BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Michael Lee Deaton Jr., 74, Kelley. Born in Ames. AHS-68. Army vet. Married Peggy Sue Mayfield in Ames in 1972. She preceded Michael in death. He is survived by two adult children including a son, Michael (Amy) Deaton Jr. of Boone. Four siblings also survive. A COL will be held later. 

       Michael Jay "Mike" Paul, 56, Boone. Born in Tennessee. Grew up in Missouri. A master craftsman, Mike had a rare gift for transforming imagination into reality. He began his career in the wood products industry by working at his families sawmill and lumber drying business. In 1988, he started Swan Creek as a furniture manufacturer but transitioned to crafting custom kitchens and baths not long after. Mike relocated the cabinet company to Boone in the early 90's., where it has continued to operate. He loved the outdoors. Survivors include his parents, his partner, Pamela Walker, his five children and three siblings. Services at the Arboretum.

      Kristine (Tina) Belluci Fisher, 77, Boone. Born in Minnesota. BHS-65. Worked at her parents business, Belluci Pizza. Attended Drake University where she earned a Masters Degree in English. Married Dalton Fisher at Drake in 1986. He passed in 2018. Tina worked at the Boone News Republican for several years and then at Dalton's car dealership. She loved time at the family cabin in Minnesota, loved all animals and was a strong supporter of the Boone Humane Society. Three step-children survive. Services later.

      Mary Lou Coady Spenla, 90, Woodward. Born in Melrose. Married Larry Spenla in Melrose in 1956. A member of the St. Malachy's Catholic Church in Madrid and enjoyed quilting, sewing, golfing and playing cribbage. Survivors include her husband, Larry, four children, including Kathi (Randy) Craven of Boone. Services in Madrid.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Donald Hugh Marmet, 97, Altoona/Altoona Nursing Center. Born in Alleman. Navy vet. Graveside service will be held at the Pilot Mound cemetery.      

      Jerry Dean Magnuson, 70, Ames. Born in Boone. BHS-72. Married Janine Clausen. Retired after 42 years of service as a lineman with the Electrical Department for the city of Ames. A lifelong lover of racing, he enjoyed attending the Daytona 500 and getting involved with racing sponsors. He took pride in his limousine and engraving businesses. Jerry loved helping on the family farm, especially during harvest when he would man a John Deere tractor. He also loved animals, fishing, hunting, riding his Harley's, grilling and driving his Camaro. A Cyclone fan, he was also involved in golf, pool and bowling. Survivors include his two daughters, Jenna and Jerra. A COL will be held in Ames.

       Margaret Irene (Marg) Musser Hilsabeck, 77, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-65. Married Thomas Hilsabeck in Boone in  1967. Worked at Bournes and then as a home daycare provider. She loved attending her grandchildren's sporting or school events. Also enjoyed watching birds, using her I-Pad and watching Elvis or Hallmark movies. She is survived by three sons, including Michael (Heidi) and Daniel of Boone, a daughter, Amber (Matt) Van Pelt of Boone, and several grandchildren, many from the Boone, Frazier and Ogden areas. Services are pending. 

      Jeffery Wayne Hendershott, 66, San Diego. Ogden HS-77, where he was involved in sports and student council. Navy vet. Preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette. He enjoyed fishing and sports, especially the San Diego Chargers and Ohio State. Survivors include a son, two stepchildren, a sister, Julie (Bob) Chopard of Boone and a brother. A COL will be held in San Diego.