Week of Apr 26 2008 - 7:00pm to May 3 2008 - 6:59pm
Amanda Bonner
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Amanda Flo Bonner, 89, of Clear Lake passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
Funeral Services were held Monday, April 28, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to Amanda Flo Bonner Memorial Fund.
Flo was born June 27, 1918 in Burchinal, Iowa the daughter of Charles A. and Rosella (Rucker) Odom. She attended Mt. Vernon Twp. #5 rural school.
Flo married John Gene Bonner on June 27, 1936 in Mason City, Iowa. They farmed south of Clear Lake until 1958 when they moved to Clear Lake. She worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for over 28 years in the nursery as a nurses aide.
She loved to garden, listen to country music, travel and especially spending time with the grandchildren.
Flo is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Betty (Jerry) Arnold, Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, Deanna Bonner, Clear Lake; 12 grandchildren, Marge Wessels, Clear Lake, Sam (Judy) Arnold, Clear Lake, Jerry (Janette) Arnold, Clear Lake, Lisa Arnold and companion, Doug Wilson, Ventura, Scott (Melissa) Arnold, Rake, Iowa, Mike Arnold, Clear Lake, Jim Bonner, Ardmore, Okla., Barb (Steve) Wells, Cody, Wyo., Bob (Rose) Bonner, Knoxville, Iowa, Chad (Shannon) Bonner, Hanlontown, Iowa, Angela (Dustin) Meuzalaar, Pella, Iowa, and Tony Bonner, Emmons, Minn.; 36 great-grandchildren and 16 geat-great-grandchilden.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, on April 3, 1985; son, Bob; two sisters, Beulah Panhoff and Mae Nichols; brother, Clifford Odom; and great-granddaughter, Harley Bonner.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Donald Abbott
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Donald B. Abbott, 75, of 1115 8th St. S.W., Mason City, Iowa died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 29, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Military honors were by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Family suggests memorials to the Donald B. Abbott Memorial Fund.
Donald was born July 2, 1932 in Boone, Iowa the son of William and Margaret (Horne) Abbott. He attended Boone High School.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Don married Eloise Hockensmith on Jan. 3, 1953 in Arkansas. Following the service he moved back to Mason City and drove truck for the Teamsters Union Local 828, Mason City.
His greatest joys were spoiling his grandchildren, going on cruises and serving on the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association Honor Guard. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City, a lifetime member of Clear Lake V.F.W., former member of Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and Eagles of Mason City.
Cletus Fandel
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Cletus Joseph Fandel, 89, of 620 Briarstone #30, Mason City, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2008.
Memorial services were held Saturday, April 26, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Cletus was born on March 19, 1919 at Rodman, Iowa the son of John Frederick Fandel and Dorothy (Esser) Fandel. Cletus received his education at Holy Family School in Mason City. Cletus was a member of the American Legion, was a Scout Master, was an executive vice president of the Newman Booster Club at its inception, and he had been active in the Democratic party as precinct committee chairman. He was an instrumental force in organizing the ‘North End’ picnic get-togethers, as well as an instrumental force in organizing the Holy Family Alumni breakfast group. He was a avid sports fan, and took pride in driving the Holy Family players to their sports games before buses came on the scene.
Cletus joined the U.S. Army and was a military policeman, which he was very proud of.
Cletus enjoyed going to the Surf Ballroom at Clear Lake, joining his many friends for dancing to the Big Bands. The thing Cletus liked most was socializing. He was known for his robust zest of life, innate ability to speak his mind, infectious sense of humor and devilious charm.
Mary Ellen Kratz
Friday, April 11, 2008
Mary Ellen Kratz, 80, of Clear Lake, died Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m., at Apple Valley Assisted Living, 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake. Pastor Jim Allard of Church of Christ will officiate the memorial service. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Mary Ellen Kratz was born May 20, 1927, in Anthon, Iowa the daughter of Ray and Ellen (Pierce) Worthan.
She attended school in Bronson, Iowa and graduated from Bronson High School in 1944. She attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa and earned her teaching certificate.
She was married to Marvin LeRoy Kratz on Sept. 22, 1946, in Bronson. To this union five children were born.
She and her husband, Marvin, lived in Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa. The family lived in Mason City from 1966 to 1968. When Marvin retired they both moved to Elbow Lake, Minn. Mary Ellen has lived in North Iowa for the last 13 years.
She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and nature, was a great seamstress, was an avid bird watcher and was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, to whom she loved reading books.
She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Red Hat Society and Eastern Star.
She is survived by her children, Kristine Miller and husband, Don, of Rockford, Iowa; Marvin Lee Kratz and wife, Kathy, of Manly, Iowa, David Kratz and wife, Kelly, of Clear Lake, Ray Kratz and wife, Deb, of Wilson, Mich., and Lynn Kratz and wife, Teri, of Redwood Falls, Minn.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Dean Worthan and wife, Jeanette, of Storm Lake, Iowa and a sister, Margery Ahern and husband, Howard, of Puerto Rico.
Raymond Cash
Monday, April 21, 2008
Raymond “Pete” Cash, 87, 1609 N. 8th St., Clear Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Oakwood Manor, Clear Lake. A funeral service was held Friday, April 25, at the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake. The Rev. Tim Diehl and Pastor Tom Healey conducted the service. Military Honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Inurnment was held Saturday, April 26, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Memorials are suggested to the V.F.W. Honor Guard or V.F.W. Auxiliary.
“Pete” Cash was born Nov. 25, 1920, to Howard and Ruth (Yohn) Cash. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Clear Lake. He served in the Navy during WWII, mainly in the Pacific.
On Jan. 5, 1947, Pete married Betty Meyer at Mason City. They lived on the family farm until 1977, when they moved into town. After retiring from farming Pete enjoyed delivering Winnebago motor homes. He made many wonderful trips. Pete enjoyed fishing, especially his annual Canada trips. Pete was proud to have been an original member of the V.F.W. Honor Guard, as well as past commander of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He served on boards for the Ventura Elevator, All Vets Golf Course and the Pioneer Museum.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty, Clear Lake; his son, Jim (Tyra) Cash, Ventura; his daughter, Vickie Nelson, Clear Lake; and his son Steve (Stub) (Deb) Cash, Clear Lake; seven grandchildren, Chris Cash and special friend, Cindy Kilby, Fertile, Iowa, Curt Cash, Ventura, Peter (Jessica) Cash, Ventura, K. C. Nelson, Arvada, Colo., Adam Cash, Clear Lake, Libby Cash and fiancé, Nick Schultz, Wisner, Neb., and Missy Cash, Nashville, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Lorelei, James and Jaden; sisters, Winnie Lane, Anaheim, Calif., Gayle Martin, Tucson, Az., Peggy Gildea, Tempe, Az., and Billi (Roy) Molencamp, Rogers, Minn.
Wilbur Numelin
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Wilbur J. Numelin, 68, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 25, at the Ward-Van Slyke Funeral Home in Clear Lake with Pastor Tom Healey, chaplin of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Burial was at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.
Wilbur was born Sept. 23, 1939 in Mason City, Iowa the son of Arnold and Clara (Andrews) Numelin.
Following graduation from Thornton High School in 1958, Wilbur attended NIACC and then began employment with Krause-Gentle Oil Company in Hampton, Iowa. He later relocated to Clear Lake and became partner in the JW Oil Distributorship until 1990. From 1990 until 2008, Wilbur returned to real estate full-time and worked as an independent commercial and agricultural broker. Wilbur enjoyed his work, spending time on the lake, and with his friends and children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Clara Numelin of Thornton.
He is survived by three children, Tye Numelin of Houston, Texas, Tory Numelin of Chicago Ill., and Todd Numelin of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Parks Board gives firefighters pool passes
The Clear Lake Parks Board voted unanimously Monday to offer free family memberships to the Clear Lake Aquatic Center to the city’s volunteer firefighters.
Jim Finstad, a board member and volunteer firefighter, first introduced the membership proposal to the board in March. Finstad came across the idea while researching recruitment tools for volunteer departments, such as Clear Lake’s. Finstad abstained from Monday’s 6-0 vote. He previously stated he would continue to purchase a membership for his family.
Pool Director Sue Keefe said the Board viewed the proposal as a great way to give back to the volunteers who annually contribute more than 250-hours of service to the community. A family membership is valued at $90.
“This is also a way to give back to the families of firefighters, who offer their support despite the many hours they spend away from the family in training and service.
Board members noted they received several favorable comments from the public after Finstad introduced the idea March 24.
Finstad estimates about 10 firefighters may use the memberships, amounting to a value of $900.
Walleye Mania
Club releases tagged fish
Every year, the Clear Lake Fishing Club members and local merchants sponsor 26-tagged walleyes. Each tag has a unique number and is assigned a monetary value varying from $100 to $1,000.
This year, the club tagged 25 $100 walleyes released on April 23. The tags are in effect through midnight March 31, 2009.
The $1,000 dollar fish will be tagged May 18, following the Clear Lake Walleye Classic tournament. That tag will be honored up until midnight the April 30, 2009. JBS Auto Parts Inc. of Britt, IA, will sponsor “Wally” ’08-‘09, the next $1,000 fish.
The yellow plastic tags used on the fish, referred to as Floy tags, are placed in the back of the fish next to the dorsal fin and protrude about one inch. At spawning time, 25 fish will be netted, stripped of their eggs or milt, tagged and released from the DNR hatchery. In a typical year, this would take place in the second week of April. The current set of tags will be honored until midnight March 31, 2009.
What to do if you catch a tagged fish
Here’s what to do if you catch a fish with a Floy tag:
•Please do not remove the tag.
•Try to keep the fish alive via livewell, fish basket, or stringer. If keeping the fish alive is not an option, freeze it whole.
•Call and report your catch to the Crazy Minnow Co. bait & tackle 641-357-BAIT or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce 641-357-7100. Know the color of and number of the tag when calling.
•You will be asked to bring the fish to the Crazy Minnow Co. for confirmation and a photo. Your name and address will be noted, and you will receive a check from the Clear Lake Fishing Club.
Duck makes Redstone her home
The first tenants have arrived at the new Redstone on the Waters of Clear Lake Condominiums
on North Shore Drive. And even though construction is not yet complete, a mother Mallard duck is enjoying her room with a view.
Developer Tim Stenberg, president of Joshua, Inc., said workers discovered the duck had made a nest inside the lakeshore restaurant portion of the building last week. Despite scaffolding and equipment, not to mention the pounding of hammers and crews climbing about, the duck seems content to sit on her eggs.
Stenberg said he put in a call to the Clear Lake office of the Iowa Department of Natural Resoures, but was told they could not move the nest. So, the builder has decided to cease construction in the nesting area.
“We’re taking precautions to not disturb our new residents,” he said. “We’ll wait for the ducklings to come, and hopefully they’ll want to get out on the lake and explore. Until then, we’re fine with Redstone being a comfortable place to call home.”
School District must wait to make staff reductions
Action on a recommendation to reduce Clear Lake’s school staff by two elementary teachers and other staff changes were put on hold Monday night, pending a hearing.
Interim Superintendent Dwight Pierson said his staffing recommendation is part of a plan to trim the district’s budget by $400,000. The proposed reductions and cuts in contracts will save the school district approximately $130,000.
In addition to the two elementary teachers, another three staff members, two at the middle school and one at the high school, will have their contracts cut by one-quarter. Retiring Middle School Principal Bob Mondt will not be replaced. Not filling Mondt’s position and other administrative reductions will save the district another $112,000.
The remaining $150,000 in cuts will come from attrition and cuts in support staff and para-professionals. Two elementary teachers who took early retirement will not be replaced.
Pierson said three persons have requested a hearing concerning the cuts. The district will work with counsel to set that date. No action on the proposed cuts can be taken until those hearings are held. The dates for the hearings have yet to be set.
In other business Monday night, the board set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, to legally prepare for the disposition of the district’s Administrative Office at 306 1st Ave. N., and the Lincoln School property at 306 S. 8th St.
The Board is continuing to explore ways which the Lincoln School property can be best used in the public’s behalf.
