Birthday greetings go to Loren Peterburs (formerly of Lismore). “Pete” celebrated 90 years on December 25th. Cards may be sent to him at 8216 East Meseto Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209.
Christmas Eve at St. Anthony’s…there are many words that could describe the church decorations, the Christmas message, and the music, but BEAUTIFUL seems to sum it up. Father Rick Colletti, the newly assigned pastor for the Adrian cluster, celebrated a memorable Christmas Eve Mass. Cantors filled the church with beautiful Christmas music before Mass began, complete with Nick Lorang on the trumpet. Mark Loosbrock sang a song that has become a St. Anthony Christmas tradition, “O Holy Night”. Fr. Colletti commented on the decorations and music, and praised and thanked all of those involved in the liturgy. He also thanked those who helped him get settled in to his new home in Adrian. It was such a blessing to have a Christmas Eve Mass in our beautiful church!
Joyce Erdman attended an AA Christmas Party in Slayton on Tuesday evening with her son, Mike. Good food, visiting, and games were enjoyed. Joyce is so proud to report that Mike is celebrating his 29th year of sobriety. Congratulations Mike!
Thanks to the Review for the headline story on the Marv & Ruth Lorang Family continuing the sausage making tradition! The Lorang’s involved all the grandchildren in the process; many memories were made. Their late grandfather, Marv would be so proud. What are your family traditions? The holidays are a perfect time to share your family’s traditions, talents, and stories!
Florian Loosbrock is now at South Shore Care Center in Worthington. He would welcome visitors while he is doing his rehabilitation! We hope you’ll be back home in Lismore real soon, Flory!!
Enjoying Christmas in the Jim, Kris and Nina Weidert home were: Nina’s friend, Stuart Rogers of Reading; Olivia Weidert-SMSU Marshall; Lacy Weidert and her fiancé, Jeff Osborn of Brainerd; and Mike & Melissa Einck and Mari of rural Wilmont.
What better way to spread holiday cheer than to carol at the homes of friends, neighbors and co-workers. Several local carolers turned out Friday night to do just that. The music was well received and it was a fun way to get in the Christmas spirit. They all gathered at the Lismore Fire Hall for snacks and appetizers to end the evening.
Enjoying Christmas Day noon dinner at the home of Joyce Erdman were Rod and Ruth Erdman of Pipestone; Peggy and Mark Meyer of Rushmore; Alyssa Meyer of Sioux Falls and friend Logan Neyens of Wilmont; Gail Erdman of Primghar, IA; Randy Egenes of Hawarden, IA; Jason Jonas and Nolan and Jaxon of Garretson, SD; Mike Erdman of Lismore; Jessica Erdman and Montana and Bob Slinger, all of Rushmore; Megan Erdman and Amber Erdman and Christian all of Worthington; Laura Erdman and Colin Schickling of Ellsworth and John Mauch and Ruth Henrichs of Adrian. Morning visitors were Jennifer Luettel of Mankato and Jason Greenfield of Lake Crystal. Afternoon visitors were Randy and Marissa Erdman and Rolland of Pipestone. It was a full day of friends and family—the best gift of all.
Celebrating Christmas Eve together at the Lismore Legion Hall was the family of the late Melvin & Darleen Lutmer. Those able to attend were: Frank & Debby Wieneke, Tom & Christy Preuss and Michael & Jennifer, all of Adrian; Darin Wieneke & his wife, Maria Vu and girls of St. Paul; Dave & Deb Lutmer, Cody Lutmer, Jeff Lutmer, and Patty & Mike Buysse all of Lismore; Gary Lutmer and his wife, Roxy Scholl, St. James; Tim Lutmer and his friend, Josephine of Alexandria; Dave & Joyce Kanten, Fulda; Rick & Linda Lutmer and Adam and Katie, all of Omaha, NE; Lori Delano and Doug Woolridge of Annandale and Randy & Barb Lutmer of Louisville, KY. Winners of the 12-team beanbag toss tournament were: Darin Wieneke & Gary Lutmer-1st; Adam Lutmer & Randy Lutmer-2nd place; and Frank Wieneke & Michael Preuss-3rd place. Other Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day guests in the Wieneke home were: Amber Preuss of St. Paul, Luke & Tracy Sursely of Sioux City, IA; Bruce & Ruth Lutmer of Brooklyn Park; Rick & Linda Bartl of Aberdeen; and Lucas Bartl and his friend Cara of Sioux Falls, SD.
Joyce Erdman, her daughter, Pam & Mark Luettel of Adrian and her son, Mike attended the 5:00 Christmas Eve Mass at St. Anthony’s. Following Mass, they all enjoyed Pam’s homemade pizza at Joyce’s home.
Weekend guests in the Ken & Vickie Leinen home to celebrate Christmas were Jen & Josh Gehloff and Xxander and Sydney of St. Charles; McKenna Leinen and Mike Molstad of Canton, SD and Colt and Kaitlin Bullerman of Adrian.
Christmas Day guests in the Dave & Deb Lutmer home were Will & McCall Lutmer and Sutton of Sioux Falls, SD; Randy & Barb Lutmer of Louisville, KY and Cody Lutmer of Lismore. Saturday morning visitors also included Dominic & Ari Wieneke of Sioux Falls, SD. They were enroute to spend Christmas with his mother, Diana Wieneke in Mankato (formerly of Lismore).
Guests for Christmas in the Marv & Pearl Wieneke home were: Kevin & Vickie Viaene and Mackenzie & Jaydah of Cottage Grove; Terri & Keith Vollink and Mason, Emery & Harper of Doon, IA; and Wendy & John Graff of Sioux Falls, SD. They continued their tradition of attending Christmas Eve Mass together.
