BOONE, Iowa—Tim Hartwig passed away peacefully at home, in the company of his family, on December 14, 2024, at the age of 79. Cancer struck rapidly and claimed him too soon. Tim was born in Garner, Iowa, to Robert and Wanda (Johnson) Hartwig shortly after Robert returned from serving in the US Navy in WW […]

BOONE, Iowa—Judith Lorraine (Elsberry) Hand, 78, of Boone, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Judy was born March 20, 1946 to Bert and Armintha (Harrigan) Elsberry. She met the love of her life, Jerry Lavern Hand, and they were joined in marriage on June 26, 1966. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Marcella Lydia (Licht) Nell, 93, of Boone, Iowa, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Marcella was born on November 7, 1931, to William and Lydia (Moench) Licht in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School. Marcella attended Concordia Teachers College and taught school at […]

BOONE, Iowa—Gary C. Wisecup II, 57, of Boone, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Following Gray’s wishes, he was cremated and there will be no services. Gary was born August 21, 1967, in Boone, the son of Gary Wisecup and Sandra (Shadle) Wisecup. He […]

BOONE, Iowa—Randal Norman Williams, 73, of Boone, joined his family in heaven, Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Randal was born August 26, 1951, in Ames, the son of Clarence “Rick” Williams and Hazel (Mayfield) Elsner. He was united in marriage to Dixie Reeves on February 10, 1974, and they just celebrated their 50th Anniversary this past […]

BOONE, Iowa—Bobby E. Duncan, 64, of Boone, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Bobby was born May 25, 1960, in Boone, the son of Lester and Mary (Miller) Duncan. He attended school in Boone and Boxholm, graduating from Boxholm High School in 1978. In 1980, Bobby joined […]

OGDEN, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been planned for 80 year old Judy Busch of Ogden, Iowa. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 8, 2024 with the family present to greet friends from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson.  Burial will take place at a later date at Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, Iowa.  […]

BOONE, Iowa—Dennis Kester, 70, of Boone, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Dennis’ Life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Iowa National Guard Boone Armory, 700 Cpl. Roger Snedden Drive, Boone, IA 50036. Dennis Kester was […]

BOONE, Iowa—Ronnie Miller, 73, of Boone, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ronnie was born May 23, 1951, in Des Moines, the son of Price and Darlene (Ware) […]

BOONE, Iowa—Phyllis Oma Watson, 93, of Boone, Iowa, passed away at Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa, on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1931, in Ira, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Oma (Harsha) Gardner. She was a graduate of Milford High School near Nevada, Iowa, which closed in […]