Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

James Merfeld, 68, of Clear Lake, passed from this world on Thursday, March 1, 2018, surrounded by his family in Clear Lake, after a long bout with lymphoma.

A memorial visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Gift of Life Transplant House, in Rochester, Minn., or to Jim’s family.

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

Glenn Leon Shropshire, 94, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Concord Care Center, in Garner, Iowa.

Per Glenn’s wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at Galilean Lutheran Church, in Clear Lake, at a later date.

Family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

David Riley Rickard died Feb. 28, 2018, at his home in Clear Lake.

(Above) Coming down - The former Sunset Bay Marina, at 2721 South Lakeview Drive, is expected to come down this week.  New owner Alex Yohn intends to build a home on the site and operate a business out of the lower level.-Reporter photo.

by Marianne Gasaway

The former Sunset Bay Marina could begin coming down as early as today, according to Alex Yohn, who purchased the property in November 2017.