Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Lawrence Dean Gruis, age 86, of Clear Lake died Nov. 20, 2020, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Lawrence was the son of Louis and Agnes Gruis.  

Jean A. (Letts) Smith Payne, of Mason City, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.  She died of complications related to COVID-19.  

Arrangements are being made at Major Erickson Funeral Home, in Mason City.  A memorial will be announced at a later date, hopefully this summer.

John Anthony Marino, 68, of Clear Lake, died from the coronavirus disease on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, in Mason City.

Visitation was held on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to John’s family to be dispersed among his local interests and passions.

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the “Light Up Clear Lake” light and decoration challenge beginning Saturday, Dec. 5.