Monday, March 2, 2026

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

 
       Dennis Michael Pelleymounter, 78, Boone. Born in Osage. OHS-65. Earned a degree in drafting from NIACC in Mason City. Worked for an architectural firm in Mason City, followed by work for Oliver/White Farm Equipment. He returned to NIACC to earn an engineering degree while helping his dad with a flooring business. As an engineer, he worked for firms including Quinn/Besser in Boone. Married Vicki Jo McGhan in 1970 in Osage. Dennis was always very active in Boy Scouts and was a long time Knights of Columbus member. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking and carpentry. Survivors include his wife and three sons. Service in Boone and graveside service in Osage.    

        Mary Elaine Settle Harringa, 72, Boone. Raised in Nevada. NHS-72. Boone Junior College and Elementary Education from Iowa State University. Married Merlyn Harringa in Nevada in 1975. The couple made their home in Boone. Mary devoted much of her life to serving others in partnership with her husband.She was a 4-H group leader and the co-Superintendent of the Rabbitt and Poultry programs. She played the piano and organ for area churches and served as a special education instructor for the Boone and Madrid school districts. Mary enjoyed sewing, crafting, camping, gospel outreach, visiting national parks, enjoying God's beautiful scenery and motorcycle riding. She also did voluntary work for her uncle's missionary organization. serving in Mexico and Central America. Survivors include her husband, Merlyn, and two daughters. A COL will be held later.

       Donna Malloy, 81, Carroll. Four sons survive including Rick (Sandie) Lebeck of Boone. Services in Jefferson. 

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