BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Mary K. Casserly Mowrer, 84, Marion. BHS-56. Married Maurice Mowrer in Boone in 1956. The couple moved to Cedar Rapids. Mary worked for the Linn-Mar school district, at Rockwell Collins and was a member of the Mercy Ladies Auxiliary. She loved bridge, enjoyed knitting and bringing former classmates together for BHS reunions. Husband Maurice died in 1999. Survivors include four adult children and a sister, Alice Murken. Three other sisters preceded her in death. Services in Marion.

BOONE AREA DEATH

      Gary Lee Shadle, 79, Grand Junction/Accura Ogden. Born in McCallsburg. BHS-62. He was a carpenter and a self-taught auctioneer. He enjoyed garage sales, flea markets and loved to wheel and deal on cars, antiques and houses. Survivors include his wife, Connie Burgart of Grand Junction and four step-children. Private family graveside services later.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Frances Diane Duffy Curran, 82, Boone. BHS-58. Born in Boone. Married William Curran II in Boone in 1960. She worked for Mahoney, Jordan, Stratton and Smith law firm before starting a successful real estate career with Robert Ward Co., the Quam Agency and lastly, with the Nerem firm. She received numerous awards for her sales achievements. A longtime member and President of the Boone County Board of Realtors, President of Boone's Futures, served on the Boone school district advisory board and the boards of the Boone Planning and Zoning Commission, DMACC Foundation, United Way, Sacred Heart Parish Council, Boone County YMCA and the Boone Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed abstract painting, decorating, gardening and dancing around the butcher block to ABBA. Survivors include her husband, William II, a son and three daughters, brother and sister-in-law Steve and Jean Duffy of Boone and two other sister-in-laws. Services in Boone.

LATE WORD OF BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     James L. Seiser, 74, Webster City, formerly of Boone. Death and services in January. Born in Webster City. WCHS. Navy vet. Married Shirley J. Miller in 1968 in Webster City. Worked many years for Electrolux before it closed, then Condon's Service Station in Boone. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, three adult children and a brother. He enjoyed fishing, going to the races and scratching lotto tickets. He was a member of American Legion  and the Moose Lodge in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Susan Ellen Wilson, 88, Boone. Born in Seattle. Placed in an orphanage and then a foster home in Omaha. Married John R. Wilson in 1952. An Air Force wife, she and her husband spent time in many locales....Texas, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, Nebraska. When John retired, they settled in Boone. Sue worked odd jobs, started a ceramics business, volunteered with Boone County Freedom Flights, tutored students and taught Sunday school. Survivors include a daughter and three sons. Services in Boone and burial in Vets Cemetery.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Darwin Ray, 83, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Pilot Mound. Ogden schools. Grew up on a farm outside Fraser and spent time around the Pilot Mound area. Married Doris JoAnn Wisecup in Boone in 1959. The couple lived in Grand Junction, Boone County, Fort Dodge, Mason City and Storm Lake. They finally settled in Pilot Mound for 27 years. Darwin was employed at Quinn's for 27 years before retirement, due to health issues, in 1989. Loved to talk and was a great listener. Enjoyed cribbage and checkers with Tom, watching western movies and scratching off lottery tickets. He loved to hunt and fish and especially enjoyed date night with Jo, Friday nights at Saint's Avenue Cafe. Survivors include his wife, Jo, a son, Thomas (Debbie) Ray of Boone and two sisters-in-law. No services. Burial later at Bass Point.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Kevin Thomas McCoy, 66, Boone. Born in Boone. Ogden HS-76. Iowa Central Community College. Married Pamela Sue Harrington in Boone in 1978. Was a farmer and worked in many other agriculture related positions. Graveside services, Quincy Cemetery, rural Boone.

     Gary Richard Feakes, 82, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Born in Story County. Married Karen Kay Carlson in Boone in 1962. Worked 32 years as supervisor of Transportation Services at ISU and worked every Saturday at Condon's. After retirement, he was a babysitter for two grandchildren. He enjoyed walking at the mall and Walmart. He survived diabetes for over 55 years and never complained of his pain. Survivors include his wife, Karen, of Ames, a son, Timothy Richard, BHS-81, and a daughter, Tammy (Scott) Porter, BHS-85, of Boone and a sister. No services at this time.