Age 83 formerly of Albert Lea, MN

Holly passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by parents, Rudolph & Clarice Laak. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Janice; sons, Randi (Wendy Haggerty) & Robbi (Susan); step-children, Mark (Sara) Venem, Todd (Julie) Venem & Beth (Jim) Jacobs; 9 grandchildren; and11 great-grandchildren.

Holly worked for over 34 years in Law Enforcement, initially as a Sheriff’s Deputy in Freeborn County, then becoming the youngest elected Sheriff in 1967 where he served for 16 years. In 1982 he became the Executive Director of the Minnesota State Sheriffs Association, serving until his retirement in 1994.

Holly had a strong devotion to his Christian faith and would pray daily for those on his extensive prayer list. His inspiration for life came from his loving family.

Visitation will be Friday November 29^th, at 10:00 am, followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 am at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 7160 S. Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN. 55077 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Neighbors, Inc. or Amazing Grace Lutheran Church

Bondy, Alson Landon

October 5, 1922 – November 16, 2019

Age 97 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Brooklyn Center. Passed away peacefully just past midnight on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Al was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; his parents; 1 sister; 1 brother. He is survived by children, Linda Kleven, Susan (Don) Hastings, Peter (Annette) Bondy, Alison Bondy and Pastor Tess; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; 3 great-grandsons; cousin, Vivian and many nieces, nephews, friends and fellow residents. Al worked for many years at Honeywell in Minneapolis as an Industrial Engineer. He was a spry 97 year old who had a great sense of humor and loved to read to the All Seasons Preschool kids at Inver Glen where he had happily resided since 2009. The Memorial Service will be held at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 7160 So. Robert Trail on Friday, November 29, 2019. Visitation begins at 3:00 pm with the service at 4:00 pm. A reception will follow at Inver Glen Senior Living. Memorials may be given to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, the USO or the Wounded Warrior Project. Interment will take place in Grey Eagle next spring. A huge thank you to all of the staff at Inver Glen for such great care.

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Age 77, of South Saint Paul, MN, Formerly of Lake Wilson, MN.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2019. Survived by her loving siblings, Elinor (Arlyn), Fritz (Marion), and Darwin (Sandy); her children, Kim (Kevin) Kuehn, Kerri (Jeff) Lagoo, Kurt Nadeau (Pam Cherrier), Kory (Christina) Nadeau, and Klint (Katie) Nadeau; 11 grandchildren; d 4 great-grandchildren. Family gatherings, making hand-made gifts, and writing short stories gave her the most joy. She was loved so much and will be greatly missed. Visitation Friday, November 22nd, 2019 from 2-3 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 401 Paul Ave, Lake Wilson, MN 56151, followed by a burial at Hillside Cemetery, Lake Wilson, MN. Returning to the Church for a Luncheon.

Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Jack & great-grandson, Sammy. Survived by daughters, Linda (Don) Lockery, Kathy (Mike) Edgell & Denise (Ben) Mergens; sons, John (Terry) & Jeff (Kelly); grandchildren, Erika, Emily, Jaime, Nikki, Theresa, Megan, Sam, Kristen, Lindsey, Amanda, Kaylee & Abby; great-grandchildren, Addi, Jojo, Ruthi, Chloe, Cora, Clara & Grant. Barb was a 1957 graduate of Our Lady of Peace High School. In addition to her family Barb found great joy in her travels with Jack, summers with friends on the boat, winters at the condo in Florida, luncheons with the lady’s from Groveland Park, volunteering at Neighbors food shelf, and her time as a teachers aide at Roosevelt Elementary School. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, November 22^nd, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations on Barb’s behalf to Neighbors Inc. https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate/

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Larry; parents Alois & Dorothea Hilbert; grandsons, Brandon, Cory & Destin. Survived by children, Sharon (Jim) Hoel; David, Donald, Shirley, Daryl (Michele); grandchildren, Cami Hotchkiss-Fox, Amanda Borreson, Tiara, Brittany, Stephanie, Phillip & Allison; 13 great-grandchildren. Margaret loved to read and listen to old time country music. Memorial Service 7 PM Friday, November 22^nd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 5:30-7 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Loving Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer; parents; 4 brothers; 2 sisters. Survived by children, Catherine (David) Crowell, David, Nancy (Virgil) Pawlenty, Gregory, Diana (Kenneth) Jasa, John (Sherry); 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives & friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, November 9^th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70^th St. E. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Emanuel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on November 1, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, James & Mary Trcka. Survived by wife of 59 years, Mary Jane (Pekarek); children, David (Gina) Trcka, Jayne Trcka & Kristi Smith; grandchildren, Chad (Melinda) Van Pelt, Matthew (Rita) Trcka, Samantha Trcka; great-grandchildren, Bishop Conkey, Hope Van Pelt, James Baron, Wyatt & Millie Trcka. Richard was a Korean War Veteran and worked at the BNSF Railroad for 44 years. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, November 7^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Katherine Pedersen; brothers, Ken and Ed; sister, Jackie Patet; son, Ryan; brothers in law, Joe Jerhoff & Randy Patet. Survived by husband, Pat, of 60 years; sons, Patrick (Barb), Michael (Barb), Timothy (Jen) and Pam Strilzuk; grandchildren, Andrea (Terry) Bondeson, Amy, Alyssa (Neil) Kriz, Joseph (Brittney), Aubrie and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Allie, Nolan and Bennett; sisters-in-law, Marcy Pedersen & Liz Pedersen; also many nieces and nephews. Jean was the Matriarch of the family. She loved cooking, decorating, dinner parties with family and friends especially during the Holidays and spending as much time as possible at the lake place on Superior.  She will be remembered for her great sense of humor (sometimes at the expense of others) Her commitment to the importance of family and her unconditional love.  Jean will be missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Jeans Life will be held from 1-4 PM with words of remembrance shared at 3 PM on Saturday, November 9^th, at Southview Country Club, 239 Mendota Rd., West St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the SSP Educational Foundation. Special thanks to HealthEast Hospice for all their loving care.

Age 93 of East St. Paul

Passed peacefully October 27,2019, Preceded in in death by parents, William and Esther Singewald; sister, Joan Klocow. Survived by nephews, Dennis (Nancy), Dean (Lista) Klocow; nieces, Alison (Sean) Joyce, Karla (Tim) Johnson and many other great nephews, nieces and cousins. Beverly was an avid traveler, photographer, Master Gardener and lifelong Girl Scout. Her career was working for St. Paul Children’s Hospital. Graveside service 12 Noon Wednesday, October 30^th, at Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville MN. Special thank you to her family at The Willows of Ramsey Hill.