Last May, Larry Anderson, of Wabasha, received his new heart. Though the path to recovery has been tough, he's determined to "put one foot in front of the other" each day.
John (Jack) Carter Van Straaten, age 81, succumbed to chronic heart disease on August 28, 2022 in Tucson, AZ. He was born April 8, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN to Jessica and John Van Straaten. He was raised partly in St. Paul, then lived in Faribault, MN, part of the class of 1959. He attended Macalester College, making life-long friends, graduating in economics and political science in 1963.
Katherine Beckman
Daughter of Julie and Thomas Beckman
Academic achievements and activities: National Honor Society, AP Scholar Award, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track and Field, Girls Hockey Manager, Yearbook, CAM Club Leader, and WHO Club Leader. She has volunteered with the Holy Spirit Vacation Bible School, Meals on Wheels, and Channel One. Katherine will be attending the University of Notre Dame, majoring in neuroscience and behavior.
Katherine Beckman (submitted photo)
Daughter of Carrie and Christopher Boes
Academic achievements and activities: National Honor Society (Chapter President), National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar, Student Council President, Captain of the Debate Team, Captain of the Lourdes-John Marshall Lacrosse Team, Big Nine Academic All-Conference Award for lacrosse, Eagle Eye Newspaper (Lead Columnist). She has volunteered with Vacation Bible School and Eagle Readers. Sophie will be attending University of Wisconsin, Madison, majoring in politi