James F. Waner

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James F. Waner, 71, of Estero, Fla., died Friday, March 13, 2015. Formerly of Iowa, he had been an Estero resident since 2011. 

He was born March 30, 1943 in Wichita, Kan., the son of Joseph Edward and Geneva Pauline (née Scherer) Waner.  Jim grew up on the family farm outside of Florence, Kan.  He went to Florence high school, and then later went to Kansas State University. 

Jim met Valeta (Vee) Fernberg through a friend of Vee’s. They were married June 1, 1963. Together they had two sons, Greg and Roger.

Hattie J. Butenhoff

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Hattie Johanna Butenhoff, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held this summer in Clear Lake.  Memorials can be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Cards can be directed to Hattie Butenhoff, 925 N. Washington Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

Rudy Nutz

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    Rudy Nutz, age 88, most recently of Ventura, formerly of Klemme, Iowa, died, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at his home in Ventura. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme.  Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Memorials are suggested to the Opportunity Village, in Clear Lake, in care of Rudy Nutz.  The family also suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a floral offering to consider sending a plant.  

Mary L. O’Banion

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Mary Lavonne O’Banion, 87, of Mason City, Iowa died Monday at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday April 10, 2015, at the Epiphany Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City.  Burial was in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Mary was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Ray and Rena (Murphy) Rice.  She attended school in Clear Lake and was a member of the class of 1947.

Andres De La Cruz

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Andres (Andy) De La Cruz Sr., 86, of Clear Lake, died at home.  Due to his wishes he was cremated.

A prayer service was held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, in Clear Lake, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. 

Andres was born in Alamo, Texas, the son of Jose and Benita (Solis) De La Cruz.   He attended school in Alamo.  

Dorothy A. Hoblit

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Dorothy Ann Hoblit, 88, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  

Due to her wishes she was cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

Robert “Dick” Ballantyne Sr.

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Robert “Dick” Ballantyne Sr., 88, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Larenz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. 

  Memorials contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or American Legion #0101.

Diercks claims third State title; Strong performances all around

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Chandler Diercks earned his third State title in the long jump and his Clear Lake teammates turned in a number of strong performances at the Iowa Boys and Girls State Track meet held Thursday through Saturday in Des Moines.

  Clear Lake Coach A.J. Feuerbach said he was thrilled to get eight events and 10 kids back to State for the second year in a row  It was the first time the Lions have qualified four relays for State since 1992.

William Bouline

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William Charles Bouline, of Dover, Iowa, died on April 14, 2015, at his home.  

Born in Manly, Iowa, he was the son of the late Charles and Gladys (Kimmel) Bouline.

Donald Thoreson

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Donald Edward Thoreson, 92, of Clear Lake, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

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