BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Joyce Ann Ervin Rouse, 87, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Ottumwa. OHS. University of Iowa College of Nursing. Married Wayne Rouse in Iowa City in 1961. The couple lived in Saginaw, Michigan during Wayne's medical internship and on Midway Island when he was in the Navy. Boone became home in 1964, Wayne as a doctor and Joyce as a full-time homemaker. She enjoyed being involved in many organizations, including the Salvation Army, her church and NP PEO. She also loved hosting people in her home.Joyce enjoyed needlepoint and her gigantic cookbook collection. The family children and grandchildren were dearly loved and she was passionate about spending time with them. She thrived in the sunshine and hot weather and loved driving her red mustang convertible with the top down. Joyce loved gardening and pets were also an important part of her life. Survivors include a daughter, Diana (Perry) Byriel of Boone and a son, David (Linda) of Florida as well as the grandchildren. Services in Boone.

       Albert (Al) Sorenson, 94, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Des Moines. Grew up near Norwalk. Married JoAnn Jeffries in 1951. Army vet. Settled north of Madrid. After farming, Al set up an insurance business outside of Madrid. He also served as Boone County Auditor for almost 16 years. Then, he was an Iowa State Senator for five years and served two terms as Boone County Supervisor. The couple set up the Hancock House, a bed/breakfast in 1989, finally retiring to the Regency in 2012. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn, of Boone and three children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services in Boone and Adel.

       Cheryl Leichliter Tilley, 79, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. Married Richard Tilley in 1980. Richard died in 1999. Cheryl worked as a cosmetologist at Spurgeon's for a number of years. Also worked as a crossing guard, a site manager and deliverer for congregate meals, helped lead a group of widows and widowers called Lados and was a foster parent from 2000 to 2008. Cheryl enjoyed bible studies in her home. Survivors include a son, Wayne Tourville, a step-son, Mark Tilley and nieces and nephews. Services in Boone.