BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Sandra "Sandy" Kay Shadle Wisecup, 75, Boone. BHS-67. After many years of work at ISU, she retired in 1999. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, tending her garden, flowers and yard. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy (Denny Bock) Flugstad, a son, Gary Wisecup, a sister, Karen (Donovan) Howe and a brother, Hollie Shadle.    

     Ronnie E. Phipps, 81, Boone. Born in Texas. BHS-62. Married Bessie Barger in Boone in 1973. Worked at ISU until retirement at age 63. Then, later, added seven more years of work there. He loved racing, watching all types of sports, westerns and reading. His wife, Bessie, survives.

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     Robert Anderson, 98, Newport Beach, CA. A 1944 Boone High graduate, Bob Anderson was a legend of the Boone community, a prominent high school, State of Iowa and Stanford University swimmer. Born in Exeter CA., his late parents were Dwight and Myrtle Anderson and when Bob was eight years old, the family moved to Boone to take over the family farming business. During his Boone High School years, he excelled in swimming.......winning and recording state records in swim sprint events. Twice, he established NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SWIM RECORDS. After graduation, he pursued flight school before graduating from Stanford University in 1950 with a BA in economics. Anderson was an All American swimmer and football running back during his college days. A service vet from 1952-55, he met Patty, who became his wife, in 1953. In 1956, the couple opened Bob's Men's Shop at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. He retired in 2004. The couple enjoyed traveling and loved entertaining. Bob loved racing sailboats, playing tennis, golfing or working out at the gym. Three children survive. There will be a private memorial in California to celebrate his life.     

      Jon Todd (TJ) Moeller, 58, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-2001. He worked with brother Kurt doing concrete, then worked at various farms in the area. For the last 20 plus years, he has been a service technician for Rolfes. JD enjoyed the outdoors, being on the farm, four wheeling, target practicing and working on John Deere tractors. Survivors include his son, Jordan of Woodward, his longtime girlfriend Diana Larson of Boone, brother Kurt (RoxAnn) and sister-in-law Mindy Moeller both  of Boone and a sister Tami. Services in Boone and St. Paul's.   

     Bruce Warren Geerdes, 77, Marshalltown/Vets Home. Born in Sibley. Spent childhood on family farms in George and Wellsburg and  at 12, the family moved to Arlington, CA where he excelled in baseball. Spent a year in Carson City, NV and then moved to Boone where he was a four-sport athlete. Was a member of the BHS 1965 state championship baseball team and after graduating in '65, went to Central College on a football scholarship. Spent four years in the U.S. Air Force, met and married Bonlia Todee in Thailand. Bruce made a career as an electrician for years before beginning his own business. He was an outdoorsman and talented woodworker. Survivors include his wife, Bonlia, son Terry and two sisters, Barbara, BHS-69, and Beth, BHS-74. Bruce was the son of George and Frances Geerdes, both deceased. His father was a math instructor at BHS for several years. A COL will be held in Nevada. 

     Lorideen (Deanie) May Begot Larrabee, 86, Ames. Survived by a grandchild, Maggie (Zach) Draper of Boone. A COL will be held this summer.

     Patricia Jolene Larson, 77, Ames. Survived by a son, Tim (Steph) Houge of Madrid. Services in Slater.

     Robert (Bob) Bristle, 96, Perry. Born in rural Boone County. Grew up on a farm Woodward HS. A sister, Janice (Larry) Nelson of Woodward is among the survivors. Services in Windsor Heights and Perry.

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        Richard Wade Harshbarger, 78, Ames. Born and grew up in Madrid. His late parents were former Boone business man Guy Harshbarger Jr. and Phyliss (Butler) Harshbarger. Grew up on a farm, served in the Army Reserves and was a machinist for Bourns for 24 years. He had a passion for flying and taught flying lessons. Later, worked at Accu-Mold in Ankeny and relocated to Lake of the Ozarks in retirement. He enjoyed enduro racing, muscle cars, flying, biking, golf and fishing. Was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Madrid, Scottish Rite and Shriners. Survivors include three sons, his companion Karen Hameister, and a brother. Private service in Nevada.

      Lyndon Kirk "Lyn" Dighton, 83, Boone. Born in Coggon. CHS. Two education degrees from UNI, including a Masters degree. Married Sherryl Ellingson in Popejoy in 1963. The couple moved to Hawarden and Lynn started his teaching/coaching career. They moved to Boone in 1968. He taught Driver's Ed, some science and coached football, wrestling and softball. He retired in 2000. Member of Daybreakers Kiwanis, and enjoyed golf, playing the piano, wood carvings and horseback riding. Survivors include his wife, Sherryl, daughter Sally (Ian) Overland, and sons Dan (Sally) and Jeff (Ammie) Dighton. Services in Boone. 

      Charlene Fae Pepper, 93, Boone/Eastern Star. Formerly of Ogden. Born in Berkley, Berkley schools. Married Clarence Fred Hickcox in 1947 and they divorced. She moved to Ogden in 1957. Married Paul Pepper in Boone in 1971. Worked as a cook for the Ogden schools for over 25 years before retirement in 1996. She loved her flowers and a large garden and canning. Taught Sunday school and was a Cub scout den mother. Fishing and playing Rummy Cube were enjoyed. Survivors include five children, including Fred (Judy) Hickcox of Ogden and three step-children, including Becky (Don) Watson and Colleen Sparks of Boone and Mary Pepper of Ames. Services in Ogden and Boone.

     Carroll David Brown, 90, Marion. Born in Carroll. OHS-52. Grew up on farms near Scranton, Guthrie Center, Glidden, Lanesboro and Ogden. Army vet. While attending Iowa State, helped his dad farm 350 acres near Ogden. Earned a degree in Farm Operation and in 1963, graduated from the Drew University of Theology. Married Gladys Grahan and Martha Ann Dalton Thomasson. Both marriages ended in divorce. Married Arlene Menning Blunck in 1978. Served various churches before retirement in 2007 after 48 years of ministry. In retirement, played the piano at various care centers. At one time, was the chaplain for the Iowa State Patrol. Many survivors but none from the Ogden area. Services in Cedar Rapids and Oelwein  

     Blayne Jaymes Stoneburner, 17, Ogden. Victim of an accident. Born in Boone. OHS student. Worked at Casey's in Ogden. He enjoyed fishing, camping, music, travel and "just hangin' out." Loved bacon, oreos, chicken strips, shrimp alfredo and his mom's meat loaf. He was happy to have a baby sister. Survivors include his parents, Cleo (Michaelle) Stoneburner and Jayme (Bryant Kirton) Stoneburner, eight siblings and his grandparents, Richard and Jeanne Sorsen and Shirley Riley. Services in Ogden.

     Edmund Heldt, 93, Boone. Born in Ogden.  BHS-48. AIB. National Guard vet. Married Valenette Schoff in Boone in 1953. Member of the Boone VFW, American Legion, Habitat for Humanity and the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Valenette (Val), BHS-52, and two sons, including Rick (Teresa) Heldt of Boone. Services in Boone and Ogden.    

     Larry E. Van Gordon, 76, Marshalltown. Born in Boone. His parents, now deceased, were step-mother Betty Mae and father, Richard K. Van Gorden. Services in Des Moines.

     Teresa M. Smith Dawdy, 68, Ogden. Born in California. Cerritos, CA HS. Earned an associate's degree in child development from DMACC. Married Rickie Dawdy in Reno, NV in 1979. The couple moved around when Rickie was in the U.S. Navy. In 1997, moved to Ogden where Teresa operated an in home daycare. She was an animal lover and raised guinea pigs. Survivors include a daughter, Brianna (Anthony) Schelle, of Ogden and a son, Matthew (Madi) Dawdy of Boone. A COL later with burial in Ogden.

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     Gale Leslie Honeick Jr. Brice, 77 Ames. Born in Indiana. BHS-64. Married Don Brice at Boone Sacred Heart church in 1965. The couple resided in Ames, Gale as a homemaker and then for 40 years, as a legal secretary and paralegal. She enjoyed needlepoint, English mysteries and road trips with Don. Survivors include her husband, Don, two daughters, including Danette of Boone, a son, a brother and her stepmother. Her late parents were Enid Davis Honeick and Walter Honeick Jr. Services in Ames with burial at Sacred Heart cemetery in Boone at a later date.

     Bruce W. Geerdes, 77, Marshalltown/Iowa Vets Home. BHS-65. A good Boone High School athlete. A football player and member of the 1965 BHS state championship baseball team.

     Dwayne Fiscus, 92, Churdan. Survivors include three daughters, including Shonda (Bill) Crooks of Boone and a brother. Services in Jefferson and Churdan.

     

PRAISEWORTHY, THEN AND NOW

     Old friend Vern Modeland, BHS-50, has some strong feelings about his Boone High School education and I'm sure the comments he makes have held true all these years right up to the present time.

     Vern wrote, "I look back at launching of an exceptional career for me that was built on the exceptional education we all got through the Boone Public School System which, as I moved on and around, I believe....especially today....knew of no equal. Thanks to all those teachers who put up with us. Get out your old class yearbooks, BHS grads of those days, and savor what they gave us."

     Amen Vern.

     In reviewing the most recent blog about my KWBG days, Vern added that he remembers what he considered a "talk" show even back in the early 1950's. He says it was hosted by Ray Malmberg and he thought the show was called, "Coca Cola Comes Calling" or something like that.

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     Time for some more calendar marking.

     Can't believe its almost time for the Boone Municipal Band concerts to begin.

     The first concert is in a couple weeks......Wednesday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m.

     The first five concerts are all on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m......June 5, 12, 19 and 26.

     Thursday, July 4th is the annual patriotic concert at 7:30, followed by the city fireworks.

     Then, there is a Wednesday concert on July  10 and on Saturday, July 13, is the annual Iowa Municipal Band Festival (nine bands) performing from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the Boone band playing at 6 p.m..

     The final concert is Wednesday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m.. 

     The band and the Ericson Public Library are combining forces. Library representatives will be present at the Wednesday concerts and attendees can sign up for a free library card that evening. The concert June 19 has been designated a kids concert in conjunction with the library and the children's storybook charactor "Zoom Squirrel" will visit the band's final concert on July 17.

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     They've been gone awhile but the Saggau family, Bernie, Lois, Becky, Dave and Jeff, lived in Boone for a number of years. The kids were all BHS graduates.

     Bernie, of course, was the long time Executive Secretary of the Iowa Boys High School Athletic Association here.

     Jeff was killed in a tragic auto mishap years ago and Lois passed a few years back but Bernie is 96 on Saturday, May 18, and is recovering from replacement of an aorta heart valve. His address is 2503 Marlette Street, Sarasota, FL 34231.

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Teresa "Butt" L. Lehman, 63, Boone. Born in Des Moines. HS in Des Moines. Worked at Don and Sons body shop in the detailing department for 17 years. She loved animals, camping and boating. Survivors include her father, Ron Lehman, two brothers, Russell and Randy Lehman, and two nephews, including Talbot Martz of Boone. Services in Boone, interment near Saylorville Lake.

     James "Jim" Everett Henry, 76, North Chesterfield, VA. passed away December 25/2023. Born in Ohio. HS in New Jersey and he earned a degree from Kent State University. U.S. Coast Guard vet. Married Catherine Jenson. After she passed, Jim married Janelle Givens, BHS-70, of Boone. He worked for 30 years as a plant manager in the printing industry in Minnesota. Loved to go antiquing and play golf. Survivors include his wife, Janelle, a son, a daughter, his mother-in-law Naomi "Noni" Givens, and his brother-in-law, Steve Givens. Graveside service at Rose Hill near Boone. 

     Shirley Jean "Suzy" Finger Rardin Dobbs, 91, Grimes. Born in Grand Junction. She was a dog lover and good cook. At one time, she was a telephone operator in Boone. She married Francis Rardin and the couple lived in Boone for 25 years. Private burial in Grand Junction.

MY DAYS (and nights) AT KWBG RADIO

     I, the Kornerman, gave a 90-minute speech last October to a crowd at the Boone County Historical Center, reliving some of my memories of work at KWBG radio and the Boone News Republican.

     Numerous acquaintances, friends, particularly those who no longer live in the Boone area, noted that they were very interested in the presentation, though they were not able to attend in person.

     In the time since the actual presentation, I've tried to, in the Korner, in a written form, provide highlights of that speech for those interested.

     By now, we have pretty well covered everything except for this one final subject, "Highlights of my days at KWBG."

     I did part-time announcing, starting in my senior year at Boone High School, 1953, and continued that during my two years at Boone Junior College.

     After graduation from BJC, I entered U.S. Army service for two years. As I was about to be discharged from the military, I received an offer to return to KWBG at "85.00 a week." That was my official start at KWBG in 1957.

     I worked full-time, opening the station at 6 a.m. and doing sports, play-by-play ($15 extra per game), in the evenings. All this, while attempting to attend Iowa State University, an effort I eventually gave up on.

     By the way, during that ISU time, I was given an opportunity to work at WOI-TV as an announcer. What a big deal......not. All I did was work late night weekends and between programs, I would recite, "This is WOI-TV, Ames"......that was it.

     In my time at KWBG I did lots of sports events, primarily all BHS contests in all sports with a few Ogden, Madrid, United games mixed in. Watching Jim Goodrich of United becoming the all-time Iowa High School basketball scorer was a highlight. 

     I never kept track but may have done 1,000 high school contests or more and yes, was happy to do so for that extra $15 per contest.

     Tournament time was especially hectic and that was a time we broadcast a lot of area games. There were many more schools involved in those days and it took lots of contests to pare the field to eventual state tourney qualifiers.

     Oftentimes, schools would host three games in one evening. I recall going to Ogden for an early tournament basketball game at like 5:30 p.m., getting the car at its conclusion and driving  to Stratford to do an 8 p.m. game there that same night.

     I was always proud of the fact that I broadcast a game of the State Tourney when I was just 18 or 19 years old. That was pretty big for a young broadcaster.

     Some other radio highlights:

     A fellow broadcaster, Roger Weber, and I decided to have an afternoon show with an invitation to call  in whatever was on listener's mind. That resulted in a discussion of all kinds of city news......council, police, fire, organizations. Exchanging recipes even became a popular subject. In fact, Roger and I eventually put many of those recipes in a "Dial Your Neighbor" cook book which I understand can still be found, on occasion, at local garage sales.

     Yes, that was the name of the show and this was in the early 1960's. Today, "talk" shows are a dime a dozen but I really feel like Roger and I were involved in one of the earliest such broadcasts.

     We had an early "Quiz Biz" program......the usual.......ask a question and take calls with the answer and whoever was first with the correct answer won the prize.

     Being the great music fan I am, I had purchased a wonderful album by the famous Nelson Riddle orchestra. His orchestra was well know for providing the background music for the great singers of the day.....Sinatra etc.

     The album was strictly, music, the orchestra alone, and it was designed for a sing-along. It even included lyrics for the songs involved. Well, I decided to "sing along." I recorded, "You Make Me Feel So Young" with the Nelson Riddle orchestra background.

      That soon became a question on the Quiz Biz program. "We have a great song here featuring the famous Nelson Riddle orchestra and all we want you to tell us is the name of the singer on this song." 

     We played it and, as usual, the phone started lighting up.......Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone and various others were guessed. I really don't recall if someone eventually decided it was me or if I  had to break the news to everyone. That was fun.

     Sometime along the line I became the station manager. We needed an announcer and put the word out. A young man who was attending Iowa State University applied and made a major, immediate impact. There was no doubt.....he was our choice and I hired him for his first real job in radio.

      Mike Pace was the choice and, in all reality, I think we knew we had a real gem on staff and history eventually proved that was true.

     Mike was in Boone initially for some time, actually left but then came back for a second time here.

    Mike  became a very highly visable personality in the metro area, working at a couple of radio stations, being a wonderful Master of Ceremonies for big events and participating, himself, in musical events and plays.

     However, probably his major claim to fame came as the announcer for the national Powerball drawing telecast. That short program was seen each week by thousands across the country and he had that gig for some 18 years.

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BOONE/AREA COMMUNITY DEATHS

     Judith E. Ford Edwards, 82, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Massena. Cumberland-Massena HS-59. Married Larry Edwards in 1959 in Bridgewater, IA. In 1969 started work as a secretary at Lincoln Elementary. The couple moved to Creston and Judith was involved in church work and volunteering. After a move back to Boone in 1978, she worked in day care before becoming an administrative assistant at Rolfes. She retired from Fareway as an administrative assistant. The Edwards family enjoyed many trips together and Judith also loved gardening, flowers and her church. Larry passed away in 2022. Survivors include a son and daughter and a sister. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

      James (Jim) Patrick Rushing, 76, Lucas. Survivors include a son, Jerime Rushing, of Boone.

      Larry Wayne Fullerton, 82, Nevada. Born in Boone. He married Linda in 1975. Was an over the road truck driver before accepting a position at Iowa State in their Central Stores facility. Was a big Cyclone fan who also loved fishing, flower gardening, camping and solving puzzles. Survivors include his wife, Linda, and seven of his nine children. Private family service.

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     Judy Kay Evans Wheeler, 76, Ames. Born in Ames. Nevada HS. AIB. Worked at the Iowa Highway Commission and Merry Maids in Ames. Married Rickie Wheeler in Ames in 1989. The couple owned and operated J&R Cleaning Teams for 10 years before retirement. She enjoyed reading and music. Survivors include her husband, Rickie, of Ames, a daughter, Brandi Wilson, of Boone, a son, a son-in-law, Kevin Streiff, of Boone, and a brother. Services in Boone.

     Bruce Swanson, 73, Dayton. Survivors include his wife and two daughters, including Madeline (Tyler) Price of Boone, a sister and a sister-in-law. Services in Dayton.

     Emma L.Polish Grilli, 99, Madrid. Born in High Ridge, IA. MHS-43. Married Carl Grilli in Madrid in 1946. She held clerical positions at John Deere and United Mutual Insurance. Survivors include three daughters, including Kris (Roger Peterson Jr. of Madrid. No service. Private burial.

     Verland D. McColly,  96, Ankeny. Born in Boone County. Graveside service near Ankeny.

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      Richard Gene Santi, 79, West Des Moines. Born in Ames. Madrid HS-62. Iowa State-66. Law degree from the State University of Iowa in 1969. Married Carolyn Ackerlund of Madrid in 1965. Started his law career as a law clerk for a Federal District Court Judge in Fort Dodge. The couple moved to Des Moines in 1971 and in 1974, he joined Aylers Law firm. In 1979, the couple made a home on a Dallas County acreage. Richard was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors, playing cards and traveling extensively with Carolyn. They wintered in Palm Desert, CA. and Queen Creek, AZ. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, adult children, Troy and Michelle, and a sister. Services in West Des Moines.   

      Charles (Chuck) Franklin Buerckley, 82, Carroll/Rest Haven/Coon Rapids. Born in Eldora. Zearing HS-59. National Guard vet. Married Laura Wheeler at the Christian Church in Boone in 1968. Worked for Standard Oil but sold to Thermogas and hauled propane for 32 years. Then, worked at the Animal Disease Lab until retirement in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Laura, in Carroll, two sons and a sister-in-law, Rita Wheeler, of Ogden. Services in Carroll.

     Valerie Christine Hughes, 66. Born in Boone County. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Hughes and three sons. 

WAY, WAY BACK

     A few days back in the Korner, a group of former Boone boys recalled their earliest days here, when as teenagers, they secured their first employment and the compensation received.

     As we close the door on that story, one final addition. John Kueck, BHS-61, added, "Here's my story as a laborer at Quinn Wire and Iron Works. Growing up with a Lionel train set, I am familiar with rail cars that did side dumps of their contents and cranes with magnets for unloading iron. Those types of rail cars were missing at Quinn's. Instead, they had a boxcar of coke I emptied, a shovel and a wheelbarrow at a time. Then came the gondola car filled with 50-pound ingots of pig iron. I would throw each ingot over the side and then later, stack each to make room for more. At the end of three summers of this type of work, I weighed 128 pounds compared to 148 pounds in eighth grade, BUT, I had more muscle."

     John added, "I made $1.25 an hour but worked 48 hours a week so made good money at time and a half after 40 hours."

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     Today's story from that earlier group we exposed is all about sports cards. The interest was fueled by the news that Caitlin Clark's first professional trading card recently sold for $10,000. There were other Clark cards sold as well.....a base card for just $9.99 to a non-autographed variant of the Blue Viper 1/1 card which quickly sold for $3,000.

     Anyway, our Boone guys reported on their sports cards.

     John Hinz, BHS-64, wrote, "when I started playing for the West Boone Dodgers in Little League I started collecting baseball cards pretty aggressively. When we had those neighborhood grocery stores all over town, I peddled around buying cards from different stores, in hopes I would get a broader variety of cards. I think there were 11 stores that I visited and their might have been more, but at age 77, who knows."

     John added, "I kept all of my cards from about 1954-60 but I did give one 1956 Mickey Mantle to each of my nephews, but have kept the rest...somewhere around 3,000 cards. They remain sorted by team in the order of my favorite players on each team to the least favorite. I'm not sure what I'll do with them, but do have a son who was an outstanding player and a 3-year old grandson who already loves hitting wiffle balls."

     Dick Musser, BHS-64, said, "I had Larry Biittner and Junior Gilliam cards."

     Mike Nyman, BHS-64, added, "I don't have baseball cards anymore but I think I have a Don Nelson basketball card around the house somewhere."

     John Hendricks, BHS-64, wrote, "you probably saw that a Mickey Mantle rookie card recently went for over a million. But my wonderful, wonderful Mom threw out a packed shoe box of cards from my closet when I was in school at the University of Iowa. I think I had seven Mickey Mantle's, including a rookie card, plus most of the Yankees, and also Ted, Stan and other notables. I even had a Joe Amalfitano."

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     The Kornerman was taken completely by surprise recently when I received an email from Michael Moran, the son of Francis Dayle "Hap" Moran, BHS-21, of Toreador athletic fame. "Hap" Moran, in  1920, led a Toreador basketball team, not only to a state championship but also a trip to Chicago to participate in a National High School tournament. "Hap" was named the most outstanding player in the Iowa tourney and gained equal individual fame in the national event, named there as an All-American.

     In addition to all that, Moran was one of the stars in the early days of what has become the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Carnegie Tech and both football and basketball at Grinnell College, he played for four teams in the NFL from 1926-33, including the '26 Frankfort Yellow Jackets championship team. He retired in 1933 still holding a pair of New York Giants records.......a 91-yard scoring run in 1930 and 114 receiving yards in 1933. THAT 91-YARD RUN REMAINED A GIANTS RECORD FOR OVER 75 YEARS. It was finally broken in 2005.

     Because of his illustrious pedigree, I, the Kornerman, am inclined to think he is probably the best ever  Toreador athlete in the school's long history.

     Michael Moran wrote, "we made regular trips to Boone until my grandmother died in 1961. Her name was Jesse (Hendershot Moran) Sutton. I remember the Ledges and town swimming pool and learned a lot about the families."

     Unfortunately, I was unable to add to the information Michael was still seeking about his father. 

     Michael wrote that his father was working in Boone as a train dispatcher during his NFL "off season." But in early 1927, "Hap" was living in Chariton and playing for a basketball team called the "Roamers." The "Roamers" were a barnstorming team that the legendary Jim Thorpe had told "Hap" about.

     I, the Kornerman, had never heard that part of the "Hap" Moran story and his son, Michael, was very unaware also. He was contacting me with the hope that I may have additional information to provide about his time in Chariton and the "Roamers" basketball team. Sorry, I don't.  

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Mary Elizabeth Eppert Johnson, 83, Boone. Born in Boone County. Married Charles Johnson in Luther in 1960. The couple lived on the Johnson families Century Farm home place. Mary worked at Iowa State for 40 plus years before retirement in 2002. Was an avid cook and baker and loved tending her vegetable and flower beds. Also loved shopping, antiquing, holidays and craft shows. The couple traveled to 49 states and were sports fans, season ticket holders at ISU football for 50 plus years. Two daughters, Ann and Pam survive, as do two sisters. Services in Boone.  

     Betty Anderson Atherton, 102/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-40. Married Robert H. Atherton in Boone in 1945. During World War II, she served as operations manager at PT Nelson Lumber Company. She then managed the Sixth District Office for Congressman Merwin Coad. Following his three congressional terms, she became the executive secretary of the Iowa State Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Association, the Iowa State Department of Superintendent of Schools and concluded her work history with the Iowa Department of Social Services. Betty was very active in her church and was a participant and leader in numerous other varied community organizations. Recognizing her civic leadership, she received numerous "special" awards. Survivors include two sons, Richard "Rick" and Bob, and a sister-in-law, Margaret Harvey, of Boone. Services in Boone. 

     Diana Jean Swanson Meier, 65, Ogden. Born in Des Moines. For more than 20 years, Diana worked at Mary Greeley Medical Center in a variety of positions. She retired in 2019. She enjoyed the simpler things of life, time spent with her puppies and being an active church member. Survivors include her husband, Gil, of Ogden and her children Mike and Christy. Services in Ames. Burial in Linwood.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Lila Mae Miller Mallicoat, 87, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. OHS-55. Married Dale Pervier in Ogden in 1955. The couple made their home in El Monte, CA.. Dale passed in 2003 and in 2015, Lila moved back to Boone. She was active in politics and served on the Regency Retirement Board. Survivors include a son, a daughter, two sisters and a brother. Private family services.  

      James Carroll Anderson, 74, Boone. Born in Jewell. SHamiltonHS-68. Earned a B.S. in Farm Operations from ISU in 1972. Completed a certificate from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Married Ann Marie Thompson in Roland in 1979. Served in various roles for rural agricultural banks for 25 years. Then was President of Peoples Savings Bank in Wellsburg. In 2005, he purchased tax services in Jefferson and Perry. Jim retired in 2014. He loved playing cards, music and competing in bowling and golf events. He owned a team of draft horses. Survivors include his wife, Ann Anderson, of Boone, two daughters, two brothers and two sisters-in-law, including Kathie (Gary) Reinertson of Boone. Services in Boone.

      Margaret Evelyn Ann Lundberg, 85, Stratford/Specialty care. Born in Centerville. Married Harold Benson and later, LeRoy Lundberg. Both marriages ended in divorce. Margaret was a Certified Nurses Aid and Certified Medical Aid at several facilities. She completed work at DMACC, including obtaining a GED. Survivors include two sons, a sister and a brother. Services in Boone.