Friday, January 30, 2026

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Travis Lee Hughes, 54, Lamoni. Born in Leon. Survivors include a sister, Heidi (Rusty) Hicks, of Boone. A COL will be held later.        

        Richard Lincoln Handy, 96, Ames/Green Hills. Services in Ogden.     

        Larry Ross "Butch" Boersma, 85, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-58. Married Kathleen Deal in 1962. Butch was a drywaller, owning and running his own business. He retired from that work in Ames. In 1994, the couple moved to Fraser after purchasing the Damn Site restaurant. For over 20  years, they were snowbirds in Texas. When returning in the Spring, Butch enjoyed mowing at the Don Williams Golf Course until final retirement in 2020. He loved hunting and fishing, mushroom hunting, golfing, swimming, woodworking and bowling, especially going to state tournaments. He was a 60-year member of the Moose Lodge #104 in Boone and was involved in every aspect of it. Survivors are is wife, Kathy, and daughters, Kelle Cook and Chris Duncan. A COL will be held at the Moose Lodge.   

        Kelly Lee Zimmerman Moore, 64, Ogden, Cancer victim. Born in Lake City. Married Larry Moore. She dedicated her life to healthcare, with over 35 years as a nurse and six years as Director of Nursing at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. Kelly loved making jewelry, music and playing the guitar. Survivors include her husband, Larry, three children, including Erin Finley of Boone, and three siblings. A COL is planned for the spring.

         Susan Marie Judge Lawler, 92, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Boone. Boone Sacred Heart-1951. Married Charles "Chick" Lawler in Boone in 1952. The couple lived and farmed south of Ogden for many years. They moved into Ogden in 1998 and Chick passed away in 2010. Susie dedicated her life to her faith and family. Survivors include a son, Steve, and three daughters, Laurie, Amy and Jenni. Services in Ogden. 

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