Joyce Erdman spent Saturday afternoon and evening with her daughter Gail Erdman of Primghar, IA and with Gail’s granddaughters Brooke and Claire Jonas of Sheldon, IA. The gals were spending the day and night with Grandma Gail. They all enjoyed supper at Pizza Ranch in Sheldon.
The American Legion Auxiliary will have their first meeting of the 2016-2017 year on September 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m. The group is calling out for new members. Membership eligibility is based on being a mother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter or grandmother of an American Legion member, the same relation to a deceased veteran serving in selected conflicts or a female veteran serving in those same conflicts. Eligibility also applies to step-relatives. Anyone interested and eligible should contact Mary Ann Loosbrock.
Deb Lutmer was a Friday overnight guest in the home of her sister, Carol Giroux and Darrel Johnson in Wheaton, MN. On Saturday they attended the Celebration of Life for Pat Boyle at the Korsmo Funeral Chapel in Moorhead, MN. Pat was Deb’s former brother-in-law.
The community offers their sympathy to the family of Ceal Altman. Ceal & her husband Glen farmed west of Lismore after their marriage. Ceal spent her life caring for others; she was a nurse at the Adrian Hospital back in the late ’50’s and also worked at the Mary Jane Brown Home, the Heritage House, and the Minnesota Veterans Home. She enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She is survived by her four children and their families, Alan, Cliff, Patty & Scott. Blessed be the memory of Ceal Altman.
Congratulations to the newly elected Pastoral Council & Finance Council members for St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Joe Henning will serve on the Pastoral Council and Alan and Steve Wieneke were elected to the Finance Council.
The community was saddened to hear of the untimely death of Dave Neyens. Dave died from injuries he sustained following an accident in Colorado. Dave was a smart and hard working businessman who is credited for building many beautiful homes in the area. Dave is survived by his wife Tammy, daughter Megan and sons Cody & Logan. May his family and friends find comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Jim & Angeline Reisdorfer received sad news last week. Their grandson, Justin & his wife Marie Reisdorfer lost their identical twin girls. The babies were to be born in December. Cards may sent to the Reisdorfers at 399 Sunny View Lane, Oronoco, MN 55960. Our sympathy to the Reisdorfer families.