Robert (Bob) Ahrens, 82, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Worked at Grabau Construction, Condon's Service Station and Bud's Dairy Farm in Boone and later, owned and operated Ahrens Service Station in Ogden until retirement. Married Patricia (Pat) Koenig in 1964 and they made their home in Boone but, eventually, divorced. Bob volunteered for Boone County Civil Defense for many years, was an avid outdoorsman, loved riding his motorcycle and dirt track racing. Survivors include his three children, Lou Ann and Deborah Ahrens of Ames and Mike (Jill) Ahrens of Ogden. A sister, Joyce Myers, of Boone also survives. COL in Ogden.
Craig Douglas McDowell, 64, Des Moines. Born in Des Moines. Was employed by EFCO in Des Moines as a shipping clerk for 29 years. He enjoyed model railroading, cruising, watching Western movies and the Kansas City Chiefs. Survivors include a brother, David (Christine) McDowell, of Ogden and a nephew, Garrett (Katie Peterson) McDowell, of Boone. A niece and three aunts also survive. Services in Ogden and Rippey.
John Irving Riker, 74, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-69. John worked for Hallet Construction and the Union Pacific for a time before retiring from Fareway after 30 years, mainly, driving a truck. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a friend of Bill W. for 42 years. Survivors include a daughter, Melia Desher, of Boone , a son, John Ethan Riker, and a brother, Stephen Riker, of Boone. Services in Boone.
Jack Taylor, 57, Red Wing, Minnesota.
Judith Ann Ellsbury, 80, Perry. Born in Des Moines. DMTechHS-62. Resided in Des Moines until 1966, lived in Boone briefly and settled in Perry in 1967. Services in Des Moines.
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