Jerry Michael Hendricksen, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Crossroads Care Center in Worthington, Minnesota.

R. John Line, age 74, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with his wife, Sonia, by his side and under the compassionate care of Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

William Henry Vortherms, age 83, of Luverne, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Bethany Home in Brandon, South Dakota.

Linda Lee Beyenhof was born on October 26, 1938, to G. John and Harriet (Noteboom) Vander Maten on the family farm in Moulton Township, Murray County, Minnesota. She was baptized in her faith at the Christian Reformed Church.

Jane Fuerstenberg Nekali, 82, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, died in Fountain Hills, Arizona, on February 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

At the heart of Christianity lies a symbol that transcends time and culture: the cross. Christians around the world hold the significance of the cross beyond its physical form; it embodies the very essence of their faith.

St. Catherine Catholic Church

203 E. Brown St., Luverne

The Luverne girls’ hockey team played two tough teams in this year’s state tournament.

In the first game Luverne fell to Academy of Holy Angels Stars 6-1 at the Xcel Energy Center Wednesday, Feb. 21.

The Luverne boys’ hockey season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday, Feb. 24, in St. Peter.

The Cardinals fell to Marshall 3-2 in a physical Section 3A semifinal game.