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Emma Lou Francis, 67, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
A family memorial service will be held at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with Pastor Thomas Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the IOOF Home, Mason City.
Emma Lou Francis was born Oct. 14, 1939, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Harley and Dorothy (Lee) Francis. Emma graduated from Clear Lake High School. She moved to Arkansas where she worked for various companies. Emma enjoyed crafts and bead work, making necklaces and bracelets. She also loved her pets.
Emma is survived by her mother, Dorothy Francis, Clear Lake; siblings Charlotte (Sam) Swartz, Clear Lake, Frank (Connie) Francis, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Peggy (Ron) Brinkman, Clear Lake, and Tom Francis, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harley Francis.
Gordon Dean Stokes, 63, 21714 Dogwood Ave, Clear Lake, died Sunday, July 15, 2007, following a short battle with brain cancer. According to his wishes his body was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family of Gordon Dean Stokes has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Gordon Dean Stokes memorial fund in his memory.
Gordon Dean Stokes was born Aug. 19, 1943 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Wayne Gordon and Anna Ruth (Miller) Stokes. He attended Clear Lake High School and Mason City Junior College. Gordy married
Gayle Westcott on Feb. 17, 1965 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Gordy served in the U.S. Army for four years, and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He is a life long member of the V.F.W. Gordy was a contractor, working in many locations in the Midwest. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, prairie flowers and watching NASCAR.
Gordy is survived by his wife, Gayle Stokes, Clear Lake; two sons, Shane Stokes and special friend, Dawn DeShaw, of Tiffin, Iowa and Christian Stokes and special friend, Brooke Bahndorf of Tiffin; grandchildren, Hunter and Hanna Ruth Stokes, Brittani and Brienna DeShaw, Alyson, Colby and Tristan Stokes; mother-in-law, Esther Westcott, brother-in-law Dick Westcott, Mason City, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Willis and her husband Paul, Thornton, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Gordy was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Anna Ruth, and his father-in-law, Rex Westcott.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Hans Christian Sell, 86, of 1610 Highland Drive, died Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.
A private family service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date for the public. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the individual's choice of charity.
Hans Christian Sell was born March 20, 1921, in Hamburg, Germany, the son of Hans Christian and Mina (Borchert) Sell. Hans was united in marriage to Ingeborg Jaschinowski on April 22, 1943, in Pforzheim, Germany. To this union two daughters were born. In April of 1952, Hans and Inge immigrated to the United States. He worked for the Clear Lake Bakery, later taking ownership until 1987. Hans owned the Waterfront from 1987 until the time of his retirement in 1997. He sponsored the Butt'r Topp Softball Team for 20 years. After retirement Hans and Inge enjoyed wintering in Marco Island, Fla.
Hans enjoyed his rose garden and regular coffee group at the Backyard Deli. He loved sports, being an avid Hawkeye, Braves, and Cubs fan. Hans was a member of the American Rose Society and the Iowa Fast Pitch Hall of Fame.
Hans is survived by his wife, Inge Sell, Clear Lake; daughters, Antje (Juergen) Hahn, Hamburg, Germany, and Evelyn Sell, Clear Lake; granddaughter, Stefanie Hahn, Wichita, Kansas; sister, Anne Herrmann, Hamburg, Germany, special friend Louis Schuler, Clear Lake, "third daughter" Pam Brager, Naples, Fla., along with many friends.
His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Richard "Ricky" Pinheiro, 38, of 507 N. 3rd St., Clear Lake, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at State Park in Clear Lake.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St. Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St. Clear Lake. A private family inurnment service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Richard D. Pinheiro Memorial Fund through Clear Lake Bank and Trust.
Richard Davis Pinheiro was born on Aug. 20, 1968 in Huntington Beach, Calif., the son of Richard Pinheiro and Gabrielle Madris.
Ricky grew up in California where he attended Yucca Valley High School. As a young man Ricky enjoyed dirt biking in the sand dunes near his home in Yucca Valley, Calif. He met his wife Monique "Moey" Garrington in California and they were married
in Clear Lake on May 25, 1991. For the first seven years of marriage, Monique and Ricky lived in Marshalltown, Iowa where Ricky worked for Monford. Adjusting to the Iowa winter weather and climate was a challenge for Ricky. After moving to Clear Lake, Ricky worked at Serta Mattress Company. He worked for Stellar Industries in Garner, Iowa for the past 10 years. Working hard and providing for his family was a priority of his.
Describing Ricky as a sports fan would be an understatement. Ricky loved watching football and basketball, and he was an enthusiastic San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Lakers fan. Whenever the 49ers played, Ricky would hang the 49ers flag with confidence and pride. However, he cheered on his own kids the most and loved watching them participate in all of their extracurricular activities.
Spending time on the lake was a favorite hobby for Ricky. Ricky spent a lot of time fishing and boating with his family and friends. He would spend the night on his boat if "Moey" would have let him. Ricky also enjoyed boating at night. Going to concerts at the Surf Ballroom, spending time with his family and friends around the fire, and grilling out were some of his favorite activities. Ricky cherished family vacations to California, where he spent time near the ocean, and at Disneyland while visiting his family there.
Ricky had a personality that was larger than life. He made friends easily and was a true, loyal friend to all. Ricky embraced life with a smile, a joke, a laugh, and a voice that was always heard he shared himself. He will be remembered and loved by all who knew him. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Monique Pinheiro of Clear Lake; his mother, Gabrielle Madris and stepfather, Bly Madris, of Huntington Beach; his father, Richard Pinheiro, of Yucca Valley; one daughter, Chantel Pinheiro, of Clear Lake; two sons, Zachary and Levi Pinheiro, both of Clear Lake; three sisters, Belinda (Paul) Pireira, of Huntington Beach, Loni Pinheiro of Yucca Valley, and Harley Pinheiro, of Yucca Valley; three brothers, Joey (Alynn) Pinheiro, of Huntington Beach, and Austin and Cole Pinheiro, both of Yucca Valley, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tony and Lisa Silva, and Joseph and Noveita Addison.
Clayton L. Wornson
Clayton L. Wornson, 92, of 2414 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at the Calvin Manor Assisted Living Health Center, Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 5, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Internment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Clayton L. Wornson memorial fund. Clayton Wornson was born July 29, 1914 in Brookings, S.D. of second generation Norwegian-American parents Harry and Elvina Wornson. Spending his childhood in Mankato, Minn., he was active in the Boy Scouts, earning the Eagle Scout distinction and acting frequently as bugler for military ceremonies. Following high school, during the Great Depression, he traveled to Washington D.C. with an intent to study law. In Washington he worked, studied law, sang in a traveling quartet and obtained a law degree from American University. He met Lillie Louise Wolf, who was employed in Washington in the social security administration as an assistant to the US attorney general. They were married
in 1938. He joined the Navy at the beginning of World War II and served as an officer assigned to convoy duty in the North Atlantic and as a lieutenant on the aircraft carrier USS Guadalcanal. Following the war Lillie and Clayton settled in Mason City and their family grew from two sons to five. Mr. Wornson was active in the business community as traffic manager for the Brick and Tile Company and as a Rotarian. He was also a musician and played the piano and several other instruments. He conducted the chamber of commerce male choir of over 100 voices, sang in church services and at weddings, directed the combined church choir's performance of Handel's Messiah and served as cantor in the Jewish synagogue. With the decline and demise of the Brick and Tile Company in
Lawrence "Stan" Stanley Held
Lawrence "Stan" Stanley Held, Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 6, at the United Methodist Church, Ventura, Iowa with the Rev. Audrey Westendorf-Young officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Ellinwood, Kan. Memorials may be given in his name to the Ventura United Methodist Church. Stan was born Sept. 20, 1953 in Manhattan, Kan., the son of Norman and Joanne (Rodgers) Held. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trap shooting and the outdoors. While in high school he was involved in football and track. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1973. After high school he entered the U.S. Navy. Following the service he lived throughout the United States, moving back to Mason City in 2004, where he worked at Graham. Stan is survived by his father, Dr. Norman Held and his wife, Dorothy, Ventura; sister, Shelley Laine Szipszky and her husband, Henry, Wasilla, Alaska and their children, Breanna and Luke Szipszky. Stan was preceded in death by his mother. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Cecelia "Cece" M. Shaw
Cecelia "Cece" M. Shaw, 62, of 903 9th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at Heritage Care Center, Mason City, Iowa. Her wishes were to donate her body to the University Of Iowa Anatomy Dept. Memorial services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. LaRue Mae Meier 67, of Swaledale, Iowa, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa after complications of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale. Memorials may be directed to the LaRue Mae Meier Memorial Fund.
LaRue Mae Roney
LaRue Mae Roney was born July 22, 1939, in Mason City, the daughter of Grant and Irene (Benzing) Roney. LaRue graduated from Swaledale Consolidated High School in 1957, later graduating from Hamilton Business College, Mason City in 1959. After graduation she worked for the First State Bank, Thornton as a bookkeeper for many years. LaRue was united in marriage to Clarence Pedersen. After his death she was united in marriage to Richard Meier on Oct. 29, 1966, at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake. Richard and LaRue made their home on the farm in rural Swaledale. LaRue loved sewing, antiquing, quilting, antique doll collecting, gardening, and helping with the farm work. Her greatest love was spending time with family, friends and her many pets. LaRue is survived by her brother, Loren J. Roney, Swaledale; brother-in-law, Martin (Lois) Meier, Swaledale; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Cecil) Ditsworth, Mason City; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Irene Roney; Clarence Pedersen; husband, Richard Meier on Sept. 4, 2006; and sister-in-law, Dorthea (Pals) Sargent.
Delbert C. Kneeland
Delbert C. Kneeland, 90, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. A memorial service was held Thursday, Jan. 11, at the United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake. Memorials make be given in Delbert's name to the United Methodist Church or the the Lions Club. Delbert was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Riverside, Iowa, to Jacob Earl and Virdie (Marken) Kneeland. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1934. He was united in marriage to Doris Bunse on June 5, 1942 in Newton, Iowa. Delbert worked for Fisher Controls in Marshalltown, Iowa, as a machinist and a pattern maker for 38 years, before retiring in 1979. Delbert and Doris moved to Clear Lake, where they resided for 14 years, before moving to Spirit Lake. Delbert was a member of the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and was a Boy Scout leader for many years. In scouting he received the Silver Beaver Award. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church, the Lions Club, a past-president of the United Methodist Camp at Clear Lake and was active on the Iowa District Camp Board. Delbert enjoyed wood working, making candy, traveling, and Winnebago camping. Delbert is survived by his wife, Doris Kneeland of Spirit Lake; two daughters, Caroline Tritle and her husband, Merlin, of Spirit Lake, and Janice Laughlin and her husband, Fred, of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sons, Gerald Kneeland and his wife, Sherry, of Marion, Iowa, and Dale Kneeland and his wife, Sheryl, of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren, Heather Vugteveen, Nathan Tritle, Matt deSilva, Brian Tritle, Angela Kneeland, David Kneeland, and Heidi Klinghagen; eight great-grandchildren, Kyler, Hannah, Garret, Sam, Bailey, Andrew, Layne and Lily; two sisters, Mary Lensch and her husband, Ken, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Irma Vance and her husband, Randall, of Burlington,
Leo C. "Bud" Duregger
Leo C. "Bud" Duregger, 77, of 5851 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 15, at Galilean Lutheran Church, Clear Lake with Pastor Jeff Ungs officiating. Interment was in Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Leo "Bud" Duregger Memorial Fund. Leo "Bud" Duregger was born Sept. 1, 1929, in Swaledale, Iowa, the son of Edward Sr. and Alice (Hoffman) Duregger. Bud attended Clear Lake Schools, and then began his career in commercial plumbing for E.L. Secory and Sons for 17 years. Bud was united in marriage to Edith (Herman) Caspers on Sept. 12, 1963 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Bud worked for L.A. Fulton and Sons Plumbing and Heating in Des Moines, Iowa for 30 years until retirement in 1998. Bud enjoyed playing cribbage, fishing, bingo, camping, and especially spending time with his family. He was a member of Galilean Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Kelley (Alan) Stumme of Goodell, Iowa, Cathy Diercks (Jerry Zimmer) of Charles City, Iowa, and Cindy (Dennis) Rieman of Charles City; six grandchildren, David (Leah), Jon, Amber, Tina (Lance), Josh, and Andrea; six great-grandchildren; Jazmyn, Jordyn, Gavin, Mercades, Reid, and Callista; three brothers, Ed Duregger Jr. of Garner, Iowa, Fred (Helen) Duregger of Virginia, and Larry Borum of Florida; two sisters, Helen Sorenson of Alden, Iowa and Irene Sorenson of California. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Alice; his wife, Eadie; four brothers, Virgil, Albert, Robert, and an infant brother, Donald Duane; three sisters, Ida Mae, Mary, and Gladys; and a great-grandchild, Kali.
Jaime Elisha Heflin
The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby, Jaime Elisha Heflin, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. A private family graveside service was held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City with the Rev. John Tilp of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake officiating. Survivors include parents, Tony and Shannon (Newman) Heflin; brother and sister, Adam and Allison; grandparents, Tom and Kathy Newman, Clear Lake, and Gary and Mary Heflin, Rembrant, Iowa; and aunts and uncles, Jerilynn and Dean Bell, Clear Lake, Tammy and Jon Heflin, Rembrant and Tara Heflin, Mason City, Iowa. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. Jan. 24, 2007 Dayton Merriman, 97, passed away Jan. 4, 2007 in Clearwater, Fla. Day and Jorie Merriman were former owners of the Clear Lake Reporter, having purchased it in 1945. They later purchased the Clear Lake Mirror and published the combined papers until 1956. Dayton was active in the Masons, barbershop groups and civic activities. He is survived by his daughters, Judith, of Nebraska, Susan and Sandra, of Minnesota; also by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Doloras V. "Duffy" Garrison
Doloras V. "Duffy" Garrison, 86 years of age, of Beatrice, Neb., passed away at the Parkview Center in Beatrice on Sunday morning, Jan. 21, 2007. Memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 25, at Trinity Lutheran Church in DeWitt, Neb. Burial of ashes and graveside service will be held in Clear Lake at a later date. There will be no viewing, but a register book will be available for signatures Wednesday from 1-6 p.m. at the Venrick-Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in DeWitt. A memorial has been established to the Sesostris Shrine and the DeWitt Historical Society with the family in charge. Messages of condolence may be sent to rich@griffithshovendick.com. They will be forwarded to the family. Duffy was born on May 7, 1920 in DeWitt to Milo M. and Louise M. "Lizzie" (Essman) Garrison. He attended DeWitt High School in DeWitt, Neb. and earned his GED. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, serving from 1942-1945. He received his training in Hawaii, served at Saipan, Okinawa and on other various islands in the Pacific Theater. He served in very hazardous locations of the war. He and Norma Jene Chamberlain of Beatrice were married
on Sept. 6, 1945 in Pasadena, Calif. He worked briefly at Petersen Manufacturing in DeWitt and then for Northern Natural Gas (later known as Enron) in Clear Lake for 37 years, retiring in 1982. He moved to back to DeWitt in 1998 and then to Beatrice in 2006. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa and was a former member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in DeWitt. He enjoyed fishing and boating (especially in Canada), and making wooden yard ornaments. Survivors include his brother, Jack Garrison and wife, Mary, of DeWitt; nephews, their spouses and families, Robert Mead of San Antonio, Texas, Terry Higgins of Copperas Cove, Texas, Randy and Dustin
Catherine "Kate" A. Davis
Catherine "Kate" A. Davis, 90, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. A funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 27, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Lay Assistant Richard Scott officiating. Interment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa. Kate was born Nov. 18, 1916 in Clear Lake, the daughter of Orren and Dorcas Rose (Pester) Porter. She graduated from Clear Lake High School. She lived in Clear Lake her entire life. Kate married
Charles "Chuck" Davis on March 3, 1935 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They were married
for over 69 years. Kate was a great cook. She loved baking, sewing and her cats. Her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a very thoughtful mother and grandmother to all. She enjoyed playing Scrabble, cards, and especially 500 at the Clear Lake Senior Citizens Center and at home. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Kate is survived by four children, Sandra Cesar, Clear Lake, Jill Deuel and her husband, Rick, San Antonio, Texas, Joni Anderson, Kingman, Az. and Scott Davis and his wife, Rene, Forest City, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Shaun Cesar and his wife, Lori, Tracy Connell, Dwayne Davis, Stacie Peavy and her husband, David, Chad Deuel and his wife, Michelle, Cody Deuel, Christie Anderson and Heidi Spurlock and her husband, Davy; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Kate was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles on July 3, 2004; son, Michael; two infant great-grandsons; four sisters, Flossie Skellenger, Ella Bruns, Lucille Franklin, and Esther Evans. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Leon Donald Eymann
Leon Donald Eymann, 82, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to church services on Wednesday at the church. Following the services there will be military honors at the church by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Clear Lake. According to his wishes his body was cremated. The family of Leon Donald Eymann has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa West Campus Dialysis Center in his memory. Leon Donald Eymann, was born on Aug. 2, 1924, in Forest City, Iowa, the son of L.K. and Vesta (Lewis) Eymann. Don attended school in Forest City and graduated from Forest City High School. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps during World War II and served overseas in the European Theater and was a co-pilot on a B-17 bomber and was honorably discharged as a 2nd Lt. After his honorable discharge, Don attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Don returned to Forest City to join his brother, John, in the family business selling cars and John Deere equipment. He moved to Clear Lake in 1986, working as a realtor for Northern Realty in Clear Lake. He was united in marriage to his wife, Shirley, on Aug. 15, 1950 in Mason City, Iowa. Don enjoyed mowing his yard, traveling, fishing, playing cards, hunting, and golfing, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and friends. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, and the Clear Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Shirley Eymann, of Clear Lake; three children, Suzanne Wright of Oregon City, Ore., Joni Fields and her husband, Dan of Shorewood,
Muriel "Ardyce" Bailey
Muriel "Ardyce" Bailey, 86, of Rowan, Iowa, died Jan. 31, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services for Ardyce Bailey were held on Monday, Feb. 5, at the United Church of Rowan with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial was at the Graceland Cemetery near Rowan. Ardyce was born on Feb. 1, 1920, on a farm near Rowan. She was the daughter of E. R. "Rollie" and Jessie (Allen) Harris. She graduated from Rowan High School. On Sept. 1, 1940, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Elmer Bailey. They built a life together on the family farm near Rowan where they raised five children. Ardyce was a life member of the United Church of Rowan. She was very active in her church and especially enjoyed the quilting group. She was an inspiration to many and always put other's needs before her own. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Playing cards was a favorite pastime of hers. She was often heard to say, "Sure would be nice if some of you folks could win." Her hobbies were quilting, crocheting, gardening, cooking, playing the piano, and traveling. Each of her hand-stitched quilts was completed with love and joy. Each child, grandchild, and great-grandchild received at least one of her labors of love. She also made quilts for nieces, nephews and cousins. The number of quilts is hard to determine, but it is well over 100. Ardyce enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the United States and other countries. They also wintered in Florida, California, and Arizona. Ardyce was currently living at the Apple Valley Assisted Living Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there and the helpful friends she made.
