Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

After a three year battle with cancer, Michael Phelps, 50, passed away July 27, 2020, at Kossuth Regional Health center, in Algona, Iowa. He was surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services, in Titonka. Funeral services will be on Friday, July 31, 2020, at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, in Algona. Social distancing practices will be followed, and the family encourages people to wear masks.

Robert “Bob” Arnold, Sr. succumbed to injuries received in a single-vehicle car accident on Tuesday, July 21.  Bob was born and raised in Clear Lake, attending Clear Lake Community Schools.  He left school to join the US Army.  In 1960, following his tour of duty, he and his bride settled in Clear Lake.

Geraldine Miller, 93, of Clear Lake, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Heritage Care Center, in Mason City, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A private celebration of Geraldine’s life was held on Friday, July 24, 2020, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Her family gathered and laid her to rest at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, in Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Clear Lake Arts Center or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce in honor of Geraldine.

Shirley Ann (Groe) Holstad, 91, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at IOOF Home, in Mason City.

Per Shirley’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a visitation will be held from 2-3:30 p.m., Aug. 1, 2020, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Following the visitation, Inurnment will take place at Bristol Lutheran Church Cemetery, Joice, Iowa.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in care of the Bristol Cemetery Fund c/o Farmer’s State Bank, 116 Main St. #7713, Joice, IA 50446.