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Kenwood Prunty
Kenwood “Ken” Prunty, 75, of
Clear Lake, lost his battle with cancer
Monday, June 15, 2015, at the Meth-
odist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
A celebration of Ken’s life was
held on June 20, at the Clear Lake
Evangelical Free Church, with the
Rev. Dan Jordan officiating. Burial
was in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Fam-
ily suggests memorials to the Evan-
gelical Free Church, American Cancer
Society, or the charity of your choice.
Ken was born Aug. 25, 1939 in
LeMars, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and
Evelyn (Potter) Prunty. He graduated
from Cleghorn High School in 1957.
He graduated with a B.A. degree in
math from Westmar College and an
M.A. degree in Industrial Arts from
the University of Northern Iowa.
He taught math at Royal High
School in 1962 and at Hawarden
High School from 1962-1965. In the
fall of 1966 he started teaching Indus-
trial Arts in Clear Lake until his retire- many nieces and nephews.
ment in 1998. He worked at Andrews
Prestressed Concrete as a part-time
draftsman. He owned and operated
Ken’s Small Engine for over 45 years
in Hawarden and Clear Lake.
He married Dorothy Arends
on June 17, 1962, in LeMars. They
would have been celebrating their
53rd anniversary.
Dale Prescott
Dale E. Prescott, 81, of Mission,
Texas, died Thursday, June 4, 2015.
Dale was born in Cerro Gordo
County, Iowa, to Burton and Alta
Prescott. He was baptized at Clear
Lake United Methodist Church and
graduated from Clear Lake High
School in 1952.
On Sept. 8, 1953, Dale enlisted
in the United States Air Force. He
served active duty Jan. 1954-Oct.
SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM
The Summer Food Service Pro-
gram for children up to age 18 is served
12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Monday - Friday
at the United Methodist Church, 508
2nd Ave. N., Clear Lake. All children
age 18 and younger needing a nutritious
lunch are welcome. There is no enroll-
ment and no cost. Adults may eat for a
small charge.
THURSDAY: Italian chicken
sandwich, buttery noodles, broccoli,
fruit, fresh veggies with dip.
FRIDAY: Sloppy Joe on a bun,
potato wedges, fruit, fresh veggies
with dip.
MONDAY: Corn dog, baked
beans, fruit, fresh veggies with dip.
TUESDAY: Soft shell tacos,
taco fixings, corn, Mexican Rice,
fruit, fresh veggies with dip.
WEDNESDAY: Chicken nug-
gets, roll, mashed potatoes, peas
and carrots, diced pears, fresh veg-
gies with dip.
Summer Lunch Program is open
to area children and is held at Clear
Lake United Methodist Church, 508
2nd Ave. N., from 12:15-12:45 p.m.,
Monday-Friday.
OBITUARIES
He was very active at the Clear
Lake Evangelical Free Church, serv-
ing as a trustee and as a clerk on the
administrative board. He enjoyed
singing in the choir and helping with
AWANA. He was a volunteer for the
American Cancer Society during Daf-
fodil Days.
Ken enjoyed woodworking, re-
storing his ’55 Chevy, and playing his
trumpet. He especially enjoyed mak-
ing furniture and helping with proj-
ects for his family. He helped build
his home on Main Street, which in-
cluded his home business, Ken’s Small
Engine Clinic. He enjoyed spending
time visiting with his customers and
diagnosing their engine problems. His
family and friends knew him as “Mr.
Fix It”.
Ken was very devoted to his wife,
children, grandchildren, and extend-
ed family and friends who meant the
world to him. He was a committed
Christian who loved the Lord. He
was grateful that his children are pass-
ing on their Christian heritage to their a.m., Friday, June 26, at Ward-Van
families.
Ken is survived by his wife,
Dorothy Prunty, Clear Lake; three
daughters, Lori (Dennis) Gallagher,
Hornick, Iowa, Jill (Marty) Wilson,
McCallsburg, Iowa and Kendra (Josh)
Madison, Mounds View, Minn.; eight
grandchildren, Johnathan, Michael
(Maria), Christy Gallagher, Ethan and
Emma Wilson and Levi, Shane and
Riley Madison; sister, Patricia Aylott,
Bella Vista, Ark.; sisters-in-law, Mer-
rie Prunty-Rutherford, Papillion,
Neb. and Darlene (Dick) Lunde, Los
Alamitos, Calif.; and brother-in-law,
Vernon Arends, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Kenneth and Evelyn Prunty;
brother, Ronald Prunty; brother-in-
law, Tom Aylott; and sister-in-law,
Donna Arends.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
1957. Airman First Class.
On Nov. 15, 1954 he married
Donna Dankbar. This this union
three sons were born. Dale is survived by his ex-wife,
In 1957 Dale went on standby
reserve with the Air Force to go home
to farm the family farm. He was on
standby reserve until he was honor-
able discharged in January, 1962.
Dale was a pilot and also owned
his own plane. He was a farmer and
also a truck driver. In his retirement
Dale enjoyed traveling, playing pool,
playing his keyboard at jam sessions,
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Lavina was born Sept. 18, 1923,
the daughter of Carl and Anna (Carl-
son) Peterson, in rural Lake Mills,
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MONDAY - Sloppy Joe on a whole wheat bun, potato wedges, brussel
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TUESDAY - Pork loin chop, potatoes with gravy, squash, whole wheat roll,
apple crisp.
WEDNESDAY - Salisbury ground beef, mashed potatoes, peas, mixed fruits.
Congregate meals are served at the Senior Centers in Clear Lake, 105 S. 4th
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taking care of his home and his orange
trees. He also developed a passion for
cooking.
Donna, of Albert Lea, Minn.; chil-
dren, Allen Prescott and his wife,
Sandy, of Albert Lea, Steve Prescott
and his wife, Ronda, of Fertile, Iowa,
Loren Prescott and his wife, Treena, of
Pocatello, Idaho; five grandchildren;
one great-grandchild; one brother,
Ronald Prescott and wife, Helen,
from Kentucky; one brother-in-law,
Ray Christensen, of Clear Lake.