in Missouri. Married Thomas William Boardman in Nebraska in 1961. Thomas died in 2005. The couple spent their early years in Weeping Water and Ralston, NE. They moved to Ogden in 1978 and to Boone in 1996. Jean served as the Ogden High School Secretary from 1979-95. Survivors include a son, Tim, a daughter, Lea, a brother and four sisters. Services in Ogden.    

     Patricia Jean Sheets Charlet, 77, Ogden. Perry HS-64. Worked as a CNA at Spurgeon Manor, Perry Manor and Kennybrooke. She loved going to race tracks, crocheting, camping and collecting things. Also loved TV shows and movies. Survivors include two daughters and two brothers. COL will be held in Perry.