John Wayne Jones, 78, Boone. BHS-65. A victim of complications from a car accident. A proud Veteran, he knew everybody and everybody knew John, who always had a smile on his face and a Diet Pepsi in his hand. John found a great love for Alaska while working there. An ironworker, he taught his co-workers how to play poker at night after building parts for the U.S. Army during the day. His grandchildren were special and brought him much joy. Returning to Boone from Alaska, he moved in and took care of his mother, Mildred Steinick. She passed in 2022 of dementia. Survivors include his daughter, Tasha (Gabe) Lanz, a sister, Jacque (Steve) and brothers Jim (Carol) and Joe (Donna). A COL is planned for a later date.
Herbert "Herbie" Dittmer Jr., 56, Ogden. Born in Boone. BHS-88. Attended Iowa Lake Community College and earned his Associates Degree in carpentry there. Married Lori Phipps in Boone in 1996. The couple made their home in Ogden. Herbie worked at Quinn's Foundry but then for 29 years, he worked for FMC Masonry Company. He enjoyed camping, cooking, barbequeing, the Boone Speedway and playing Santa. Survivors include his wife, Lori, of Ogden, his daughter, Hailey (Jonathan Kraus) Dittmer of Boone and seven sisters, Regina Wellendorf; Rebecca Kinning; Rhonda Guldenpfennig; Renee Scheuermann; Dr. Roxann Dittmer; Rachelle Flory and Rheann Uetz. Services in Ogden.
Carol Lee Pautsch, 54. Boone. Lived life on her own terms, bold, creative and full of heart. She was never one to follow rules or conform to societal norms. She loved country music, watching horror films, camping and working puzzles. Survivors include five children, her biological and adopted mothers, five sisters and two brothers.
Janice Kay (Frohlin) Peterson, 86, Stratford.
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