BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Cecil R. Barnes, 79, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-65. Worked for Walters Sanitary Service. At 25, Cecil suffered a work accident which resulted in amputation of both legs. After the accident, good friend Howard Van Cannon welcomed Cecil into his home. Then, in the 80's, Cecil lost his vision. Despite these setbacks, Cecil never let it stop him from "having fun." He was known for his quick wit, his love for cars, his stubbornness and perfectly timed one-liners. Nothing much held him back and he loved following Iowa State sports, especially women's basketball. Due to his calling in sale items and friends birthdays on KWBG, he became known as "The Godfather of Tradio." Survivors include many members of the Van Cannon family. Services in Boone and Moingona.

       Daniel Earl Larson, 75, Stratford. Services in Stratford.

       Beverly Deanna Jensen, 87, DeWitt. Born in Boone. Services in DeWitt/Clinton. 

       Denise Susan Miller, 71, Mt. Joy, PA. Earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Boone Campus, DMACC. Was a Registered Nurse who worked at several area hospitals. Services in Pennsylvania. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Herman Junior Bruxvoort, 90, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in Boone. Services in Grand Rapids.       

       Richard "Dick" Lee Carr, 94, Ames. Born in Boone. Services in Ames.      

       Susan "Susie" Louise Erickson Holliday, 84, Des Moines. Born in Nebraska. She and her husband, Bob spent one week each summer at the Boone YMCA Camp. Services in Des Moines.

       Charlotte "Char" Tjello, 80, Boone/Eastern Star. Services in Dayton.

       Robert Joseph Batty, 74, Boone/Rolling Green Village, Nevada. 

       King Robert Paschell, 71, Bouton. Survivors include a nephew, Jon (Shannon) James of Boone. Services in Perry. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Larry Eugene Hardin, 78, Cedar Rapids/Hiawatha Care Center. Born in Wyoming but the family lived in Idaho, Oregon, North Dakota, Minnesota and settled in Boone. BHS-65. Married Delores Nystrom, BHS-64, in Boone in 1965. The couple soon moved to Cedar Rapids. Started work at Rockwell Collins in 1965 and retired in 2007 after 42 years of service. Sports, that was Larry's passion. He coached youth sports and served the Prairie High School Booster Club in various ways for more than 40 years. He ran the Little Hawk wrestling tournament and AAU Wrestling District tournament for many years. He was a baseball umpire, dog lover and big fan of the Cubs, Hawkeyes and Vikings. His parents were Rev. William and Dora Mae Harden. Survivors include his wife, Delores, two sons and a daughter. Services in Cedar Rapids.

       Marilyn Fitzgerald DeVoogd, 88, Boone/Madrid Home. Born in Boone. BHS-57. Marilyn worked as a CNA at the Boone County Home and the Ogden Manor. She loved dogs and taking walks. Two sons survive, Robert (Kay) DeVoogd of Boone and James DeVoogd. Services in Boone. Burial near Colo. 

       Thomas "Tom" Snow, 74, Boone. Born in Jefferson. JHS-69, where he held numerous track records. National Guard vet from 1980 to 2001 when he retired as a Master Sergeant. He was honored with numerous awards and recognitions including the prestigious "President's 100" award for shooting. Tom was an active member of the National Congress of Old West Shootists, in the "Grand Old Army" division. He especially enjoyed skeet shooting and won several medals for that skill at the Iowa Games. He married Patricia Frazier in 1971 in Scranton. The couple settled in Boone and were inseparable. In his free time, Tom spent time at the gun range, Lindy's Gun Shop or watching old Westerns. Survivors include a son, Bob (Paige) Snow of Boone and daughter Pam (Jason) Deets. Two siblings also survive. Visitation in Boone and a graveside service at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery near Van Meter. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Thomas Arthur Johnson, 75, Springville, Al. Born in Boone. BHS-70. His parents were Bruce and Geraldine Johnson  He married Lynette Johnson in Ames in 1974. He enjoyed traveling with Lynette and working for the Chicago/Northwestern and Union Pacific Railroads for 37 years. Survivors include a son, a foster-daughter and a brother, Erick Johnson, BHS-89. COL later and burial in Nebraska.       

        Larry James Lansing, 86, Richardson, Tx. Born in Boone. Raised on a family farm near  Madrid. United Community HS-58. National Guard vet. Had a 50-year working career in the avionics and defense industry, primarily with Collins Radio of Cedar Rapids. Also served Rockwell International and Boeing. Moved to Dallas in retirement in 1985. A committed Christian, he enjoyed snowsking in Colorado and riding his Harley. He was proud of his ownership of a yellow Corvette and a Ford F-150 platinum truck. Survivors include two sons and a daughter. Three siblings also survive, Danny (Jean) Lansing of Boone, Kenneth Lansing and Kathy Terrell. Burial in Hillsdale Cemetery Madrid.   

       Jerry Alan Barrow, 70, Cincinnati. Born in Boone in 1956. His parents were Robert, BHS-48, and Margaret Barrow. 

       Pamela Jean Haakma, 71, Perry. Survivors include a nephew, David (Renna) Lile,, of Boone. A COL will be held in Perry.        

CONGRATULATIONS JENNY PRITCHARD

         Former Toreador softball pitcher Jenny Pritchard is one of the newest members of the Iowa Girls High School Softball Hall of Fame.

         At least she will be this coming July when the official induction ceremony takes place as part of the annual IGHSAU State Softball tournament.

         That tournament will be held, as usual, at Rogers Sports Complex at Fort Dodge, The Hall of Fame ceremony will be conducted at the completion of the Class 5A championship game, Friday, July 24, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m..

         Jenny, the daughter of Mike and Laurie Pritchard, was a Boone High 2002 graduate.

         During her Toreador career, she became a three-time softball all-stater, twice, in 2001 and 2002, as an elite member after being named a first team choice in 2000.

         She pitched her teams to over 100 softball victories with over 1200 strikeouts. In addition, Jenny was a member of the academic honor roll for her four years.

         Its a great honor for Jenny and her family and as a representative of the Toreador softball program.

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       William Paul Coady, 87, Nevada/Accura Health Care, Ames. Born in Georgetown. Raised in Albia. AHS-56. Learned the TV and radio repair trade at a technical school. Married Mary Ellen Stephens but they divorced. Married Kristi Jo Worster. The family lived in Boone, then Ames and Nevada. Bill worked for IBM for 45 years. Was active as a scout leader, a Hawkeye fan, loved working on leathercraft, reading, watching westerns and he loved the ocean. The family took many cruises. Survivors include his wife, Krisi, of Nevada, seven children of the blended family and one brother. Services in Ames.

        David Cromie, 77, Escanaba, Michigan. Formerly of Boone. He passed in Waterloo. No services.

        Linda Eileen Kracht, 78, Tripoli. Born in Boone. Services in Tripoli. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Fr. Anthony Peter Pick, 84, Sioux City/Holy Spirit Nursing Center. Born in Alton. Was ordained into the priesthood in June of 1967. Earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Loras College in Dubuque and a Master's Degree in Education from Creighton University. He served in numerous parishes, including Boone Sacred Heart. In retirement, in 2011, he moved to Slayton, MN. A fitness enthusiast and avid story teller, he is survived by three brothers. Services in Slayton.

       Janice Lee Goetzman Anderson Clark, 89, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. BHS-55. Married Donald Lee Anderson who was the victim of an auto accident in 1967. She married Tom Clark  in 1970 but they divorced. Janice ran her own in-home daycare for a number of years. A seamstress, she enjoyed crocheting potholders, hangers and afghans while also helping her mother make quilts for the family. She collected angels, enjoyed country music and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Four sons survive and three are Boone residents, David Clark, Kendall (fiance'e Nancy Bennett) Clark and Scott (Barb) Clark. The other son is Jon (Patty) Clark of Story City. Services in Boone.

        Ella Fern Eckhart Olson Benshoff, 89, Lina/Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center. Born in Boone. Married David Olson in 1953 and he passed in 1962. She then married Ronald Dean Benshoff and he died in 2008. Ella retired from being the owner of Ella's Cafe Restaurant. Five children survive. Private Services.