James Marvin Wilhite, 79, Boone. Born in Mason City. MCHS. Attended drafting school. Married Helen (Trask) Wilhite in Mason City in 1965. James drove a Fareway truck for many years prior to retirement in 2019. Before Fareway, he had worked for Star Equipment, Woodford Wheeler, Hansen Steel, a drafting company and a concrete company. He loved snowmobiling, fishing, gardening, canning, grilling, cooking, working on cars and, in his younger years, racing them. Jim was a Little League Board Member and was happy helping his friends build, whether it was homes or garages. A daughter, Tori Wilhite, of Boone survives as do a sister and brother.
Annette Rae Olson Kelley, 84, Grinnell, formerly of Boone. Born in Sioux Rapids. SRHS. Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista and later, a Master's Degree in Education from the State University of Iowa. Married John Roy Kelley in Sioux Rapids in 1966. The couple lived in Virginia before returning to Iowa. Annette dedicated her professional life to education. She taught in the Sibley, Sioux Rapids and Boone school districts, retiring in 2000 after 32 years of teaching. A Sunday school teacher and Little League softball coach, she loved the outdoors. She also enjoyed playing gin, cheering for the football Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings. John died in 2014 and Annette is survived by a son and a daughter. Graveside service near Sioux Rapids.
Connie "Connie Sue" Lande Hopkins, 78, Ames. Madrid HS. Was a homemaker. In 1972, met Russell Houser and he survives, as do grandchildren and nieces. Connie found joy in life's simple pleasures. Was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed puzzles. Cremation rites have been accorded.
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