Douglas Hilton, 69, Ames. Born in Emmetsburg. Lived in Laurens but at age 12, his parents passed and Doug was welcomed to the home of his uncle, Harold Johnson, of Boone. BHS-74, he lived in the Boone/Ames area. Woodworking was a special talent. Doug contributed to medical science by allowing his body to be used for research. He was the first in the nation used in a special gene study intended to help repair organs in a living body. Survivors include his uncle, Harold, and four siblings including Roger Hilton of Boone.
Barbara Lincoln, 70, Perry. Born in Missouri. Grew up in Boone before settling in Perry. Married Mark Lincoln. Had a special affection for dogs and enjoyed numerous gambling trips to Nevada. Survivors include her husband, Mark, and two sons. Services in Perry.
Duane Rex Burk, 86, West Des Moines. Born in Boone. Rippey HS. Air Force vet. Married Patricia in 1964. Duane worked for Massey Ferguson and Wright Welding Supply until retirement. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter and a sister. Services in West Des Moines.
John Lee "Bull" Wheelock, 73, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. Army vet. Received GED while in service. Married Donna Sizemore in Missouri in 1973. They devorced. Lived most of his life in Eldora and Boone. Was a truck driver and then 40 plus years as an auto mechanic Had his own shop, John's Auto, from 1983-91, then worked for several area shops before retiring. He enjoyed cars, trucks, motorcycles, races, his pet wolf, Nakota, and professional wrestling. Survivors include his daughter, Misty (fiance' Thomas Shaw) Pickens and a granddaughter, Jeanie Foster, both of Boone. Services in Boone.
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