BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Jerry Ray Mackie, 86, Boone. Born in Laurens. LHS-57. Attended Dunwoody College of Technology. Married Leritta Larson in Denison in 1962. The couple moved to Deloit, IA in 1974 and to Boone in 1976. During his work years, Jerry served at Iowa Beef Packing in Denison, the Denison Newspaper, was Boone's Agency Manager for the Register and Tribune, put up grain bins for Dakin Ag and was  an animal caretaker for the ISU Vet Clinic. He retired at age 60. Jerry was active, particularly in music activities at his church, enjoyed gardening, yardwork and coaching Little League. As a singer, he performed with the Ames Barbershop Chorus, the Ametones and Barbershop Quartets, including Practicing Musicians, Country Rogues and the four Singing Guys. Survivors include his wife, Leritta, daughter Alison (Jay) Larson, and son Brian (Tonya) Mackie all of Boone. A second daughter, two sisters and a brother also survive. Services in Boone.    

       Sue Helderman Bishop, 82, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Indiana. Grew up in Minnesota. She enjoyed making crafts and baking. Four children survive including Herbie Bishop of Boone. No services.  

       Mildred (Millie) Everson Henriksen, 94, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Nebraska. Lincoln/Northeast HS-47. Married Raymond Henriksen in Nebraska in 1948. She worked at the Elgin Watch Factory and after being a mother of five, she did painting and staining in the Ogden area. A real music lover and participant, she enjoyed golfing, gardening, bowling, square dancing, attending family sports and music events and traveling. Survivors include four sons and her daughter, Sally (Chuck) Good of Ogden. Services in Ogden.  

       Maria Larson, 59, Boone      

       JoAnn M. Sawyer Leachman, 92, West Des Moines.  Private gathering at a later date.

       LATE REPORT: Karen Sue Wisecup, 74, Ames passed away November 23, 2024. Born in Ames. Married George Raymond White in 1990. When that union split, Karen moved to Boone and worked at L and M Gas and Grocery. She married Gary Clark Wisecup in 1999. Gary passed away in 2019. Karen loved classic Westerns and found joy in simple pleasures. She loved dogs. Services were held in Ames in late December.