James P. Stuart,  821 South Shore, Dr., Clear Lake, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  A visitation with family was held Friday, April 10, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to the James P. Stuart Memorial Fund.
    Jim was born May 12, 1948 in Mason City, the son of Robert C. and Doris (Pickett) Stuart.  Jim graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1966.  He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelors degree in anthropology.  Jim married Brenda Keane on May 19, 1970.  Following college he worked for Bergo’s Clothing, and Bowen’s in Mason City.  He then worked for Brandt’s Dock and Hoist service for over 20 years as a barge operator. He was known as the “Best Barge Operator on the Planet.”
    At 16 years of age he won the X Class Sail Boat Championships.  He enjoyed fishing, boating, water skiing, sailing, being on the lake and golfing.
    Jim is survived by his two children, Allison Stuart, Syracuse, N.Y. and Jimmy Stuart, Carpentersville, Ill.; one grandson, Jayden Linney; and his fiancée, Sue McPherren, Clear Lake.
    Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother;  two sisters, Suzanne Dunbar and Sharon Larson; and an infant brother, Billy.

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    Mildred E. “Teeny” Schuler, 86, was called to be with her Lord when she passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center, North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess presiding. Internment will be in the Little Point Sable Stone Church cemetery located on the shores of Lake Michigan near Shelby, Mich. where memorial services will be conducted next summer.
    Teeny was an energetic person participating in many civic causes and was always there to help other people when needed.  She was a tireless worker for various causes.  She had an appreciation of fairness, and was quick to forgive with remarkable compassion.
    She was born on Dec. 7, 1922, the seventh of ten children of Dr. Herbert W. and Helen Gartside Hines in Chicago, Ill. She spent her early childhood in Springfield, Ill., graduating from Springfield High School in 1940.  She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1946 with a B.S. degree in nursing.  While continuing her nursing education studying toward a masters degree she worked as the head nurse for Currier Hall dormitory.  On June 4, 1948, she was married to Louis E. Schuler, who was a student at the University College of Law.
    The Schulers moved to Clear Lake, where Mr. Schuler commenced the practice of law with Edward R. Boyle in the summer of 1949.  Teeny continued her nursing career teaching at Mercy Hospital McCauley Hall nursing school.  Later she became school nurse for Clear Lake public schools until the birth of her third child in 1954, after which she pursued occasional nursing activities at Mercy Hospital.
    Teeny was a devoted mother to all five of her children, reading the Holy Scriptures, classic literature as well as playing good music to her young family.  She was proud of her five children and their educational achievement, all of whom in their careers have earned a total of nine college degrees.  While raising her children, she will be remembered for her generosity, energy, and compassion, serving as the Clear Lake PTA president.
    After her children graduated from school, she was chosen to become one of the 10 teachers of the Bethel series under the tutelage of the Rev. Murley Severtson, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church.  The Bethel series covered both Old and New Testament literature and history.
    She subsequently became interested in politics, becoming a district chairman of the Republican Women’s Club and later becoming a member of the state central committee of the Republican Party in Iowa.  She was a tireless worker for Senator Grassley and Governor Branstad in their early careers.  While participating in local and state politics, she was chosen as a delegate to support Governor Ronald Reagan in his bid for the party nomination at the 1976 Republican National Convention held in Kansas City. Though unsuccessful that year, through efforts of staunch supporters like Teeny, he eventually succeeded in 1980.  She later became personally acquainted with President Ronald Reagan and President George H. W. Bush, both for whom she was a tireless worker.
    After a long active period in politics, Teeny became interested in the Mason City YMCA.  She was a consistent fund raiser and supporter of the YMCA, serving in many capacities including the Board of Directors.  She became a swimmer and an avid racquetball player, teaching young people racquetball and challenging all comers.  She was volunteer of the year in 1987 and won her women’s league a couple of years.
    Throughout all of her various activities, she was a loyal supporter and fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes in all of their sports programs.  Teeny was a member of the Chi Omega sorority.   She was past president of the Clear Lake chapter of the PEO and 20th Century clubs.
    Teeny spent most of her summers at her parents’ family cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan.  She later became the owner, along with her husband, of their own cottage which she dearly loved.  The Schulers also spent many winter vacations with the dear friends, Hans and Inge Sell, at Marco Island, Fla.
    She is survived by her husband, Louis E. Schuler and her five children, George Richard Schuler of Clear Lake; Dr. Louis E. Schuler, Jr. of Shawnee, Kan., and spouse Kimberly; Herbert “Ted” Schuler, of Gainesville, Va.; Captain Mark L. Schuler, Port Charlotte, Fla., and his spouse, Theresa; and Helen E. Kaufmann, of Sandwich, Mass. and her spouse, Kenneth; along with seven grandchildren; four brothers; as well as a multitude of extended family and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister, and four brothers.
    Teeny has been a member of Zion Lutheran Church for 50 years.  Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, the YMCA of Mason City, the Little Point Sable Memorial Nature Preserve of Shelby, Mich., or a local charity of your choice.
    Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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    Cletus A. Liska, 81, of 1809 1st Ave North, Clear Lake, died Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient unit.  Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 14, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake with the Rev. Jeff Ungs officiating. Interment was at Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W.  In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
    Cletus was born May 3, 1927, the son of John A. and Mary  (Chizek) Liska in rural Garner, Iowa. He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1944.  Cletus served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged.  
    Cletus married Charlotte Johnson in Mason City.   They had two children, Curt and Robin.  Cletus married Marjorie Gabrielson on Nov. 22, 1961 in Mason City.  They had two children, Carolyn and Christine.
    Cletus worked for the U.S. Postal service from 1958 -1985 when he retired as the Clear Lake Postmaster.
    Cletus loved being with his family.  He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, fishing, hunting and watching baseball.  He also enjoyed gardening and watching Polka Joe on Saturday evening.   He was a proud member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. color guard,  Zion Lutheran Church, and the Clear Lake V.F.W. He was a past member of the Clear Lake Noon Lions.
    Cletus is survived by his wife, Marjorie, Clear Lake; four children, Curt Liska, Des Moines, Iowa, Robin Fox and her husband, Fred, Rockford, Iowa, Carolyn Oeltjenbruns, Eagan, Minn. and Christine King and her husband, Brent, Urbandale, Iowa; six grandchildren, Matthew and Brian Fox, Anna and Nathan Oeltjenbruns, Wyatt and Alexandra King. He is also survived by one brother, Walter Liska, Sun City, Calif.;  two sisters, Rosemary Schroeder, Anaheim, Calif. and Barbara Nedved and her husband, Lewis, Garner; two sisters-in-law, Marian Liska of Albert Lea, Minn. and Agnes Liska of Hayfield, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.
    Cletus is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leo, John, Don; and two sisters, Veronica Thada and Doris Fosdick.
    Ward-Van Slyke colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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    Pamala A. Feyma, 53, of 9280 295th Street, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.

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