BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Leon Cornelis, 91, Boone. Born in Belle Plaine. BPHS-51. Korean U.S. Army vet. Married Shirley Shoemaker in Belle Plaine in 1963. The couple moved to Nevada and then to Boone in 1965. Leon was a DOT employee for over 45 years and retired in 1997. As a surveyor, he received two prestigious awards, in 1981 and again in 1994. Member of the KC's, American Legion, VFW, Boone Veteran's Council and the Boone County Sportsman's Club. Very active in Sacred Heart Parish. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and skeet shooting as well as monthly lunches with his retired friends. Survivors include two sons, Michael, BHS-84, (Jill), Cornelis and Robert, BHS-86, (JoAnn), Cornelis both of Boone and a third son, James Cornelis, of Ames. Services in Boone.     

       Mavis Carlson Swanson, 85, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Pilot Mound. Pilot Mound HS. Married Verle Swanson in Pilot Mound in 1967. Active church member. She enjoyed her recent time at Westhaven. Survivors include her son, Gary (Wendy) Swanson of Boone and daughter, Karla (Jason) Becker. A sister, Eleanor Sturtz, also survives. Services in Boone.

       Wilma Lue Phipps, 77, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in LeMars. BHS-66. Served as a Medical Records Clerk at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines until retirement in 2012. Loved playing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her "adopted" family, Moreen "Betsy" Behling and Bill and Brenda Behling, all of Boone. Graveside services in Boone.

       Clinton Sealine, 90, Madrid/Madrid Home. Born in Marion Township. Stanhope HS.  Married Marlene Sesker, BHS-56, in Boone in 1959. Was a farmer and truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Marlene, two daughters, Juli (Steve) Knauss and Lisa Rogers and a son, Jon (Cindy) Sealine. Services in Huxley.   

       Pamela Ann Miller Taylor, 71, Tacoma, WA. Formerly of Des Moines. Raised on Zunkel farms near Boone. Eventually moved to Des Moines. Burial will take place later next to her grandparents in Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden.

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     Another note on the old ice skating pond at McHose Park.

     Vern Modeland, BHS-50, wrote, "I used to live at that place come frozen water time way back when, so far back that Roy Coffman's dad was the park custodian, living at the end of Boone Street. I did many a night's duty helping Roy and his dad with shovels to get the snow off the ice, when necessary, while the fire in the warming shack stove did its thing. Those brave enough among us would even ice skate up stream, through the cemetery to that inviting opening that represented the concrete sewer draining from as far north as downtown Boone. Ah, the good old days."

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     In 1958, I was fresh from my military experience and began coaching Babe Ruth baseball. 

     Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, was, I believe, on my first Ruth team at age 13. I don't want to think about his current age. Anyway, he's a "big time" collector and ebay seller, primarily of sports items.

     Last June, he sold a Michael Jordan rookie card, plus four other cards from the early 1950's, including those of Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra. He's been selling sports items on ebay since 1999. He told me that two of his cards have Boone connections. (1) A 1956 second card of Scott Schebler, an Iowan from Cedar Rapids who played baseball at DMACC Boone Campus for Coach John Smith and later had a nice career with four major league teams before retiring in 2023. (2) He also has a card of former NBA basketball player Dick Gibbs. Gibbs listed his hometown as Ames but his family purchased the Boone Coast to Coast store from Les Fawcett and Irv Hellum and Dick would help in the Boone store while attending Ames schools.

     Four of Larry's grandsons have played college sports. His most recent is Owen Lindmark, who is the captain of the Wisconsin Badger hockey team. Grandpa is a big fan of the Olympics and said he will use the money he made on that card sale last June for a trip to the Winter games in Milan, Italy in 2026. It will be his sixth Olympic trip since his first at Calgary in 1988.

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     Barb Buechler Fosdick, BHS-67, enjoyed the story we posted on the late Jack Mustapha's career, death and the trip some relatives and friends made to Memorial Park to reminisce about his many achievements there. In that edition, we also mentioned the joy of having such a wonderful city park.

     Barb wrote, "brought back lots of memories. I drove past Memorial in May and had flashback memories."

     Barb was in town for a special friend's end of life experience. Craig Hob Wear passed away last May at age 61. Craig was the chief chef at Toby K's Hideaway for 12 years prior to May of 2023 and a second cousin of Barb's. In fact, during major colon surgeries and numerous hospital and care facility visits, Barb had become his care coordinator, then DPOA and assistant hospice nurse.

    Craig was a unique individual. Barb explained, "he read a book a day, walked everywhere, was an author and poet and antique collector. He had 3000 books, including cooking books, in his home, never lost an Iowa BBQ contest and owned 37 cast iron skillets." Erickson Library and the Cole Country School House were the recipients of many of his materials.

    Hob's parents, Sharon and Fred Wear, live in St. Louis and have had various  relationships with  the Buechler's and Olson's of the Boone area. 

    Barb praised the friendship Toby K had with his longtime employee. "They were the best of friends and Toby K helped us a great deal with Hob and his needs over the last four years of his life. Hob, of course, made sure that the menu and food at the Hideaway was downright great and he was always tweaking it to improve what was offered."

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     William (Bill) Russell Pepper, 63, Boone. Born in Storm Lake. SLHS-79. University of Iowa, 1985. Married Merry Barney in Utah in 1987. Married Dee Ann (Jacobs) Moline in Johnston in 2014. Worked as an accountant at Almaco in Nevada. He enjoyed working out at the Strength Shop in Boone, bicycling on the High Trestle Trail and bourbon" chasing. Survivors include his wife, Dee Ann, of Boone and five children, including Emilee Pepper of Ogden and Kelsey Moline of Boone. A brother and sister-in-law also survive. Services in Boone. 

     Marlys Rae Kathman Sampson, 72, Roland. Born in Minnesota. BHS-70. Married Larry Eugene Sampson in 1973. Worked at ISU for over 27 years before retirement in 2021. She enjoyed gardening and for over 50 years, was right by Larry"s side, helping with trucking and family. Survivors include her husband, Larry, their children, Karissa, Chelsi, Dakota and Brayden, a god-daughter, Kaylene (Cory) Bingham, twin sister, Arlys (Eric) Udelhoven, sisters Val Williams and Lou Ann Doyle, brother Randy Kathman and step-brother Jerry Kathman. Services in Boone

     Geraldine Ella Hiveley Kent, 97, Stratford. Born in Fort Dodge. Married Myron Kent in Homer, IA. in 1948. Member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford and the American Legion Auxiliary. Loved to sew and quilt. Worked for Globe Union Electronics in Fort Dodge for 10 years and was a farm wife until retirement in 1988. Survivors include a son, Lloyd (Martha) Kent of Stratford, and two brothers. Services in Stratford.

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      Patricia Griffith Smith, 94, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Eagle Grove. Married Bill E. Smith in Eagle Grove in 1950. She enjoyed coffee at the bakery and shopping, especially at TJ Maxx, Goodwill or any Dollar store. Was a member of the Purple Hat Society. Several Boone survivors, a son, Craig Smith, great granddaughter, Kennedi (Triston) Thomas, great, great grandson, Briggs Thomas, and daughter-in-law, Coke Smith. Also surviving is a grandson, Skyler Smith, of Ogden. Services in Boone.  

       Ronald Lee Trudo, 81, Ogden. Born in West Union. Postville HS-61. Wayne State College in 1965. Army vet. Married Linda Lee Muench in Ogden in 1974. Served as a teacher and coach in Omaha, Johnston and Ogden. Later, was a banker in Lone Tree and Ogden and a lab tech at ISU Vet Med. He enjoyed simple pleasures, fishing, refinishing furniture and woodwork and the Ogden Bulldogs. Survivors include his wife, Linda, and daughter Anne Trudo, both of Ogden, a son, Eric, and a sister, Cheryl. Services in Ogden.

      Patrick Fitzgerald, 74, Boone. Born in Boone. South HamiltonHS-68. FFA member and earned his Iowa Farmer Degree in 1968. An expert in swine judging, he won the National Barrow Show Swine Judging Contest in 1967. Farmed with his dad, Charles, then with Dean Pevestorf. Drove  a school bus for South Hamilton. Married Brenda Finnigin in Kansas in 1981. The couple farmed in rural Boone County until 1992. In 1984, started with Fareway as a truck driver and logged over a million miles before retirement in 2009. Always a farmer at heart, he collected and built farm toys, including Iowa Cornbelt Oliver Collectors and Hart Parr Oliver Collectors. He attended every Iowa State Fair from 1951-2023. Survivors include his wife, Brenda, three daughters, Angie, Catie and Theresa, son Charlie and Boone resident son, Jim (Ashley) Fitzgerald. Services pending. 

     Paul Clifford Grout, 84, Des Moines. Two sons survive, including Bradley Grout of Boone. Services in Des Moines.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Andrew (Andy) McCabe, 39, Dayton. Has been working as a security guard at the Iowa Army National Guard Aviation facility in Boone. Services pending.    

       Mary Jane Mishler Maynard, 86, Bryant, Alabama. Formerly of Boone. BHS-56.  Mary Jane had a true passion for flowers, gardening, crocheting and working with porcelain dolls. Preceded in death by her husband, Dale Maynard. Survivors include three children, son Marion, and daughters, Cindy and Mary. Services in Boone. 

       Clifford Harold Gildea, 72, Boone. Born in Boone. UnitedCHS-71. Married Christina Ann Lawrence. Cliff worked for United Contractors and the CNW/UP railroad. Survivors include two children, Delana Straub and Jeremy Gildea, as well as a brother, Wayne Gildea, and sister, Beth Lycke. COL in Slater.   

      Robin Lou Moore Silverman, 68, Riverside, CA. Born in Orange, CA. Grew up in Yorba Linda, CA. Valencia HS. Survivors include her father, Max Moore, BHS-46. Her mother, Ramona Tingwald Moore, BHS-49, preceded her in death in 2013. Services in Norco, CA.

     Robert Pack Robinson, 96, Clive. After completing seminary and the class work for Th.D, he and his wife, Marjorie Louise Gaskill, came to Iowa to serve in the Methodist Conference. He served numerous churches, including in Ogden in 1966.

     Donald Keith Roznos, 85, Slater/Madrid Home. Services in Slater and Alleman.

A FEW ITEMS OF INTEREST

     First of all, it was announced in the last week or so by the National Junior College Athletic Association that our Boone Iowa would be host next year to the NATIONAL Division II Women's golf championship. No dates have been announced yet but Cedar Pointe Golf Course will host the event.

     I can't emphasize enough what a big deal this is for Boone and surrounding area. Over 20 teams of golfers, their families and followers from various parts of the U.S.A. will be here similar to the huge national influx that brings racers here for the annual Super Nationals.

    Boone Campus, DMACC, of course, will act as the host for this very prestigious event.

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     In another bit of local sports news, the Boone Community School Board has voted 4-1 to retain their membership in the Raccoon River Conference. An invitation to join the Heart of Iowa league had been extended. But after hearing positive and negative comments from various groups and individuals, the board made their final decision.

     For your information, the Toreadors current conference contains nine schools with grades 9-11 enrollment. They are, from the largest on down.....Bondurant-Farrar, 563, Carlisle, Boone, North Polk, Adel, Winterset, Carroll, Ballard and Gilbert, 400. The new conference of nine schools with grades 9-11 enrollment, from the largest on down would be Boone, 545, Perry, Nevada, Saydel, Jefferson, Roland Story, Monroe, West Marshall and South Hamilton, 155.

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     Our October 18 edition featured some good news about military accomplishments of the Wendall (Spike) Condon, BHS-75, family. He's a son of Vern Condon, BHS-49. 

     Davi Mondt Lowman, BHS-66, has added to that story. She reports that Vern's grandson, Ryan Condon, a Nevada IA resident is a candidate in the upcoming election for Iowa House District 51. Davi wrote, "I met him at a fundraiser and was very impressed."

     We've been reporting on some Larry Lindmark's, BHS-63, activities and Davi commented on that too. "I enjoyed reading about Larry. His sister, Christie, BHS-67, and I grew up together from our Bryant Elementary school days. She was a fantastic forward when we played 6 on 6 basketball for the TOREADORETTES. We remain good friends although we don't see each other often since she lives in San Diego. I remember watching her brother, Larry, skate at the old pond at McHose when Christie and I were in sixth grade. He was a very good skater even then."

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     Good to hear from Tom Tays, BHS-78, who wrote, "You mentioned that Larry Lindmark has a painting by my former straight-across-the-street neighbors Beulah and George Gibson. My friends and I loved the skating pond. My wife and I have a very nice piece of furniture that came from the house of Beulah and George. I'd love to contact Larry to see if he could send me a picture of that skating pond painting."

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Eleanor June Rhoades Fagen-Alex, 97, Grand Junction. Born near Rippey. Perry HS-44. Married Mahlon (Jap) Fagen in Perry in 1944. After living in Rippey and Perry, the couple moved to Grand Junction in 1958. After Jap's passing in 1965, Eleanor married William (Bill) Alex in 1972. Bill died in 1984. Four children survive including Jacquie (Fred) Grow of Boone. Services in Grand Junction and Perry.     

      Michael Duane Cleland, 72, Ogden. Born in Iowa City. Vietnam Army vet. Married Beth Crowell in 1981 in Beaver. The couple made their home in Ogden. Mike worked as a claims manager for Dallas Insurance Company of Dallas Center for many years. Had a great sense of humor, enjoyed fishing, collecting guns, coins, antiques and other collectibles. Survivors include his wife, Beth, of Ogden, two sons and eight siblings. Services in Ogden.  

      Jack L. Becker, 88, Boone/Eastern Star since 2021. Born in Boone.  BHS-55. Married Lois V. Hicks. Married Donna L. McKernan. A good high school athlete, Jack earned a football scholarship to Buena Vista. Studied drafting at the University of Northern Iowa. Army vet, serving as a mechanic. A design engineer, Jack spent nearly 30 years working at the Ankeny John Deere plant before retirement. He pursued a call into Christian ministry on a voluntary, part-time basis, serving several area churches, including the Eternal Life Mission Church in Luther which he founded. In the late 70's, Jack created and hosted a 30-minute religious radio broadcast from his home studio. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing and tended an acreage in rural Boone County that served as his home for 52 years. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of Boone, a son, daughter, sister and step-children. Services in Boone and Luther.

     Robert (Bob) Dewey Bondurant, 74, Des Moines. As a youth, he enjoyed his time camping at Camp Mitigwa near Boone.

CATCHING UP

      Some emails have caught up with us and we need to spread some info we have recently received.

      Let's begin with some great pride and happiness.

      We love stories that make us proud of great achievements by Booneites, past and present.

      Wendall Condon, BHS-75, a son of the famous longtime Boone resident, Vernon Condon, BHS-49, has passed a milestone and been greatly honored. The guy has completed 50 (that's fifty) years of service to our country as a U.S. Army veteran. BUT THERE'S MORE. He has been selected as the DAC (Department of the Army Civilian) Sikorsky Blackhawk helicopter instructor pilot of the year. His wife, Lori, and sons, Andy and Ryan, accompanied him to Washington D.C. to receive that award earlier this week.

      Ryan is a Nevada Iowan and Wendall's youngest son, Andy, was just promoted to CW5, a rank not easily achieved.There were just 31 Army Warrant Officer's selected this year for that promotion. He is stationed at Ft. Novosel with his dad flying Blackhawks and also doing quality control on all Blackhawk simulators worldwide. He will soon be at Iowa's Camp Dodge checking on their flight simulator.

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     If you're not a person that loves the four seasons, you're probably in the wrong place.

    Looking ahead a bit, Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, was on one of the very first Babe Ruth baseball teams I managed in my 25 years of that joyful experience. Assuming, we will again have a winter season in Boone Iowa in the coming months, Larry has done some reminiscing on his experiences at the Boone ice skating pond.

    Larry writes, "that where I learned to ice skate and as I turn 79, I hope to continue skating into my 80's. Roy Coffman was the park supervisor and he would always have a nice fire for us in the warming house and a few candy items, like Milk Duds, were available for purchase. A.C. Jensen, Tom, BHS-66, and Patty, BHS-64, Jensen's dad, was a renowned ice skater and sometimes he would be doing a "Grapevine" figure. That Boone ice provided me with lots of bumps and bruises but it helped me become a better skater in later years. I've been a member of the Red Wing, MN. Figure Skating Club for nearly 20 years. We usually have two shows in mid-March and I've done some comedy routines.....Tiny Tim, Charley Chaplin, Church Lady and some duets......Mom and Pop's Soda Shop and Tom and Jerry skits on ice."

     Larry is a collector......of almost anything, but especially sports items. On this occasion, however, he talked about another particular item in his huge collection. "I have a 16 x 20 painting of the Boone ice skating pond done by local Boone artist, Beulah Gibson, who was a BHS art teacher. Each Christmas, she would set up a hand painted nativity scene. I discovered this painting on ebay a couple years ago and bought it from a Texas seller. I brought it to show at my 60th class reunion and found that Mary Lea Cleveland's, BHS-63, family also had that painting," Larry explained.

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Jean Wiley King, 98, Pleasant Hill. Born in Boone. BHS-44. Her employers through the years were Western Union, Nelson's Lumber, KWBG radio and Duncan Plumbing and Heating. Married Marvin Crouch in 1947, Roland L. Jesse in 1967 and Marshall P. King in 2004. All are deceased. Two daughters survive. Graveside service in Boone.

MILITARY MEMORIES

     Suddenly, I've reminded myself that in all the various writings I've done through the years, I've never elicited much, if any, discussion about my military experience.

     Well, I became a multi-star General, fought many battles and earned numerous citations and awards. JUST KIDDING.

     Actually, I'd say I spent two years in the U.S. Army in a somewhat "unusual" way. Lots of quirks. Enough twists and turns that I think, perhaps, veterans, especially, might find some of their own "memory makers" by reading of some of my experiences.

     My story began in June 2 of 1955 when I accepted a diploma from Boone Junior College one evening and left the following morning for a Des Moines induction site.

     That was followed by a train ride to Camp Chaffee, Fort Smith, Arkansas, where I spent eight weeks or so for basic training. In my 20th year, I don't recall  much about that time, except being on the range, waiting for the break of dawn, so we could do some firing at "Maggie's Drawers." WOW, the goodness of the Army, doing that deed when it was much cooler than a time later in the day. I also recall the very sandy nature of the soil, which our superiors were delighted to have us rolling around in or constantly facing their demands of keeping our weapons exceptionally clean. Yes, this was a period of constant harrassment.

     When that time ended and a short furlough began, I was able to "hook up" with a military aircraft for a free ride to Waterloo, the closest route to Boone I could locate......and yes, I was very anxious to get home. In fact, I hired a taxi to complete the journey. It was much quicker and no expense was to be spared.

      After my leave, a train ride to Fort Lee, Virginia followed for "advanced" training in the supply area. That occupied the next block of time. The main remembrances I have of that experience is the fact that we often had to tie outside things down due to frequent storm warnings. A "buddy" and I also managed a weekend excursion to nearby Washington D.C. to watch an NFL football game.

    Then, another long train ride as I found my more permanent military home with an assignment to Stockton, California, where I spent my final 18 months of service. As time passed, I realized I was living a "dream." Admittedly, somehow, I had secured the "luck of the draw" with this military assignment.

     The Stockton assignment was about as "low key" as any service challenge I could possibly imagine. There were as many, if not more, civilian employees as there were military people at the base which was near an inland port, and away from the main city of Stockton itself. 

     Many of the military people housed here were involved in the building of eye glasses, serving a huge portion of our military forces in outposts worldwide. It was a "big deal" and these "glass makers" made up a major portion of the base enrollment. Their importance seemed to deter any need for "normal" military procedures. Salutes, guard duty and various other standard demands were not required.

     There were no more drills, very few inspections and a very "laid back" militaristic approach. We were on a list for occasional kitchen duty. I not only fulfilled my obligation, I took advantage of that to make a little extra spending money. I often volunteered to replace someone on their weekend assignment for $20 a day.

     And about all that training in supply? About the only thing close I ever experienced was driving a truck with a week's supply of "dirty clothes" to Sacramento, McClellan Air Base, an hour north. There, I would exchange the troops clothes........one's they had sent to be cleaned up and returning the previous week's supply that had been cleaned.

     I had numerous other jobs during my time in Stockton.........headquarters secretary, mailman and Colonel's Driver. The Colonel was the top officer in the camp and my job was to keep his car clean, full of gas and always available. Many times, I would take him to a meeting and simply wait in the car (sometimes for hours) for his return trip. I felt we were close but never dreamed how close our relationship would eventually pay important personal dividends.

     Several months in, word came that this small but "dream" base was to be closed and all the soldiers, except those glass makers, would be moved elsewhere. Some were going to stateside bases and others were even assigned overseas to various locations.

     My good Colonel called me in his office and asked, "how much time do you have left?" I was nine months away from discharge. He gave me all the options available and concluded with, "do you like it here?" I jumped on that.....absolutely. He then indicated he could arrange for me to conclude my time here with one stipulation. "You would have to be a dental assistant".......serving all those "glass makers" who were NOT moving and their families.

     My final nine months, I worked with another great guy. I was a dental assistant to Captain Elzy Knowles, a Texas dentist who was a draftee. All I had to do was line up appointments for the remaining soldiers and their families and, on occasion, hand him some tools during a procedure.

     NOW IT CAN BE TOLD: A bonus was the fact that two or three times during those final nine months I made a trek back home to Boone (actually Perry) via the City of San Francisco AND the Captain, himself, always provided me "extra time home." I would apply for a leave starting on a Monday but actually leave the previous  Friday and the good Captain would "sign me out" or do whatever was necessary to give me those extra few days. Did the same thing coming home so I actually had maybe 16-17 days free but was only charged for 14.

     May 31, 1957, it all concluded

     I know......I had to be one of the luckiest guys to ever wear a military uniform. Every landing was extremely soft. But, even had my stint been much more difficult, I will always state that in that time of my life it was an extremely important step forward.

     I learned a lot about myself and much about life, itself.  Meeting and watching, close up, the actions of people of many varied personalities, home towns and cultures was unbelievably important.

    I stand proud today that I served. I would certainly recommend a similar experience for all young men. 

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Kenneth Rhynard Daugherty, 96, Newton. Born in Zookspur. Madrid HS-46 where he was a three-sport athlete and a member of a pair of state championship teams. Navy vet. Was drafted by two major league baseball teams and signed with the Chicago Cubs. Played shortstop in the Cubs farm system before injury halted his baseball career. Further education at Drake and the University of Colorado. Married Marian Reynoldson in 1950 in Denver. In Iowa, Ken worked at a sale barn in Ames. Moved to Newton in 1963 and owned a gas station and also sold livestock feed. For 22 years plus, he worked at Riverview Release Center until his retirement as Security Director in 1993. He loved golf, the outdoors and music. Survivors include a daughter, Lynn, of Deep River and a sister, Leora Sowder, of Madrid. Services in Newton.    

        Cameron Kennedy, 39, Madrid. Born in Ames. Ballard HS. DMACC. An avid outdoorsman. Services in Ames and Kelley.    

        Peggy Helen Barkdoll Koppen, 76, formerly of Boone. Survivors include a son, William Koppen, of Boone. Private services were held.  

       Elizabeth Compton Starleaf, 83, Ames. Survivors include a daughter, Katrina (Michael) Anderson of Boone. Services in Ames.  

      Gary John Peters, 83, Johnston. Born in Ogden. OHS-59. Married Irie Miller in 1962 and moved to California. Gary earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Cal Poly University and a Master's Degree in business. The couple owned a small rolling steel door manufacturing company until their retirement in 2022 when they sold out and moved back to Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Irie,, a son, Danny, a daughter, Michelle, a sister, Mary Jo Garvey, brother-in-law Vernon Miller and sister-in-law Janet Miller. Services in Ogden.

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        Larry Ford, 82, New Hope, MN. Born in Boone. BHS-59. Attended the University of Iowa and earned a BA from Bethel University. Married Nancy Parkinson, BHS-61, in 1962 and in 1968, settled in New Hope. Larry was influential as a coach for all sports. Civic minded and generous, he served the New Hope Lions for 37 years in various ways. He provided considerable influence on many athletes, family, friends and set a high bar for values and behavior. Larry provided executive and financial guidance to numerous companies and individuals. He enjoyed working with people and was fortunate to have his favorite coworker, Nancy, by his side. Survivors include Nancy and two sons. Services in Maple Grove, MN.    

        Maxine Evelyn Heldt Lingren, 93, Ogden. Born in Ogden. OHS-48. Married Dale Eldon Lingren in 1950 in Ogden. The couple farmed, raising hogs and cattle, on Maxine's childhood farm north of Ogden until moving to town in 1990. Dale passed away in 2014. Maxine worked as a telephone operator in Ogden and was a cook at Howe Elementary school in Ogden. She was active in Ladies Aide, enjoyed baking and cooking. Five children survive, Deanna (Bruce) Anderson of Boone and four others from Ogden, Darrell Lingren, Elaine (Tom) Wilson, Donna (Ted) Meeker and Alan Lingren. Services in Ogden.

       Elsie Collins, 78, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-64. Elsie enjoyed sewing, crocheting and all types of crafts. Two sons survive, including Jonathan Crook of Boone. Also surviving are an ex-daughter-in-law, Danielle Crook, of Boone and three siblings, including Alice (Ron) Bass of Boone. Services in Boone.       

       Nadia J. Smith Goldsworth, 93, Boone. Born in Luther. LHS-49. Married Paul L. Goldsworth in Luther in 1952. The couple made their home in Boone. They owned Goldsworth Upholstery and Nadia was well known for her cooking, sewing and quilting. She was an officer in the Iowa National Guard Auxiliary, volunteered at the Boone and Scenic Valley, belonged to church fellowship and the Heritage Quilt Club. The couple enjoyed camping with their children and in retirement, traveled to 49 states and Canada in their motorhome. They lived in southern Utah for 10 years before coming back to Boone in 2002. Paul, BHS-50, passed away in 2006. Survivors include four children, Carol Mayers, BHS-72, Kathleen (Rick) Mickelson, BHS-75, Danny (Paula) Goldsworth, BHS-78, and Tim Goldsworth, BHS-74. Services in Boone.

       Lee James Kinney, 68, Minburn. Survivors include his wife, Angela, of Minburn and four children, including Megan (Theron) Schroeder of Boone. Services in Perry and Minburn.

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       John George Kujac, 80, rural Madrid. Born in Des Moines. East HS. Army vet. Earned a degree in architecture from ISU and attended Drake Law School for two years. Married Miriam Siehl in Ames in 1971. The couple made their home in rural Madrid for the past 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Miriam, and a daughter, Anne (Mike) Schlieman, both of rural Madrid. Another daughter and two brothers also survive. Services in Madrid.

      Lyle G. McGlynn, 76, Boone. UnitedCHS-66. Attended Iowa Barber College. Air Force vet. Received an associates degree from DMACC. Married Coleen Jones in 1973. Lyle was passionate about his 150 year plus farm and the Cyclones. Worked for ISU for 40 years. After retirement, worked another nine years at McFarland Clinic. The couple loved to travel, including trips to Las Vegas and Branson. Survivors are three sons, including Tim and Brian McGlynn both of Boone. Four siblings also survive, two of them, Fran Frazier and Veronica Nystrom, both of Boone. Services in Boone.

     John Douglas Lindahl, 77, Brookfield, WI. Born in Boone. BHS-65. After one year at ISU, he joined the Navy. After discharge, he earned a degree from Mankato State University and also his CPA license. John worked for Arthur Anderson accounting while living in Minneapolis. Eventually, he owned his own businesses in LaCrosse, WI and different locations in Iowa. He also worked for Reinhardt foods as a Comptroller. An avid golfer, he loved to fish and bike, especially at his cabin in northern Minnesota. His wife, Marsha, preceeded him in death. Survivors include two daughters and his former wife and mother of his children, Diane Vaaler Withers of Wisconsin. A step-son and a brother, Gary Lindahl, also survive. Private burial in the Slater Cemetery.

SOMETHING "SPECIAL"

     This just has to be something "special." 

     After all, in these older years, my mind is somewhat removed from lots of important (I guess) "breaking news." Much of it just doesn't grab my attention as it may have in the past. There's so much disinformation available to assimilate and I won't or can't take my valuable time? to devote to it. 

     Yet, there it was. Something that did grab my immediate attention. Something I thought was "special" in these very uncertain times. Something that seemed simple but was very noteworthy, at least in my mind.

     The other day, Boone Park Board Commissioner Susan Thorngren issued a report on what was termed, "Dead Tree Removal Day" in Herman Park and a north portion of McHose Park.

     Alright, what's the big deal?

     The work done was great. Some 26 trees and 20 stumps, afflicted with various diseases, were removed.

     HOWEVER, what really caught my eye and impressed me the most was the fact that several portions of the community CAME TOGETHER to produce a very successful event. There were no cares about political or church affiliation, or race, or color or any other petty disturbance and the result was a very productive outcome.

     Six local tree service companies, over 30 licensed tree professionals, worked voluntarily at the task from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. There were some 20 other volunteers who helped in various ways. Boone County RSVP, Rotary Club and PEO members helped by guarding the barricades at the bike path and entrances to the park. Twelve members of the Evangelical Free Church prepared food and water for lunch donated by Hy-Vee, two Park Board Commissioners donated extra burgers and ice cream. R and W Power provided a case of bar oil for each of the tree companies and KWBG even broadcast some of the event.

    Amidst all the nation's turmoil, that event should draw attention to all of us. Its not magic. Its the simple fact that when people come together, nationally, locally, whatever, there can be great accomplishments.

    Makes me proud that such "togetherness" can prevail in my community. I'd love to see even more of it.

K-----K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Judith A. (Judy) Sommers Olson, 85, Boone. Born in Nebraska. Fremont HS-57. While living in Boone, she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She worked at a malt shop, nursing homes, Golden Corral and HyVee. She loved hosting, baking, cooking, puzzles, tending flowers, canning, playing cards, reading and completing sewing and embroidery projects. Was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. Survivors include five children. Service in Boone (St. Paul's).    

      Gaylord L. Swanson, 75, Ames. Born in Ames. UnitedCHS-67. DMACC/Boone Campus where he played basketball. National Guard vet. Married Mary Ann Nutt in Napier in 1969. A lifetime farmer, he worked with his neighbor Tom Ross for 14 years. Very active, serving as a 4-H leader, with the Boone County Soil Board, his Napier church board, farm bureau board and was a Colfax Township Trustee. In retirement, the couple spent time wintering in Arizona. He was proud of his farms achieving Century Farm designations in 2015 and 2017 and his fondest possession was his 2014 Mustang Convertible. Gay was a big Cyclone sports fan and enjoyed taking his family to the Iowa State Fair each year. Survivors include his wife, Mary, a son and a daughter. Services in Napier and near Luther.

     Donald Keith Roznes, 85, Slater/Madrid Home. Services in Slater and Alleman.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         John Heineman Jr., 100, Ogden/Accura. OHS-41 at age 16. In high school, active in FFA and animal husbandry. ISU. Army vet 1944-46. Married Eldora Stumpenhorst in 1948. The couple continued a successful century farm operation. Was a 4-H leader, active church member, served on the local REC Board and was the parade Marshall at the most recent Ogden Fun Days parade. Was still farming at the age of 91 and in retirement, enjoyed woodworking, travel and fishing. Survivors include three sons with two of them, Craig (Martha) and Paul (Mari Lynn) Heineman, still in Ogden. Services in Ogden.   

        Donald Dean Howard, 89, Boone. Married Jo Ellen Hutchinson in Ogden in 1955. National Guard vet. Don spent 46 years as a heavy equipment operator, primarily a backhoe operator. He always said he was more at home in the pulpit preaching and singing. Mission trips to foreign countries were a highlight of his life. He led many Bible study groups and ministered at various area nursing homes. After retirement, he became an interim pastor for multiple churches around Iowa. Don was also the lead singer for the dance band, "Moonglow." He loved go-karts, fishing, NASCAR and the Kansas City Chiefs. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ellen, three children, Debbie (Cory) Helphrey, Cindy (Tim) Duffy and Craig (Lorinda) Howard, and his eight remaining siblings, Ken, Rita, Lois, Dixie, Linda, Marilyn, Sherri and Connie. Services in Boone.

       Hugh M. Miner Jr., 78, Grand Island, NE. Services in Grand Island. Burial at Bass Point, Boone.   

       Jessie DeJong Taken, 89, Cedar Rapids. Born in Boone. Married Darel G. Taken Sr. in 1952. They divorced in 2005. She worked for 35 years for Wilson Foods/Farmstead Foods. Survivors include a son, two daughters and two sisters. Services in Cedar Rapids.  

      William Paul Davidson, 67, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. BHS-74. Army vet. Married Janie Backous in Ogden in 1983. He worked for Madden Trucking, Archway and most recently at the Fareway Warehouse. William loved hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Janie, and sons, Jim (Kaylea) Carlson and David Carlson all of Boone. Additional area survivors are brothers-in-law Robert (Jeannie) Backous Jr. and Harold (Lori) Backous of Boone and sister-in-law, Sharon (Rick) Braland, of Ogden. William loved spending time with his grandchildren, Wyatt, Dathan, Elsie, Nova and Delanie. Services in Boone.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Diana "Di" Davison Weddell, 82, Boone. Born in Clarion. Did collegiate work at Eagle Grove Community College and ISU. Married James "Jim" Weddell in 1963. The couple moved to Boone in 1966. Diana worked at Hawkeye Savings and Loan and was office manager for Pollard Family Dentistry. She enjoyed the four seasons at the family cabin in Crosslake, MN. and traveling lakes, the ocean and mountains. She loved children and dogs. Even through challenges with dementia, people noticed her sweet and kind nature. Two children survive, son Michael (Jamie) Weddell of Alaska and daughter, Jana (Randy) Stambaugh of Boone. Her sister Sue (Jim) Snider of Boone also survives. A private COL will be held.

      Barbara Peek Clayton, 85. Grew up in the New York/Arizona area. Married Bobby Lawrence Clayton  in 1959. He is deceased. A daughter and three sons survive. Service in Boone at Baptist Church. Memorials to be awarded to the Boone Humane Society.

     Caroly Faye Soregaroli Leichliter, 90, San Marcos,CA/Madrid. Born in Madrid. Married Charles Ray Leichliter, an Air Force vet. For 20 years, they lived at various military bases. After retirement, they made San Marcos their home but always traveled back to Madrid, their second  home where they had many friends and relatives. Two sons survive.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Curtis Dale Cox Jr., 79, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-63. Married Bonnie Lorrie Fuller in Boone in 1965. Bonnie died in 2021. Dale worked for the DOT for 36 years. He had a passion for trains, hot rods and drag racing. He attended numerous car shows and he and Bonnie loved to travel. A huge Hawkeye fan, he was very artistic, making infinity lights, doing macrame and putting model cars together. Survivors include a son, Douglas Cox, of Boone, a daughter, Sarah Costa, and an uncle, Clifton (Charlene) Cox of Ogden. Services in Boone. 

      Gary Ferguson, 81, West Des Moines/Elite Lodge of Ashworth/Bickford Cottage. United Community HS. Married Mimi. Raised on a farm in Boone. His job history included being a loan officer to being a safety manager, making sure his company's clients followed OSHA regulations. He loved people, could fix any problem and totally redid the couple's West Des Moines home. Survivors include his wife, a son, Dennis Ferguson, daughters Lori (Mike) Hinders and Amy (Kyle) McBride, step-daughters Stephanie (Geol) Weber and Erica (Chris) Harris, and his sister, Donna Riddle. Services in West Des Moines.

     John Heineman Jr., 100, Ogden/Accura. Services in Ogden.    

     Shirley Rae Cowles, 68, Hubbard. A sister, Karla (Robert) Santi of Madrid, is a survivor. Services in Nevada and Zearing.

     David Weiss, 52, Grimes/Madrid. Urbandale HS-90. Married Pam Yvette Owen. Was Logistics Coordinator for TMC Transportation. Also operated Weiss Lawn Care. Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter. A COL will be held later.

FOR VIEWERS INFORMATION

      I, the Kornerman, have accumulated numerous, like many hundreds, of addresses as well as some emails and even telephone numbers of various former and even present residents of Boone.

      I very accidentally "came across" the name of Mike Harris, BHS-66, one of Boone High's greatest all around athletes, and quickly noted that the info I have on him shows that he resides in Asheville, North Carolina. Does that ring a bell? That city has been in the midst of that huge amount of turmoil, the ravages of Hurricane Helene, to the large portion of the U.S. Southeast.

      I immediately went to his email and wrote a note expressing concern for him and his family and told him I was praying for their survival amidst that terrible destruction.

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A short time later he replied:

     Thanks for your concern Mo. Nancy and I are O.K. We have a number of large trees down in our area but no flooding. Our friends here in Asheville and in Boone, North Carolina are fine. 

     The destruction downtown and the loss of life are just heartbreaking. Asheville is a beautiful, vibrant, diverse city with a thriving art scene. So much of it is now gone. I live about two blocks from a YMCA and families are lined up in the morning waiting for a chance to take a shower, because they have no water in their homes, if they have a home. The city doesn't expect many of the homes to have water for weeks, if not months. Many of the wonderful small towns that surround Asheville have been completely destroyed. 

     Nancy and I feel blessed to have escaped with only minor inconvenience. We are fine and our friends are fine.

     Thanks for the shoutout. Mike.

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     I'm so happy to hear that they are safe. It makes me wonder if there are various others with Boone connections that were "caught up" in this dreadful storm?

K-------K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Anita Marie Day Sheehan, 93, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone County. Married Maurice Richard Sheehan in Boone in 1951. The couple lived and farmed in Boone County for many years. Primarily a farm wife, Anita did take full-time work at Agri Pro in Napier doing alfalfa research. A faithful church member, she hosted prayer groups in her home many times, displaying homemade goodies and hospitality skills. Three daughters and two sons survive, including Denise (Jerry) Behn and David (Rose) Sheehan of Boone and Pat (Krista) Sheehan of Madrid. Three sisters, including Rosalee Bach of Boone also survive. Services in Boone.

     Diana (Di) Weddell, 82, Boone. A private celebration.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Spencer William. Herrstrom, 36, Des Moines. Born in Ames. Dowling Catholic HS-2006. Army Afghanistan vet. Earned a B.S. in Economics from San Diego State and was set to graduate from the DMACC Culinary Arts Institute in December. Married Claudia Frontull in 2013 and they divorced. He loved many different sports, especially surfing in San Diego. Loved animals and spending time chatting and playing dominos or cards with his grandma, Verda. Survivors include his parents, William (Jean) Herrstrom of Madrid and Lorinda (Jay) Peters of Texas. His paternal grandmother, Verda Burke, survives as do numerous aunts and uncles, including area residents, Bob (Barb) Herrstrom and Cheryl (Larry) Olofson of Boone, and Tim (Julie) Herrstrom of Luther. A COL will be held in Ankeny.

     Cheryl Nolan, 65, West Des Moines. Born in Boone. Retired from the DCI, Division of Criminal Investigation, after 42 years of service in Iowa law enforcement. Three siblings survive. Services in Des Moines and Iowa Falls.

     Ronald Chester Manthei, 77, Nevada. Ames HS-65. Boone Campus/DMACC and ISU. Was dedicated to the Iowa DOT, Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Department of Agriculture. After retirement, contributed to his community via his work with Snyder and Associates and the City of Huxley. Ron cherished the natural world, hiking, reading about animals and birds and tending to his yard. Survivors include his wife, Diane, son Cameron, and a sister. No services.

     Delores Ann Summy,87, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Red Oak. A son and daughter survive.  COL in Des Moines.