Saturday, December 20, 2025

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Clinton Homer Mantz, 84, Ogden/Eastern Star. Born in Perry. Dawson schools and then, OHS-60. Farmed west of Ogden until the early 80's. Then worked for Oscar Meyer and Firestone until retirement. He served as a Union Steward for both companies. He helped local farmers in retirement and was an avid toy tractor collector. Loved decorating for the holidays, attending tractor pulls and he also owned several collector automobiles. Four children survive, including Amanda (Dan) Lass of Ogden. A brother, Richard Mantz, of Ogden and grandchildren also survive. Services in Ogden and Dawson.

       Doteen Loray Peterson Dessel, 62, Madrid. Born in Des Moines. Was a dietician at The Cedars Assisted Living in Madrid. She loved Harley's and riding with her life partner, Scott Hein. The couple owned custom bikes and frequently attended motorcycle and car shows. Doteen loved nature, camping and grill-outs.The Fourth of July gathering was special, she enjoyed her morning coffee and was an avid collector of dolphins and gnomes, and, admittedly, spent far too much money on crossword puzzles. Four children survive, including Roy (Lindsey) Hein of Boone. Scott, her life partner, and  her mother, Gale Peterson, of Madrid also survive. Services pending.

       Betsy Laurel Johnson, 30, Chicago. Born in Boone. Attended Park Christian school in Minnesota, Turtle Bay and Shasta HS in California. Earned a B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts from Biola University in 2016. Worked as a videographer, editor and creative director on numerous projects. Known for her creativity, she always challenged herself, in sports, playing the violin or trumpet, performing in musicals,  or running marathons.Survivors include her parents, Craig and Laurel Johnson, two siblings and grandparents. Services in Fargo, North Dakota. 

 

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