BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Peggy Helen Barkdoll Koppen, 76, formerly of Boone. Survivors include a son, William Koppen, of Boone. Private services were held.  

       Elizabeth Compton Starleaf, 83, Ames. Survivors include a daughter, Katrina (Michael) Anderson of Boone. Services in Ames.  

      Gary John Peters, 83, Johnston. Born in Ogden. OHS-59. Married Irie Miller in 1962 and moved to California. Gary earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Cal Poly University and a Master's Degree in business. The couple owned a small rolling steel door manufacturing company until their retirement in 2022 when they sold out and moved back to Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Irie,, a son, Danny, a daughter, Michelle, a sister, Mary Jo Garvey, brother-in-law Vernon Miller and sister-in-law Janet Miller. Services in Ogden.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Larry Ford, 83. BHS-59.     

       Maxine Evelyn Heldt Lingren, 93, Ogden. Born in Ogden. OHS-48. Married Dale Eldon Lingren in 1950 in Ogden. The couple farmed, raising hogs and cattle, on Maxine's childhood farm north of Ogden until moving to town in 1990. Dale passed away in 2014. Maxine worked as a telephone operator in Ogden and was a cook at Howe Elementary school in Ogden. She was active in Ladies Aide, enjoyed baking and cooking. Five children survive, Deanna (Bruce) Anderson of Boone and four others from Ogden, Darrell Lingren, Elaine (Tom) Wilson, Donna (Ted) Meeker and Alan Lingren. Services in Ogden.

       Elsie Collins, 78, Boone       

       Nadia J. Smith Goldsworth, 93, Boone. 

       Lee James Kinney, 68, Minburn. Survivors include his wife, Angela, of Minburn and four children, including Megan (Theron) Schroeder of Boone. Services in Perry and Minburn.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       John George Kujac, 80, rural Madrid. Born in Des Moines. East HS. Army vet. Earned a degree in architecture from ISU and attended Drake Law School for two years. Married Miriam Siehl in Ames in 1971. The couple made their home in rural Madrid for the past 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Miriam, and a daughter, Anne (Mike) Schlieman, both of rural Madrid. Another daughter and two brothers also survive. Services in Madrid.

      Lyle G. McGlynn, 76, Boone. UnitedCHS-66. Attended Iowa Barber College. Air Force vet. Received an associates degree from DMACC. Married Coleen Jones in 1973. Lyle was passionate about his 150 year plus farm and the Cyclones. Worked for ISU for 40 years. After retirement, worked another nine years at McFarland Clinic. The couple loved to travel, including trips to Las Vegas and Branson. Survivors are three sons, including Tim and Brian McGlynn both of Boone. Four siblings also survive, two of them, Fran Frazier and Veronica Nystrom, both of Boone. Services in Boone.

     John Douglas Lindahl, 77, Brookfield, WI. Born in Boone. BHS-65. After one year at ISU, he joined the Navy. After discharge, he earned a degree from Mankato State University and also his CPA license. John worked for Arthur Anderson accounting while living in Minneapolis. Eventually, he owned his own businesses in LaCrosse, WI and different locations in Iowa. He also worked for Reinhardt foods as a Comptroller. An avid golfer, he loved to fish and bike, especially at his cabin in northern Minnesota. His wife, Marsha, preceeded him in death. Survivors include two daughters and his former wife and mother of his children, Diane Vaaler Withers of Wisconsin. A step-son and a brother, Gary Lindahl, also survive. Private burial in the Slater Cemetery.

SOMETHING "SPECIAL"

     This just has to be something "special." 

     After all, in these older years, my mind is somewhat removed from lots of important (I guess) "breaking news." Much of it just doesn't grab my attention as it may have in the past. There's so much disinformation available to assimilate and I won't or can't take my valuable time? to devote to it. 

     Yet, there it was. Something that did grab my immediate attention. Something I thought was "special" in these very uncertain times. Something that seemed simple but was very noteworthy, at least in my mind.

     The other day, Boone Park Board Commissioner Susan Thorngren issued a report on what was termed, "Dead Tree Removal Day" in Herman Park and a north portion of McHose Park.

     Alright, what's the big deal?

     The work done was great. Some 26 trees and 20 stumps, afflicted with various diseases, were removed.

     HOWEVER, what really caught my eye and impressed me the most was the fact that several portions of the community CAME TOGETHER to produce a very successful event. There were no cares about political or church affiliation, or race, or color or any other petty disturbance and the result was a very productive outcome.

     Six local tree service companies, over 30 licensed tree professionals, worked voluntarily at the task from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. There were some 20 other volunteers who helped in various ways. Boone County RSVP, Rotary Club and PEO members helped by guarding the barricades at the bike path and entrances to the park. Twelve members of the Evangelical Free Church prepared food and water for lunch donated by Hy-Vee, two Park Board Commissioners donated extra burgers and ice cream. R and W Power provided a case of bar oil for each of the tree companies and KWBG even broadcast some of the event.

    Amidst all the nation's turmoil, that event should draw attention to all of us. Its not magic. Its the simple fact that when people come together, nationally, locally, whatever, there can be great accomplishments.

    Makes me proud that such "togetherness" can prevail in my community. I'd love to see even more of it.

K-----K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Judith A. (Judy) Sommers Olson, 85, Boone. Born in Nebraska. Fremont HS-57. While living in Boone, she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She worked at a malt shop, nursing homes, Golden Corral and HyVee. She loved hosting, baking, cooking, puzzles, tending flowers, canning, playing cards, reading and completing sewing and embroidery projects. Was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. Survivors include five children. Service in Boone (St. Paul's).    

      Gaylord L. Swanson, 75, Ames. Born in Ames. UnitedCHS-67. DMACC/Boone Campus where he played basketball. National Guard vet. Married Mary Ann Nutt in Napier in 1969. A lifetime farmer, he worked with his neighbor Tom Ross for 14 years. Very active, serving as a 4-H leader, with the Boone County Soil Board, his Napier church board, farm bureau board and was a Colfax Township Trustee. In retirement, the couple spent time wintering in Arizona. He was proud of his farms achieving Century Farm designations in 2015 and 2017 and his fondest possession was his 2014 Mustang Convertible. Gay was a big Cyclone sports fan and enjoyed taking his family to the Iowa State Fair each year. Survivors include his wife, Mary, a son and a daughter. Services in Napier and near Luther.

     Donald Keith Roznes, 85, Slater/Madrid Home. Services in Slater and Alleman.

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         John Heineman Jr., 100, Ogden/Accura. OHS-41 at age 16. In high school, active in FFA and animal husbandry. ISU. Army vet 1944-46. Married Eldora Stumpenhorst in 1948. The couple continued a successful century farm operation. Was a 4-H leader, active church member, served on the local REC Board and was the parade Marshall at the most recent Ogden Fun Days parade. Was still farming at the age of 91 and in retirement, enjoyed woodworking, travel and fishing. Survivors include three sons with two of them, Craig (Martha) and Paul (Mari Lynn) Heineman, still in Ogden. Services in Ogden.   

        Donald Dean Howard, 89, Boone. Married Jo Ellen Hutchinson in Ogden in 1955. National Guard vet. Don spent 46 years as a heavy equipment operator, primarily a backhoe operator. He always said he was more at home in the pulpit preaching and singing. Mission trips to foreign countries were a highlight of his life. He led many Bible study groups and ministered at various area nursing homes. After retirement, he became an interim pastor for multiple churches around Iowa. Don was also the lead singer for the dance band, "Moonglow." He loved go-karts, fishing, NASCAR and the Kansas City Chiefs. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ellen, three children, Debbie (Cory) Helphrey, Cindy (Tim) Duffy and Craig (Lorinda) Howard, and his eight remaining siblings, Ken, Rita, Lois, Dixie, Linda, Marilyn, Sherri and Connie. Services in Boone.

       Hugh M. Miner Jr., 78, Grand Island, NE. Services in Grand Island. Burial at Bass Point, Boone.   

       Jessie DeJong Taken, 89, Cedar Rapids. Born in Boone. Married Darel G. Taken Sr. in 1952. They divorced in 2005. She worked for 35 years for Wilson Foods/Farmstead Foods. Survivors include a son, two daughters and two sisters. Services in Cedar Rapids.  

      William Paul Davidson, 67, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. BHS-74. Army vet. Married Janie Backous in Ogden in 1983. He worked for Madden Trucking, Archway and most recently at the Fareway Warehouse. William loved hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Janie, and sons, Jim (Kaylea) Carlson and David Carlson all of Boone. Additional area survivors are brothers-in-law Robert (Jeannie) Backous Jr. and Harold (Lori) Backous of Boone and sister-in-law, Sharon (Rick) Braland, of Ogden. William loved spending time with his grandchildren, Wyatt, Dathan, Elsie, Nova and Delanie. Services in Boone.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Diana "Di" Davison Weddell, 82, Boone. Born in Clarion. Did collegiate work at Eagle Grove Community College and ISU. Married James "Jim" Weddell in 1963. The couple moved to Boone in 1966. Diana worked at Hawkeye Savings and Loan and was office manager for Pollard Family Dentistry. She enjoyed the four seasons at the family cabin in Crosslake, MN. and traveling lakes, the ocean and mountains. She loved children and dogs. Even through challenges with dementia, people noticed her sweet and kind nature. Two children survive, son Michael (Jamie) Weddell of Alaska and daughter, Jana (Randy) Stambaugh of Boone. Her sister Sue (Jim) Snider of Boone also survives. A private COL will be held.

      Barbara Peek Clayton, 85. Grew up in the New York/Arizona area. Married Bobby Lawrence Clayton  in 1959. He is deceased. A daughter and three sons survive. Service in Boone at Baptist Church. Memorials to be awarded to the Boone Humane Society.

     Caroly Faye Soregaroli Leichliter, 90, San Marcos,CA/Madrid. Born in Madrid. Married Charles Ray Leichliter, an Air Force vet. For 20 years, they lived at various military bases. After retirement, they made San Marcos their home but always traveled back to Madrid, their second  home where they had many friends and relatives. Two sons survive.