The community offers sympathy to the Ray LeBrun family. Ray died Wednesday, August 15th, at the age of 86 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Luverne. Ray and his wife Bette farmed south of Lismore until their retirement when they moved into town. Ray was very community minded, spending many years serving on various co-op boards. He enjoyed time with family, fishing, camping, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Bette and five sons, Steve, Marty, Jack, Bill, and Jim and their families. Ray died on what would have been his daughter, Cathy’s 60th birthday (she preceded him in death). Blessed be the memory of Ray LeBrun.
Tori Wieneke, daughter of Troy & Connie of Slayton, visited in the home of her grandmothers, Jackie Wieneke in Lismore and Anna Mae Fuerstenberg in St. Kilian before heading off to Dakota State University in Madison, SD where her course of study will be Respiratory Therapy.
Mike and John Kellen and their families spent time in the home of their parents, Jerry & Mary Kellen. They came especially to put the finishing touches on the garage project and to attend the land and machinery auction.
“Team Phoebe” participated in the annual Eastern South Dakota Heart Walk on Saturday, August 18th, at Falls Park in Sioux Falls. Phoebe Vargas was born with a congenital heart defect in November 2009. She endured three open-heart surgeries, the first one when she was just 7 days old! She had another surgery at four months and the third when she was 18 months old, in addition to several hospitalizations and “way too many” pokes, tests, procedures, and doctor appointments. Phoebe’s mom, the former Jean Lorang (daughter of Ruth and the late Marv Lorang) says her daughter Phoebe, a cute little girl with a “crazy heart”, has taught her family to count their blessings and live each moment to the fullest. Today Phoebe is 8 years old and ready to start 3rd grade at Dell Rapids St. Mary School.
Deb Lutmer and Cindy Bullerman of Adrian spent several days in the home of Deb’s sister, Donna Dew, in Munford, TN. Other guests included their sisters Carol Giroux of Wheaton & Rita Drew of Charlevoix, MI, and their friend, Vicki Armstrong of Port Orchard, WA. The gals spent an evening learning Zentangle, an afternoon and evening on Beale Street in Memphis, played lots of Farkle and Scattergories, and had lots of laughs. They also made over one hundred favors for the Honor Flight that will leave from Michigan in September. Such a fun time!
Lunch guests in the Jerry & Mary Kellen home following their land auction on August 10th were: Betty & Mike Brahn of Spring, TX; Jim & Jeannie Kellen of St. Charles, MO; Tom & Karen Kellen of Aberdeen, SD; Ruth Ann Luettel of Adrian; Bill Voss and Mary Jean Pieper, both of Windom; and Alan & Nancy Smith and family of the Metro area. They all attended the farm machinery sale and spent time visiting before returning to their homes on Saturday.
The First Presbyterian Annual Outdoor Worship Service will be held on Sunday, August 26th in the Lismore Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend and stay for the potluck picnic that will follow. Bring a dish to pass. Plates, silverware, and drinks will be provided.
Sandy Spidel has returned home from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She is recuperating from major surgery at her studio apartment in the home of her daughter, Gloria and Bill Carlberg. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Sandy!
Tim & Megan Johnson and Colton of Ham Lake were weekend guests in the summer home of her parents, Bruce & Ruth Lutmer near Leota. They came especially to attend a Johnson family get-together in Magnolia.
Did you mark your calendar for the St. Anthony Church Bazaar and Auction? It will be held on September 9th. An excellent meal, fun games, unique auction items, and Bingo and grab bags have been added to the line up this year. Good company and a few laughs are a sure deal!
Lismore lady golfers were successful in the Adrian Club tournament this past weekend. Katie Wieneke came out on top for the second year in a row as the club champion; Heidi Klingenberg of Adrian took second place and Alexia Kemper grabbed third place. Jill Diekmann was the champion in the first flight. A little “sisterly competition” had Olivia Weidert only one stroke ahead of her sister Nina. Everyone enjoyed a fun day.
Congratulations to Darin and Tami Krogman who were married on Saturday, August 18th in an outdoor ceremony by the lake in Mitchell, SD where they will make their home. Darin is the son of the late Evelyn Krogman-Kellen and Carl Krogman.
