Matthew Dorr

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:25pm

    Mr. Matthew Lynn Dorr, Sr., 52, of Saint Cloud, Fla., passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Saint Cloud Regional Medical Center.
    He was the husband of Sally J. (Smith) Dorr. Matthew was born in Clear Lake on Sept. 11, 1958, the son of the late Deane L. and Shirley E. (Wiebrand) Dorr. He served in the U.S. Army as a SP4. He was a telephone repair/installation technician.

Richard Maine

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:25pm

    Richard J. “Dick” Maine, 83, died peacefully with family members at his side on Wednesday, July 27, at New Aldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Cause of death was complications from a July 4 stroke.

Rodney Benner

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:24pm

Rodney Duane Benner, 93, Clear Lake, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  
    Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30, at the Open Bible Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Will Hunsaker officiating.  Military honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 1, at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to the Rodney Duane Benner Memorial Fund.

Robert Brown

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:22pm

   Robert Bentley “Bob” Brown, 88, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011, at Scottish Rite Park Health Center in Des Moines, Iowa. In agreement with Bob’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life was held on Monday, Aug. 1, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines. Private entombment took place at the Masonic Cemetery Mausoleum in Des Moines.

Ventura Board addresses changes

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:12pm

The Ventura School Board voted Monday to expand Rob Cassidy’s duties as principal from grades 5-12 to K-12.  Cassidy will receive no extra compensation for the work.

CL School Board candidate number jumps to four

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:10pm

    What a difference a week makes. 
    Last week, no candidates had filed nomination papers for the September School Board election in Clear Lake.  But as of Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, there are four candidates for the three seats up for election Sept. 13.

Adoption is a blessing for this family

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:51pm

By Marianne Morf
    Ashley and Shea Coleman share a strong faith which they believe has brought them a great challenge and blessing in a tiny package.

Lions earn plenty of post season honors

Published by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:47pm

Clear Lake well represented on All-North Central Conference and All-District teams

 

    The outstanding season the Clear Lake baseball team enjoyed has been rewarded with a wealth of post-season honors.  Lions were well represented on both the All-North Central Conference and All-District Teams.
    “I think these kids accomplished some pretty great things this year, improving a very respectable record of 22-10 from a year ago to 28-10 this year,” said Clear Lake Coach Seth

Ilse Bruntjen

Published by admin on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 12:18am

    Ilse J. Bruntjen, a resident of Apple Valley in Clear Lake, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa, surrounded by her family.
    A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m., at Galilean Lutheran Church, 4454 255th St. Highway 18 West, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Scot McCluskey officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. A private family inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery at a later time.

Raymond Ward

Published by admin on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 12:18am

    Raymond “Chan” Ward, 81, of 3714 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
    A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 26, at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Randy Vaage officiating.  Inurnment will take place at a later date. 
    Memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village or Hospice of North Iowa.

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