Chris and Mindy Kemper proudly listened and watched as their daughter, Alexia, performed a flute solo as part of the Honor Band at Marshall High School last weekend. Bands consisted of 6-8 grade, 9-10 grade, and 11-12 grade. Other Adrian students chosen to participate were: Hannah Kruse, Bailey Lonneman, Blake Madison, Kasie Lenz, and Halle Bullerman.
Mary Sites of Lismore ventured “up north” to Regina, Saskatchewan Canada earlier this month. Mary’s grandson, Chaz Smedsrud, participated in the Junior Hockey Showcase. Sixty of the league’s top college eligible players took part. Mary had a great time and it was her first trip to Canada. Her son, Steve Smedsrud and Steve’s father-in-law, Jim Vanderberg of Luverne also enjoyed watching Chaz play.
Lots of baby girls were born recently with Lismore connections!!
Congratulations to Adam and Sam Voss of Adrian on the birth of their daughter, Addison Adella, born on January 24th. Proud grandparents are Jeff & Denise Lynn of Lismore and Eugene & Rockie Voss of Adrian. Great-grandparents are Bob & Jeannette Lynn of Lismore and Jim & Toddy Voss of Adrian.
Brad & Brenda Lynn have a new granddaughter, Edith Renee, who was born on January 25th to Morgan and Waylon Blasius of Aurora, SD. Edith joins an older brother, Gus, at home. Edith’s paternal grandparents are Wade and the late Lezlie Blasius. Great-grandparents are Bob & Jeannette Lynn and Vera Wick.
Congratulations to Amber & Cel Ezeani of Boston, MA on the birth of their daughter, Adanna Cecilia, born on January 23rd. Adanna joins older siblings Dubai and Amara. Proud grandparents are Bruce & Brenda Loosbrock and great-grandparents, Mary Ann and the late Florian Loosbrock. Other great-grandparents are Lucy & John Woodruff of Surprise, AZ and great-great-grandfather is Alvin Schettler of Larchwood, IA.
Congratulations to Jeremy & Gina Loosbrock of White Bear Lake on the birth of their daughter, Maddy Amore on January 25th. She has older siblings Mia and Jack to welcome her home. Grandparents with local ties are Joni Loosbrock of Maplewood and Doug & Laura Loosbrock of Lismore. Pat Jansen of Minnetonka is Maddy’s great-grandma.
Karen Wenz of Hector was a Saturday overnight guest in the home of Dave & Deb Lutmer. On Sunday, Karen, Deb, and Cindy Bullerman of Adrian attended a benefit for Miranda Jacobs at the American Legion in Sioux Falls, SD. Miranda is the mother of three young children and has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She is the daughter of one of Deb’s high school friends. Several other Browns Valley natives also attended, making it a “mini reunion”.
Shelley Loosbrock was a weekend guest in the home of her parents, Bruce & Brenda Loosbrock. She spoke at the weekend Masses of the St. Adrian parish cluster. Shelley will be traveling to El Salvador with several other students from Benedictine College during spring break. They will be building two homes as well as educating students.
Lacy Osborne of Rochester was a weekend guest in the home of her parents, Jim & Kris Weidert. The Weidert women, along with Nina’s future mother-in-law Jackie Rogers, spent Saturday wedding dress shopping. They are happy to report that Nina “said YES to the dress”. Have fun making other wedding plans!!
