The story of Diamond Club member August Hamaan, originally published Feb. 9, 1942, continues from last week. 

10 years ago (2016) 

•Glen Gust’s grocery career began when he was just a child. 

Monday, April 20: Barbecued chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, peas, wheat bread and brownie. 

Tuesday, April 21: Diced turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, dinner roll and diced peach cup. 

Wednesday, April 

Card Showers

Joyce and Bill Sexton celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Tuesday, April 7. Greetings may be sent to 875 N. Lake St., #406, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Floyd James Kraetsch, age 95, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne with memorial service starting at 11 a.m.

Robert Somnis, age 54, of Magnolia, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

Rodney Lee Poppema, age 82, of Luverne, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. 

A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

H-BC A 

Honor Roll 

With a groan, Pastor Paul rolled over in bed, startled by the ringing of his cellphone. He groaned again when he saw the time was 5 a.m. 

With shaking hands, he picked up the call and did his best to sound wide awake.