Ann E. Thomsen

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:15pm

Ann E. Thomsen, 92, of Clear Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at  11 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be at Lincoln Township Cemetery in rural Hanlontown at a later date.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

James D. Trimble

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:14pm

James “Jim” David Trimble, 69, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at UIHC surrounded by his family.

Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 13, at Rock Falls Cemetery, in Rock Falls, Iowa. The family will greet friends after 1:30 p.m. at the cemetery. Due to the pandemic please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Iowa Donor Network at www.iowadonornetwork.org.

James D. Trimble

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:14pm

James “Jim” David Trimble, 69, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at UIHC surrounded by his family.

Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 13, at Rock Falls Cemetery, in Rock Falls, Iowa. The family will greet friends after 1:30 p.m. at the cemetery. Due to the pandemic please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Iowa Donor Network at www.iowadonornetwork.org.

Irma C. Bokelman

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:14pm

 Irma Charlotte Bokelman, 97, of Ventura,  passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, where she had been a resident the last 20 days.  

Per her wishes a family funeral service will be held and her interment will be at the Clear Lake Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura, or to MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, Mason City.

Irma C. Bokelman

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:14pm

 Irma Charlotte Bokelman, 97, of Ventura,  passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, where she had been a resident the last 20 days.  

Per her wishes a family funeral service will be held and her interment will be at the Clear Lake Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura, or to MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, Mason City.

Mirror-Reporter E-edition 5-12-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:13pm

Soda fountain and more to return to downtown cornerstone

Harriet J. DeBolt

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:13pm

Harriet J. DeBolt, age 95, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died Friday, May 7, 2021 at her home.  

She was born on April 9, 1926, in Round Lake, Minn., the daughter of Harry and Jennie Slocum-Garms. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1944.

Mirror-Reporter E-edition 5-12-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:13pm

Soda fountain and more to return to downtown cornerstone

Harriet J. DeBolt

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:13pm

Harriet J. DeBolt, age 95, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died Friday, May 7, 2021 at her home.  

She was born on April 9, 1926, in Round Lake, Minn., the daughter of Harry and Jennie Slocum-Garms. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1944.

Remember When 5-12-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 3:12pm

(Above) Petersen’s Bathhouse, circa 1900 - Toboggan slide at Petersen’s Bathhouse, circa 1900.  This was the first bathhouse constructed by George Petersen, a Danish immigrant – carpenter and contractor.  The 20 x 30 ft. bathhouse included 35 conveniently arranged dressing rooms.

Photo Credit: Betty Richardson (From the Pictorial History of Clear Lake book) 

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