Mildred Joan Joann Wirtz McDonald, 91, Indianola. Born on a farm north of Boone. BHS. Iowa State Teachers College. Married Frank A. (Mac) McDonald in 1955. Lived in numerous communities while Frank served the U.S. Army. Joann was a talented pianist and learned to play duplicate bridge, becoming a Life Master. After Mac's retirement, the couple returned to Boone and Joann owned and operated the "Craft Patch." The couple divorced in 2003 but Joann still took care of Mac when his health failed, and up to the time of his death. For 15 years, she turned her attention to real estate development and, even in her later years, she helped those in need of assistance through home care services. Joann was know for her humor, energy and creativity. Four children survive. A graveside memorial will be held later.
Thomas Hugh Welch, 12, Topeka, KS. Parents surviving are Joshua and Suki Welch and stepmother Laura. Burial in Sparks Cemetery near Boone.
Kimberly K. Bowe, 52, Maquoketa. Born in Boone to Richard and Mary Kay (Schnoor) Anderson.
Charles Palmateer, 88, Ames. There are Boone connections. Charles was preceded in death by a sister, Rosella (Robert) Hawk of Boone. Among the Boone area survivors are Rosella's daughter, Rosalie (Daryl) Petty of Boxholm, and Rosella's sons, Richard (Bev) Sebring and Roger (Lori) Sebring, both of Boone.
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