Eunice Austin

Eunice (Wilke) Austin, 87, of Clear Lake, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A memorial service to celebrate Eunice’s life was held on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th St., with the Reverend Dennis Ganz officiating.  In lieu of customary remembrances, memorials may be directed in care of her family.

Eunice Austin

Eunice (Wilke) Austin, 87, of Clear Lake, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A memorial service to celebrate Eunice’s life was held on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th St., with the Reverend Dennis Ganz officiating.  In lieu of customary remembrances, memorials may be directed in care of her family.

Melody A. Scheetz

Melody Ann (Palmer) Scheetz, 55,  of El Paso, Texas, formerly Thornton, Iowa, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson officiating.   Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to Melody Ann Scheetz memorial fund in care of John Scheetz, 11253 Warcloud, El Paso, Texas 79936.

Melody A. Scheetz

Melody Ann (Palmer) Scheetz, 55,  of El Paso, Texas, formerly Thornton, Iowa, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson officiating.   Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to Melody Ann Scheetz memorial fund in care of John Scheetz, 11253 Warcloud, El Paso, Texas 79936.

Calvin J. Duit

Calvin John Duit, 68, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, in Manor Care Center, Springfield, Mo., surrounded by his family.

A memorial service for Calvin is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, in Geneva, Iowa.  Calvin was born Oct. 15, 1946, in Hampton, Iowa, to Aielt and Wyona Duit. He grew up in the Geneva and Iowa Falls area and graduated from Ackley-Geneva High School in 1965. He last lived in Ash Grove, Mo.

Calvin J. Duit

Calvin John Duit, 68, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, in Manor Care Center, Springfield, Mo., surrounded by his family.

A memorial service for Calvin is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, in Geneva, Iowa.  Calvin was born Oct. 15, 1946, in Hampton, Iowa, to Aielt and Wyona Duit. He grew up in the Geneva and Iowa Falls area and graduated from Ackley-Geneva High School in 1965. He last lived in Ash Grove, Mo.

Big night Friday at Lions Field

Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser to be held

Coaches vs. Cancer logoA Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser for the Cerro Gordo County Relay for Life will be held during Clear Lake vs. Mason City football games Friday night, Aug. 28.

Tim Copas

Tim Copas, 51, of 1995 Apple Ave., Garner, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at his home.  Tim was a regular blood donor and will continue giving by donating to The Iowa Donor Network.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kirk Wilkie officiating.  Memorials can be made to the Tim Copas Memorial Fund.

Tim Copas

Tim Copas, 51, of 1995 Apple Ave., Garner, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at his home.  Tim was a regular blood donor and will continue giving by donating to The Iowa Donor Network.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kirk Wilkie officiating.  Memorials can be made to the Tim Copas Memorial Fund.

New blood on the sidelines for the Lions

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