BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Anthony William Davis, 64, Boone. Born in Des Moines. Grew up in Boone and attended Boone schools. Married Susan Hibshman in Florida in 1992. The couple lived in Land O' Lakes Florida before moving back to Boone. Survivors include his wife, Susan Davis, of Boone, a daughter, a step-daughter, a brother and three sisters, including Lorraine Walker and Burdean (Jim) McNace of Boone. No services at this time. 

      Coleen A. Craven Jutras, 92, Amesbury MA. Born in Boone, the daughter of the late Helen (Larson) Carlson and Earl Craven. BHS-50. U.S. Air Force vet. Married Norman (Skip) Jutras at Offutt AFB in 1954. After service, the couple moved to Skip's hometown of Amesbury and enjoyed 43 years together until his death in 1998. Coleen worked in the Town Hall Treasurer's office in the 60's and then, along with Skip, in the family funeral business. Survivors include four of her five adult children and three siblings, Karen Penry, John and Debbie Craven.

A WONDERFUL HONOR

     I, the Kornerman, still likes the opportunity to "spout off" about wonderful accomplishments of Boone area natives.

     Bill Wallace, BHS-70, informs me that his brother, Mike, BHS-77, is retiring after 23 years as the Dallas County Conservation Director AND his volume of work has certainly been noticed.

     Bill wrote, "for the past couple of decades, Mike has worked tirelessly on the bike trail. A ribbon cutting will be taking place in the next couple of weeks. In recognition of Mike's work to make this trail a reality, a bridge has been named in his honor and a wonderful image of Mike has been placed on the bridge." It is truly beautiful.

     The Wallace boys are the sons of well known Booneites Henry (Hank) and Rosie Wallace. Hank, of course, served as Boone County Sheriff during part of his long time service to local law enforcement.

      Congratulations Mike.....you've made a big impact.

K-----K

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BOONE /AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Sterling Arthur Clink, 85, Story City. Born in Cresco. The family lived in Boone and Ames. AHS-57. Sterling was an entrepreneur at heart, operating and owning numerous businesses, including a Chinchilla breeding business, a service station and, eventually, for his final 40 years, work as a real estate agent. His first wife, Dorothy Reedholm, BHS-57, passed away in June of 1999. Survivors include his wife,  JhanWagner Clink, three children, Marci (Terry) Ferguson, Jill (Butch) Hansen and Sterling Cristen Clink. Two siblings also survive. A COL will be held in Ames.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Dennis Dale Ringgenberg, 76, Madrid/Ahava Healthcare, Clarksville, TN. Born in Des Moines. Grew up on a farm south of Madrid. MHS-66. Married Shona Jagerson in 1968 in Madrid and the couple made their home there. Boone Junior College. Earned a B.S. degree from Upper Iowa University in 1990 and an MBA from the University of Iowa in 1993. Started working for Firestone in 1969 and became Plant Manager in Decatur, IL and Warren County, Tennessee prior to retirement in 2005. Denny was a sports fan who played softball for the Madrid Merchants, Henry J's Tacos and Woody's Bees. He followed the Cyclones, Giants and 49ers. Survivors include his wife, Shona, three sons and his brother, Dean (Genta) Ringgenberg, of Madrid. Services in Madrid.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Loryl Jean Leigh Cole, 92, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Havelock. HHS-48. Married Gerald Lee Cole in Havelock in 1954. Earned a degree from UNI. Taught 25 years in Mason City. A member of the Boone Women's Club and Eastern Star, she volunteered at the Boone and Scenic Valley. Among the survivors are two daughters, including Jeri (John) Nerem of Boone. Several Boone grandchildren also survive, including Nathan (Meredith) Nerem and Neil (Lisa) Nerem. Services are pending.   

     Lauren J. Taylor, 73, Clear Lake/Garner Care Center. Born in Boone. BHS-69. Married Georgia Hubby, BHS-72, and they divorced. Was a railroad worker for railroads in Iowa and Wisconsin before retirement. Married Karry Goggins in 2007. Lauren had a great love for music, especially blues and zydeco. Survivors include his wife, Karry, a sister, Lee Ann Taylor, BHS-68, a brother, Fritz Taylor, BHS-72, and adult children. Jessica Taylor Erwin (James), BHS-94, and Craig (Anna) Taylor, BHS-96, from his marriage to Georgia who passed away in 2021. A COL will be held at a later time. (THX) to Mark Campbell.

     Arnold William Ahrens, 99, Boone. Proud U.S. Army vet. Born in Boone County. Finished eighth grade and learned carpentry skills from his grandfather. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. Was wounded in battle in Germany. He was discharged from service and returned to Boone in 1946. Worked at Quinn's for a time before joining his best friend Ray Ahrens and Ray's brother, Ed, in the carpentry, construction, roofing and painting business. Arnie married Elaine Smith in 1947. After their divorce, he married Darlene Hanson in 1967. Due to his service work, Arnie earned three battle campaign stars and in 2019, a Bronze Star. He was also proud to receive the Ogden Quilt of Honor. Until his recent hospitalization he lived at home alone, basically caring for himself. Survivors include his step-daughter, Chery (Doug) Miller, of Tennessee, goddaughter Lyn Frazier, neighbor and close friend Sharil Morain and Sharil's mother, Delores Miller, and his cats, Fluffy and Captain, all of Boone. A COL will be held in Boone.

     Kenny Stoneburner, 74, Boone. Born in Boone. He enjoyed camping, fishing, watching wildlife, cruising around, classic cars and attending car shows. Survivors include his four children, Jeremy Huston of Boone, Danielle (Terence) Myers and Marie (Jonathan) Williams of Ogden and Nikki (John) Rose of Grand Junction. A brother, Verl Stoneburner, of Boone and a sister, Kathy Carlson of Atkins also survive. COL in Boone. 

     Varlen Carlson, 92, Stanhope. Born in rural Stratford. Stanhope HS-50. Farmed near Stanhope. Survivors include his wife, Fern, and four children, including Matt (Carol) Carlson of Stratford.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Ardith A. Burton Hammond, 87, Boone/Westhaven. Ogden HS. Married Robert L. Hammond of Boone and they celebrated 65 years together before Bob's passing. She enjoyed following her families activities and was a big fan of state of Iowa athletics, especially ISU women's basketball and, recently, the Indiana Fever team and Caitlin Clark. Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (Mike) Carpenter and Tammy (Kent) Reimers, and her brother, Bob (Judy) Burton. Services in Boone. Rose Hill Cemetery. 

      Sterling A. Clink, 85, Story City.      

     Sharon A. Jackson Holmberg, 85, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. BHS-57. Married Marvin Holmberg in Boone in 1959. Worked at Boyd's Dairy and then at Boesen and Salamas Greenhouses. Her father was a railroad bookkeeper and that led Sharon to a career as a bookkeeper for numerous Boone businesses. Sharon and Marvin volunteered for many years at the Boone and Scenic Valley. She also loved sewing, cooking, baking, gardening and watching house makeover shows on television. Survivors include her husband, Marvin, son Jim, daughter Leisa (Joe) Passet and three sisters, Charlotte Anderson, Janet Cross and Judith Rossey. Services in Boone.

       Janette Leslie Berry, 72, Madrid. Private ceremony.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Marchelle "Marcy" Peterson Schlief, 63, Boxholm passed away at University of Iowa Hospital. Born in Boone. BHS-79. Earned a nursing degree from DMACC. Worked at the Boone County Hospital for many years and as a Charge Nurse for several skilled care facilities in Greene and Webster Counties. Married Ron Peterson in Boone in 1982. The couple divorced. Married Willy Schleif in Boxholm in 2015. She loved any outdoor activities, enjoyed riding horses and attending the Iowa State Fair. Survivors include her husband, Willy, of Boxholm, her daughters, Kristin (Josh) Wilson of Ogden and Karrie (Curtis) Widener, of Perry and her brother Mike Munson of Boxholm. Services in Ogden and Boxholm.  

      Shirley Mae Blank Davisson, 72, Bouton. Born in Boone. Attended Logansport Grade School and then, BHS-70. Married Doyle Davisson in Boone in 1971. The couple resided in Boone and Bouton and later, divorced. Shirley worked at Archway in Boone and Oscar Mayer, IBP and Tyson in Perry before retirement. Survivors include a daughter and a son, Roger (Cindy) Blank of Boone. Services in Ogden.

     Jerome Bretschneider, 75, Madrid. Born in Seattle, WA.  High school in Washington in 1968. Navy Viet Nam vet. Married Shirley Bliss in Seattle in 1987. Had a long railroad dispatcher career with the Milwaukee Road, Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railway. He retired in 2009. The couple enjoyed retirement in Townsend, MT but moved to Luther in 2018, near their daughter. A faithful church member, he was a charter Knights of Columbus member, established an Adult Alter Server program, served as a sacristan and Eucharistic Minister and in numerous other ways. In Iowa, he belonged to the local VFW, American Legion, Boone County Historical Society, Boone and Scenic Valley, Madrid Historical Society and the Ascension Parish Social Justice Committee. Survivors include his wife,  Shirley, of Luther, a daughter, Jennifer (Matthew Upah) Bretschneider, currently stationed in Italy and two sisters in Florida. Services in Madrid.

     David Robinson Libby, 81, West Des Moines. Born in Sergeant Bluff. DMRoosevelt HS. Drake journalism grad. Was Sports Editor of the Boone News Republican prior to working for Iowa Realty in Des Moines. He retired from Iowa Realty. Married Bonnie. A collector of antiques, mostly advertising signs and tins. Belonged to the Antique Car Club via a '57 T-Bird convertible. Loved traveling and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, and two sisters. Services in Des Moines.

BOONE LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON ENDS

     So close.......that Boone 13-year old Intermediate Little League baseball team fell just short of qualifying for the World Series Thursday.

     They had lost a previous game to an Indiana team in earlier rounds of the Central Region double elimination tournament. Thursday, they suffered their second and deciding loss, 8-4, to Sergeant Bluff.

      Later Thursday, Indiana and Sergeant Bluff would meet for the championship and advancement to the World Series.

      The Central Region tourney has been held in Ankeny.

      The Boone team competed very well while finishing in third place in the Central Region.

 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Joanne Walker Wahl, 70, Mount Vernon. Born in Des Moines. Married Harold James Wahl in 1974 in Des Moines. A vendor at local farmer's markets, she was also a preschool teacher, worked as a supervisor in Boone, Ames and Nevada hospital kitchens and was a field Enumerator for the USDA/NASDA. Her husband and daughter survive. Services at a later date.

     Skipper Winey, 48, Perry. Passed away unexpectedly in Luther. Services in Perry.

BOONE LITTLE LEAGUERS STILL CONTEND

      Those Boone 13-year old Little League baseball players refuse to end their season.

       With one loss in the double elimination Central Region Intermediate Tournament, the squad, coached by Nate Ross, faced two "must win" games yesterday (Wednesday) AND won them both, beating Missouri, 1-0, on the shutout pitching of Chase Wulf and then, stopping Michigan, 20-14, in a slugfest.

      The end result is that three teams still remain in contention for World Series qualification.

       Today, Thursday, July 18, Boone will play Council Bluffs and the winner of that 2:30 p.m. game will battle Indiana at 7:30 p.m. for the Central Region championship and World Series qualification.

       Indiana is the team that had defeated Boone in an earlier contest.

      The action takes place in Ankeny at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex and the games are available on YouTube.

BIG DAY FOR BOONE LITTLE LEAGUERS

     
     The Boone Little League entry in the Intermediate Division of the Central Region baseball tournament suffered their first loss in the double elimination meet yesterday when the Indiana team posted a 4-3 win.

     Today (Wednesday) is a deciding day. The Boone team is scheduled for one or, perhaps,. two games today. Indiana will again be the opponent.

     The games are part of the United States Central Region tournament and is being played in Ankeny at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex. The games, both past and future, are available on YouTube.

      The Central Region tournament is the qualifying event for the Intermediate Division World Series.

      Nate Ross coaches the 13 year old Boone players.

    

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Beverly D. Swore, 77, Boone. Born in New Mexico, grew up in California, lived in Vegas but always considered Boone her home, the place she wanted to raise her three daughters. Married Jerry in Boone and they were a couple for 41 years. Bev had a green thumb and enjoyed tending her plants and garden. An animal lover, she would never turn away an animal in need. Survivors include her daughters, Tina (George) Milburn, Teri Hermann and Tami (Robert) Baker and grandchildren. Services in Boone.

     Bronda Fay Henson Johnson, 71, Boone. Born in Alabama. Schooled in the Waterloo area. Married Randy Johnson in 1970. The couple settled in Boone. Bronda was a CNA for 20 years and enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, the outdoors, gardening, collecting porcelain dolls and teaching her kids how to collect night crawlers and catch fish. Survivors include her husband, Randy, sons Travis (Katie) and Chad (Amanda) Johnson, a sister and three brothers. Services in Boone.

BOONE LL STARS STILL ALIVE

      The Boone Little League All-Stars, a group of 13-year olds, and Coach Nate Ross are still alive in advanced Little League tournament play.

      Earlier, they had won the Iowa District 3 championship with an 8-4 win over Southeast Polk.

      Regional play for the team began Sunday (July 14) with a 13-8 victory over Ohio. Kentucky and Indiana play today (Monday, July 15) and the winner of that game will oppose Iowa Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m..

      The Regional is being played in Ankeny at the Park Ridge Sports Complex, so its an easy drive for Boone fans to take in support of their team.

      That's tommorrow (Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. at Ankeny.

      This Central Region tournament is the qualifying event for Little League's Intermediate Division World Series.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     New Information

     Richard "Rick" Outis, 63, Minneapolis. Born in Boone. BHS-79. He passed of cancer on June21, 2024.The family moved to Minnesota  when Rick was 24. He loved riding the lakes on his classic Raleigh touring bike and spending time outdoors. He loved the Twin Cities music scene, played a guitar and was an avid collector of music. Survivors include his daughter, Melissa, a brother and former spouse, Lanet. THX: K. Anderson.

HONOR INTERMEDIATE ALL-STARS.

     Prior to the final Boone All Star game at the Boone National Little League, the Iowa Intermediate 50/70 Baseball District three champions were recognized. The team is the first baseball team in BNLL history to make Intermediate Regional All Star tournament play.

     This was the first year, BNLL offered the intermediate 50/70 division, which was made possible by cooperation with the city of Boone, the Boone Parks Department and the slow pitch softball league, which allowed access to the McHose Park diamonds for their games.

     The Boone team will begin Central Region tournament play on July 14 at 6:30 p.m. against an Ohio team. The game will be played at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex in Ankeny.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         Bryon Wafful, 69, San Diego. Formerly of Fort Dodge. Born in Fort Dodge. FDHS. Worked fifty years for the railroad out of Boone prior to retirement. In his early years, enjoyed boxing and boxed for the Fort Dodge Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed collecting phonographs. Survivors include his children and a brother. No services planned at this time.

 New Information.

      The funeral service for Joye Engstrom has been set. It will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ankeny on Tuesday, July 16.       

      Ronald Menough, 81, Spirit Lake, passed away in late May. Born in Boone. BHS-61. Married Barbara Meyers in 1961 and the couple moved to St. Paul where they lived for 11 years. In 1974, they moved to Lakeville, MN, living in the same home for 47 years. The couple moved to Spirit Lake in 2021. Ron enjoyed outdoor activities, hunting, camping and motorcycle trips. His wife has passed but Ron has four surviving children, his sister, Karla, and  brothers Jerry and John Menough. Services in Spirit Lake. (THX K. Anderson)

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

     I, the Kornerman, have always felt like our unique readers were a well knit "TEAM" that have each others back.

     I certainly can't do what we try to do every day/week etc. by myself. I bank on "Your" help.

     That's even more true today than ever. KWBG does a nice job but that's about all the "local" coverage we can count on. And, truthfully, even their death notices do not provide complete coverage.

     In the Korner, we've attempted to, as best we can, keep up-to-date on ALL death notices we can find, the loss of anyone that has any previous or current connection to Boone, plus  notices on people connected with the surrounding territory, Ogden, Madrid, Stratford, Luther etc.

      Some of the death notices we have provided, haven't and will never be found in any other local media outlet and have been sent to the Korner by members of our "team" and we sincerely thank anyone who has contributed in that way. Just recently Linda Bravard, Lester Ross, Loren Frazier via Dave Oppedahl have been providers of such information.

     So, don't hesitate to let us know if you have knowledge of deaths of former area residents that will, perhaps, never appear in any other local media outlet.

     Just email us at.........https://kelleyskorner1@blogspot.com...........and thank you.

     

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Rosella Mae Palmateer Hawk, 88, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Nebraska. Stanhope HS-53. Married Richard Lee Sebring in Minnesota in 1953. Richard passed in 1962. Rosella married Robert Joseph Hawk in Boone in 1974. She and her husband, Richard, farmed and Rosella also worked at Bourns, Heinrich Envelope, the Ames Tribune and was Secretary at the Memorial Union Bookstore at ISU. She enjoyed music, camping and motorcycle trips. Survivors include her husband, Robert, two daughters, including Rosalie (Daryl) Petty of Boxholm, three sons, including Richard (Bev) and Roger (Lori) Sebring of Boone. Three step-children and two brothers also survive. Services in Boone.

     Donald Whalen, 76, Ames. Services in Ames/Schroeder Stark Welin.

     Milo E. Renberg, 61, Menomonie, Wisconsin. Born and raised on the Renberg century farm located near Boxholm. Grand Community HS-81. Iowa State University and a Masters from Missouri. He was a ceramic engineer and previously worked for Pittsburgh Corning, AFG American Flat Glass and AGC Asahi Glass Company. Was most currently employed as a tech manager at GGI Cardinal Glass Industries in Menomonie. Milo was an avid collector of coins, stamps and sports memorabilia. Survivors include his wife, Kim, three sons and a sister. Services in Boxholm. 

     Jerry Blaine Dickinson, 85, Ames. From the late 60's into the 70's, Jerry provided the Ames Tribune with photo coverage of the Boone Speedway races. He also served the Speedway as a Public Affairs spokesperson. Services in Ames and Van Meter.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Marlon Cook, 86, Madrid/Luther. Will be buried at Rose Hill Cemetery Luther.  

      Lt. Colonel Sven Lee Sterner, 83, Holly Lake Ranch, TX. Former Boone resident. BHS-59. Sven, a 34 year Army veteran, has served as President of the Greater Hawkins (TX) Veterans Memorial Association and has been instrumental in the development of the Veterans Memorial Park there. A former Director of the Holly Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma City University, a Master of Science degree from Trinity College and a Masters in Strategic Planning for Global Situations from the Army War College. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Sterner.

     Winfield E. "Bill" Erickson, 76, Newburgh, Indiana. Born in Boone. Army vet, serving for more than 31 years. While in the service, he earned a B.S. Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. After retirement from the military, Bill worked as a medical claim's examiner, in accounting and in orthopedics. Bill enjoyed watercolor painting, politics, music and teaching his grandchildren to paint and sew. Growing up on a farm, he helped his family produce corn and beans during his early years. Survivors include five family members. Services in Madison, Indiana.

BOONE LITTLE LEAGUE UPDATE

     The Boone Little League All-Stars, coached by Nathan Ross, defeated Southeast Polk Wednesday, 8-4, to advance in tournament play.

     The Boone team had a record of 4-1 in District 13 competition.

      Now, the Boone team advances to the Midwest Regional at Ankeny starting on July 13.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Joye Bonelle Krumm Engstrom, 91, Ankeny. Born in Hamilton County. Stanhope HS. Tobin Business College. Joye worked at the Boone County Hospital for 32 1/2 years and was the Business Manager when she retired in 1994. Married Duward Engstrom in 1952 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Boone. Transferred later to Trinity Lutheran in Boone while living here for 30 years. Moved to Ankeny in 2004. Joye loved line dancing for over 20 years and was a Hawkeye fan. Survivors include a son, Daniel, a daughter, Cindy O'Brien, and a step-son, Jody. Services are pending. 

     Carla Knight Gifford,  64, Boone/Eastern Star. Formerly of Pilot Mound. Married Rick Gifford in 1977. Carla worked as a CNA at Woodward State Hospital, Boone County Hospital, Madrid Home and Evangelical Free Home. She enjoyed following her sons and grandson's activities, watching NASCAR, scouring garage sales and checking in on Facebook. Her husband Rick passed away in March, 2024. Survivors include two sons, Wayne (Samantha) and Jerry (Jess) Gifford, both of Boone, a brother, Jeff (Jamie) Knight, and sister-in-law, Dixie Casady also of Boone. A COL will be held later.

Little League Update

     The Boone All-Stars lost to Southeast Polk Monday, 12-2.

      Both those teams now have records of 3-1. They will play each other again Wednesday and the winner will earn a berth in the state tournament at Ankeny.

      Good luck Coach Ross and Boone players.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Gregory Joseph Moore, 58, Boone. Died from a long battle with Grade IV Glioblastoma. Born in Boone. BHS-84. An AA degree from DMACC in 1986 and a B.S. in education from ISU in 1993. Married Kelli Johnson in 1994 at the Iowa Arboretum. Greg worked at Redeker's for 28 years. He loved his '89 Chevy S10, music, his collection of bikes and anything outdoors. He ran 5K's and biked Ragbrai. Survivors include his wife, Kelli, sons Marshall and Mitchell, brother Theron, sisters Patti Moore and Kathleen Funck, and his in-laws, Bev and Denny Reilly. Services in Boone.

     Vicki Prater Bogue, 61, Ames. Born in California. AHS. Also took some college nursing classes. Was a secretary and clerk for Mayfair Cleaners and the Story County Courthouse. Loved roller skating, dancing, spearmint candy, unicorns and making people laugh from her comical sense of humor. Survived by her brother, Bobby (Gigi) Prater Jr. of Boone, a sister and three children. A COL is planned for later.