Tuesday, May 12, 2026

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Phyliss J. Knopf Linn, 90, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Algona. Confirmed at Trinity Lutheran, Dayton. Burnside HS-52. Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI). Married Gerald Earl Linn in 1954 in Dayton. After work as a telephone operator and a move to Boone, Phyliss worked at the Episcopal Center and Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading and gardening, a fan of the Hawkeyes and Cubs, she and Gus enjoyed playing 500 with neighbors and friends. Bingo at Westhaven was also a favorite. Four children survive, including Susanne (Jim) Dawkins and Kristi (Daryl) Angaran both of Boone. A brother and four sisters also survive. A COL will take place with graveside services in Boone.     

       Maria Kaip Watke, 61, Ogden. Born and grew up in Minnesota. Died of brain cancer. Was a homemaker and also worked at Cheesecake Factory and Kwik Star. Her husband, Terry, and son, Nick, preceded her in death. Survivors include her mother Sonni Kaip, a sister and three brothers. Maria lived in Ute, Storm Lake and then Ogden. A COL will be held in Ogden.

       Charlotte Lorraine Grimes Meiners, 82, Ames. Survivors include a grandson, Sean (Vanessa) Van Cannon of Boone. 

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