Mary Jane Stumbo Haglund, 80, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. Boone schools. Loved singing in her church choir. Had worked as a CNA at the Madrid Home and various food service establishments. Her favorite job was delivering newspapers. She enjoyed crosswords, music, riding her bike and all animals.Two children survive, David Haglund and Rebecca (Tracy) Anderson. A brother, Jim Stumbo, also survives. Services in Boone.
Benjamin Edward Franklin, 95, Boone. Born in Boone. National Guard vet. Married Lorene Clabaugh in Stanhope in 1951. She passed in 2017. The couple welcomed four children and lived on an acreage outside of Boone since 1958. Ben founded Franklin Construction Company in 1958. The company constructed brick work throughout Central Iowa, including several Iowa State buildings, Page Elementary and a portion of the Fareway warehouse. Ben retired in 2003 and his son, Tony, continued the business as FMC Masonry. Ben spent time restoring antique Packard and Hudson cars, as well as a rare 1923 Franklin sedan. He loved hunting mushrooms, nettles and enjoyed his coffee at the Whistle Stop and Hy-Vee. He lived to be the oldest surviving, founding member of the Hunt and Fish club. The surviving children are Dorine (Hall) Bloomberg of Ogden, as well as Boone residents Kim (Gary Riordan) Curell, LuAnn (Rob) Robinson and Tony (Mishelle) Franklin. Services in Boone.
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