Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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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