BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         Duane Milton Townsend, 94, Ogden. Born in Odebolt. Grand Junction HS-51. Army vet. Married Aleta Kruse in Ogden in 1954. The couple resided in Ogden and Duane worked for 25 years at Ogden Grain Company and then was employed as a Foreman at Archway Cookies for over 20 years until retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, where the couple built their home, and crafts. Survivors include his wife, Aleta, of Ogden, two daughters, including Teresa (Darren) Huntley of Ogden. A brother also survives. Services in Ogden. 

        Donna Peterson Muench, 77, Rosemount, MN. Born in Boone. Lived in Ogden and Ames until marrying Steve Muench in 1968. A Navy wife, the couple lived in Long Beach, CA. and in 1972 moved to Apple Valley, then Rosemount. Attended AIB College of Business and Dakota County Vo-Tech Architechural Design in Rosemount. She was a natural at architechural and interior design and drawing. Worked as a law firm assistant, bank teller, financial bookkeeper and an Optometric Technician for 21 years before retirement in 2012. Survivors include her husband, Steve, three children and a sister, Gloria. A private celebration. 

       Steven Lee Pies, 73, Madrid. MHS-70. ISU-75 with a degree in Agronomy. Was a lifelong farmer in the Madrid area. Married Nancy J. Kendall in 1975. He loved farming, hunting and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, and a brother, Kent. A private burial in Madrid. 

       John Joseph Kolenz, 75, Madrid/Zook Spur. MHS-67. Army vet. Worked at Meredith Publishing and retired from R.R. Donnelly in 2002. After retirement, worked for Conley Security for several years. He lived in the family home at Zook Spur. He enjoyed gardening, sports, birds and anything ISU. A sister, Ethel, survives.

      

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Timothy Brian Ferry Sr., 80, Sidney, NY. Formerly of Solon, IA, born and raised in Boone. BHS-65. Lost an eight year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Retired from Collins Rockwell in 2000. Services later with burial in Shueyville Cemetery. 

       Rebecca "Becky" Jean Good, 76. 

       Arnold "Arnie" Braland, 89, Boone. Born in Randall. Randall Consolidated-54. Married Charlene "Char" Michel in Boone in 1956. The couple settled in Boone in 1963. In the 1970's, Arnie owned and operated Braland Standard. Later, he worked at the ISU Memorial Union for 10 years before retiring. For 18 years, Arnie raced at numerous local tracks. He was inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame in Algona and Webster City. He was also a standout competitor for many years at the Boone Speedway. He enjoyed sports, especially the Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. Camping and playing cards with his sisters was also enjoyed. Wife, Char, passed away in 2024. Survivors include three children, including Rick (Sharon) Braland of Ogden and Lori, BHS-80, (Perry-BHS-75) Brown of Boone. Two sisters also survive. Services in Boone.

       Byron C. Plummer, 70, Boone. Born in Des Moines. BHS-74. Married Debbie, BHS-71, Waynette Vickrey in Boone in 1974. Byron worked for DeKalb Seed Corn in Boone for 41 years. He enjoyed traveling, tinkering around in his garage, collecting different types of  tools, mowing and decorating for the holidays. Survivors include his wife, Debbie, a daughter, Jennifer Lea, BHS-99, (David Henry) Reynolds and a sister, Lynann Plummer. Services in Boone.

        Donna Joan Carlisle, 91, Perry. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Marilyn Heater, of Ogden.       

        Larry Jon Gilliland, 87, Sarasota, Florida. Born in Boone. Grew up in Ogden and the family moved to Des Moines in 1942. East HS-56. Married Marcella Canfield in 1973. For 27 years, was employed at Bishop's Buffet throughout the midwest, serving as a Divisional Manager until his retirement. Moved to Sarasota in 1989 and established a car dealership that remains active. Larry's wife and children survive..A COL will be held at a future time. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Frederick Edward Jensen, 91, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-54. Married Joyce McPherson, BHS-55, in Boone in 1954. Worked at Farmers Co-op and later, at Landus Co-op. Ed was a member of the Boone County Sportsmen's Club and a volunteer firefighter. The couple enjoyed going on European Tours and for 37 years, made annual trips to Hawaii. Ed loved old westerns, sports and followed both the Cyclones and Hawkeyes. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, and two daughters, Lynette, BHS-72, (Michael) Clark and Lori, BHS-76, (Joe) Busch, all of Boone. Two sisters also survive. No services will be held.      

        Patricia Fern Fosenburg Neel, 90, Perry. Born in Woodward. Ogden HS-52. Enjoyed playing basketball and the trombone for the concert and marching band. Married Hollis Neel in 1953. Pat spent 18 years working for American Family Insurance in Des Moines and served as a secretary at various other workplaces. She enjoyed golfing, swimming and was a devoted church member. Survivors include a son, Craig (Karla) Neel, and siblings John Fosenburg and Peggy Long. Services in Perry.

        Geraldine Alice "Gerri" Pearey Kaldenberg, 85, Slater. Two sisters survive including Bert (Bob) Cerreti of Madrid. A grandchild, Lindsey (Noah) Rosing, of Madrid, also survives. Services in Slater. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Gwen J. Mosher Platter, 94, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-49. Married LaVerne "Bud" Platter in Boone in 1949. Bud passed away in 2016. Gwen worked part-time at the Coney Island Restaurant while in high school. Then, she worked fulltime at R.H. Donnelley in Nevada until moving to Bourns in Ames in 1958. She retired from Bourns in 1990. In her younger years, she belonged to the Boone County Sportsmen's Club and Boone Boat Club. She was a lifetime member of her church, the Boone V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Boone Moose Lodge. Two children, Linda, BHS-68, (Raymond) Reindl and Steve, BHS-71, (Laurie) Platter both of Boone survive. Services in Boone and Moingona. 

        Karon L. Elliott Rose, 81, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-61. Married Denny Rose in Arizona in 1987. After Denny retired from the military, the couple made their home in Boone. Karon was a proud member of TOPS and the Red Hat Society. She had an extensive salt and pepper skaker collection, enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. Survivors include her husband, Denny, three children, Jeffrey, Kimberly and Lisa and a step-son, Joseph Rose. A private service at a later date.

        Billy Joe Shank, 80, Boone/Stratford Care. Born in Texas. Was educated in Woodward but resided in Boone most of his life. Billy was recognized by Boone residents via his friendly smile and unique wave as he pushed his cart around town. He was an avid walker and authored a book highlighting the blessings he received throughout his life, and lessons he learned through his experiences. Services in Boone. 

         Nolan Leon Quam, 85, Des Moines. Born in Webster City. Grew up on a farm near Stanhope. Story City HS-57. Was an outstanding athlete/student at Drake. He was preceded in death by, among others, his brother, Gordon Quam, and sister-in-law, Laura Quam, former longtime Boone residents, now deceased.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Debra "Debbie" Linn Andrews Christopher, 71, Boone. Born in Fort Knox, KY. Raised on the family farm near Stratford. Was the embodiment of warmth, strength and generosity. She exhibited kindness, unmatched energy and a fun-loving spirit. She enjoyed winters in Florida, motorcycle trips with her husband, Jimmy, and their friends and she had a passion for design and decorating. Debbie spent the last year of her life caring for her husband, Jim Christopher, during his battle with cancer. He lost that battle in July. Survivors include her best friend and sister, Kris (Jeff) Higgins, as well as sisters Sherri (Jeff) Nelson and Linda Sesker and her brother, Mike (Lynn) Sundall. Six children also survive. A COL is planned in Boone. 

       Charles R. "Chuck" Burbach, 81, Boone/Ogden Accura/Suncrest. Born in Nebraska. Married Mary Leonilla Werve in 1965. The couple lived in Washington, IA, Phoenix, AR and then Columbia, MO. Chuck worked in construction, as a funeral director and non-profit manager. In 2000, they moved to North Carolina where Chuck started his own ceramic tile business. He was a self-made craftsman. Mary died in 2006 and in 2020, Chuck moved to Boone to be near his daughter, Nancy (David) Alexander, and family. Two other daughters, a sister and brother also survive. Services in Boone and Vail, IA. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         Karen "K.K." Hubby Pearson, 83, Charlottesville, Virginia. Born in Boone. BHS-60. A polio victim at age six, she spent several months in the hospital, some of it in an iron lung. Earned a degree in English from Iowa State. Married Larry Pearson. Larry's career at General Electric took the couple to several East Coach/Midwest areas. Karen taught high school English and French before becoming Director of Education at Highland, Virginia. She was very active in community affairs and enjoyed traveling, reading, working on needlepoint and walking her poodles. Survivors include a son and daughter. A COL is scheduled in Charlottesville.     

         The Kornerman has received information from two Korner reporters regarding the death in a tragic home fire of a former Boone resident, Marcia Bohlen Silha, BHS-61. The accident occurred in Austin, Texas. We're told that an adult male, Marcia's husband, was in the home as well and is hospitalized with critical, life-threatening injuries.

         Linda Dayle Swanson Kajer, 70, Marshalltown/Unity Point. Born in Boone. Her parents, Dayle and Doloris Coleman Swanson, are deceased. Nevada HS. Married Ronald Kajer in 1994. Linda was a clerk for Harris Auctions for many years. She loved old jewelry, feeding the cattle and birds, her KOI pond and flower gardens and going to the casino. Survivors include her husband, three step-children and three siblings. Graveside service in rural Toledo. 

        

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       John Sherman Pohl, 85, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. Jordan/United Community HS-58. Began farming with his father. Married Sharon Erickson in Luther in 1961. During the winter months, John worked in carpentry with the Ahrens Brothers, helped build United Community school, drove a bulk milk truck, drove a gravel truck, worked for Boone Case Implement assembling machinery and moved snow in Boone and Ames parking lots. In later years, he drove a semi, hauling grain from various farmsteads to Des Moines and the area, and drove a Boone County Transportation vehicle. He was named Boone Counties Outstanding Young Farmer in 1974 and received Outstanding Achievement awards in the production of corn in 1984 and 1985. An active church member, John served on the Boone County Extension Service, United Community school board, his Coop Elevator board and the Boone County Pork and Beef Producers boards. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, a daughter, Brenda Fisher, a sister Linda and brother Dick. Services in Boone. 

       Ida Hartling Cox, 86, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Sigourney. Brainerd MN HS. Married Doyle Cox in 1964 in Council Bluffs. The couple made their home in Boone. After raising their children, Ida worked at the Boone County Hospital and Westhaven. She enjoyed reading, especially newspapers and cook books. A talented artist, she drew many sketches and floral designs. Husband Doyle died in 2023. Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Cox, and a step-son, Chris (Julie) Cox both of Boone. Additional Boone survivors are a grandson, Joshua Stover, and step-grandchildren, Lacey and Tony Cox. A private family service is planned.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Beverly Ann Staker Anderson, 87, Des Moines. Born in Boone. Her parents, Kenny and Millie Staker, are deceased. Grew up in West Des Moines. Valley HS-56. Married Don Anderson in 1957. Survivors include three children and three siblings. Services in West Des Moines.       

       Alton Crim, 95, Webster City/Crestview Nursing. Born in Stratford. SHS-48. Marine vet. Married Janice Lucille Sinclair, BHS-56, in Boone in 1958. Alton worked for Batcheller Transfer, Moorman Feed, Electrolux, the State Liquor Store and Fridigaire.  Alton loved to fish and made many fishing trips to Canada. He  and Janice spent their time bowling, camping and traveling. Janice died in 2006. Survivors include three children, including Colin (Rhonda) Crim of Boone. A COL will be held in Webster City.

        Patrecia Hodges Emley, 76, Slater. She attended the ballet school of dance instructed by internationally renowned Betty Mae Harris in Boone.

        Bill Buising, 88, Des Moines. Many of the families best memories were made by Bill and his wife, Marcia, on vacations, including time spent at the Des Moines YMCA family camp in Boone. The family asked for memorials to be sent in memory of the Des Moines YMCA camp.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Charles Rudolph Burbach, 81, Boone.    

     William W. Martin, 62, Rural Boone. Born in Tennessee. Earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree from the University of Southern Illinois-Carbondale. Then, after 20 years as an archeologist, he earned a Master's in landscape architecture from Iowa State. He was most recently employed as a senior environmental planner at EOR.Inc.. He married Kristine Johansen in Missouri in 1993. The couple lived in Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming before moving to Iowa in 2003. An Eagle Scout, Bill enjoyed the outdoors, biking, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing with his wife. He also had a large garden and was skilled as a chip carver. Bill served as a trustee for Worth Township and with his wife, served as a leader of the Boone County 4-H Science and Tech club. He served on the Boone County 4-H youth committee and frequently volunteered for organizations such as Habit for Humanity. Survivors include his wife, Kristine, of Boone as well as a son, his parents, a brother and sister. A COL is planned for the Arboretum. 

      Eva Stansbury, 97, Boone. Born in Fort Madison. Married Marion Eugene Stansbury in Fort Madison in 1947. The couple moved to Boone to be close to the railroad where Marion was employed. Eva was the family pie baker and it was said that nobody ever left her home hungry. She loved music and played the accordion, piano and organ. Eva and Marion had six children and Shirley, BSH-66, still lives in Boone. Always an active family member, she kept in touch with numerous relatives, including foster children. A "bird lady," she raised and sold birds and was an active member of her church. Services in Boone. 

       Robert Laurence Walker, 91, Rochester, MN. Survivors include his former wife and good friend, Carol Jo Clymer, BHS-63, Myers-Walker. Service in Ames. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Dennis "Den" Harold Knight, 73, Boone. Born in Des Moines. BHS-70. Iowa National Guard vet. Married Teresa (Teri) Burnett in Boone in 1975, 50 years ago. Den worked at Sauer-Sundstrand for 39 years before retirement in 2011. He had advanced from working on the line to becoming a team leader. Den and Teri enjoyed traveling, especially to Laughlin, Las Vegas and Meskwaki, and a special trip to Alaska in 2014. Den was a reader and history buff and the couple visited numerous Civil War battlefield sites. He enjoyed gardening and canning and researching family genealogy. Survivors include his wife, Teri, BHS-73, brother Ed, BHS-73, (Karen) and mother and father-in-law, Bonnie and Larry (Bud) Furst all of Boone. Services in Boone.      

      James "Jim" Weber, 67, Ames. Former Boone resident. BHS-76. No service planned.

      Marian Marie Shahan Johnston, 80, Rutledge, MO. Passed away at the Boone County Hospital. Services in Missouri.     

      Dorothy Ann Nystrom Rothfus, 98, Woodward/Eden Acres/Perry. Born in Ogden. OHS-42. Married Lawrence Rothfus near Ogden in 1949. The couple farmed in the Woodward area. Dorothy was a devoted church member who enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing quilts, tending her garden, raising chickens and selling the eggs to local customers. The couple also enjoyed camping and dancing. Survivors include a son, Ron, and two daughters, Barbara and Beth, a brother, Reuben Nystrom, and two sisters-in-law. Service in Perry.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         Betty Will Martin, 92, Boone. Born in Boxholm. Boxholm Community School. Married Richard (Dick) Martin in Boxholm in 1959. Betty enjoyed the vegetable garden she and Dick started and operated for many years. Their melons were well known and they sold their produce at the Ames and Boone Farmer's Market's for many years. Betty was a bowler and worked in several secretarial positions in the Boone/Ames area. Dick passed in 2021. Three children, Todd, BHS-82, (Renee),  and Rodney, BHS-84, (Cindi) Martin and Joni, BHS-86, (Russell) Nollen, survive. Services in Boone and Boxholm.

          Judith Ann Phipps Tonsfeldt, 86, Ogden/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. OHS-57. Married Roger Tonsfeldt in Ogden in 1959. The couple later divorced. Judy was a secretary at Ogden High School and Howe Elementary and also worked at the Boone County Hospital as an assistant in the Physical Therapy Department. She had a lifelong love of horses. Survivors include a daughter, Lesli (Brett) Hayes of Ogden and a son, Steve. No services are planned. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Barbara Kay "Barb" Paris Warrick, 78, Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Grew up in Frazier. Grand Community HS-65. Married Robert "Bob" Warrick, BHS-59, in 1968. Worked as a CNA at the Boone County Home, opened an in-home day care, was a Boone Police Department dispatcher for 19 years and finished her working career in 2018, retiring from a secretarial position at Boone Sacred Heart. An avid quilter, she loved gardening and was an incredible cook. Barb also actively followed all of her children's and grand children's events. Survivors include her husband, Bob, and children, Mark, BHS-87; Bruce, BHS-95; Cody, BHS-2001, and Tom all of Boone, as well as Jeromy, BHS-89, and Robin. Services in Boone.

       Phillip Carl Pooley, 74, Boone. Born in Illinois. Prophetstown, IL.HS-70. Sauk Valley Community College. Air Force vet. Married Debra Davis in 1990 in Clinton County. Phillip worked for BASF until his retirement in 2012. Survivors include his wife, Debra Davis-Pooley, two step-daughters, Tammy Davis Benton and Tina (Lucas) Stuart, all of Boone and a sister. No services are planned at this time.

SMALL WORLD ISN'T IT?

     I'd be interested to know how many times I, the Kornerman, and John and Susan Kueck have exchanged communication since the start of the Korner, blog edition, on March 6, 2010. Can't be that long ago can it? Let me brag even more.......the Korner actually started in the Boone News Republican in 1962. Oh my.....63 years ago.

     Anyway, we're still at it and the Kueck's have just reported an interesting Boone angle story and I'm going to use it all, edit free.

     In John's words, "Boone, Iowa has a population of about 12,500? What are the odds that not two, not three, not four but five people with roots in Boone would find each other as neighbors at Friendship Village in Minnesota? The latest new resident is Jean Goeppinger, BHS-60.

     Two men, Steve Hamilton, BHS-66, and John Morton, BHS-65, live in the town homes on Parkview Lane. The other two, I (John, BHS-61,) and Ron Miller reside in the L Wing. 

     John Morton and John Kueck attended BHS at the same time, but they didn't know each other because they were in different grades. John Kueck didn't know Steve Hamilton growing up, either, but he said as a child, he loved to peer through the window at Hamilton Hardware (which he now knows was Steve's dad's store) to watch the early model color TV on display. Ron Miller went to school in Ogden. Three of the men attended Iowa State, but they didn't know each other there either.

     John Kueck summed it up as follows: The conclusion is that intelligent Iowans move north first, then to Friendship Village. We have made some attempt to calculate the odds, but there are too many variables and unknowns to come to a viable conclusion. We are, however, convinced that it would be one very large number."

     Well, we're not going to quibble too much with our good friend John BUT I'm sure that's an old population figure for you're old hometown AND we're optimistic that there's more to come with the housing explosion and future impact of the huge new Daisy Dairy project.

     I understand there are numerous other Boone natives who have been attracted to the Minneapolis area but call me old fashioned if you wish. I've always said, "this community has given me all the wonderful  opportunities I've needed to have a great life. Right here, in Boone, Iowa, I've received everything I've ever wanted and everything I've ever needed." Amen.

K-----K

     There might have been a time when I shrugged off any semblance of approval or praise? but now, I'm old, time is fleeting, so I'll "let it fly."

     Two kind readers have had appreciative thoughts recently. One wrote, "this is a thoughtful and informative post. Local funeral homes play such an important role in supporting families during difficult times, offering compassionate care and personalized services. Its comforting to know that there are dedicated professionals nearby who can hold and guide these moments with respect and understanding."

     Another said, "thanks so much for the mention of the Slammers baseball team. These boys played their hearts out in sweltering heat and got no mention at all in our Boone media. I really appreciate your keeping us all up to date with Boone happenings."

     'nuff said. Thank you so much for your thoughts.

K-----K

     The Kornerman was invited to attend and speak at a BHS Class of '59 reunion event last week.

     The group met at the Senior Citizen's Center and that's a great place for such an event.....enough room, a kitchen and it was cool on a hot day. We had a very informal "discussion" for 30 minutes or so and I enjoyed seeing the 25 or so in attendance. Recognized most of them.

      It was great.....thanks for the memories.

K-----K

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Charles Joseph (Chuck) Haberer, 91, Rural Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-52. Earned a B.S. degree in Farm Operation from Iowa State in 1959. U.S. Army vet. Married Elizabeth (Betsy) McGrane in Des Moines in 1958. The couple settled on the family farm, RR 4, where they lived for over 60 years and raised their seven children. Chuck served on the Board of Directors of the Boone and West Central Cooperatives and in retirement, was a caretaker of Bass Point Cemetery. He enjoyed fishing trips, Hershey bars, western movies and was an avid reader of western novels. He was a member of the Hunt and Fish club, enjoyed visiting friends at the VFW and was a faithful church member. Survivors include his children, Sue, BHS-77, Anne, BHS-78, Charlie, BHS-80, Tom, BHS-82, Jim, BHS-84, Julia, BHS-87, and Teresa, BHS-95. A kind and quiet man, it's been said that no one planted a straighter row than Chuck. Services in Boone.   

       Carol Jean Claussen, 94, Grimes/Kenneybrook Village. Born in Madison County. Earlham HS-48. Earned a two-year certificate in Elementary Education from State Teacher's College (now UNI). Began teaching in Ogden in 1950. Married Warren Claussen in 1951 and Carol continued teaching for three years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Eventually, she completed her Bachelor's Degree at ISU in 1972 and taught again in Ogden before retiring in 1992. Carol enjoyed quilting, being active in church, a Cub Scout Den Mother and following all of her children's activities. Survivors include her husband, Warren, a daughter and three sons. Services in Ogden.       

       Dawn M. Morello Meadows, 70, Ames. Born, raised and educated in Boone. West Branch HS. Barber school in Des Moines. Worked briefly at University Barber in Campustown Ames, then had her own salon, Style Studio, in Campustown. Later, she rented a chair at Turning Heads Salon in downtown Ames for more than 10 years before retirement. Married Leslie James Meadows, BHS-70, in 1972. The couple started their life together in Boone, lived briefly in Cedar Rapids and then back to Boone until 1988 when they settled in Ames. An avid bowler, Dawn participated in several leagues and once appeared on the Let's Go Bowling show with Jim Zabel. She loved to travel with Les to Canada, Florida and France and loved her many dogs. Survivors include a son and a brother. Service in Ames.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Morris G. Sloan, MD, 95, Boone. An Indiana native. Valpariso HS. Received B.A. and M.D. degrees from the State University of Iowa. Married Mary Lou Busching in 1952 in Clarksville. The couple lived in Lansing during his internship and then moved to Fort Polk, LA. where he served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. In residency, the family moved to Des Moines for his work at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Morris became Board Certified in Radiology in 1961 with a nuclear medicine medallion. From 1960-87, he practiced Radiology at Boone County Hospital with Walt Dennert. M.D. and Mac Jones, M.D.. Their group also served hospitals in the surrounding towns of Jefferson, Guthrie Center, Ames, Nevada and Story City. Morris retired in 1987. He loved reading, traveling, fishing trips to Leech Lake, watching Jeopardy and traveling with Mary Lou. They enjoyed many winters in Corpus Christi, TX. Morris was Past President of the Boone County Medical Society and Past Chief of Staff at the Boone County Hospital. Four children survive, Debbie, BHS-73; Alan, BHS-76; Bob, BHS-78; and Mark, BHS-81. A COL is planned for later time. 

       Marietta Louise Harmsen Comer, 82, Perry. Married John Comer in Boone in 1969. Was a CNA for many years at Woodward State Hospital. retired in 1974. Her husband, John, is among the survivors. Service in Perry.   

       Tom Stone, 85, Perry. Survivors include a daughter, Julie (Andrew) Hudnell, of Ogden. Service in Perry.       

       Jason Alan Sorenson, 52, Fort Dodge. Survivors include a sister, Jill (Dan) Smith, of Boone. Service in Fort Dodge.    

       Dean Feldman, 65, Ames. Survivors include a step-son, Jeremy (Michelle) Parks, of Boone. Service in Ames. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Linda Kay Anderson, 80, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-63. In 1963, she married Michael Stokka and they owned and operated Stokka Studio in Boone. Linda had earned an Associates Degree from DMACC, Boone Campus. She worked part-time at Boyd's Dairy and then became a service writer for Van Wall Equipment in Perry from 1988 until retirement in 2013. She had married Stanley Anderson in 2008. Family activities provided her greatest joy. Survivors include three daughters, including Sheri (Troy) Nordholm and Michelle (Roger) Reiff both of Boone, seven grandchildren and a sister. Service in Boone.     

        Georgia Rose Capellen, 88, Ames. Survivors include a son, Steven (Cindy) Capellen of Boone. Georgia was proud to have met and had her hand kissed by Garth Brooks at the Boone County Fair, long before he became a national star. Graveside service in Ames.     

        Bruce G. Anderson, 87, Boone. Born in Harcourt. HHS-56. Iowa State. Army Reservist. Bruce managed the Somers Coop from 1959-66 and was later employed by Ag Partners in Albert City, retiring as CEO in 2001 after 35 years of service. He moved to Boone in 2004. In 2009, he married Deanna Hicks in Boone. He was an avid fisherman and grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Survivors include his wife, Deanna of Boone, three sons, a daughter and three step-children, including Kerry (Pat) Carson of Ogden and Rusty (Heidi) Hicks of Boone. Services in Ogden.       

        Richard "Dick" Glover Wilhite, 85, Boone/Moingona/Eastern Star. BHS-57. Air Force vet. He married Rose in Fraser in 1958. The couple lived in Dickinson, ND and Cape Cod, Massachusetts during Dick's service time. After discharge, he took a job an air traffic controller in Denver. Dick and Rose also lived  in numerous other states with the FAA, Butte, Montana; Olathe, Kansas and Prescott, Arizona. In 1989, Dick retired from the FAA after 30 years of service and the couple returned to Moingona where they built their dream home on the Hornbeck property. The couple enjoyed traveling, salmon fishing, trips to Alaska, Arizona and while residing in Prescott, trips to Laughlin and Las Vegas. A son, Steven, survives. A COL will take place at a later date.