Robert Rippentrop

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Robert “Rip” Rippentrop, 71, of Rockwell, Iowa, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, surrounded by family at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Rip donated to the Iowa Donor Network.

Celebration of his life was held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, Mason City, with Pastor Scott Davis officiating.  Family suggests memorials to Robert Rippentrop memorial fund.

Randy Thomas Kaster

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Randy Thomas Kaster, 59, 102 W. Lake St., Ventura, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

     A Celebration of Life was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa with Mark Doebel officiating.  

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated.  Inurnment will be at the Ventura Cemetery at a later date.  

Lora L. Proctor

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Lora LaGrace Proctor, 87, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

     A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Mark Doebel officiating.  Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. prior to the funeral.  Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to the Oakwood Care Center, 400 Hwy 18 W., Clear Lake, in her name.

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.

Richard Tarr

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Richard “Dick” Tarr, 75, of Champaign, Ill., passed away at Bo Wood Campground, in Sullivan, Ill., on Monday, May 26, 2014.  Please join his family for a one year memorial service being held at the Clear Lake Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11 a.m., where his cremated remains will be laid to rest.  Following the ceremony, family and friends are welcome to celebrate his life at a luncheon located at the home of William and Pat Tarr, 19738 

Heather Avenue, Clear Lake.  

Thomas Richards

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Thomas C. Richards, 67, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

  Family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., on Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. A private service for family to celebrate Tom’s life will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the Guardian Angel Roadside Chapel, Clear Lake. 

Karen Clark

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Karen Clark, 76, of Mason City,  Iowa, passed away May 11, 2015, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

A Catholic service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Rockwell.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Sylvan Tosel

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Sylvan Tosel, 93, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, Minn.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Kevin Jones officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

  Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Hope “Peg” Clausen

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Hope Margaret “Peg” Clausen, wife of TV and radio personality Bob Clausen, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2015, after losing her battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. 

Thomas C. Richards

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Thomas C. Richards, 67, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

A private celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the Guardian Angel Church, Clear Lake.  Family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., on Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. Family suggests in lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions be made to Mayo Clinic Foundation for cancer research in care of Jo Ellen Richards, 606 S. 12th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428 or Patriots for Pets.

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