Passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 at the age of 96.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elva; and daughter, Linda O’Dell. He is survived by his children, Gail Peterson (John), Alane Wiesner and Karl Wiesner (Dawn); his wife’s children, Mike Derks (Phyllis), Cherie Dahl (Rick), Debbie Olund (Tom) and Tim Derks; Sixteen grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

Dick joined the St Paul Fire Dept. in 1958 and rose through the ranks retiring as District Chief in 1994.

On his time off he enjoyed going to the cabin, hunting, fishing and traveling in the RV. He always made time to make memories with the family. He was a proud Eagle scout recipient; which is when he first started enjoying many trips the BWCA which he shared with his kids and grandkids.

Memorial Service 11:00 am Wednesday, May 13^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10:00 am – 11:00 am prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN. In lieu of flowers donate to your favorite charity in Dick’s Honor.

Age 63 of Saint Paul, MN, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.

Passed away on Apr. 22, 2026. Richard was born on April 2, 1963, Saint Paul MN.

Graduate of Simley High School, Class of 1981. Richard loved working with Computers and started his own business “RDM Computers”. Later in life became a night cook for Mickey’s Diner for 33 years and was well known by many.

Survived by mother, Diane Dorothy Knuckey; children, Richard Jesse Carl Mitcheltree and Kayce Nicole Mitcheltree; brother, Gregory C. (Joanne Lund) Mitcheltree; sister, Natalie Michelle (Derek) Logan; one granddaughter, Khloe Mae Mitcheltree; three nieces and five nephews. Preceded in death by father, Richard Clyde Mitcheltree; stepfather, Cedric Allen Knuckey; stepmother, Bonnie Marlaine Mitcheltree; brother, Neil C. Mitcheltree.

Memorial Service 1:00 PM Sunday May 17^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service with a luncheon to follow.

Age 72

Passed away on April 30, 2026 surrounded by loving family. Survived by wife, Lynn; sons, Daniel and James; grandsons, Bradly and Jacob; great-granddaughter, Valerie; sister, Linda; also many other family & friends.

A Gathering of Family of Friends will be held 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, May 15^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Age 65 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on April 28, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Larry LeBlanc & Sandy LeBlanc; son, Joey. Survived by daughter, Emma; sisters, Lisa (Mike) Overturf & Lynn LeBlanc; also nieces & nephews.

A Gathering of Family of Friends will be held 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 14^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN.  Private interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Age 79

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 14, 2026, following a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose life was centered on family and love.  She shared 61 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, David, building a life filled with dedication, strength and lasting memories.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Monford and Ione Schell.

She is survived by her husband, David Haider; her children, Lisa Schmitz (Paul), Dina Turner (Art) and Dave Haider (Kristen); her grandchildren, Kate Koland (Danny), Joe Schmitz (Griffin), Johnny Schmitz (Casey), Jack Schmitz, Karlee Schmitz and Marley Haider; and her great-grandchildren, Stella and Reid Koland and Gracie Schmitz.

Linda will be remembered for her strength, warmth and the love she showed to those around her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN with a time of sharing at 1:30pm.

Age 68 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026 after challenging cancer without complaint.

Preceded in death by father, Bernard Koshenina; brothers, James, Mark and David Koshenina; sister-in-law, Shari Koshenina; niece, Krista Koshenina; nephew, Paul Koshenina.

Survived by mother, Elaine Koshenina; sisters, Dorothy (Brian) Nelsen and Joan (Glenn) Anderson; sister-in-law, Lynn Koshenina; many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Rita was a kind and gentle soul.  Rita was raised in the catholic faith and attended Holy Trinity Catholic School through 8^th grade and graduated from South St. Paul High School. She attended and loved every family event.  Rita was active and involved with her card club friends for over 20 years and enjoyed trips to the casino.  She loved cheering for Minnesota sports, including the Vikings, Twins and Wild.  She loved visiting the north woods and spending time with family at the lake as well as traveling the United States and visiting new places.  Rita will be missed dearly, more than words can say.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN with a visitation 1-hour prior.  Luncheon to follow.  Private interment Webb Lake Cemetery, Webb Lake, Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Age 74 of Fergus Falls, MN.

Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Delette; brothers, Dickie, Dale, Mike; half-brother, Scott; sister, Marla.  Survived by brothers, Danny, Mark (Kathy), Douglas; half-brother, Steven; step-brothers, Mike & David (Leslie) Brue; also many nieces & nephews.

Dean loved going on long car rides to see the big trucks.

A graveside service will be held at 9:00 am (arrive by 8:45 am) on Tuesday, May 19^th, in Assembly Area 4 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Special thank you to the Gustavus Group Home, where Dean grew up and lived his life, for their love and care.

1947 ~ 2026

Passed away on April 22, 2026. Jean was an avid gardener. She loved flowers and growing fruits and vegetables, which she learned as a child from her parents, Mavis and Bill Falls. She immersed her children in the love and support of family and friends. She taught her kids the importance of being active in a community and to also have fierce independence. She shared her joy of cooking and baking. She reveled in the appreciation of adventures in nature and loved the north shore of MN.

Her adult life led her on a journey that started in Elko, MN, where she raised her three kids with her husband, Francis Wayne Benci (deceased 2013). She was a teacher for nursing students at the Vocational School in Rosemount, MN. She was also Elko’s Mayor for several years. She moved to Minneapolis when she began the next phase of her nursing career at the VA Medical Center. She truly enjoyed caring for people. She enjoyed many adventures with her best friend, Mary Ellen Flicek, and with her brothers and sisters, children, and grandchildren.

She will be missed by her daughter, Tabitha Benci DeRango (Brian DeRango); and son, Stephen Benci (Jennifer Benci); and son, Darin Benci; 2 grandchildren, Leona DeRango and Jude DeRango; brothers and sisters, Claire Falls, Art Falls, Randy Falls, Linda Falls, Elizabeth Falls, Beverly (Falls) Eide (Kevin Eide), Terri (Falls) Huston; including, nephew Billy Huston.

Jean was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Falls; and niece, Penny Eide.

May she be at home in heaven.

Jean’s memorial service will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70^th. St. E., Inver Grove Heights on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with visitation from 10:30-11:30 am, service at 11:30 am, and a luncheon to follow. All are Welcome.

Verna M. Johnson, age 85 passed away on April 21^st with her family by her side, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia.

Verna Marie (Wobschall) Johnson was born on September 22, 1940, the daughter of Lewis and Dora Wobschall in Waseca, where she was raised and attended public school.

On March 1, 1958, she married John M. Johnson, the love of her life. Together they raised a family of three children: Mike, Deb, and Kevin.

Their journey through life took them across southern Minnesota from Waseca to Butterfield (1962-64), Brainerd (1964-68), Rochester (1968-73), and Byron (1973-2024). They moved to Inver Grove Heights in September of 2024 to an independent living apartment at Timber Hills Senior Living Community (a Presbyterian home).

Verna chose to be a stay-at-home mom until all her children were in school. She then started a long-standing career as a paraprofessional for the Byron School District where she worked for 29 years. She loved her job and all the varied responsibilities that it entailed. She connected with students and made lifelong friends.

She was a great cook and baker, often taking her goodies to work to be shared and enjoyed by others. Many coworkers fondly remember favorites such as the Texas brownies and mint bars. With the assistance of her family, she continued baking two of her favorites: holiday cut-out cookies with her special frosting recipe and rhubarb bars.

Verna possessed an artistic flair and displayed it with her creations of floral arrangements, crafts, sewing, and needlepoint. She loved music and rarely missed Tuesday music events at Timber Hills.

Verna’s greatest love was her family. Her husband was her anchor. She cherished having her children and grandchildren at the cabin. Spending time with her family (and dogs), regardless of the activity gave her the most enjoyment and happiness.

Verna was a farm girl at heart. She loved spending time with extended family at the Kramer family farm when she was young. She frequently shared stories that involved her Uncle Ernie, Aunt Alvena, and her beloved cousins.

Verna passed away at home under the care of her devoted husband and caregiver and a wonderful team that included family members, her personal care attendant Misty, and Minnesota Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her son Kevin, her grandson Derrik, her parents, and brother Willard. She is survived by her husband John, son Mike (Ruth) Johnson, daughter Deb (John) Schad, grandchildren: Justin, Joey, Jinah and Ryan, great-grandson Landon, and her sister BettyAnn (Merle) Higgins.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 9^th, visitation 10-11, chapel service at 11, and luncheon following at Timber Hills Senior Living Community, 6309 Burnham Circle, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Private interment at a later date in Byron.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred as the family will be dedicating those with donations to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Timber Hills, and Minnesota Hospice.

Age 51 of Eagan, MN.

Passed away on April 22, 2026.

Survived by daughter, Mahaila Berres; mother, Sue Berres; father, Jim Berres; sister, Amy Berres; loving dog, Cruz; also family & friends.

Jeff loved to cook and worked at several hotel restaurants in Minnesota and New Mexico. He also catered parties including several celebrities and a couple presidents. BBQ and bowling were his passions, he had a perfect 300 game and won the MN State High School Scholarship Bowling Tournament in high school which paid for chef school. He also loved fishing and was a huge Viking fan.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 16th, 2026,  at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.