Blanding’s Turtle

One of North Iowa’s rarest forms of wetland wildlife

by Lowell Washburn

Remember When 6-10-2020

(Above) Cub Scout Pack 80, 1970 - Members of Cub Scout Pack 80 back in 1970 included front row (L-R): Ronnie Poole, Dan Ouverson, Doug Mostrom, James Thalacker, Robert Carr, Doug Wilson, Jon Quintus.  Middle row (L-R): David Ulum, Marc Leonard, Danny Olson, Marlon Gordon, Todd Knutsen, Jon Gifford, Kevin Albers.  Back row (L-R): Randy Brager, Dick Christensen, Terry Bryant, Jeff Coe, Tim Hill, Mike Grell, Steve Schmitz and Joey Poole.

Remember When 6-10-2020

(Above) Cub Scout Pack 80, 1970 - Members of Cub Scout Pack 80 back in 1970 included front row (L-R): Ronnie Poole, Dan Ouverson, Doug Mostrom, James Thalacker, Robert Carr, Doug Wilson, Jon Quintus.  Middle row (L-R): David Ulum, Marc Leonard, Danny Olson, Marlon Gordon, Todd Knutsen, Jon Gifford, Kevin Albers.  Back row (L-R): Randy Brager, Dick Christensen, Terry Bryant, Jeff Coe, Tim Hill, Mike Grell, Steve Schmitz and Joey Poole.

Michele L. Aydelotte

Michele Lee Aydelotte, 50, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

  A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Family is asking that you wear your masks and practice social distancing.

  A memorial service and an inurnment will take place in Eden Valley, Minn. at Saint Peters Cemetery at a later date.

Michele L. Aydelotte

Michele Lee Aydelotte, 50, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

  A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Family is asking that you wear your masks and practice social distancing.

  A memorial service and an inurnment will take place in Eden Valley, Minn. at Saint Peters Cemetery at a later date.

James D. Marsh

James Douglas Marsh, of Gilbertville, Iowa and formerly of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020, at the age of 73.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 11 a.m., at Clear Lake Cemetery where military honors will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Jim Marsh Memorial Fund in care of his family.

Jim was born to Albert and Betty (Hyde) Marsh on Feb. 14, 1947, in Mason City.

James D. Marsh

James Douglas Marsh, of Gilbertville, Iowa and formerly of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020, at the age of 73.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 11 a.m., at Clear Lake Cemetery where military honors will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Jim Marsh Memorial Fund in care of his family.

Jim was born to Albert and Betty (Hyde) Marsh on Feb. 14, 1947, in Mason City.

Ellsworth F. Clark

Ellsworth Frederick Clark, 88, leader of The Clark Band, farmer, teacher and a member of the National Old Time Fiddler’s Hall of Fame, succumbed to congestive heart failure on June 2, 2020. Clark, of Mason City, had been residing in long term health care from results of a stroke that occurred May 2018.

Jimmie Clark and Clifford Pedersen invite friends to attend a Celebration of Life and Dance in honor of Ellsworth F. Clark at Fiddler’s Lounge, 468 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 5 p.m.

Ellsworth F. Clark

Ellsworth Frederick Clark, 88, leader of The Clark Band, farmer, teacher and a member of the National Old Time Fiddler’s Hall of Fame, succumbed to congestive heart failure on June 2, 2020. Clark, of Mason City, had been residing in long term health care from results of a stroke that occurred May 2018.

Jimmie Clark and Clifford Pedersen invite friends to attend a Celebration of Life and Dance in honor of Ellsworth F. Clark at Fiddler’s Lounge, 468 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 5 p.m.

Thomas L. Eckholt

Thomas Lee Eckholt, 49, of Mason City, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at his home.

Thomas was cremated on Monday, May 25, 2020, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020, (time TBA) at Touched by Grace Ministries, 604 23rd St SE, Mason City.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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