Surrounded by family on Christmas Eve morning, Susan Ann Ruzek, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away December 24, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus from a sudden brain aneurysm. Sue was born December 18, 1947, in Minneapolis to Russel and Mary Ann Helleckson. She graduated in 1965 from Richfield High School, and attended Luther College, where she met David Ruzek - both graduating in 1969. At Luther, they developed lifelong friendships and memories.
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
The Eagles were unable to defend their 2019 state title last season due to COVID-19.
Posted: Apr 8, 2021 11:32 PM
Posted By: Kaleb Gillock
ROCHESTER, Minn. - High school baseball and softball is officially back in action. The Lourdes softball team began practices earlier this week with hopes of defending their 2019 state championship. The team knows it has a lot of work to do before Monday’s season opener but is ready to take on the challenge.
“When COVID started, you didn’t really think anything would get back to normal but it s good that we’re back out here. Maybe with some circumstances, but we’re back out,” Payton Trahan said.