BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Nancy Louise (Clare) Reeder, 79, Olathe, KS. Born in Illinois. Longtime service wife. Leaving the Army life, the family moved to Boone in 1975 and a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, was born in Boone in 1976. In 1980, the family moved to their permanent home in Olathe. Services in Olathe.

       Gary Lee Pruismann, 60, Stratford. Born in Britt. Northeast Hamilton HS-84. Earned a degree in Animal Science from Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo in 1986. Had a gift of working with animals. Survivors include his wife, Kristin (Kris) Klaver of Stratford, his parents, Kenneth and Mary Pruismann of Blairsburg, a son, two daughters, a sister and brother. 

HOSPITAL RUMORS CONTINUE......SLOWLY

       Rumors have lingered for some time and, finally, a small sliver of truthful news. 

       In what could eventually become a major local story, the Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees reported late this week that they have purchased land for future development. This announcement fuels stories that have been circulating for quite some time.

       The hospital's CEO Mikaela Kienitz indicates in a news release that "this is the logical next step as we plan for the future of the Boone County Hospital. We're purchasing this land as we plan for the future of our facilities and hospital campus. Boone County is growing, and healthcare is evolving. This land enables us to meet the needs of tomorrow's patients."

        Earlier this year, the assignment of a land option along Highway 30 by the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation to the Boone County Hospital was approved. BCH is now exercising the option and purchasing the land.

        So, its a very small start to what could eventually become a new site for Boone's major healthcare facilities. Some have wondered if Boone's two clinics, both the south side and north side facilities, would  be included in this move......solidifying the entire health package into one grand plan.

        The rumor mill continues with that small location hint "along Highway 30." Some have said, "across Highway 30, south of Bomgaars; others have said west of the Boone Speedway and others say further south along South Story. The only land amount we've heard mentioned is 40 acres.

       So, the wide conjecture continues until future announcements. 

       The news release indicates the Board of Trustees have not made any decisions regarding how the land will be developed and they promise to issue more details about potential developments at a later date.

       Exciting news for the Boone community. Personally, I, the Kornerman, hope to live long enough to see the promised progress, although it seems quite some distance away.

K-----K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Andrea Louise Stoneburner, 67, Boone. 

       Joshua "Hoss" Burns, 45, Boone.      

       Ardis Taylor Cazett, 87, Boone. Born in Minnesota. Married Clifford Cazett in 1976. Very family oriented, liked to read, watch her soap operas and enjoyed Mondays when she would run errands with her brother, Doug. Three daughters survive, Deb (Terry) Weber, Mindy (Dallas) Buck and Stacie McClure as well as three brothers, Rick (Phyliss) Taylor, Mike (Lynda) Taylor and Doug Taylor. Services in Boone.     

       Gary Wilson Cook, 86, Madrid/Accura Healthcare of Ogden. Born in Iowa City. His parents were Everette and Lucille Cook. BHS-58, where he was an accomplished trumpet player and vocalist. U.S. Navy vet. Married Georgianne Doyle in Missouri in 1972. The couple started their home in Boone, but moved to Hawaii, then Ames and in 1993, their current home near Madrid. Gary owned and operated Cook's painting and wallpapering business in Ames, then was employed at the maintenance department of a Hilton Hotel in West Des Moines. He officially retired as COVID struck. Gary enjoyed all types of animals. Survivors include his wife, Georgianne, a daughter, a son, and two sisters, Sharon Cook, BHS-62, Sindlinger and Mary Fairbank. No services planned.

       Darrell (Dinko) Dee Hunter, 74, Cambridge. Was a big race fan. Survivors include a daughter, Mindy Hunter, of Boone, and a brother, Renal (Ronald) Hunter of Boone. Services in Nevada. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Ian Sawyer, 54, Madrid. Survived by his parents, Mike and Kathi Sawyer, four sons, Keaton, Chase, Zach and Jake, and a brother, Joe. A COL will be held in Huxley.       

       Todd Brandon "Big Todd T" Anderson, 61, Sheldahl. Victim of a motorcycle accident. Born in Des Moines. His parents were Don Anderson and Jane (Kinney) McCaffrey. Todd's stepfather for more than 40 years was Bob McCaffrey. Hoover HS-83. Married Kathy Limke in Des Moines in 2014. Air Force vet. After service, Todd worked as the head bouncer at the New Knights Club in Valdosta, GA. Eventually, he moved back to Iowa and held various jobs in Boone. Todd was in remission from Lymphoma but lived life to the fullest. He was restoring an '85 Mustang GT, loved riding his motorcycle and collected over 2,500 Hot Wheels, numerous knives and many other treasures. He recently opened his own tire shop in Sheldahl after retirement from CBRE as a Maintenance Engineer. He has also been serving as Sheldahl Mayor. Survivors include his wife, Kathy, a son, step-daughters and sisters. Services in Des Moines. 

       JoAnn Pfaltgzgraff, 97, Boone/Eastern Star. Services in Hubbard. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     VERY LATE NEWS.....SERVICES: TUESDAY, AUGUST 25. Gladys Ruth Flynn Sickau, 83, Forsyth, MO. Formerly of Fraser. Parents were Irving Stanley Flynn and Esther White Flynn. Married Carl "Buck" Sickau in Las Vegas in 1961. Was a volunteer for the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, a member of the American Business Women's Association-Boone County Charter Chapter, and retired as Departmental Secretary of Civil and Construction Engineering at Iowa State University. Gladys enjoyed cooking, baking, country western dancing, attending car shows, fishing, antiques, gardening, crafting, sewing and cross-stitching for which she won several local and state ribbons and awards. Survivors include her husband, Carl, a son, Carl "Scott" (Diane) Sickau of Boone, a daughter and a brother. ATTENTION: Pastor Andrew Potratz of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Story City will lead a private graveside service for the family at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday (tomorrow) at Bluff Creek Cemetery, 906 J Avenue, Boone, Iowa, which will be followed from 1:00 to 3:00 by a celebration of memories for family and friends hosted at Tulips Event Center, lower level of the Dutch Oven Bakery, 603 Story St., Boone, Iowa, with light refreshments being provided by Dutch Oven Bakery.    

     Alan August  Ruther, 88, Ogden/Eastern Star. Born in Jefferson. Boxholm HS-56. Married Jo Ann Weyer of Woodward in Boxholm in 1960. For 45 years, Alan worked for the Iowa DOT in the bridge inspection department, initially in Jefferson but then from the Ames office. At age 15, Alan was diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes but with perserverance, steady monitoring and his wife's assistance, he became a model for managing the Type 1 diabetes effectively. The couple enjoyed the Knoxville races and listening to classic country music. Alan enjoyed woodworking, gardening, yard work, watching Iowa PBS, anything chocolate and reading about science and astrophysics. Survivors include four children, including Marva Ruther of Ames. A COL will be held later. 

     Jeffrey Wayne Mercer, 51, Mount Ayr. National Guard vet. Trucker. Spent many Saturdays at the Boone Speedway. Survivors include a close friend, Darrin, of Boone. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Brian C. Hall, 71, Shellsburg. Born in Boone. His parents were Cedric and Helen Hall. BHS-73. Army vet. Married Twila Bennett in 1975. They divorced. In 1980, he married Penny Heard. Brian worked in security at the Cedar Rapids Duane Arnold Energy Center for 31 years. He then worked five years as a tire and lube supervisor at Walmart. He enjoyed NASCAR, John Wayne movies and crime TV shows. He also loved his daily ritual of coffee. Survivors include his wife, Penny, two daughters, a son, and his sister, Becky (Nick) Caskey of Boone. Private services.      

      Jon Harold Vogler, 82, Des Moines. Born in Fort Dodge. BHS-63. Wentworth Military Academy in 1965. His parents were Harold Sturtz Vogler and Doris Albertina Lorena Swanson Vogler. A devout Lutheran, he was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boone. U.S. Army vet. After service, he earned a diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting at DMACC in 1970. Jon was an avid investor who enjoyed NASCAR, had a deep love for his country, was a passionate fan of Elvis and a car enthusiast. He moved to Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines in 2017 and quickly became a beloved fixture in that community. Survivors include his NASCAR family and people whose lives were touched by his company. Services in Des Moines. Burial in Boone Linwood cemetery.

     Carol J. Rardin Hamilton, 66, Ames. Born in Boone to Harold and Joyce Lang Rardin. BHS-78. Earned an Associates Degree from Boone Campus DMACC in 1980 and her LPN in 1981. Married Scott Hamilton in Boone in 1984. Carol started  her nursing career at Mary Greeley Medical Telemetry Unit on 2 South/4C, 1981, and served there until retirement in 2017. She then joined McFarland Clinic in the Endocrinology Unit for two years and five years in the Oncology Unit at the Bliss Cancer Center. She officially retired from 43 years of helping others in 2024. An avid shopper, she looked forward to her annual trip to the Mall of America. She loved traveling, cruises, music and concerts and she collected Longaberger baskets and Byers' Choice Carolers. Survivors include her husband, Scott, a son and a daughter. Services in Boone and Pilot Mound.

     Jaci Schwering, 51, Otho. Survivors include a son, Michael Schwering of Stratford. 

     Joan Millhollin, 79, Yale. Survivors include a daughter, Annie (Matt) Drewis of Madrid. 

HERE'S HOPING YOU AGREE

       Jealousy?.........absolutely, and the piece that I'm going to share is soooooo good I just wish I could take credit for initially displaying it myself.

       The real author is "That Wealth Girl" and, unfortunately, I have no further information to convey. It was simply one of those many offerings each day that appear on the internet. It was a facebook post that someone saw and sent on to the Korner. Thank you so much.

       Here goes.....

       My 91-year old grandma gave me nine rules before she passed. I think about them every day.

       (1)  Do not let a grudge choose your family. She said you will bury people you were too proud to call. Pick up the phone while it still rings.

       (2)  Never sign anything anyone says you would not understand. She read every page and asked every question. She said the words too complicated for you are usually the words written against you.

       (3)  Keep something beautiful in the house even when money is tight. She had flowers on the table in the worst years. She said poverty is hard enough without letting it make you ugly.

       (4)  Spend on the things that get used every day. She bought a good mattress and cheap everything else. She said you sleep a third of your life, so put your money where your hours are.

       (5)  Do not tell people how tired you are, show them what you finished. She never complained and always delivered. She said tired is a feeling and finished is a fact.

       (6)  Be the one who remembers birthdays. She wrote them all in one book. She said the world forgets people constantly, and being remembered is the cheapest kindness there is.

       (7)  Never let the sale price decide what you need. She walked past bargains her whole life. She said a thing you did not want at full price is not a deal, it is clutter, with a discount.

       (8)  Learn to sit with someone in pain without fixing it. She said most people do not need advice, they just need a chair pulled up next to them.

      (9)  Do not save your good dishes for a day that never comes. She used everything. She said you are the special occasion and you have been all along.

      Nothing you buy will love you back. She said put money in the things that can, and your time in the people who do.

      She used the good dishes and told the truth. Pick the rule that stung and start there today. 

     AMEN. What a great piece and probably some of it is too much truth for some of us to handle.

     I hope.....and I imagine there are Korner viewers who are making copies and sending them to various family members.......friends....... neighbors etc.

K-----K 

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