Jack E. Balcom, 94, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Iowa City. Owasa HS. Married Sherill Barstad in Boone in 1958. Army vet. Jack was an avid sports fan, watching college and NBA basketball. He also loved the outdoors, camping, boating and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Sherrill, a daughter, Brenda Pipes, two sons, Curtis and Clark Balcom, and two brothers, Bob and Paul Balcom. A COL will be held at a later date.
Thomas Earl Tilley, 77, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Married Jean Carlberg in Boone in 1971. Worked at Pritchard Brothers and Percival Manufacturing in Boone, followed by 33 years at the 3M company in Ames. He had started in the warehouse, became a Production Team Leader, Maintenance Supervisor and retired in 2006 as an Outsourcing Administrator. Tom was an avid gardener and outdoorsman, enjoyed tending his large garden space and freely shared with others. He also loved hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Jean, a daughter, Robyn (Paul) Greteman of Carroll and a son, Derek (Donette) Tilley of Stratford, a brother, Jeff, and sister, Karen (Nile) Richey both of Stratford and an aunt, Arlys Westrum, of Boone. Services in Boone.
Denise Zunkel Van Pelt, 69, Ogden. OHS-75. Married Steve Van Pelt in Ogden in 1977. Steve passed away in 2016. Deb is one of six girls and the middle child of the famous Boone County Zunkel triplets. Worked at Gates for 31 years until it closed. Did some kitchen work at Pizza Ranch and Whatcha Smokin. In 2011, started working at ISU in janitorial services and finished her work career in Food Service for the Boone schools. Retired January 1, 2026, due to a health issue. Denise loved family gatherings with the Zunkel and Van Pelt clan. Following their daughters sports activities was a must and she loved mowing her lawn and following Cyclone sports. Survivors include her daughters, Amy (Lindsy) Van Pelt, and Boone resident, Nicole (Troy) Showers and four sisters, Debbie (Rick) Gustoff of Boone and Patty, Vicki and Cindy. Services in Ogden.
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