Monday, December 8, 2025

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Carolyn Kay Ades Durham, 85, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-58. BJC. In high school, she worked at her dad's service station, Jack's East End station. She married Larry ? in 1959 and they divorced in 1970. In 1976, she married Sid Durham. After 48 years together, he passed in 2024. The couple had enjoyed lots of camping and trail riding at Brushy Creek. In 1980, they moved to Montana but in 1985 returned to Iowa to be closer to family. Through the years, Carolyn worked at Bourn's, O'Brien's, Randy's, the DOT, Dobson Ranch, Winnett Bar, UBC and she retired from CDS. Carolyn and Sid moved to Alice's Place in 2023. There, she enjoyed cards, bingo, potlucks and various celebrations. She said her friends at Alice's "kept her going." Horses, reading, cooking, baking, embroidery, crossword puzzles and Elvis were also favorites.. Survivors include her brother George Ades, a son, Dallas, and a daughter, Kim. Services in Boone.  

       Charles "Chuck" Ray, 78, Pilot Mound. Born in Centerville. Boxholm Consolidated HS. Army vet.Worked at Lehigh Sewer Pipe and Tile until it closed. Then retired from Nestle Purina. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Dianna Ray, of Pilot, four children, including Amanda Ray of Pilot, a sister and a brother, Keith Ray of Boone. A COL will be held later.

       Helen "Peg" Anderson Bielfelt, 96, Boone. Born in Fraser. Attended BHS. Married Robert Bielfelt in 1946 in Kansas and the couple lived in Boone. Worked in Ames, 20 years, for Bourns and then 14 years for 3M into retirement. She became a foster grandmother for the Foster Grandparent Group and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, canning and camping. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Mina) Bielfelt of Boone and George (Rose) Bielfelt of Moingona and two daughters, including Jodi (Tim) Meredith of Madrid. Services in Boone.

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