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.
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