Page 3 - Clear Lake Mirror Reporter E-Edition 9-23-2015

Local NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter
Albert K. Seaton
Albert Kenneth Seaton, 72, of
Clear Lake, passed away, surrounded
by his wife and five children, on the
morning of Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015,
at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit of
the Hospice of North Iowa, in Mason
City.
A mass of Christian Burial was
held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015
at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church,
Clear Lake, with Father John A.
Gossman officiating. Burial was MST
at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip,
S.D.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be directed to the
Lewy Body Dementia Association,
the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa and
the Muse Norris - Hospice unit in
Mason City.
Albert “Al” was born Oct. 9,
1942 in Onawa, Iowa. Albert’s fam-
ily moved to Miller, S.D. in 1952. Al
graduated from Miller High School
in 1960 and attended South Dakota
State University where he received a
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engi-
neering in 1964.
Albert and Arlys met in Philip,
S.D. and were married on Oct. 16,
1965. They moved to Huron, S.D.
and then Watertown, S.D. where Al
worked for the Bureau of Reclama-
Lynn A. Bachellor
Lynn Ann Bachellor, 46, of
Tomball, Texas, died Thursday, Sept.
3, 2015, at Tomball Regional Medical
Center.
A celebration of Lynn’s life will be
held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at on vacation, Lynn asked they return
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101
N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor
Travis Stevick officiating. Inurnment
will be in Clear Lake Cemetery at a
later date.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Ward-
Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Family suggests memorial contri-
butions to the Lynn Bachellor Memo-
rial Fund.
Lynn was born Sept. 13, 1968,
in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of
Paul and Helene (Bruns) Bachellor. Like in life, Lynn was a loving
Lynn graduated from Clear Lake High
School in 1986. She obtained her
Bachelor of Science Degree in 1995
from Iowa State University, Ames,
Iowa. Lynn furthered her education
and obtained her Masters M.A. Ed.,
Curriculum and Instruction - Science
Education; Education Leadership
from the University of Houston in
2008.
Andersen’s Flowers
Fall Squash Many varieties
Favorites Wisconsin Apples
Tomatoes • Onions • Peppers • Potatoes
Mennonite Baked Goods
Decorative Pumpkins & Gourds
all sizes!
MUMS (641) 530-1234
In Stock Mon - Fri 9-6 • Sat/Sun 9-5
2727 19th St. S.W., Mason City
(West of Newman School)
tion (Department of Energy).
The family moved to Tulsa, Okla.
in 1979 where Al worked for the
Southwestern Power Administration.
In 1983, the family moved to Sidney,
Neb. where the couple owned and
operated a Coast-to-Coast Hardware
Store. In 1985, Al started a job with
the Rural Electric Administration and
the family moved to Mitchell, S.D.
Al and Arlys moved to Clear Lake
in 2003. Al retired from the REA in
2007.
Al was an active member of Saint
Patrick’s Catholic Church, of Clear
Lake, and was an active member of
the Knights of Columbus. He also be-
longed to NARFE.
Albert was a beloved husband,
father, and a friend to all who met
him. Al enjoyed working on proj-
ects around the home and helping his
friends. His passion was working on
and racing his 1988 Ford Mustang
GT at the Marshalltown speedway
with his son, Brent.
Al is survived by his beloved
wife of 50 years, Arlys; his daughter,
Kenna Chapin and son-in-law, David
Chapin, of Tulsa; his daughters, Joelle
Seaton and Amy Nelson, of Oceans-
ide, Calif.; his son, Brent Seaton
and daughter-in-law, Beckie; and his
daughter, Carmen Seaton – Bartunek
and son-in-law, John Bartunek, of Ma-
son City; and his “fifth daughter,” Mi-
chele Bertsch and her husband, Marty
Bertsch, of Watertown, S.D. Also,
his sisters, Kathy Tweet, of Iowa, and
Kenna Gribben and her husband, Pat
Gribben, of Texas. Al has 11 beloved
grandchildren, Ellie, Miles, Averee,
Jack, Ava, Emery, Annie, Nessa Rose,
Liam, Matthew and Michael.
Al was preceded in death by his
parents, Kenneth and Louisa Seaton;
his brother, Harvey Seaton and sister-
in-law, Karen Seaton, of Miller, S.D.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
Lynn taught junior high science
and 9th grade science at Aldine Inde-
pendent School System where she was
awarded Teacher of the Year while at
Drew Academy in 2009.
Lynn presently worked at the
Region 4 as Education Specialist Sci-
ence/School Studies Services; where
she conducted seminars and worked
with teachers. TUESDAY - Breakfast:
While employed with Region
4 Lynn was lead writer of a science
book, “Gateways to Science, STARR
Edition 6 through 8.”
Lynn enjoyed baking for her co-
workers and was known for whipping
up coffee cake and taking it into Re-
gion 4, still warm, for her co-workers. Chicken nuggets, mashed pota- salad, peas.
She also had a great passion for col-
lecting sand samples, rocks, and min-
erals.
If one of her many friends were
with a sample of sand along with the
location where it was obtained and
she’d add it to her large collection.
Lynn is survived by her mother,
Helene Bachellor, Clear Lake; sisters,
Lisa Lenz, Clear Lake, and Laura
Bachellor, Mason City; her nephew,
Dustin (Bre) Lenz, Latimer, Iowa;
great nieces, Kendra Pickar and Dezi-
rae Lenz.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Paul Bachellor; nephew, Nic
Lenz; and her grandparents.
and caring person and her last gift in
life was being a tissue and organ do-
nor.
The quote, “I am Wealthy in
Friends,” from Shakespear - Timon of
Athens, Act II S, 2 certainly applied to
Lynn and she will be greatly missed by
family and friends alike.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
Sept. 23, 2015 • Page 3
OBITUARIES
Maxine I. Panosh the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Bonnie L. Evenson 2006 to be near her daughters. Bonnie
(Hejlik) Schoun, in Duncan, Iowa. married Donald Amundson on Feb.
Maxine Irene Panosh, 88, of She grew up and attended country Bonnie L. (Amundson) Evenson, 12, 1949 and they had four children,
Clear Lake, passed away Thursday, school in Duncan, graduating from 83, of North Fond du Lac, Wis., Dennis, Donna, Jay and Jo Dee. After
Sept. 17, 2015, at Muse-Norris Hos- Garner High School in 1944. She formerly of Clear Lake, passed away Don’s death in 1970 Bonnie married
pice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City, worked for the Iowa Department of Friday, July 10, at St. Agnes Hospital, Steve Barlow in 1973. They divorced
Iowa. Social Services at the Hancock Coun- in Fond du Lac. in 1985 and she later married Richard
A memorial service will be 2:30 ty Courthouse for 20 years, and Floyd There will be a memorial Evenson in 1990.
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at County Courthouse for 21 years. service/celebration of life for Bonnie Bonnie held many jobs over the
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Maxine enjoyed people and so- (Amundson) Evenson on Saturday, years including working at the Clear
101 N. 4th St., in Clear Lake, with cializing over coffee at the I.O.O.F. Sept. 26, at the VFW, 219 Main Ave., Lake Bakery, The Surf Ballroom,
Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Inurn- Home in Mason City. She was always Clear Lake. A service will be held at Unisys, Clear Lake Senior Center
ment will be at Calvary Cemetery, in a fashionable woman with a good ap- 11 a.m. A luncheon and visiting with and she was most well known as
Charles City, Iowa, at a later date. pearance and was a wonderful interior the family will follow the service until the manager of the Harbor Inn,
Visitation will be one hour prior decorator as well. In her early years 2 p.m. in Ventura, after Don passed away
to the service at the funeral home. she liked to cook and had an impres- Bonnie was born May 16, 1932 in 1970. Most recently, right up
Family suggests memorial con- sive collection of small figurines. to Lawrence and Reva (Roderick) until becoming ill, she was a foster
tributions to the Wounded Warrior Maxine is survived by her hus- Myers. She attended Mason City, Iowa grandparent at in the Fond du Lac
Project. band of 10 years, Leslie Swenson; two schools. She moved to Fond du Lac in school district.
Maxine was born Nov. 13, 1926, step-children, David (Judy) Swenson Bonnie loved to bake for family
and Julie (Duane) Wilcoxson; three CONGREGATE and friends. She was well known for
granddaughters; a sister, Elsie For- MEALS her mint brownies, salted nut rolls
manek; three nieces, Blanch Chizek, and sugar cookies.
Marge (Tom) Ryerson, and Marlene THURSDAY - Creamed chick- Her survivors include: son,
(Craig) Leerar; many great-nieces en, buttermilk biscuit, green beans, Dr. Dennis Amundson, and wife,
and nephews; a brother-in-law, Mark strawberry rhubarb raisin crisp, to- Dr. Stephanie Brodine, of San
(Rose) Frein; special friends, Chaplain mato juice. Diego, Calif.; daughter, Donna
Jerry Baker and Mary Wendel-Baker; FRIDAY - Hearty vegetable Amundson, of Fond du Lac;
plus many other friends. beef soup, corn bread, banana half, daughter, JoDee Williams, of Van
She is preceded in death by her cinnamon apples with crunchy top- Dyne, Wis.; her brother, Gordon
parents; husbands, Charles Panosh ping. Myers, and wife, Sharon, of Clear
and Don Frein; a sister, Rose For- MONDAY - Swiss style ground Lake; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-
manek; and three nephews, Ray, Rob- beef, baked potato, Triple Salad, grandchildren; and nieces and
ert, and Leo Formanek. blushing pears, tomato juice. nephews.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha- TUESDAY - BBQ pork on a She is preceded in death by her
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar- whole wheat bun, California blend parents, Lawrence and Reva Myers;
rangements. or Chop-Chop Salad, potato salad, husbands, Donald Amundson and
peaches. Richard Evenson; and son, Jay
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS WEDNESDAY - Crunchy pol- Amundson, and his wife, Linda.
lock, sweet potato wedges, succo- Cards and memorials can be sent
Clear Lake toes, peas, apple slices, cinnamon tash, pineapple crunch, raspberry to the family at: Jo Dee Williams,
THURSDAY - Breakfast: Waf- roll. Alt.: Sub-stacker, veggies with lemonade. N9551 Van Dyne Rd, Van Dyne,
fles, sausage, or cereal, cinnamon dip. Congregate meals are served Wis. 54979. Memorials will be used
toast or yogurt cup. Lunch: BBQ at the Senior Centers in Clear Lake, towards a donation in her name to
chicken nuggets, mashed pota- Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 105 S. 4th St., at 11:40 a.m. and in Roberts School where she was known
toes, peas, juice. Alt.: Sub-stacker, THURSDAY - Breakfast: Ventura, 4 N. Weimer St. at 11:45 as “Grandma Bonnie” by many
romaine salad. Breakfast pizza, fresh fruit, juice. a.m. Call 357-5443 in Clear Lake children.
FRIDAY - Breakfast: Break- Lunch: Chili, applesauce, fruit cup, and 829-3517 in Ventura for reserva-
fast sandwich or cereal, cinna- cucumber/tomato dip, cinnamon tions. vv THEATRE
mon toast or yogurt cup. Lunch: roll, saltines.
Spaghetti pie, dinner roll, romaine FRIDAY - Breakfast: Break- Shawn the Sheep
Wednesday & Thursday “PG”
salad, sherbet. Alt.: Sub-stacker, fast wrap, fresh fruit, juice. Lunch: The Visit
cherry tomatoes and baby carrots. Turkey/ham deli sub, banana, fruit
MONDAY - Breakfast: Break- cup, carrots with hummus, side Friday & Saturday 7 p.“mPG.-13”
fast pizza or cereal, cinnamon salad with dressing.
toast or yogurt cup. Lunch: Bread- MONDAY: Breakfast: West- Saturday & Sunday Matinee • 1:30 p.m.
ed chicken patty on a bun, buttery ern omelet quesadilla, fresh fruit,
noodles, California veggies, apple- juice. Lunch: Hamburger on a Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs., • 7 p.m.
sauce cup. Alt.: Sub-stacker, veg- bun, apple slices, fruit cup, tator
gies with dip. tots, broccoli salad. Starring: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna
TUESDAY: Breakfast: Waffle Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Kathryn Hahn, Celia Keenan-
Scrambled eggs, toast or cereal, sticks with syrup, fresh fruit, juice. Bolger (1hr. 34 min)
cinnamon toast or yogurt cup. Lunch: Orange chicken with brown
Lunch: Taco salad, Mexican rice, rice, pineapple chunks, fruit cup, Adults ~ $5 • 12 & Under ~ $4
corn, banana. Alt.: Sub-stacker, carrots, fortune cookie. 357-2414
romaine salad. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast:
WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Egg biscuit, fresh fruit, juice.
Breakfast Bites or cereal, cinna- Lunch: Cheese/pepperoni pizza,
mon toast or yogurt cup. Lunch: pears, fruit cup, spinach strawberry
NOW OPEN
DENNY’S AUTO SALES
2209 2nd Ave. South
Clear Lake
4x4’s
2012 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 V6 6-speed,
A/C, Cruise, Tilt, Black, 18,000 miles.
2005 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 6 cyl., 6-speed,
New Tires, Tan.
1999 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 6 cyl., 6-speed,
Hardtop, Gold.
SOLD1998 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 6 cyl., Auto,
Low Miles, New Tires, Red.
2007 Dodge Nitro 4-door 4x4, Auto, 6 cyl.,
Silver
SOLD2013 Ford Escape AWD, Loaded, 12,000
miles, V6, Auto
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4-door, 6 cyl.,
Auto, Front Wheel Drive. Great Second Car, Great
Price!
Your used 4x4 Headquarters
Stop and see me,
Dennis Diekhuis, Owner
641-357-0440