John Jack' Mahoney Nov 14, 2008
They later sold the business and he then worked at HON Industries, H.J. Heinz and Hinman Construction. He was with the Muscatine County Sheriff s Department for a few years, then in 1981 the couple bought a business in Unionville, Mo. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Muscatine's Mead named president of Gunlocke Co. Aug 15, 2008
The Gunlocke Co. was acquired by what was then HON Industries in 1989. The company, which is in upstate New York, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2002. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Morning, noon and write: 'Red Sky in Morning' - Max Allan Collins' (9) Aug 13, 2008
He based the novel s main character, Pete Maxwell, on his father, Max Allan Collins Sr. The elder Collins was a World War II veteran, Muscatine High School and Muscatine Community College music teacher, and a retired HON Industries executive who died in 2000 at age 78. I knew something both contemporary and timeless was waiting for me when I got around to writing a novel based on my father s wartime experiences, Collins said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Collins Sr. receives honorary award Aug 12, 2008
The senior Max Collins, who died in 2000 at age 78, was a former music teacher at Muscatine High School and Muscatine Community College and a retired HON Industries human resources vice president. His experiences as a lieutenant junior grade in World War II are the basis of a new novel, Red Sky in Morning, by Max Allan Collins under the pen name Patrick Culhane. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Local residents get first-hand view of tornado devastation (4) Jun 10, 2008
Phillips, who retired from Hon Industries in Muscatine in 1994, also assisted at the site of Hurricane Ernesto in Florida in 2006. Phillips took his volunteer training with the American Red Cross after his wife, Mary, passed away in January 2005. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
New entrepreneurial support director named Feb 27, 2008
Then later accepted positions with the HON Industries in Richmond, VA (in 1995) and in Muscatine (in 1998). Hearth Technologies and HON Industries are both part of HNI Corporation. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Muscatine family resolves suit over charity Jan 30, 2008
The Stanleys also founded Hon Industries, now called HNI Corp., the second-largest office furniture manufacturer in the world and the nation's leading manufacturer of gas- and wood-burning fireplaces. Before their deaths Maxwell in 1984; Elizabeth in 1990 the Stanleys created a charity to put their wealth to work helping worthy causes. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Alberta Wiley Dec 20, 2007
She worked at HON Industries as a spot welder and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and working puzzles. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Keller nails $20M state office furniture contract Dec 12, 2007
Allsteel is an operating unit of Iowa-based Hon Industries Inc. (NYSE:HNI), the third-largest office furniture manufacturer in North American sales. The contract could last five years if the state exercises two one-year options to extend it. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Kenneth L.Wiley Nov 10, 2007
He was a welder at Hon Industries. He was a member of Muscatine VFW Post #1565, American Legion Post # 27 and the Moose. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A family divided: Members of Muscatine's Stanley family are embroiled in a multi-million dollar legal battle that may just threaten to topple the family tree Oct 2, 2007
The Stanleys also founded Hon Industries, now called HNI Corp., the second-largest office furniture manufacturer in the world and the nation s leading manufacturer of gas- and wood-burning fireplaces. The business ventures made Max and Elizabeth Stanley very wealthy. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
We're in Business: Car repair with honesty, integrity Sep 19, 2007
"I'll try and fix the transmission, where many [shops] will just replace it." Mari's background is in accounting, working locally for Hon Industries (now Hearth Technologies) and for a public accounting office in Burlington, before attending to the books for the family business. They are members of the Better Business Bureau, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce and International Automotive Technicians Network. (Washington Journal, IA)
Merle Schmelzer Aug 25, 2007
Prior to his illness, he was a production manager for HON Industries. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Todd Schmelzer and Scott Schmelzer of Muscatine; three daughters, Lisa Lamb and Wendy Payne of Muscatine and Amy Keith of Clarksville; two brothers, Norman Schmelzer of Ocala, Fla. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
75 years of love, patience Aug 2, 2007
The Breons came to Muscatine in 1968 when Ernest went to work for HON Industries, now HNI Corp. He retired in 1977. Edna taught special education at Washington Elementary in Muscatine until she retired in 1976. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Charles 'Pappy' McKinney May 28, 2007
He was a resident of Letts, since 1963 and was employed at HON Industries for 20 years, and Grain Processing Corp. for 11 years. He enjoyed bluegrass music, camping and traveling. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Son donates kidney to dad Mar 17, 2007
John was president of HON Industries Community Credit Union, now Members Community Credit Union, Muscatine, for 25 years. He retired in 1996. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Raymond Wichers Mar 12, 2007
He worked at HON Industries for more than 35 years before retiring. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge No. 304, Moose Lodge No. 388, Muscatine Quarterback Club and the American Legion. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
James Boland Mar 7, 2007
He was employed at Roach and Musser for many years before going to work for HON Industries. He retired from HON in 1979 after 20 years of employment. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stanley McFadon Feb 10, 2007
He worked for HON Industries from June 21, 1955-Dec. 21, 1996. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Beverly Howard Feb 6, 2007
She worked for Stanley Consultants for seven years and worked for HON Industries for 20 years retiring as an administrative assistant. She enjoyed her family and grandchildren, was an avid reader, loved classical music and was a great lover of animals. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
