BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Judith Janelle Houston Knutson, 87, St. Louis. BHS-57. The family settled in Boone but it was in Dunlap Iowa that she met Bill Knutson, her future husband. The couple built their life and family in the Crawford and Monona County area of southwest Iowa. In Dunlap, the couple was active in church, Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. In the mid 80's, they quit farming when Judy accepted a job in Omaha at the Marriott International Reservation Center. Later, she was promoted to the sales team at the Marriott Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additional promotions were received and she eventually became the opening Director of Sales at the new Residence Inn by Universal Studios. The couple enjoyed retirement in Orlando but then health issues brought them to St. Louis and a closeness to family members. In 2003, Judy was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and she became one of the longest known survivors of that dread disease. Survivors include four children and two brothers. Services in Soldier, Iowa.     

        Norma Jean Herridge, 89, Ogden/Accura Healthcare. Born in rural Ogden. OHS-55. Was a volunteer for many years at the Ogden Manor and Ogden Rural Main Street. She loved to crochet and knit. Many of her pot holders were distributed with food pantry items through her church. She also knit scarfs for active military serving overseas. Services in Ogden. 

       Sandra Kay "Sandi" Kruse Miller, 82, Ankeny. Born in Perry. Grew up in Beaver. Ogden HS-61. Married Anthony Tony Miller in 1977. Sandi worked for Ogden Municipalities for 33 years, retiring in 2004. She loved the Hawkeyes and Cubs. Sandi gave generously, loved fiercely and left behind a family that is a testament to everything she was. Survivors include her husband, four children and her brother, Daryl Kruse of Boone. Sandi was baptized in Ogden and a service will be held in Ankeny followed by a graveside service in Ogden. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Merle Lee Krug, 84, Marion. Born in Boone. BHS-59. Navy vet. After service, worked at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids. Married Mary Wheat in 1967. They divorced. Merle was an avid woodcarver. He enjoyed making homemade wine and beer. A faithful church member. Survivors include a son and his sister, Doris Krug Simmons of Boone. Services in Cedar Rapids.    

        Kate Lenora Masterson Uthe, 95, Boone. Born in Kansas City. Grew up in Boone. BSH-49. Married George Otto in 1950. The couple made their home on a farm in Boone County. She loved telling old stories, eating good food and laughing together. Her faith was important and she was active in the many parishes she belonged too. In her later years, she returned to her childhood parish, Sacred Heart in Boone. She worked as a student aide at South Hamilton school, took exercise classes, was active in church and enjoyed listening to audiobooks. Kate was very ornery, honest, blunt and headstrong, always ready to have fun and enjoy the finer things of life. Survivors include her children, Steve, John and Jim Uthe, Janet Young, Mary Key Steele and Pat Butler. Services in Ames.    

       Warren Hugo Claussen, 96, Ogden/Grimes/Kennybrook Village. Born in Ogden. OHS-46. Joined his father in operating a Texaco station. Married Carol Thrailkill in 1951. Iowa Army National Guard vet from 1948 to 1969 when he retired as a Major with over 20 years of service. Earned a degree in business administration and accounting at age 45 from Drake University in 1974. Worked for an accounting firm in Des Moines for a time and then joined City State Bank in Ogden in 1978. He retired in 1992 but served on the Ogden BancShares board of directors from 1994-2008. Warren was an active church member, served on the Ogden School Board for six years and was a 22-year board member of the Ogden Telephone Company. Survivors include a daughter, Deb Kesse, three sons, Steve, Dan and Tom, and a sister, Kathryn Handy. Services in Ogden.      

       Robert Lundy, 68, Boone. Service in Texas later. 

THEN AND NOW

       So, what's on the mind of a 91-year old on a beautiful Sunday morning in my favorite city, Boone Iowa? 

        Just read that today marks the 92nd birthday for Frankie Valli, the lead singer of the Four Seasons......."Can't take my eyes off of you" fame. Great news Frankie. You're an inspiration.  Keep on "pumpin out" that great music. And, I didn't realize that long time country singer Gary Morris, 78, wrote that beautiful song, "Wind beneath my wings."

        The news is not so great concerning country star Alan Jackson, who, at only 68, is no longer hitting the road due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which effects mobility and balance. And its his famous song, "Remember When" that fits right into the main subject of this offering.

         Remember when? Yup....I got caught tripping down memory lane last night. Couldn't hide an eruption of great hilarity which resulted in wife Jo's question...."What in the world are you laughing about?"

         Truth is...it was 8:45 p.m., a usual bedtime these days, and I was thinking of those many young years past when that was about the time we youngsters, mainly teenagers, got ready to go.......SOMEWHERE.

          I, the Kornerman, grew up around 17th and Crawford with many more friends south of me than north. So, I'd start WALKING south and seemed to meet with kids from all different directions all along the way to the downtown area.

          By the time we'd hit Eighth and Story, there might be a dozen or more in our mixed group. Obviously, none of us had access to a vehicle and we weren't looking for trouble. Just the opposite really, good conversation and, perhaps, a trip to Boyd's for a shake or a coke at the Bon Appetite.

         Weapons? You have to be kidding unless you consider closed fists as weapons. Still, it was admittedly a bit unusual for a young group to gather on a downtown street corner at that time. They may not have even been called, but it wouldn't be unusual for some cops to drop by to see if everything was O.K.. They'd seen this same scene many times before.

          Then too, this oldster has never quite grasped this newer education format......open campus, that kind of thing. At times, I see young people, backpacks and all, walking or biking toward school like at 9 a.m. or even later? And, its not unusual to see similar sights at maybe 2 or 3 p.m. heading away from school.

           I'll be honest, I can't recall whether in my day, the late 40's, early 50's, what, if any food option there, was from the school. If so, I never participated. I remember some of the students who bused in from the rural area or ever some others "brown bagging" at noontime in the bleachers above the old gym.

          All during junior and senior high, my main option was.......walking straight down Crawford Street from 17th to school at 8th......nine blocks. Had to be there at 8 a.m., left for lunch at home at noon, back to school at 1 p.m. and in the classroom until 4 p.m.......before activity involvement.

          I can't imagine the hundreds of times I made that trip. If walking is the best exercise, I must have been in the best condition of my life. Wish I could say the same today.

          Oh yes.....there's the railroad which I failed to mention. Even with the back and forth, I had thirty minutes to consume the wonderful lunch my terrific mother prepared but a possible hindrance was the good old Chicago and Northwestern. I'm sure I'm not the only person who can remember many instances when  we north siders had close calls "beating" those trains as we made our way to school.

          At my age, I confess......there are many things that my memory has lost. However, there are some that are still available and pop up now and then........and usually prompt a good laugh or two, like last night. And, that's pretty good medicine.

K-----K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       April Lynn Guinn Cooper, 64, Stratford/Care Center. Born in Massachusetts. The family moved to Madrid. MHS-80. Married Jeff Tilley in 1982. April enjoyed coloring, camping, crafts, bowling, boat rides, the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes. Three children, Jeremy, Tricia and Caleb Tilley survive. A COL is planned later.      

        Larry D. Hook, 85, Nevada/Windsor Manor. Born in Sewal, IA. Navy 24 year Viet Nam vet. Married Corina Jimenez in Las Vegas in 1966. Corina passed in 2011.Worked as a technician for Sears  in Perry, Humeston, Zearing and Nevada. Larry enjoyed fishing, watching the squirrels and playing at the casino. Two sons survive. Services in Ogden. Graveside service at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.       

       Dr. W. Robert Taylor, 93, Boone/Rochester, MN. Born in Akron IA. LeMars Central HS-49. Nebraska State Teacher's College, earned a Bachelors Degree from Wayne State in 1958 and a Master's Degree from Colorado State College in 1961. A PhD in Psychology was also earned from the University of Northern Colorado in 1980. U.S. Army vet. Robert taught in Nebraska high schools and colleges in Nebraska and Tennessee before settling in Boone and teaching at Des Moines Area Community College. In retirement, Robert traveled the country, spending time in Boone and Rochester. Nieces survive and their will be a graveside service in rural LeMars.

A CONSIDERATE NEIGHBOR

       Here I am, the Kornerman,........in unsettled waters.......AGAIN. Trying to tell a story that involves a subject I have very limited knowledge of.

       In complete honesty, I'm zilch when it comes to printed cartoons.....those ones that still appear in many of the countries newspapers. I've never had a real interest in the "funnies," except on occasions when Jo sees one she thinks I should look at.

       Yet, the subject of this Korner is Alley Oop. Wikipedia describes it as a comic strip created by V.T. Hamlin in 1932, featuring a caveman who travels to different historical periods from the Stone Age to modern times. 

        Questions are, no doubt, being asked, Why? Why take a deep dive into this subject? Its a good Boone connection that's why. Plus, it shows the kind of respect we Boone residents show our friends, neighbors and acquaintances. 

         I'm sure lots of Boone folks remember long time residents Rolland "Brodie" Mosman and his wife, Delores "Dee" Mosman. Brodie was best known as a mechanical whiz who owned and operated Brodie's Truck Service on Knezevich Road, east end of town for 22 years. The ladies we're sure, remember Dee, who managed Fashion Crossroads on Story Street in downtown Boone for nine years until that store closed.

         In retirement, the Mosman's spent 35 years in Mountain View, Arkansas. Due to health issues, the couple moved back "home" to Boone in 2017 to be closer to family. Brodie passed in October of 2022.

         But, let's cut to the main reason for this story. 

         In Arkansas, Bill, a neighbor of the Mosman's, mentioned that in Florida, he had become acquainted with the Alley Oop cartoonist. It was obvious he had become enamored with him and his cartoons. So much so that Dee started, as a gift for him, a daily routine of cutting Alley Oop out of the newspaper and pasting it on pages of one of those three-ring binders.

         Dee started this in 1991 and it grew and grew as a huge gift to their friend. She said, "he was really thrilled to receive it." After Bill passed, she discontinued the routine. But, by then, at five cartoons per page, that binder exceeded any normal limit, Dee has it in her possession but doesn't know what to do with it. A friend told her, "maybe Mo Kelley would have an interest in it." 

         So..........anybody have an idea for a nice, permanent resting place for Dee's many years of kindness,  philanthropy and laughs?

K-----K

          I knew it would happen. In fact, you may recall, in the last edition, I pre-apologized for probably missing some area athletes who deserved five star ratings but were not mentioned. 

          How could I possibly miss two of the sure-bets? Not many better than Toreador pitcher Jack Mustapha and Boone High football treasure John Hendricks?

           Please accept old age as an excuse.

K-----K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Abigail Jane Martin Doerder, 43, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-2001. Earned a B.S. degree in social work from Iowa State in 2006 and a Master's degree in social work from the State University of Iowa in 2009. Had worked as a Therapist for Innovative Counseling. Survivors include three children, Ely, Paizley and Hadley Doerder, two brothers, Aaron and Joel, and a special friend, Marcus Marine. Services in Boone.       

       Lee Richard "Rick" Whitten, 66, Ogden/Eastern Star. Passed of a recent brain aneurysm. Born in Arizona. He loved his family, his pond, feeding his family, gardening, astrology, RAGBRAI and music. Survivors include his long time partner, Shari Swedlund, two children, Jennifer and Johnathan, and three siblings. A COL will be held.       

       John E. Fosenburg Jr., 90, Des Moines/University Park Nursing Rehab. Born in Moran, IA. Grew up in California. Berkeley HS. Oakland Jr. College. Army vet. Married Rozanne M. Christensen in Ogden in 1960. The couple settled in Des Moines where John worked for Burlington Truck Line and Pella Windows until retirement in 1997. He enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling, Broadway shows, Branson and car shows. A sister survives. Private family graveside services in Ogden. 

       Camilla Sue McCain, 69, Bouton/Madrid Home. Worked at Woodward Resource Center. Survivors include a niece, Sarah McCain, of Boone. Private burial in Woodward.

       Thomas Charles Younggren, 84, Richmond, VA. Born in Boone. His parents were James and Eleanor Younggren. Services in Florida.

        Robert "Bob" Dean Garland, 72, Hutchinson, KS. Born in Ames. AHS-72. Worked in Boone as a Project Coordinator for the George Rolfes company. 

        Ella Marie Pennington, 99, Perry. Born in Peoples Township, Boone County. Served on the Boone County Extension Council. Services in Perry.

BOONE/AREACONNECTED DEATHS

       Donna K. Carter Westerman, 75, Colony, KS. Born in Boone. Her parents were Donald and Kate Carter.

       Elaine Ann Burt Marsh, 78, Boone/Eastern Star. Formerly of Grimes. Born in Boone. Her parents were John Robert and Betty Louise Grimm Burt. Ogden HS-65. AIB in Des Moines. Married Franklin Marsh in Ogden in 1978. Lived in rural Dallas County until moving to Grimes. Elaine worked for Northwestern Bell until retirement. Three siblings survive, including John Burt of Pilot Mound. Services in Grimes. 

       Nelma Jean Godfrey Vest, 85, Oklahoma City, OK. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Married T. Aaron Vest in 1962. The couple's three oldest children were born in Boone. The family moved to Columbia, MO in 1968 but then relocated to Nevada, IA where they owned a bar for three years. In 1975, they sold the bar and purchased a KFC in Cherokee. The couple closed that restaurant and moved to Munich, Germany in 1985. Aaron had accepted a position as a Burger King store manager with the Army and Air Force Exchange service. That move marked the beginning of Nelma's own 20-year career with AAFES. In 1994, the couple were transferred to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma and in 1997, Aaron passed away. Nelma retired from AAFES in 2005. Survivors include two brothers, Darrell and Steven, and children, Thomas, Theresa, Aaronnett, Noreen and Patrick. Services were held in Oklahoma.

     John G. Wells, 82, Boone. Passed away in Dubuque.

      Myrtle Mary McGrath Robinson, 93, Victor, IA. Born in Boone. Her parents were Earl and Myrtle McGrath.

      Thomas Elwin Grimes, 96, Detroit. Born in Monticello. BHS-47. His father was Superintendent of Boone Schools. Boone Junior College. Cornell College and Columbia University. He loved athletics and music. Tom worked for Ford Motors for 35 years until retirement. He was an active tennis player until age 90. Survivors include his wife and her daughter, his ex-wife, a son and a daughter.

       Georgia Moore Wilson, 95, Delevan, MN. Born in Boone. Her parents were George and Velma Moore.

       Sharon Lynn Richmond Mockerman, 87, Nehawka, Ne. Born in Boone. Her parents were Leonard and Lois Richmond.

       Delia Rovena Larson Dittmer, 88, Jackson, MO. Born in Boone. BHS-55. Married Clarence Dittmer in Boone in 1954. The couple lived in various Iowa, Illinois and Florida communities but moved to Jackson in 1973. Delia worked at a Holiday Inn for many years. She enjoyed traveling, golfing, gardening and the Cardinals. Four children survive. Services were held in Missouri.