Broeckels welcome first grandchild

Ed and Joan Broeckel welcomed their first grandchild, Andrew Mohan Harkishnani, born to daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Anthony Harkishnani, Seattle, Aug. 30. They went to meet the seven-pound, 10 ounce bundle of joy on Thursday and were joined by aunt and uncle Amber and Dominic Lovotti, Boise, on Friday. Broeckels and Lovattis returned to their respective homes the following Monday.

Former resident and Dusty native John Krom, Jr., died Sept. 8 in Pullman. He was born to John, Sr., and Elizabeth Krom on the family farm a little more than five miles south of Dusty on the Walla Walla Highway May 1, 1935. He graduated from LaCrosse High School, attended Washington State College for a time and then returned to the family farm, which he operated until his retirement. He married Kay Baker in 1956, and they had two daughters, Shannon and Kristal. He is survived by his wife, daughters and sisters, Virginia Sanders, Joanne Kimmel and Claudia Marshall. John’s friendly personality and marvelous singing voice will be greatly missed by his family and many, many friends.

Doreen Riedner and Brian Broeckel got together with their cousin Dennis Broeckel, son of the late Paul and Betty Broeckel, at the Riedner home Thursday afternoon. Dennis grew up near Thornton, lived his professional life in Seattle and recently moved to Spokane. He attended the Palouse Empire Fair that morning.

Recently, Jan Smith spent time in Spokane with her sisters Jeanne Levy, and Dianne Morris, Valleyford. They enjoyed lunch and the view at Arbor Crest in Spokane. Later, they viewed the slides from the three week family road trip they took to Washington, D.C. in 1964. Each tried to be the first to identify the location and situation represented in each picture. It was a clear victory for the youngest sister.

Steve and Fran Maki, Dusty, and Sarah Maki, Moses Lake, joined son-in-law and daughter Scott Wols and Chelsea Maki, Denver, who had arrived on Thursday, for breakfast at The Parsonage Bed and Breakfast Sunday morning. Also staying at The Parsonage were Steve’s brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Linda Maki, Camano Island, who arrived on Saturday to attend the WSU football game. Everyone left on Sunday. Sarah Maki went on to Moscow to help the 4H kids shear their sheep and then on to the Spokane Interstate Fair where she is a judge in the sheep division.

Sunday guests at the home of Karen Broeckel were Jeanette Nolan, Colfax; Patty Wieber, Spokane, and Andrew and Emily Nolan and Lauren, Grady, Holden and Murphy, Spokane. Pops Greg Nolan stopped by to help get the dirt bike running for the afternoon of fun on the farm.

Jasmin Watson, daughter of Marc and Judy Watson, won high honors for her breeding lamb at the Palouse Empire Fair. Jasmin belongs to the FFA chapter at LaCrosse High School.