November 8, 1956 - August 16, 2025

Clear Lake – Kenneth "Ken" Joseph Chizek, 68, passed away on August 16 at home after a courageous cancer battle with peritoneal mesothelioma, surrounded by his loving family.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 20 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave South, Clear Lake, IA; with Rev. Josh Link officiating. Burial will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, IA.

A visitation will take place Tuesday, August 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Scriptural Wake Service.

Ken was born on November 8, 1956, in Britt, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Lorraine (Young) Chizek. He graduated from Britt High S

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