Monday, February 26, 2024

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Scott Reynold Fank, 23, Boone. Born in Ames. Homeschooled/L.P.J. Academy-18. DMACC. An electrical engineering degree from ISU in 2023. Interned at PowerFilm Solar in Ames and completed two semesters of a foreign exchange program in South Korea. Loved being creative and had a zeal for discovering hands-on learning. Enjoyed a wide  range of interests from music to sports, photography, cooking etc. Survivors include his parents, Michael and DeAnna Fank, and three siblings, Heidi (Calvin) Leeds, HolliAnna Fank and Luke Fank all of Boone. Services in Stratford.   

     Mary Elizabeth Fosenburg Jones, 96, Boone/Westhaven. Formerly of Ogden. Born in Woodward. North HS/Des Moines. Married Robert C. Jones in Omaha in 1947. They later divorced. Mary worked 20 plus years at ISU before retirement. After retirement, she started a part-time cleaning business and volunteered at the Boone County Hospital and area nursing homes. She loved to dance, the outdoors, playing cards, watching TV, nature rides through the Ledges and 50's/60's music. Survivors include four adult children, Susan Clauson, Bob (Rae) Jones, Tim Jones and Jill Dobson. Services in Boone.   

      Connie Rene' Stewart Hadley, 60, Wilmore, KY. Born in Boone. BHS-82. Earned an Associate's Degree from DMACC and a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education and Religion from Northwestern College in Orange City. In 1991, she received her Master of Arts and Religion in Christian Education with a minor in Music from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY. She was employed by Subway and Asbury University. Loved children and enjoyed spending time with them at the Jessamine Early Learning Village. Music and art were also important to her. Survivors include her husband, Matthew Hadley, a son, and a sister. She is also survived by her father, C. Eugene Stewart of Boone. A Celebration of Life will be held in Boone.   

      Pearl L. Cole, 91, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-50. Married Elmer Warman in 1963. They divorced. Pearl worked at Northwestern Bell for 34 years until 1986. She had also worked for Mountain Bell in Denver. Was a member of the Des Moines Telephone Pioneers of America and enjoyed sports, traveling, playing cards and growing flowers. Survivors are two sisters, including Betty (Rawleigh) Mowrer of Boone. Services in Boone.

     Daniel Thomas Siegler, 84, Bemidji, MN. Born in Chicago. BHS-58. Greenville College until U.S. Army service. In 1968, he resumed his college studies at Northern Illinois University. Earned a B.A. degree in 1971. He and his fiance', Susan Aguinaga built a house in Puposky and they were married in 2003. Daniel loved nature and was a homesteader who enjoyed maple syruping, gardening, canning, cooking and cutting firewood. Loved music and reading. Survivors include his wife, Susan, two sisters and his best friend, Terry (Cassandra) Duy. Celebration of Life will be held later.   

     John Thomas Warren, 77, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Des Moines. Waukee HS-64. Married Janice Felt in Waukee in 1966. Worked for Firestone and joined the Iowa National Guard where he was a Warrant Officer and full-time communication technician at Camp Dodge. Moved his family to Boone in 1977 when he became part owner of Fairchild Communications. Health issues forced retirement in 2015. Hawkeye fan, loved Canadian fishing and grilling, with steaks being a specialty. Survivors include his wife, Janice, a daughter, DeNae (Tim) Foster and two brothers. A private family service.

     Rodney Lemon, 57, Winterset. Boone racing was a favorite pastime. Services in Winterset.

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