BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     The victim of a one-vehicle car rollover accident on U.S. Highway 30 on the south side of Boone Tuesday was 19-year old Autumn Jean Little of Boone. No further information.

     Myra A. Nelson Roberts, 85. BHS-58. Was married to Bill Roberts, BHS-57. He passed away in 2015. The couple had lived in Washington, IA. Bill was buried in Linwood and Myra will also be buried there.

     Mary Ellen Reeves, 74, Madrid. Born in Kansas. Maxwell HS-69. Married Larry Reeves in 1970. Mary was a Licensed Broker and worked for Life Investors selling life insurance. She was a talented artist and gardener. She especially enjoyed sitting on their deck listening to the birds songs and seeing her beautiful potted flowers. Survivors include three children and one sibling. Services in Elkhart. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        David (Dave) Leo Garvey, 69, Ankeny. Formerly of Webster City and Boone. Born in Boone. Stratford HS-74. Navy vet. Dave returned to Stratford after his service time and began driving semi-trucks at the Stratford Co-Op. He also worked for various other companies as a Commercial Truck Driver. Married Rona Lincoln in Boone in 1980. They divorced in 1984. Married Cheryl Lynn Blackburn in 1988 in Nashua. He enjoyed grilling, BBQing and working in his garage. Loved taking his beloved beagle, Cooper DeVille, on rides around town. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl, five children and six siblings, Jerry, Denny, Roger, Mary and Raymond Garvey and Joan Smith. Services in Ankeny and the vet cemetery in Adel.

        Timothy (Tim) Evans, 66, Des Moines. Survivors include his wife, Julie McGlynn Evans. Additional information is pending. 

KORNER NEWS CATCHUP DAY

     I guess when I hit my 90th, I took a break, started to let things slide or, perhaps, I simply hit a "what the heck" lazy streak. Anyway, its been some time since I burdened Korner viewers with anything other than death notices.......until today.

     The result is......I have some "makeup" material to disperse......like a buffet....some good, some bad...... but things that have hit my desk and deserve responses in no particular order.

     I don't know what it is about this 90 that makes "things" so "different." Just another year they say but it seems more......something?

     Anyway, here goes with "catchup" news that I wish to deliver.

     Jeff Gard's death hit especially hard because the veteran of 32 years of elementary teaching in Boone spent that time living right next door to my parents in one of their apartments. They were his lucky landlords. Hundreds, if not thousands of Boone parents and former students are thinking of and grieving his passing and the enormous positive impact he had on their lives. An outstanding individual and educator, he leaves us with many memories that will never be outdated.

     I don't know the author of this entry but it said, "in the late 70's, I had what I was told was the handwritten "family" coney island recipe. But, like most of my hair, it has been lost in the passage of time. While other kids saved their nickels and dimes for candy, I saved mine for Coney Island Coneys." That was in response to our mention in one of the Korner's about that famous landmark restaurant in Boone, southeast corner of Eighth and Keeler, those many years ago.

     A pair of items stood out to this reader from the most recent meeting minutes of the Boone County Historical Society. (1) Elevator repair has been completed and (2) it was suggested that an event be held in Moingona when the existing depot there is demolished. Perhaps more information will be issued when plans are formalized.

     Late congrats on the success of the Boone Campus DMACC softball team which has AGAIN completed an outstanding season. After a first round win in the National tournament, the Bears were eliminated via a pair of season-ending losses. Even then, they finished with a final record of 56-7 and their appearance at the National tourney was their 11th straight. Wow!!

     Along that same line, you may remember that prior to the start of that National tourney I had moaned about how hard it seemed to get information about the big event. Many thanks to Tom Hokel, BHS-65, who used various tools at his disposal to provide more info than I could possibly use. Tom also indicated his granddaughter twins, Kate and Morgan Wood, have received division III softball scholarships and will be attending Concordia University of Chicago in August. Thanks again Tom. 

     John Kueck, BHS-61, keeps us informed about Pete Kostelnick's running adventures. Pete, BHS-2005, of course, became a real big name in the running world when he took that long journey across the entire country from West coast to the East coast and did it in national record time. Of course, he's had many other outstanding nationwide ultra-distance victories as well. 

     Pete, himself, reported, "I came into the year with high expectations, but they were lower than any other year as I tried to prove to myself that I could still tackle some tough ultra-distance events after being in a bad car accident in late 2023 that stuck me in a wheelchair for two months. I backed off to continue healing and get my strength back and I'm proud of what is now happening. I ran 11 more laps (47.8 miles vs 44.4 miles) at the Hotfoot Hamster six hour this year than I did pre-accident two years ago. And Lindsay ran a course record, while we both hit the top six hour race distance in the USA so far this year."

     Finally, a couple reminders:

     (1)  Kathy Ferry Good, BHS-64, who serves as Senior Director of the DeWolf Innovation Center and Family Caregivers Center of Mercy in Cedar Rapids, will be interviewed on the Iowa Life television show on Iowa Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m.. The program will be about the challenges of caregiving in Iowa.

     (2) On Saturday, June 21, there will be a service at Linwood Park for former Boone resident, Naomi (Noni) Fern Folsom Givens, BHS-45, at 1 p.m..

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Jeffrey R. Gard, 72, Cedar Rapids. Born in Cedar Rapids. CRJeff HS. Iowa State. Was an elementary  teacher in Boone for 34 years. A highlight of his career was managing the Outdoor Classroom at Franklin. In retirement, he volunteered at Truman Elementary in Cedar Rapids. Always a great supporter of all things Boone while here, he especially enjoyed music and sporting events and cheering for the J-Hawks, Cyclones and Toreadors. A devout Christian, he was an avid outdoorsman and master fisherman who loved passing those skills on. A sister, Polly (Robert) Whitmore of Greenville, S.C. survives, as well as their children and some cousins. Family and friends will be greeted in Cedar Rapids, Monday morning, June 23, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel Stateroom. That will be followed by a graveside service and a reception at the Cedar Memorial Family Center and Library.

     Alvin R. (Pat) Patterson, 103, Ames. Earned a college double major in Special Education and started Special Ed programs in Palo Alto County. Moved to Ames and under the Heartland Education Agency started Special Ed programs in Boone and Story counties until his retirement in 1984. A daughter survives. Private service. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Murvin A. (Murv) Jackson, 93, Boone. Born in Thayer. Attended schools in Ogden, Madrid and Sheldahl. SHS-51. Navy vet. Married Wanda L. Westberg of Moingona in 1954. Wanda passed away in 1991. Married Darlene (Dolly) Millward in 1992. She died in 2011. Murv worked at John Deere in Des Moines and Solar Aircraft in San Diego where he learned the skills of an industrial x-ray technician. Moving to California, in 1962, he began work with Aerojet-General X-Raying Rockets and Missiles. He retired in 1984 from Lockheed/Martin Missiles and Space Company. Returning to Boone, he bought the Hideaway Lounge, which remained in the family for over 26 years. Murv was a member of the Boone VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed showing cars and boating. He had a photographic memory and was a master mechanic. Murv and his son, Rick, went on the Boone County Freedom Flight in 2017. He is survived by Rick (Vickie) Jackson of Boone, a daughter, Jodie (Tom) Uthe, a brother, a step-son, John (Patty) Millward of Ogden and step-daughter, Kathy (Robert) VanderBroek of Boone as well as brother and sister in-laws, including Phyliss Madden of Boone. Services in Boone.       

       Deanna Mae Zunkel Leichliter, 69, Ogden. OHS-75. Married Larry Leichliter in 1987 in Ogden. Worked at Ogden Nursing Home, then at Gates Rubber Company for 31 years. That was followed by serving people as kitchen help at Seven Oaks and nine years of work at Sauer Danfoss and finally, working as a Kitchen Aide until April of 2025. She loved following the Cyclones and Hawkeyes, fishing at her sister's pond and camping. Survivors include her husband, Larry, a daughter, Lindsay (Jason) Prouty of Ogden, stepdaughter Heidi Leichliter of Boone, and the triplet sisters, Denise Van Pelt of Ogden and Debbie (Rick) Gustoff of Boone. Services in Ogden.   

        Joyce Eileen Madden Hart, 80, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-62. Trinity College in Chicago. Married Donald Hart in Boone in 1963. PTA and State PTA Board member. Her hobby was art, especially painting. The Hart couple were members of the Community Betterment of the Boone Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include her husband, Don, a son, Mark, daughter Angela (Dave) Kolker, brothers Craig (Cindy) and Russell (Kris) Madden and a sister, Valerie (Glade) Parker. Burial in Mackey.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Carla Marjean Crawford Wisecup, 91, Boone. Born in Des Moines. Ogden HS. Married George Wisecup in Ogden in 1951. She worked as a secretary for the Department of Transportation for 26 years. Loved animals, dogs and stray cats, watching and feeding birds and tending to her flower gardens. Survivors include her husband, George, a daughter, Pam McIntyre, and sons George (Margie) and Jeff (Twyla) Wisecup. Services in Boone.       

        Mike J  Weigel, 54, Boone. Born in Boone. United Community HS-90. Married Teresa Sankey in 2001 in Madrid. They divorced. Mike worked at Landus in Boone for over 25 years as a semi-driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, four wheeling and anything outdoors. Survivors include two sons, Nathan (Sadie)  and Trent (fiancee', Makayla Gerlach) Weigel, his parents, Paul and Marlene Weigel, a sister, Angela Weigel, and two brothers, Matt (Shanda) and Brad Weigel. A COL will be held in Slater.  

        Judith Ramona Emmons Barkema, 80, Jewell. Four children survive, including a daughter, Kay Barkema, of Madrid. Services in Jewell. 

        Pierce (Lux) Irvine Blazek, 22, Arvada, CO. Born in Des Moines. Attended Jordan Creek Elementary in West Des Moines. Ralston Valley HS in Arvada. Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR., where he earned a Presidential scholarship for his academic excellence. Pierce pursued a double major in Psychology and Art History. He was due for graduation this spring. Drawn to creativity, he expressed himself through music, acting, drawing, painting and sculpture. He was a talented and daring skier. Survivors include his parents, Steve and Jeannie Irvine Blazek, BHS-85, a brother and his grandparents, Rosie Gibbons Irvine, BHS-63, and Gary Irvine, BHS-55, of Boone. A COL will be held in West Des Moines.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Howard Charles (Butch) Denning, 81, Boone. Born in Illinois. Services later.    

     Carolyn Joan Cochran Peterson, 72, Cedar Falls. Born in Des Moines. Married Tom Peterson, BHS-67, in 1979. Had a 36 year career with Universal Industries before retiring as General Manager in 2018. Carolyn had a passion for knitting and found joy with the Bethlehem Knitting Group. She cherished her time with two grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Tom, a daughter and three brothers. Tom Peterson, 2706 Fandre Drive. Cedar Falls, IA 50813-6634 or email Tom.Peterson@uni.edu. Services in Cedar Falls.

      Ed Cline, 73, Boone. Ed worked for a utility company for over 40 years, finishing with, managing construction of wind farms. After retirement, his passion was the farm and cattle. He loved sitting with wife, Jane, on the farmhouse porch. Ed loved people. After a strong handshake and asking, "what's your name," they were friends. He never forgot a name and would address you by it. Survivors include his wife, Jane, two children and several siblings. Services in Boone.