Sjoberg, Velma
Velma was reunited in heaven with her loving husband Paul on June 6, 2018. Velma was the eldest of six children who were raised on a farm in North Dakota. Shortly after graduating from high school, she met Paul in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Thanks to the Air Force, she and Paul saw quite a bit of the world: Japan, Morocco, Italy, Texas, etc – with two small children in tow. After their military service and additional moves, Paul and Velma found themselves in Washington DC where Velma worked for the Social Security office. When Paul and Velma moved to Madison, SD, Velma became the founding executive manager for a new housing facility for the elderly. Eventually they moved to Sioux Falls where Velma worked at O’Gorman High School for a few years. After retirement and Paul’s death in 2006, Velma moved to Minneapolis. Wherever she lived, Velma always made sure that home was where the heart was. Her Mantra was Faith, Family, Friends and Flag. All through her life, Velma was the glue that kept her family together through letters, emails and packages. She is greatly missed here on Earth by her daughter, Paulette and son, Michael, 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two brothers, other relatives, and a multitude of friends. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Velma’s favorite charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visitation 4:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, 6/27 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights 55077. Mass of Christian Burial 11: 00 am Thursday 6/28 with visitation at 10:00 am at The Church of St Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. Interment 11:30 am Friday, 6/29 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly Lane #6), Minneapolis, MN.
Van Someren, Alvin “Al”
Age 90 of Inver Grove Heights
On June 11, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Anita; surrounded by daughters, Sandra (Greg) Dahn & Cindy (Doug) Anderson; grandchildren, Melissa (Jim), Corey (Tera) & Troy (Shelby); great-grandchildren, Mason, Cole, Makenna, Ashlyn, Evan, Easton & Hailey; sister, Dottie (Harry) Rensenbrink; companion, Lee Whitting; also many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, June 14th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials Preferred. Special thanks to the staff at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale for their kindness.
Kaderlik, Cecilia (Ceal) M.
Age 79, of Inver Grove Heights, MN
Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on 6/9/18. Preceded in death by husband of 49 years, Glenn; parents, Cecil and Elvena (Knable) Hull. Ceal is survived by her children, Russ (Debbie), Rick (Cheryl), Connie (Mike) Nelson, Sue (Tom) Lundgren; grandchildren, Nicole, Krystal, Ashlee, Glenn, Erick, Kyle, Jimmy; great-grandchildren, Alivia, Deagan, Silas, Korben; sisters-in-law, Donna & Diane; brother-in-law, Johnny; companion of many years, Frank Hofstedt and four-legged friend, Sammy. Funeral Service 1:30 PM Thursday, June 14th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 12 Noon-1:30 PM prior to the service. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Hurta, Allen George
Born in Dresser, WI on June 9, 1937
Died two days before his 81st Birthday. Raised his family in South St Paul before moving to Inver Grove Heights in 1996. He enjoyed many hobbies including wood working, playing the banjo & guitar and traveling. He was a long time employee in the Credit Union industry. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mary Hurta; sisters, Anna & Bessie; brother, Emil. Survived by loving & devoted wife, Lois (Cordes); son, Kevin Hurta of Lake City, Kim (Steve) Elliott of South St Paul; grandchildren, Dominick, Stephen and Alexandra. Celebration of Allen’s Life will be at Shepherd of the Hills, 7070 Bovey Ave E, Inver Grove Heights. Saturday, June 16th at 3:00 p.m. No flowers, memorials preferred.
Mounts, Dennis J.
Age 58
Passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in St. Paul. Born in Vulcan, West Virginia on June 9, 1959 to the late Edmond and Magdaline (Estep) Mounts. Dennis is preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Daniels; brothers, Horace Pruitt and Ernest Mounts. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Charles) Hayes of Bloomington, MN; son, Matthew Mounts; grandson, Ayden Mounts of Maplewood, MN; brothers, Ronnie Mounts of Matewan, WV, Eddie (Katha) Mounts of Vulcan, WV; sisters, Sandra (Edward) Karli of Lexington, KY, Sharon Wesley of Lexington, KY, Penny (Bob) Michalak of El Paso, TX, Deborah (Brad) Casey of Kimper, KY, Mitzie (Billie) Dotson of Majestic, KY, Melody (William) Blankenship of Majestic, KY, and Marsha (Kevin) Leedy of Majestic, KY. Dennis is also survived by a host of nephews and nieces. Dennis will be remembered as having a heart of gold. He was always willing to help anyone in need, even if that meant he went without. He will be fondly remembered as a good friend to many.
Schneider, Dolores Louise (Isaacs)
Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2018. Dolores was born in St. Paul, and worked for 29 years as a medical underwriter for Securian (previously Minnesota Mutual). Mom was an avid reader who always had her nose in a book. She passed along this love to many, her children recalling being read to every night. Books were a frequent gift and her first job was as a librarian in the Carnegie Library (now the Riverview Branch Library of the Saint Paul Public Library) serving the West Side of Saint Paul. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Jack and her parents, Gerald and Otellia. She is survived by her seven children, Jack (Kathryn), James (Raquel), Susan (Kurt) Koefod, Joe (Kathy), Lisa (Terry) Sauerer, Jeremy (Sue), and Andrew; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and brother, Gerald (Linda) Isaacs. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, June 12, at The Church of St Patrick, 3535 72ndST E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 with a visitation two-hours prior. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your local library.
Lannon, John Francis “Jack” “Hud”
Preceded in death by sons, Mark and Michael; daughter, Colleen; granddaughter, Maria and late wife, Rosalie. Passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2018. Survived by loving wife, Audrey; children, Patrick (Cindy), Dan (Julianne), MaryKay (Tom); step-kids, Meri Lee (Carl), Bob (Sue), Doug (Heidi); grandchildren, Cara (Jason), Mark, John, Shailagh, Riley, Liam, Joey, Jake, Alison, Aiden; siblings, Pat (Dick), Jim (Linda), Toodie (Tim); many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graduate of Cretin High School (’53), St. Thomas College (’57) and the U of M. Long time administrator of Divine Redeemer Hospital in South St. Paul and District Memorial Hospital in Forest Lake. Recipient of the Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian services. He will be deeply missed by countless friends and family whose lives he touched in very meaningful ways. Visitation in Inver Grove Heights on Sat. May 26, 10 am – noon with memorial service at noon. Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment. PLEASE do not change your Memorial Day weekend plans. If you are going to the cabin (or wherever), GO! It’s what Jack would do and it’s what he would want you to do. Just raise a glass in his memory while you are there. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to With One Breath, a nonprofit organization helping families with cystic fibrosis, at withonebreath.org or 10521 Alamo Street NE, Blaine MN 55449.
Pietsch, Raymond Walter
Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away unexpectedly at home on May 21, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; son, Johnny; brother, Fred; sister, Deloris. Survived by children, Tim (Judy), Sandy (Mark) Mertz, Tom (Wendy), Cindy Jo & Suzie McPhillips; grandchildren, Chad (Alicia), Joshua, Dustin, Kaelyn, Victoria, Tommy, Ashley, Brandon, Cassie, Kori Jo & Elizabeth; great-grandsons, Gage, Atreyu & Shawn; brother, Ron (Lonnie); brother-in-law, John Goeman; also other family & friends. Ray was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, May 25th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th Street E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to the service at church. Interment Emanuel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
Roussin, Steven R. “Rosie”
Age 62 of Woodbury
Passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2018. Preceded in death by mother, Betty; father, Lloyd. Survived by Life-Partner, Shaun Conlin; brothers, Jim (Patricia) & Scott (Teresa); nephews, Mark, Matthew & Trent; niece, Melissa; step-father to Justin Conlin, Jessica Thorne (Joseph), Sarah Thursby (Michael); 5 beloved grandchildren. Rosie was a 35-year employee at NWA/Delta Airlines. A visitation will be held from 1:30-4:30 PM Friday, May 18th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights.
Skoog Runge, Mary Edith (Bossart)
Age 86, of Hastings, MN
Passed away March 29, 2018 in Hastings. She was born March 13, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, John C. (Jack) Skoog Sr. Survived by sons, John (Susan) and William (Elaine) Skoog; daughters Melinda Ellingson (Bruce) and Jayne Skoog; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Legendary East Side caterer and Prayer Warrior. Service of Celebration will be held Sunday May 20th @ 1:00. Visitation to be held one-hour prior at All Saints Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minnesota; 3810 Lexington Ave. and corner of Wescott. Memorials in lieu of flowers: Mary’s Cottage Inn Cookbook.