Tuesday, July 21, 2026

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Kevin Scott Ford, 68, Boone. Passed after a long cancer battle. Born in Webster City. BHS-76. Worked at Duffy Appliance for more than 20 years, then at the Fareway warehouse for 25 years until retirement. Kevin enjoyed pheasant hunting and shooting sporting clays. He had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles, which he owned and rode for more than 20 years. Survivors include his partner of 14 years, Becky (Barstad) Wilson, a son Brock, a daughter, Drennon, and his sister, Deb Svaleson, of Boone. A COL will be held in Boone.

       Anthony (Tony) Ward, 85, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Denver. United Community HS-59. Earned an Associates Degree from Ellsworth Community College. Was an Armed Forces vet. Married; Joan (Price) Garvey in 1864. After raising six children/step-children, they divorced. Worked for John Deere 30 years before retirement in 1995. Served as a Vice President and Secretary of the local union. Married JoAnn (Dorsey) Friedmeyer in 1988. The couple wintered in Tucson and also spent time in Bella Vista, AR. For seven years, they traveled their motorhome from coast to coast. He enjoyed bowling, softball and golf. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann, the children and grandchildren. Services in Boone.

       Gary Clyde Finch, 83, Des Moines. Born in Boone. Attended Lincoln Elementary. The family moved to Des Moines. Services in Des Moines.

       Angela Budzinsky, 51, Iowa Falls. A cancer victim. Born in Boone. Parents were Byron Swett (deceased) and Debra (Broadie) Swett. Services in Iowa Falls. 

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