Anderson, Joyce Anne
Joyce Anne Johnson passed March 31, 2019. She was born July 21, 1938. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Evelyn Ranum, as well as by her brother, Thomas Ranum. Joyce was very close to her beloved maternal grandmother, Anna. Joyce is survived by her sister Jean Wilken, and her immediate family, husband Charles Johnson, son James Johnson, his wife Betsy Johnson, and daughter Kari Johnson. Joyce was a very supportive mother who loved to be involved with her children’s lives, childhood and adulthood. Joyce was educated at Luther College in Iowa, where she received degrees in both sociology and elementary teaching. She was the first female student to receive two degrees. She taught for a few years but her main occupation was homemaker. Joyce and her husband were big proponents of education. While traveling, the Johnson children, even at a young age, were brought to numerous museums as a way to educate and introduce them to the world. Both adult children have attended law school, have advanced degrees. Their success in education is a direct result of good parenting. Joyce loved to travel when she was able and even attended travel agency school. She was also found of cats. Charles resides in a nearby nursing home. Joyce and Charles married in July 1965, had Jim in 1967, and Kari in 1970. Joyce worked hard as a mother during these times as Charles fought in Vietnam. Joyce will be remembered for her compassion, smile, and complete and utter love of her two children. She will be missed. Remembrance services will be held at a future date. Please contact Kari for this information. Memorial donations can be made to Joyce’s hometown church, Perry Lutheran, Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin.
Bosworth, Bernadine “Bernie”
Age 72 of South St. Paul
Passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Albert & Nellie Fischer; brother, Howard. Survived by loving sons, Tom (Jen) & Brett (Bonita); grandchildren; Christian, Brooke, Kessler, Alec, Tyler, Sammy & Cheryl; great-grandchildren; Grayson & MacKenzie; brother; Albert (Bev); nieces and nephews, Debbie, Vickie, Heidi, John & Scott along with other loving relatives & friends. Bernie loved to play cards with family and friends. Loved to watch all her athletic grandchildren play their multiple sports and other events. She enjoyed going to the casino to play the slots and play a little bingo from time to time. Mostly she just loved to spend time with her family and friends. The family would like to invite you to join them for a Memorial Service at 1 PM Friday, April 26th at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10 AM-1 PM prior to the service at church with a luncheon to follow. Please send memorials in lieu of flowers. There will be a celebration of life to follow for all family and friends at Drkula’s 32 Bowl Inver Grove Heights.
Gillings, Scott
Age 52
Passed away peacefully at home on April 12 after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by father, James Gary; brother, Chuck. Survived by his wife and the love of his life, Stacy; mother, Mary; brothers, Jim, Bob (Jody), and Rick; nieces, Jessica (Cory), Ambber, Sophie, Kerry (Drew), Megan (Eric), Jill, and Brittany; nephews, Ryan (Jennifer), Ben, Brandon and Beau; great-niece, Hudson; great-nephew, Jameson; beloved Bernese mountain dog, Brody and many cherished extended family and friends. Scott was a proud 24-year employee at Waterous Company. He loved being from South Saint Paul, enjoyed playing guitar and was a huge MN hockey fan. He always had a smile on his face and this world will be a little less bright without him. We will forever be thankful to Scott’s care team at Regions Hospital including Dr. Dudek, Holly, Stephanie, Michele and his loving hospice nurse Jamie. A celebration of life service is planned for Saturday, April 20 at 11am, preceded by a Visitation at 9am at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. A lunch will follow the service. Private Interment will be held on another date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the ‘Scooter’s Purple Striders’ team at PanCan https://goo.gl/wKR5t6
Ketchmark, Theodore (Ted)
Age 84
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 4 2019. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet (Schaefer); Children, Tom (Karen), Steve, Terrie Loosen (Eddie), Tami Fenton (Mike), Lisa Dockter (Jay); grandchildren, Shari, Adam, Zak, Korey, Madison, Joshua, Tanner, Ryan, Hannah; great-grandchildren, George and Giuliana.; also survived by his brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was a Korean War Vet, Pipefitter, devoted family man, avid hunter, fisher and golfer. Ted embraced life and fought to be with his family until the end. Join us as we celebrate Ted’s life Wednesday, April 10, 4-7 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Christian Memorial Service at 6 pm. Private interment at Ft Snelling National Cemetery. Light meal during visitation.
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Watson,. Susan Lee (Nee VerBout)
Age 72 of Ottertail, MN, formerly of South St. Paul.
Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019. Called to heaven to join parents Richard & Patricia, sister Pamela, grandson C.J. Survived by devoted husband of 54 years, Bob, Sr. Loving mother to Bob, Jr., Bill (Jeanne), and Kristine (Jason) Clum. Adored grandmother to Corey, Cody, Jordyn, Tyler, Rick, Cassidy, Hannah, Robby and Jake. Older sister to Brad (Julie), Ken (Jean), Dave (Lynette), DeeDee, and John (Audrey). Also survived by many nieces and nephews and beloved friends Larry and Patsy. Celebration of Life at The Croation Hall, 445 2nd Ave. So., SSP on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 2-6 PM. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
Hooker, Patricia
Age 87 formerly of Lombard, IL
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 31, 2019. Preceded in
death by husband, Dempsey “Jack”; son, James Dempsey; parents, Frank &
Elizabeth Kilcoyne; sister, Margaret. Survived by sons, Ken (Diane) & Mark
(Rhonda); sister, Leslie (Dewey) Pierotti; grandchildren, Kevin, Stephanie (Tom),
Lauren (Jonathan), Jack & Ryan; great-grandchildren, Lily, Hank, Graham &
Evie; also nieces & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, April 15th, at
the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th St., Cottage Grove, MN. Visitation 9-10 prior to
Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred
Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Hanceville, AL or EWTN.
Marxer, Mary “Joyce”
(nee Menden), age 71, of Inver Grove Heights.
Joyce was a loving, caring, and giving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, teacher and more. Survived by her husband, Joe; children, Jeff (Stacy) and Jill (Peter); grandchildren, Abby, Natalie, Gavin, Noah, Toren, and Baylor; siblings, Bill (Jean) Menden, Connie (Mike) Cooper, Tony (Jean) Menden, Dan (Mary Jo) Menden, Larry (Dorene) Menden, Sue (Bill) Weckman, Rich Menden, and Deb (Miles) Lunak and many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Betty Menden. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, April 5th at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., IGH. Visitation 4 to 7 PM Thursday, April 4th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Interment Saint Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Woodbury Senior Living for their love and caretaking of Joyce the past 4 years.
Patrick, Richard Allen “Dick” or “Dickie”
Died Thurs., March 28, 2019, at age 70
While in hospice care in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. He was born May 19, 1948, in Alexandria, Minn., the first of eight children for Richard J. and Delette (Affeldt) Patrick. He attended grade school and junior high at St. Matthew’s Catholic and high school at Humboldt, both on St. Paul’s West Side, graduating from the latter in 1966. Dick entered active U.S. Army duty in March 1968 and was part of Company C, 6th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, an airborne unit, during the Vietnam War. The unit was assigned to a brigade at Fort Wainwright near Fairbanks, Alaska, after its service in Vietnam. He received an honorable discharge in 1970, having earned the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Parachute Badge. Dick worked many years at National Steel Fabricators in St. Paul. A progressive illness affecting his balance and speech eventually left him unable to work. He enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, deer hunting, and watching baseball and football. Survivors include brothers, Dale, Dean, Dan, Mark (Kathy) and Doug Patrick; half-brother, Steve Patrick; step-brothers, Mike and Dave (Leslie) Brue; and numerous other cousins, nephews and other family members. Preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Patricia; brother Michael; sister Marla; half-brother Scott; sister-in-law Merna and step-sister-in-law Carol Brue and many uncles and aunts. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, April 5th, 2019 from 9-10:30 AM with Interment immediately to follow at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly #5).
Keller, Carole Ann
Age 76
Passed away on March 25th, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and servant of God. Her compassionate spirit, positive outlook, and infectious love of life was and is an inspiration to us all. She is survived by her husband Bill, sister Rita (Denny), children Bill (Kelly), Beth (Ty), grandchildren; Danielle, Zack, Abby, Brenden, Dawson, as well as an extensive extended family. A special thank you to her care team at Woodwinds, friends and family for all their love and support. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 2nd at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation from 9-11 am. The family suggests sending memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/Carole_Keller
Gatzke, Patricia “Pat”
Age 88 of South St. Paul passed away peacefully on March 25, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Cletus. Survived by children, Bernard, Janet (Mark Robertson), Barb, Sandra (Dave Stevenson); grandchildren Angie (Gerard), Lucas (Laura), Samantha (Greg), Daniel, Frances; six great grandchildren; sister, Mary; nieces, Heidi and Katie. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Monday April 1, 2019 with visitation from 10-11 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 749 6th Ave.So., So. St. Paul. Memorial preferred to Alzheimer’s Association. Our gratitude to the staff at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge.