Storms move Memorial Day services indoors

A series of thunderstorms Monday morning forced traditional outdoor Memorial Day services indoors. The event planned at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne moved to the school performing arts center where members of the Rock County VFW, American Legion Dell Hogan Post 123 and its auxiliary members presented the colors and conducted the service. On stage, Ed Stearns (at podium), post commander, leads the Pledge of Allegiance. From left are Jim Klosterbuer, Stearns, Dianna Tomlinson, Janice Koedam, Terrie Gulden, Jerry Hoff, Dave Banck, Jay Mann, Jerry Weiman, Diane Banck, Mary Jo Graphenteen, Pat Baustian, Rodger Ossenfort and Gary Hassebroek.