BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Frank Lenard Sargent, 81, Jewell. Born in Ogden. OHS-62. Farmed the family farm in Boone County. National Guard vet for 22 years. Worked at Butler Manufacturing until its closure, then at Frigidaire in Webster City until retirement. Loved farming and spent nearly 40 years working the fields for Greenfield Farms during the spring planting and fall harvesting seasons. Married Connie Springer in 1966 and the family moved to Jewell in 1973. Frank's wife, Connie, and two sons survive. Services in Jewell.

       Mary Ann Barnum Meeker, 94, Boone. Born in Oregon. Married Tex Lee Meeker in California. The couple later divorced. They had lived in Missouri before moving to Council Bluffs where Mary worked for the Iowa School for the Deaf and a bank. In 1970, the couple moved to Ogden where Mary worked for Northern Natural Gas for many years before retirement. In retirement, she worked for Johnson and Sons in Ogden. An excellent seamstress and avid gardener, she was active in Cub Scouts in her earlier years. A son, Ted (Donna) Meeker of Ogden, and a daughter-in-law, Angie Meeker, survive. Graveside service in Ogden.

       Shirley Mae Campbell Erickson, 92, Boone. Born in Greene County. Grew up on a farm near Pilot Mound. PMHS-51. Married Dwain Erickson in Minnesota in 1955 and the couple established their home in Ogden. A stay-at-home mom who also provided home daycare, Shirley, later, worked at Foodland, school food service and during summers, operated Shirley's Lunch at the Don Williams Boathouse. After a divorce in 2000, Shirley moved to Pilot Mound and in 2008, on to Boone. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary in Pilot and later, in Boone. Shirley loved bowling, gardening, canning, sewing, making quilts and baking cookies. A son, Robert (Julie) Erickson of Boone and a brother, Earl (Judy Mayse) Campbell survive. Services in Ogden and Pilot Mound.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Bob E. Person, 85, Boone/Westhaven. Well known local photographer. Services in Boone.     

        Kerin Monell Brower Knight, 87, West Des Moines/Arbor Springs. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Married Loren E. Knight in Boone in 1956. Survivors include four children, Kent, BHS-75; Jeffrey, BHS-76;  Lori, BHS-78 and Kevin, BHS-80. A COL will be held at a later date.      

        Earl F. Peterson, 89, Dayton/Grandview Care, Dayton. Born in Dayton. Ogden HS-54. Married Bernardine "Bernie" Stoneburner in Harcourt in 1988. The couple lived and farmed in the Dayton area. Bernie passed away in 2004. Survivors include three step-daughters, including Linda (Jeff) Sunstrom of Boone. Four sisters also survive, including three Boone residents, Glenda Smalley, Alice Keenan and Caryl (Charles) Erickson. Services in Dayton. 

        Dr. Daniel L. Betts, 84, Ames. Settled as a veterinarian ophthalmologist at ISU. Lived in rural Boone and spend endless hours in the woods behind his home. Survivors include his wife, Joan,  three children and a step-daughter and brother.The family much appreciated the care and kindness provided to Dan by Joan's sisters, Jan (Tom) Putnam of Boone and Mary (George) Wandling of Ames. Services in Ames.

       David Lee Royce, 69, Perry. Grade school in Rippey. Ogden HS-74. Farmed with his father for 25 years in the Rippey area. Married Deann Hirsch of Paton in 1986. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, shopping for antiques and wildlife photography. Survived by two daughters. Services in Perry and Rippey. 

        Lois Marie Klonglan, 92, Slater/Wesley Grand Des Moines. Survivors include a sister, Esther Richardson of Madrid. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         David Lewis Duncan, 63, Boone. Born in Kansas. Was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad until retirement. Married Jennifer Bennett in Boone in 2014. The couple traveled in their RV throughout the states and enjoyed being "snowbirds" during Iowa winters. David never met anyone he didn't like and was a kind and amazing man. He enjoyed camping at the Ledges and anywhere he could fit his trailer. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer, of Boone, four children and a sister. A COL will be held later.      

          Mary Jane Walker Walters, 82, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-61. Married Kenneth Paul Walters in Boone in 1961. Worked at Donnelley Marketing in Nevada, Bourns and the Boone County Hospital before working in the family business, Walters Sanitary Service. Mary Jane was deeply involved in church activities and the community. The couple traveled on their Harley throughout all the continental states and Canada and spent many winters in Arizona, golfing, enjoying good friends and volunteering. Survivors include her husband, four children, Robin (Henry) Imberti, Jim (Lori) Walters, Keith (Julie) Walters and Kenny (Julie) Walters, a sister, Judith Johnson and sister in law, Jackie Walker. Services in Boone.

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        Dayl LePaul Inglett, 73, Ames. Survivors include three children, including Stephanie (Patrick) Erb, Boone. Services in Ames. 

        Additional information....Former resident Don Tucker passed away on December 1, 2024. On October 14, 2025, there will be a Celebration of Life for Don and Donna Tucker, former Boone residents. It will be held at Cedar Pointe from noon to 4 p.m.....and Hors d' oeuvres and snacks will be provided. All four of the surviving children, Greg, BHS-77; Jeff, BHS-79; Kevin, BHS-80; and Lisa, BHS-85, will be in attendance. Unfortunately, Donna, although a survivor, will be unable to attend as she battles dementia. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        John Andrew Doran, 82, Boone/Westhaven. John passed due to pancreatic cancer. Born in Boone. BHS-61. Boone Junior College and then earned a B.S. degree in 1965 in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State. John worked in engineering for over 32 years. He started with Standard Oil of California, lived and worked in Long Beach and San Francisco. He worked a variety of roles, designing equipment for offshore drilling on the floor of the ocean, and later, serving as a safety engineer and trainer. Between 1982 and 2003, his work took him to 40 different countries, making friends all over the world. John enjoyed good food and wine, conversation, helping others and bringing people together. He enjoyed gardening and horticulture, art, the outdoors and collecting antiques and artifacts. John also had a special fondness for antique and classic cars. In 2011, John designed and did much of the interior finishing work on a new home in rural Boone, living in Iowa while spending winters in San Francisco. He was a member of the Masons, Mt. Olive Lodge #79 AF & AM and was a friend to all. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret (BHS-64) Stone of Boone and Mary Lou (BHS-59) (Homer) Brown. Services in Boone.     

        LaVerne Russell Anderson, 89, Des Moines. Born in Boone. BHS-54. Married Maxine Sturtz, BHS-53, in 1955. A man of faith, LaVerne was a long time employee of Boyd's Dairy. He worked his way up...to managing the milk processing plant, the ice cream production plant and two retail stores in Ames. Joined the Army at age 17. An Officer Candidate School graduate, he piloted both helicopters and airplanes while serving in the Iowa National Guard and Army Reserve until retirement in 1996. In 1973, he became a realtor in Des Moines. In his 70's, he built his own airplane and flew it when he was 80. LaVerne loved woodworking and was an amateur magician. Survivors include a son and two daughters and his brother, Andy, BHS-62, (Jane) Anderson.Visitation in Des Moines and Military Ceremony at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel.     

        Doris Irene Hoag Hunter, 78, Pilot Mound/Eastern Star. Born in Calamus, IA. Earned a G.E.D. at age 53. Married Michael (Mick) Hunter in Ogden in 1986. The couple made their home in Pilot Mound. Doris worked for over 13 years at Archway and over 10 years at Gates. A step-daughter, Julie Hunter, and a brother, Jack Robert Hoag, survive. Private graveside service at Veterans Cemetery in Adel.

       Donald Wesley Cook, Madrid. Born in Connecticut. Army vet. Managed a 4,000 car fleet of long-term vehicles and developed a system for selling off-lease cars. A salesman, he earned million dollar sales with ADS Drainage Tile Systems, owned a John Deere dealership and represented Deere through Van Wall Equipment to federal entities in several states, including Iowa. In retirement, became a real estate agent. Married Linda and began raising registered Polled Herefords in the 1960's, winning championships. Moving to Iowa, he managed a 500 head cow-calf cattle ranch. Don was an enthusiastic fisherman and had long memberships with the Jaycees and Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Linda, and two daughters, Carrie Cook and Heidi (Ben) Loomis. A COL will be held in Madrid.

       Shirley Ann Sextro Robertson, 90, Madrid/Madrid Home. Six children survive, including son Paul Robertson of Madrid. Services in Madrid. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        As previously reported: Donald J. Tucker, 88, passed away in Denver, CO. December 1, 2024. Longtime Boone pharmacist. Married Donna Lia in 1957 and the couple settled in Boone. His wife, Donna, and four children survive. A COL is planned for October 12, 2025 in Boone.      

        Rita Ann Pestotnik Brim, 75, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BSH-68. Graduate of Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minnesota and worked at the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City. Married Larry Brim. They were divorced. Two sons, Mark (Jenny) Brim and Peter (Kaci) Brim survive. Services in Boone. 

       Ellen M. Jensen Nielsen, 96, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Minnesota. Grandview College graduate. Married Paul A. Nielsen in 1949. A son, Bruce Nielsen, survives. Internment in Kimballton.   

       Jo Ann Overton, 90, Boone/Westhaven. Services at Indianola and Des Moines. 

AT RANDOM

        I, the Kornerman, had a wonderful opportunity to see, visit and talk with/to members of the Boone High School class of 1961 Saturday. It was great, as always, to see familiar faces, many I hadn't seen for some time.

         Prior to that, a few weeks back, I had the same opportunity to meet  with members of the class of 1959. Seems like kind of a pattern developing there and it got me to thinking, WHY? Suddenly, it dawned on me. It has to be......I'm willing and CHEAP. Oh well, at 90, they can't expect too much from an old guy.

         Verne Lyon  had invited me to speak to the '61 event and had things well organized. He said I would speak at 1 p.m. for 20-25 minutes. I was thinking....."at my age, it sometimes takes that long to "catch my breath."

          After speaking for a time, I asked Verne how much time I had remaining and he said, "four minutes." That gave me time for one additional story. 

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         Late word has it that everything is about set on two awaited community projects. With the city O.K. near finalization, that Boone Arch and the extension of Hancock Drive will soon be the scenes of some actual action.

         By the way, you, perhaps, have noticed the huge clock at Eighth and Story hasn't budged for some time. Its been solidly set at 12 noon. I'm worried. That's been a defining part of our downtown area for many years and I would hate to think of its demise, while understanding that, perhaps, needed parts, after all these years, have become obsolete or other reasons have added to an unsolveable answer. Personally, I just like to see it there, as it has for ?? years.......whether it tells the time or not.

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          Words of inspiration or advice are a dime a dozen on the internet and I came across this one recently that I thought was worth repeating.

           A guy had lunch with old friends and an 85-year old came along also. When the menu's arrived, my friends and I ordered salads, sandwiches and soups except for Jim, the 85-year old, who ordered a large piece of heated apple pie, along with two large scoops of ice cream.

            My friends couldn't take their eyes off of Jim savoring each bite of his pie a-la-mode.

            The next time we went out to eat, I lunched on a white meat tuna sandwich while Jim ordered a chocolate parfait.

             Finally, I asked Jim, "how come you always order such rich desserts while I feel like I must be sensible in my food choices?"

             His answer was, "I'm tasting all that is possible for me to taste. I try to eat the food I need and do the things I should in order to stay healthy, BUT life's too short and I hate missing out on something good. This year, I realized how old I was. I've never been this old before, so, while I'm still here, I've decided its time to try all those things that, for years, I've been ignoring. I haven't smelled all the flowers yet.There are too many trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead. There are too many golf courses I haven't played and I haven't laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes. I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray in my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for his grace. I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want untimed long distance calls to the ones I love the most. I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain etc............" and that's just a sampling. There's a lot more goals he mentioned.

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Donald Eugene Kline, 91, Boone/Eastern Star. Raised in Boxholm. Stratford HS-52. Married Mary Lou Miller in 1956. The couple settled near Ridgeport, eventually buying the family farm. Despite some physical setbacks due to polio in childhood and a house explosion in his early 20's, Don became a successful grain and livestock farmer. A 4-H leader, he was a member of his church and the Cattlemen's Association. Survivors include his four children, Ken, Kris (Milissa) and Andy Klein and Lori (Cole) Vinchattle. Services in Boone.    

      Kevin Zerr, 67, Boone. No services planned.

      Adam Charles Hay, 51, Adel. Formerly of Perry. Survivors include his wife, his mother, Connie Metzler, of Ogden, a daughter and three sons, including Justin Hay of Ogden. Two brothers also survive. A COL is planned for later. 

       Ruth Irene Elifritz Van Dike, 88, Des Moines/Westhaven.

       Linda Marcel Stensland Horner, 76. In later life, lived in assisted living in Madrid and Bondurant. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Dorothy Woolsoncroft Krubsack, 92, West Des Moines. Born in DeLoit, IA. Grew up in Luther, IA. LHS-52. At age 17, moved to Ames to work at Bell Telephone. Met and married Clifton Krubsack in 1968. An avid high school basketball player, she loved watching the college and pro teams and players. Also enjoyed spending time at her cottage on Lake Helen, WI. Clifton died in 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Sheri Clark and Ronda Swanson, a brother, Roy, and sisters, Deloris (Roland) Weigel, Rachel (John) Hardman, Judy Moore and Lois Kraft. A COL will be held in Ames.     

        Patricia Doreen Corson, 71, Boone. Grew up in McKinleyville, CA. MCHS-71. Moved back to Iowa and dedicated 25 years of service before retiring from the Woodward State Hospital. Survivors include her spouse, Janis E. Wheatley-Corson and two brothers, Marvin (Cindy)  and William (Bonnie). No services. Inurnment at Memorial Gardens later.    

        Shelby Kay Elsberry, 30. Born in Ames. She loved animals, especially dogs, cats, lizards and everything in between. Survivors include her mother and father, Kelli and Alan, a son, Leo Bennett Georgick, and a sister, Kayli Jayde. A COL will be held at the Moose Lodge in Boone.

        Camryn Stonehocker, 18, Boone. Born in Des Moines. Born prematurely and spent the first four months of his life at Blank Children's Hospital. Was adopted by his material grandparents, Rachelle (Nick) Hansen. A senior at Boone High School, he loved fishing, camping, bike riding, music, sunsets and being outdoors. He also loved playing video games. Survivors include his parents, a sister, Alyson Hansen, a brother, Caden Smiley, three step-sisters, two step-brothers and his biological father, Jeffrey Stonehocker. Services in Boone. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       JoAnn Stark Eddy, 92, Indianola. Born in Boone. Grew up in Boxholm. BoxholmHS-51. Simpson College where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, beginning a lifetime relationship with Pi Phi. Married William Frank Eddy in 1957. Had a long and distinguished 38 year teaching career, culminating in her induction into the Indianola Wall of Distinction as a Notable Educator. Bill died in 1977. JoAnn loved the Hawkeyes, Cubs, had a heart for cats and kittens and was a longtime supporter of Kiya Koda Humane Society. She enjoyed the holidays, arts and other community events and traveled extensively. Her two daughters survive. A COL is scheduled at Indianola. No other services are planned. Memorial can be sent to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Boxholm. 

       Barbara Minkema Krumhardt, 73, rural Madrid. Born in Illinois. Earned Bachelor's and a PhD from Iowa State and taught Anatomy/physiology at both the DMACC Urban Campus and at ISU. Married Peter Krumhardt in 1976. The couple made their home near Boone, before moving to a residence in Sugar Valley near Madrid. Barb enjoyed cross country skiing, gardening, sewing and reading. Survivors include her husband, Peter, her mother, two daughters and two siblings. A COL will be held at a later date.    

        Leo Kersey, 92, Grand Junction. Four children survive, including Patty Kersey of Boone. Graveside service in Grand Junction.   

WE ARE WINNERS EVERY DAY

       The wait is over. Winners of the $1 BILLION, 787 powerball drawing have been declared (but not announced....due to state rules of anonymity). Each of the two winners can choose between an annuity....893.5 MILLION, 30 payments over 29 years OR lump sum payments of 410.3 MILLION each before taxes.

        I, the Kornerman, am reminded of "Magic Bank Account." The actual author is unknown but his/her words were found in the billfold of famous Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant after he died in 1982.

       Here goes......Imagine that you won a prize in a contest that resulted in your receiving a bank account deposit of $86,400 EACH morning. HOWEVER, there are a set of rules to follow. (1) Everything you didn't spend each day could be taken away from you. (2) You cannot transfer money into another account. (3) You may only spend it. (4) Each morning, the bank deposits another $86,400 in your account. (5) The bank can end this game without warning at any time. It can close the account and you will not receive a new one.

       What would you do? Probably, you would buy anything and everything you've wanted. Not only for yourself, but for all the people you love and care for. Even for people you don't know because you couldn't possibly spend it all on yourself, right? You would probably try to spend every penny and use it all each day because you knew it would be  replenished the next morning, right?

       Actually, this game is real. Each of us is already a winner of this prize, we just don't seem to see it. Each morning we receive 86,400 seconds as a gift of life. When we go to sleep, any remaining time is not credited to us. What we haven't used up this day is forever lost. Yesterday is forever gone. Each morning the account is refilled, but the bank can dissolve your account at any time. So, what will you do with your 86,400 seconds?

       Those seconds are worth so much more than the same amount in dollars. Think about it and remember to enjoy every second of your life because time races by so much quicker than you think. (Editor's Note: Yes, ask me about that.) So, take care of yourself, be happy, love deeply and enjoy life.

        Start "spending" and don't complain about growing old. Some people don't get the privilege. 

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        John Kueck, BHS-61, has told Korner viewers about the FIVE Boone natives who find themselves together as residents, these many years later, of Friendship Village in Bloomington, MN. 

        One of them is Stephen Jon Hamilton, BHS-66. His dad was the owner-operator and charter member of the Boone Tru Value hardware store on Story Street and also owned the Ames, Ogden and Madrid stores.

        Here we go again. Nothing busts my buttons than having an opportunity to tell and yes, brag about Boone natives who have brought buckets of pride and distinction to our community.

        Stephen Hamilton has received raves of adoration throughout this nation and abroad due to his prominence on the American organ scene for over 40 years. Throughout his career, consistent critical review has earned him acclaim as a thoroughly engaging and popular personality and has firmly established his reputation as a leading and much sought-after virtuoso.

        His lengthy and extremely impressive biography is much too thorough to include in its entirety in the Korner. But its replete with mentions of his work in not only revered and well known American venues, but some of the world's greatest locations as well. An avid educator, as well as his personal performances, he is a well known faculty member of several colleges and always in demand as a clinician.

         Hamilton is Minister of Music Emeritus at the historic church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal) in New York City and in 2023, he was named Director of Music and Organist at Olivet Congregational Church in Saint Paul, MN.

          Steven began his private studies in the fourth grade at Drake University, earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Southern Illinois University and secured the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Manhattan School of Music. 

          His next concert at Olivet Congregational Church in St. Paul is Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 3 p.m. and he has issued a special invitation to his Boone friends and neighbors, Steve and Susan Kueck.

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Thomas Arthur "Hook" Carver,  75, Biggsville, IL, formerly of Monmouth, Ill. Born  in Boone. BHS-67. Tom married Vaughn Kathleen Welch in Boone in 1967. He worked for Bowman's Shoe Store in Boone, Monmouth and Sterling, IL. After working at a shoe store in Keokuk, he became the owner/operator of Carver's Hunting and Fishing in Monmouth until the couple purchased a wholesale bait business that he put on a farm next to Lake Warren. They operated that business until retirement. Tom was an Eagle Scout, thus, a true patriot. He was also an outdoorsman. Talented in many ways, he loved working with his hands. He had every tool needed for every project and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Tom loved music and was an avid poker player. Survivors include his wife, Vaughn, and a son. Services in Oquawka, Ill. 

      Leola Anne Lawson, infant daughter of Mason Allie and Austin Lawson. Born in Boone in February. She loved her Stitch doll and the squeaking it made, was entertained by two older sisters and loved playing with grandpa and being with her daddy. Survivors include her parents, two sisters, Davorah and Tala Lawson and grandparents, Mike Allie Jr., James Lawson and Crystall (Niles Funk) Tipton. A visitation will be held in Boone with a later graveside service. 

      Carolyn Mae Swanson Hudgens, 76, Boone. Born in Des Moines. Graduate of the University of Iowa. Was a nursing professor at Grand View University for over 30 years. She had a passion for pediatric nursing and during summers, was a nurse at Camp Hantesa. Carolyn was a lover of animals and University of Iowa football and basketball teams. Survivors include her spouse, Suz Welch, four children, Catherine (Neal) Weers, Caren (David) D'Cruz, Christina Hudgens and Greg (Lindsey) Hudgens as well as two siblings. Services in Boone and Des Moines. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Curtis "Curt" Leaverton, 61, Urbandale passed away unexpectedly in July due to a tragic accident. While training on his bicycle for the Colorado 500, a charity offroad motocycycle ride, he was killed when a tree fell on him. We've learned that Curt had some Boone connections. Curt's dad, Robert Leaverton, was born in Boone. BHS-48. Curt's mother, Phyliss Landals Leaverton was born in Fraser. Pilot Mound HS-51. Robert attended Boone Junior College. The Leaverton's were married in Boone in 1957. They eventually settled in Urbandale. Both are deceased. Curt was born and raised in Urbandale. He had deep love for motorcycles and built a career in the powersports industry that would reach across the world. Survivors include Evelina Chen, two stepsons and a brother. A private service will be held in West Des Moines.   

       Marcia Bohlen Silha, 82, Austin, Tx. Victim of a house fire. BHS-61. University of South Dakota-65 in the education field. Earned M.S. degrees in counseling, administration, and special education at other universities. She worked in Iowa, North Carolina, Illinois and Texas as a teacher, school principal, counselor and school director. Married Edward Silha in 2003. The couple enjoyed traveling to Japan, China, India and Ireland. They also volunteered together and Marcia was always ready to help anyone in need, capable, wise, loving and generous. She enjoyed dancing, sailing, racquetball, cooking and gardening, was a volunteer at South Park Nursing Home, with Habitat for Humanity and a docent at the Lady Byrd Johnson Wildflower center. Survivors include her husband, Edward, and a son, Joe. 

       Denny L. "Muley" Berry, 76, Boone. Born in Webster City. WCHS-67. Lincoln Tech for small engine repair. Denny owned a car repair shop in Woolstock for a time. He enjoyed dirt track racing and Harley motorcycles. After beating cancer, he left Minnesota and moved to Boone and was working for D and J tree service. Survivors include a son, two step-daughters, two sisters and two brothers. An uncle, Ben Franklin, of Boone also survives. A private inurnment will be held in Stratford with a COL at a later date.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

         Rebecca Jean "Becky" Good,77, Urbandale/Kenneybrook Village/Grimes. Suffered a stroke in early August. Born in Boone. BHS-66. DMACC-68 in Computer Science. Becky worked at Pioneer, in retail management at Sears, Kragie/Newell Advertising, was a School Associate at Urbandale HS and Valley Southwoods and an HR at Cardinal Health. Retired in 2009. She traveled around the world, most recently with Thrive Ministries, volunteered at Hope Ministries and served at Westchester EFC. She enjoyed playing Bunco and Canasta. Survivors include a sister, Rita, BHS-71, Douglass and brother-in-law, James Douglass. Service in Des Moines and burial in Boone.        

         Larry Earl Beers Sr., 65, Boone. Born in Boone. Larry was a proud union millwright. He spent 20 years in Toledo, OH. and 10 years in Lima. Larry was known to bring light and laughter to those around him. Survivors include two sons and a sister, Betty Stanfield. No services planned.     

         Gerald Russell Anderson, 90, Ogden/Westhaven. Born near Beaver. Attended school at Beaver and Grand Junction. OHS-53. Army National Guard vet. Married Janice Hillman at Grand Junction in 1953. The couple resided in Boone before making their home in Ogden. Gerald worked on the farm until working for the railroad in Boone. In 1955, he went to work for the Ogden Telephone Company and worked part time for Claussen's service station in Ogden. He became Ogden Telephone Company manager in 1967 and continued until retirement in 1999. He was a loyal member of his church, served on the Ogden City Council, was a member of the Iowa Telephone Pioneers and a long time member of the Ogden Lion's Club. Survivors include a son, Tim (Vicki) Anderson, of Ogden and three daughters, including Shelly (Dan) Schall of Ogden. Services in Ogden. 

CATCHING UP

     Boone's Arnie Braland passed away the other day and news of his death, as well as the nightly sound of roaring engines, pretty much coincided with the start of the Boone Super National championships here this week.

      Thanks to the late Vern Carman and some others, Boone has hosted a Speedway track since 1967. And, then beyond, in 1988, the Super Nationals found their home here. For close to 40 years now, that event has made thousands of race fans, from all over this country, aware of Boone, Iowa.

       Arnie, of course, was not THE only great driver that participated in the races. Through the years, I covered many others.......Arlo Dorenbush, Freddie Van Cannon, George Barton and Greg Davis come to mind and I know I've missed some others who provided local race fans with lots of excitement on hot summer nights.

        Peace Arnie.....and thanks. 

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     Interesting memories from Jerry Manriquez, BSH-57, regarding his history with Redeker Furniture. He provides lots of names and places but for some of them, I'm having a problem solving the timeline. From what I've been able to piece together, there have been four Redeker's locations. The original store was on Story Street between seventh and eighth streets. Then, a move was made to a Keeler street location followed by the old South Story store and in most recent years, the newest store east and south of Boone.

     Some of the names Jerry mentions, all former Redeker employees, are Ron Hopkins, BSH-59; Jerry Gilliam, BHS-48, Jim Bridges, BHS-46; Ben Pollard, BHS-59 and Glen Forster, BHS-60. Then, of course, there were the upper echelon, original owner/operator Fred Redeker; Stan Redeker, BHS-44; Stan's wife, Maxine Erickson Redeker, BHS-46; and Bill Currell, BHS-47.

     On the Story Street location there were three floors plus a basement and freight elevator. Jerry recalls that living room furniture was placed on the first floor; bedroom furniture on the second floor with kitchen furniture and hope chests on the third floor. A warehouse was part of the third floor and the freight elevator was operated by pulling a cable and to make a stop, you simply held the cable so it couldn't move. There, apparently, was luck involved if  the elevator floor became level with the store floor.

       Jerry laughed that "carpet, linoleum and used furniture occupied the basement and at Christmas time, Stan would invite postal employees to play cards there and he furnished the refreshments."

     In 1960, Jerry had returned home from naval service and worked at Redeker's while attending Boone Junior College. He had worked there earlier during his junior year at Boone Sacred Heart school.

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     Former Des Moines Area Boone Campus baseball coach John Smith was very proud of his recruitment of Corey Koskie, who spent two years on his Bears team. Koskie went on to have an excellent major league career until some injuries sidelined him.

     Earlier this season, Koskie was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame which I'm sure provided a smile for John who passed away earlier this year.

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      Ann Onymous is at it again. He/She wrote, "why is Majorie Michelson still on your obit listing after about five years?

       Easy answer.......its because it has never been deleted just like all the others since we began this journey on March in 2010. I admit I've never really checked it out but I assume ALL the obits from that date on are still being listed. 

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