Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Marilyn L. (Adams) Lagios, 71, of Clear Lake, passed away at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa on Dec. 27, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family and caring medical team.

On Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, a graveside gathering for Marilyn was held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life service at the Heritage Room at First Citizens Bank, 2601 4th St SW, Mason City, Iowa. Pastor Tom Martin, of Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Kensett, Iowa, officiated.

    William R. Kurtz, age 81, of rural Klemme, Iowa, died, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa, following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at 11 a.m., at the Clear Lake Christian Church, Highway 18, Clear Lake. Visitation is tentatively set from 5-8 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 12, at the church and one hour prior at church on Saturday.

(Above) 1936 Blizzard - Oldtimers will never forget the snow storm of February 1936.  This picture was taken at the railroad junction between Clear Lake and Mason City. From left is C.F. Rickard, F.J. Siesseger, Bud Budworth, W.A. Betty, H.I. Hawley and Supt. J.H. Siesseger.  The picture was loaned by Frank Wilder. It took a day and one-half to dig through a 20 rod pass at the Mason City Brick and Tile yard.

25 Years Ago

A Clear Lake man escaped serious injury Thursday when his vehicle struck a train and was dragged approximately 15-yards before coming to rest alongside a power pole.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to Buddy Holly Place and US Highway 18 West for a vehicle vs. train collision at approximately 6:46 a.m. Thursday. A dark grey Chevy Avalanche driven by 26-year-old Robert Schick was traveling northbound on Buddy Holly Place when it collided with an east bound Canadian Pacific Train hauling ethanol.