BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Autumn Jean Little, 19, Boone. BHS-2024. Autumn passed in a single vehicle rollover accident. When she was 2 years old, her mother, Marissa Hagen, had also passed away in a car mishap. Autumn was then adopted and raised by her maternal grandparents, David and Connie Little. She was a Patient Care Technician at Allen Hospital in Waterloo and planned to pursue a career in nursing. She participated in dance, cheerleading and tennis in school, loved cars, motorcycles and fashion. Survivors include her loving parents, aunts and uncles, a brother and a boyfriend, Grant Trainor, and many other relatives and friends. Services in Boone.

     Myra A. Nelson Roberts, 85. Born in Boone. BHS-58. Married William (Bill Roberts), BHS-57, in 1960 in Boone. He passed away in 2018. A stay-at-home mom, Bill's career with Fareway took the couple to Nevada, Vinton, Cresco, Emmetsburg and Washington where they stayed in retirement. Myra was an avid football and basketball fan and enjoyed playing video games on her Ipad. Survivors include two daughters. Private family services with burial alongside Bill in Linwood.

     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.

      Donald Gene Carlson, 90, Ankeny. Born in rural Madrid. Sheldahl HS-53. One year at ISU. Worked for the DOT and in 1954, married Carol Jean Finestead. The couple made their home in Granger while Don worked at the DOT and graduated from ISU. In the late 1940's, Don enrolled at St. Paul's Seminary in Kansas City. Eventually, Don and Carol sold the Urbandale home they had been living in. Traveling to Mesa, AZ, they bought a home at SL Resort. Don preached there and worked at the entrance gate. Due to health problems, the family moved him to Ankeny. Survivors include his wife, Carol, two sons and a daughter. A memorial service will be held in Granger.