The 29th annual Avera Race Against Breast Cancer was held on Saturday, May 13th. The Klein’s “Treasured Chests” team was led by team captain, Jessica (Loosbrock) Fedt. This family based team walked in memory of Janet Klein, who lost her battle to breast cancer in 1987. Janet’s daughter, Ann Schieck-Solomon, has also battled and beat breast cancer, so this team was created in her honor as well. The “Treasured Chests” team consisted of Mike and Jessica Fedt of Sioux Falls, Mark and Jeanne Loosbrock of Lismore, Ann Schieck-Solomon and husband Kal Solomon of Adrian, Amber Schieck of Luverne, Janelle Vis of Brandon, Thea Bursing, Azalea Ackerman, and Krista Turnwall of Sioux Falls, Rose Fedt of Brookings, and Holli, Emma, and Belle Spilde of Arlington. The team would like to graciously thank all those who supported them and donated funds to them. All the money raised from the Avera Race stays local to help families, friends, and neighbors get the treatment and support they need.
Diane Wieneke of North Mankato (formerly of Lismore) and her daughter, Donna Fischer of Mapleton and Kiera and twin daughters, Jaida and Lilah visited at the Steve and Laurie Wieneke home on Saturday. They were enroute to spend time in Sioux Falls with Dominic and Ari Wieneke.
Laura Lorang will be honored at an open house bridal shower on Saturday, June 10th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Lismore. Laura is the bride-to-be of Andrew Fodness. The couple is registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Adrian Hardware. Everyone is invited to attend.
Dave & Deb Lutmer attended their great niece, Jennifer Boyle’s graduation ceremony on Friday evening at Belgrade/Brooten/Elrosa High School. On Saturday, Cody Lutmer and Will & McCall Lutmer and Sutton of Sioux Falls joined them at the open house reception near Belgrade. Deb stayed a couple more days to spend time with her family who also came for the festivities, Donna Dew of Edmond, OK; Rita & Terry Drew of Charlevoix, MI and their grandson, Vernon Tripp IV of Oxnard, CA; and Carol Giroux of Wheaton. On Sunday, the “Dew sisters” visited many friends in the Browns Valley Care Center before taking Carol to her home in Wheaton. Monday morning found the girls each returning to their respective homes via car, plane, and truck.
The Lismore Legion Hall was “bursting at the seams” again when local folks, out-of-towners, and many former residents of Lismore gathered on Memorial Day to remember those who have died for our freedom. The Auxiliary, American Legion, and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) had another well-planned program, which included several songs and patriotic readings and prayers led by Kathy Knips. Mark Loosbrock sang “”Memorial Hallelujah”, which was very moving. Rose Vargas and her grandson, Owen played a duet on the piano. Gene Metz and Avis Stoffel read a long list of deceased veterans from our area and gave special recognition to the recently deceased veterans, namely: Milton Hebig, Cyril Henning & Marvin Lorang. Michele Wieneke quietly accompanied them on the piano. Darwin Veld announced the names of the scholarship recipients: Amber Preuss (daughter of Tom & Christine of Adrian), Katie Wieneke (daughter of Steve & Laurie of Lismore), Morgan LeBrun (daughter of Bill & Patty of Reading) and Kyla Fuerstenberg (daughter of Gary & Karen of Wilmont). The American Legion Post #636, S.A.L., Auxiliary, Buck & Rita Krogman family, Earl & Joyce Erdman family, and the Clair & Dorothy Springman family fund those scholarships. Frank Kemper, President of the SAL, presented a check to the Legion for $4000. Ray Reker was recognized for being a 70-year member of the Legion. Gary Reker led the procession to all three cemeteries where a twenty one-gun salute was given and Taps were played. A potluck dinner was served at the Legion and very well attended. It was a wonderful day to remember and honor those who died for our freedoms.
Bruce & Ruth Lutmer, Brooklyn Park spent the weekend at their acreage. Ruth’s brother, Dean Krogman of Brookings, SD stopped for a visit.
Kelsey Altman (daughter of Cliff & Tammi) will be honored at an open house bridal shower on Saturday, June 17th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Lismore. Kelsey is the bride-to-be of Andrew Lonneman (son of Kevin & Nancy). The couple is registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Adrian Hardware. Everyone is invited to attend.
Jerry & Mary Kellen became acquainted with their second great-grandchild last Sunday at Burnsville. Claire Ella is the daughter of Nick & Kayla Weber and joins her older brother, Alex. Little Claire’s local grandparents are Mike & Rhonda Kellen of Jordan and her other great-grandmother is Mary Lund of Adrian.
Stephani Diekmann enjoyed a trip to Arizona with her granddaughter, Layla and her sister over the Memorial Day weekend. They went especially to attend the confirmation of their niece and to celebrate their parent’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Joyce Erdman enjoyed a very busy Memorial Day. She began her day with Mass at St. Adrian, honoring the Military. Joyce’s daughter, Pam and Mark Luettel of Adrian and their daughter, Jennifer Luettel of Mankato joined her for the program at the Lismore Legion Hall. They also went to St. Anthony Cemetery where the Lismore Legion and SAL honored all the Veterans. Pam and Mark brought dinner to Joyce’s home and they had a good visit before Jennifer returned to her home in Mankato. Pam, Mark, and Joyce also visited her grandson, Randy & Marissa Erdman and children Rolland and Roree. The Erdman’s had just moved to their new home on an acreage by Woodstock. Joyce had a great time visiting and seeing the little ones. Pam, Mark, and Joyce also visited the cemeteries in Woodstock and Pipestone. They ended the day with supper at Dar’s Pizza.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Bernard #886 will serve their annual salad and hot dish luncheon on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m until 1:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
