Nancy L Johnson Engleen, 78, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-65. Married Gail "Rod" Engleen in Boone in 1967. He passed in 2022. Nancy worked at Bournes, Archway and retired after 19 years service in the ISU dining hall. The couple enjoyed traveling to small towns. Coffee, meals and shopping with friends was also a priority. A trip with friends to Mackinaw Island in 2024 was a joyful experience. Four children survive, including two Boone residents, Chad Engleen and Brian (Cari) Engleen. Services in Boone and Ogden.
Kenneth "Kenny" Eckhart, 65, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-79. Kenny and his brothers delivered the Boone News while in high school. In 10th grade, he started working for DeKalb in the shipping and receiving departments. In 11th grade, he was maintenance supervisor at Ledges Manor. In 1982, Kenny moved to Texas to work as a maintenance man for Knox Fuel Stop. He eventually became assistant manager prior to a new owner taking over in 2002. Kenny then started working at Bill's Country Market as a sacker before moving up to night supervisor. After 22 years at Bill's, he worked at Dollar General as a sacker and then, assistant manager. In 2025, he became a victim of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Survivors include his brothers, Wesley and Richard Eckhart, and a sister, Kathleen King. Burial was at Linwood in Boone.
Ruth Ann Watkins Bryant, 92, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-51. Earned Registered Nurse status at Iowa Methodist School of Nursing. Worked as an RN for 42 years. She started at Blank Children's Hospital, then the Boone County Hospital and finally, as Director of Nursing at Ogden Manor. Married James "Jim" Bryant in Boone in 1960. The couple enjoyed numerous Indy 500's, hot air ballooning and traveling. Ruth was a member of the Red Hat Society and Sweet Adelines. Survivors include two daughters, Marcia (Barry) Schuler of Boone and Marla (Leonard Sr.) Bundy of Des Moines. Services in Boone.
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