85 Years Ago August 1930

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W.J. McGowan and D.C. Brandon drove to the cemetery Friday and placed a wreath of flowers on the grave of S.J. Clausen.  For 15 years prior to the death of Mr. Clausen, the three men celebrated their birthdays, which fall on the same day, Aug. 22, with a dinner party.  Since Mr. Clausen’s death, in 1924, the two remaining friends place flowers on the grave of their friend on that date.

Melody A. Scheetz

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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.

Eunice Austin

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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