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Jack D. Hill
Jack Duane Hill, 85, of Clear
Lake, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at
Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
in Mason City, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at St.
Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake,
with the Rev. John Gossman officiat-
ing. Burial was in Clear Lake Cem-
etery with military honors provided by
the United States Army.
Family suggests memorial contri-
butions to Hospice of North Iowa.
Jack was born Sept. 3, 1930, the
son of Lyle and Marjorie (Kutzner)
Hill, in Mason City. He married Re-
nate M. Maroschek on Nov. 23, 1953,
in Germany.
A graduate of Mason City High
School, Jack enlisted in the United
States Army, serving during the Viet-
nam War. He was a physician’s assis-
tant while serving in the Army and lat-
er was a physician’s assistant at a federal
prison in Springfield, Mo. He retired
from the military after 21 years.
Jack enjoyed fishing, raising many
birds including his parakeets, and
spending his winters in Texas.
Jack is survived by his wife, Re-
nate, of Clear Lake; a sister, Joanne
(Dean) Snyder, of Clear Lake; four
nephews, Don (Jane) Snyder, of Ames,
Dave (Vickie) Snyder, of Clear Lake,
Dale (Kathy) Snyder, of Clear Lake,
and Steve (Deb) Hill, of Mesa, Az.;
cousins, Kenton Kutzner, of Clear
Lake, and Richard (Diane) Kutzner, of
Casa Grande, Az.; a sister-in-law, Elsie
Maroschek, of Germany; many nieces
and nephews in Germany; and great
nieces and nephews in Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a brother, Don (Ann)
Hill.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel
was in charge of arrangements.
Barbara A. Thompson
Barbara Ann Thompson, of Clear
Lake, died peacefully in her home on
Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at the age of 89.
She felt blessed to have received calls and
visits from dear family and friends, and
was looking forward to seeing Jesus and
those she loved who had gone before her.
Visitation will be held at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel on Friday, Jan. 8,
from 5-7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will
be held at Zion Lutheran Church, in
Clear Lake, on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m.
There will be a private burial. Family sug-
gests memorial contributions to Hospice
of North Iowa, Opportunity Village, or
Zion Lutheran Church.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
was in charge of arrangements.
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OBITUARIES Voter registration made easier
Iowans will have an easier way to cost to taxpayers,” said Mark Lowe, project.”
register to vote and update their regis- director of the Iowa DOT’s Division Secretary Pate pledges to contin-
tration information thanks to the new of Motor Vehicles. “We’re very pleased ue to pursue ways to help all Iowans
electronic voter registration system to have had the opportunity to con- participate in the electoral process.
unveiled Monday by Secretary of State tribute our time and resources to this
Paul Pate. The system is housed on the
Iowa Department of Transportation’s Midwest Living editor, IPTV
website, available for use any time of host will present program
day, and is accessible on any computer for Lime Creek senior event
or mobile device with an internet con-
Shirley A. Carr Hazel E. Leaman nection. A “For Seniors Only” program almost every one of the 99 Iowa coun-
“Iowa is a national leader in voter will be held at the Lime Creek Nature ties in search of close-to-home attrac-
Shirley Ann Carr, 84, of Clear Hazel E. Leaman, 90, of Mason accessibility. Offering electronic voter Center on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from tions and getaways to share with read-
Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at her City, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, registration increases that stature,” 10 a.m. – noon. ers and viewers.
home. at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Secretary Pate said. “I want all eligible Dan Kaercher, retired founding The program will be followed by
A memorial service will be held at Funeral services will be held 2 citizens to participate in the electoral editor-in-chief of Midwest Living a catered lunch and social time. Cost
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at process. This is another step toward magazine and public television host, is $5 for nature center members and
at Clear Lake Christian Church, 302 Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 that goal. Iowans can now register will discuss his more interesting Iowa $7 for nonmembers. Those planning
US Hwy. 18, Clear Lake, with Pastor N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, to vote online, by mail, at driver’s li- discoveries with his presentation “Io- to attending are asked to call 423-
Drew Rietjens officiating. Inurnment with Pastor Janet Dorenkamp, Chap- cense stations and other government wa’s Hidden Treasures.” 5309 by Jan. 11 to register.
will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. lain – Hospice of North Iowa officiat- agency offices, through voter registra- Kaercher spent years traveling in
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. ing. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. tion drives, and at the polls on Elec-
Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Ward-Van Slyke on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Major tion Day. Every Iowan that wants to SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Colonial Chapel, in Clear Lake. Erickson Funeral Home and continue register to vote has that opportunity.”
Family suggests memorial contri- one hour prior to the service. Inter- Iowa also boasts no-excuse ab- Clear Lake yogurt cup. Lunch: Veggie beef soup,
butions to the Shirley Carr Memorial ment will take place in Elmwood-St. sentee voting, and maintains one of THURSDAY - Breakfast: Mini cheese pretzel stick, romaine salad,
Fund. Joseph Cemetery. the longest early voting (40 days) and pancakes, sausage or cereal, cinna- apple slices, banana bar. Alt.: Sub-
Shirley was born Sept. 28, 1931, Memorials may be directed to the Election Day voting (14 hours) peri- mon toast or yogurt cup. Lunch: Pork stacker, fresh veggies with dip.
the daughter of Carl and Helen Hazel Leaman Memorial Fund in care ods. riblets, roll, mashed potatoes, peas,
(Mott) Boyd, in Mason City, Iowa. of the family. Online condolences Secretary Pate demonstrated the Raisels. Alt.: Sub-stacker, romaine Garner-Hayfield-Ventura
She was united in marriage to Veryl L. may be left for the family at www.ma- state’s new electronic voter registra- salad. THURSDAY - Breakfast: Break-
Carr on March 15, 1953, in Mason jorericksonfuneralhome.com tion system during a Monday morn- FRIDAY - Breakfast: Breakfast fast pizza, fresh fruit, juice. Lunch:
City. To this union four children were ing news conference. Anyone with a sandwich or cereal, cinnamon toast Hot ham and cheese sandwich, pears,
born. Veryl preceded Shirley in death Gas prices driver’s license or state-issued I.D. can or yogurt cup. Lunch: Bosco stick, tomato soup, side salad.
on Dec. 9, 2007. keep dropping utilize the new electronic voter regis- marinara sauce, romaine salad, or- FRIDAY - Breakfast: Breakfast
Shirley graduated from Mason tration system, which launched Jan. 1, ange wedges, butterscotch cookie. wrap, fresh fruit, juice. Lunch: Oven
City High School. She was a home- Average retail gasoline prices in 2016. Iowa’s system sets it apart from Alt.: Sub-stacker, cherry tomatoes and roasted chicken, orange wedges, po-
maker most of her life, raising her four Iowa have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon other states. baby carrots. tatoes and gravy, stuffing, side salad,
children. in the past week, averaging $1.87 per “Many states claim to have online MONDAY - Breakfast: Waffles, dinner roll.
Shirley was a member of the gallon Sunday, Jan. 3, according to voter registration, but Iowa’s system is sausage or cereal, cinnamon toast or MONDAY: Breakfast: Western
Clear Lake Christian Church where GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,036 gas one of the few that is all electronic,” yogurt cup. Lunch: Hamburger on a omelet quesadilla, fresh fruit, juice.
she was a member of the Busy Bee outlets in Iowa. This compares with Secretary Pate said. “Most other states bun, calico fries, baked beans, diced Lunch: Tacos, salsa, lettuce and toma-
Club for over 55 years. She liked the national average that has fallen 0.5 still require a paper form to be mailed pears. Alt.: Sub-stacker, veggies with to, strawberry cup, spanish rice, refried
keeping active by doing water aero- cents per gallon in the last week, ac- to the registrant, filled out and re- dip. beans.
bics and working in the yard and gar- cording to gasoline price website Gas- turned. Iowa’s system is all done on- TUESDAY - Breakfast: Scrambled TUESDAY: Breakfast: Waffle
den. Her favorite chore was to mow Buddy.com. line, and our partnership with the eggs and toast or cereal, cinnamon sticks with syrup, fresh fruit, juice.
the yard with her Cub Cadet, which Including the change in gas pric- Iowa DOT insures security and integ- toast or yogurt cup. Lunch: Nachos, Lunch: Beef stew over biscuit, pears,
would take about four hours, but was es in Iowa during the past week, prices rity.” taco fixings, Mexican rice, corn, ba- corn, graham crackers.
so beautiful when it was done. She Sunday were 16.9 cents per gallon “Built entirely with in-house de- nana. Alt.: Sub-stacker, romaine sal- WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Egg
enjoyed traveling with family to Yel- lower than the same day one year ago velopers, this online service gives the ad. biscuit, fresh fruit, juice. Lunch: Tur-
lowstone National Park, by way of and are 17.6 cents per gallon lower vast majority of Iowans more conve- WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Break- key burger, fruit cocktail, sweet potato
Bear Tooth Mountain; Veryl’s favorite than a month ago. The national aver- nience and better access to voter regis- fast bites or cereal, cinnamon toast or fries, green beans.
drive. She enjoyed spending time with age has decreased 5.0 cents per gallon tration services without sacrificing se-
her grandchildren; which she referred during the last month and stands 19.9 curity or integrity, all at no additional
to as “Our Very Special Times.” cents per gallon lower than this day
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Diane (Derek) Masterson, of Eagan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst.
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She was preceded in death by THURSDAY: Pork loins, baked
her parents; husband, Veryl Carr; a potato, cooked cabbage and onions, Chief Pharmacist, Robin Younge covers
son, Russell Carr; and a brother, Irvin cranberry orange bar, tomato juice. important health care topics with quality
Boyd. FRIDAY: Chicken rice broccoli information on medication use and
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha- casserole, tossed salad, garlic bread, healthier ways of life.
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar- hot fruit compote, orange juice.
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