BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Johnnie Long Jr., 78, Richmond Hill, GA. Born in Colorado. Moved to Boone with family in 1962. BHS-64. Married Duanna Jeanne Rinehart, BHS-65. Navy vet. Was a Chicago Northwestern Railroad Engineer for 23 years. In 1994, relocated to Minnesota to work for the Union Pacific for 12 years as a director, retiring in 2006. In retirement, moved to Richmond Hill to be near a daughter and family. Enjoyed passing his love for all kinds of sports onto his grandkids. Survivors include his wife, Duanna, his daughter, and two sisters, including Claudia (Gary) Klonglan of Ogden. A family memorial will be held later at Mineral Ridge Cemetery in Ridgeport.    

     Tim Hartwig, 79, Ankeny. Born in Garner. He met his future wife and love at age 8 on the playground of Garner Elementary. They were married in 1966. Garner-Hayfield HS-63. Earned a double major in Industrial Technology Education and Social Studies from Northern Iowa in 1968. Taught and coached at Holmes Junior High in Cedar Falls and in 1978, the family moved to Boone where he continued his work in education for 20 additional years. He also earned a Master's Degree from Viterbo University. In retirement, the couple moved to Ankeny and traveled the world. In 2009, they committed to two years teaching English to Chinese college students in Lanzhou, China via the Peace Corps. He enjoyed playing cards, going to dinner with teaching friends and prairie walks with his wife. Survivors include his wife, Jan, a son, Andy, BHS-85, (Celine) Hartwig, daughter, Amy, BHS-88, (Brad), BHS-88. Peterson and two brothers. Services in Boone.

     Deloris "Lori" Pfantz, 65, Nevada. Born in Ames. Grew up in Boone and Nevada. NHS-77. Her life was one of service. From her work at the Story County Community Life Program to her role at Iowa State University, her life's mission was to care for others with compassion and dedication. She enjoyed camping, concerts, traveling and finding a good bargain. Survivors include a son and two daughters. A COL will be held in Nevada.

     Steven Nation, 69, Boone. Services in Des Moines.

     Sharon Larson Holz, Des Moines. Survivors include her husband, Bob Holz Jr. and two daughters, including Kim (Jeff) Johnson of Boone. Services in Des Moines.