Marousek, Richard
Our Brother and Cousin, Richard (Rich) Marousek, 70 years, passed peacefully on March 3, 2018, after a one-year battle against lung cancer. Rich was born June 13, 1947 in Sioux City, IA to parents Leslie and Margaret (Van Houten) Marousek. Rich attended grade school in Sioux City, moved with his family to Fairmont, MN in 1956, and moved to Spencer, IA with his family in 1958. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary school and Spencer High School graduating in 1966. Rich then attended Iowa State University and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Rich was a member of the MN and IA National Guard and served our country for 6 years. In 1973 Rich moved to St. Paul and began his life long career as an Engineer at Sperry/Univac in Roseville, MN. He spent 36 years at Sperry through all the corporate changes and retired in 2009.
Rich was preceded in death by his Parents Leslie and Margaret, stepfather, Fern Fitzloff, and Grandparents. He is survived by his brother Leslie and sister-in-law Sharon of Okoboji, IA and cousins Bill (Kay) Fahey of Northfield, Marilyn (Ron) Lessard of Breezy Point, Paul (Delia), of St. Cloud, Georgann Dean of Inver Grove Heights, Pam Fahey of New Ulm, Pat (Dan) Bacon of Fairmont, Maureen Fahey of Apple Valley, Geralyn (Carl) Gieseke of Courtland, and Michelle (Joe) Sellner of New Ulm, Karen Boeber of Sioux City, Sandy Duffey of Springfield, MO, Paul Jarrett of Waukee, IA, Donna Sneed of Rockvail, TN, Patty Stiles of Des Moines, and Mike Jarrett of Missoula, MT
Rich was a kind and generous man who shared his electrical and carpentry skills. Whenever anyone needed a helping hand, he was there. He helped build decks, refinish basements, and expand garages. His analytical mind was a great asset! He was loved and will be missed.
Services will be held at St. Odilia’s Catholic Church, 3495 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN on Tuesday, March 13 at 12 noon with visitation at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service and burial will be in Spencer, IA at a later date. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Odilia’s Catholic School.
Langer, Gladys L. (Nee Overby)
Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights
Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd & Lulu; brother, Darrell; granddaughter, Kaitlin; great-grandson, Bryce. Survived by children, Susan (Keith) Pearson, Kathryn, Tom (Ruth) & Diana; also grandchildren, great-grandchildren & extended family. Memorial Service 11 AM Friday, March 9th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to the service. No flowers please, memorials preferred.
Woodhouse, Londo Jerome “Woody”
Was born on August 2, 1945 to Londo J. Woodhouse and Elizabeth R. Woodhouse in Chicago. IL where they both preceded him in death. Londo received his formal education through Chicago Public School System, where he excelled in his career journey. Londo accepted Christ as his personal Savior at Greater Mount Sinai MB Church, Chicago, IL at an early age under the Pastor Rev. George W. Jones, where he served and truly loved the Lord. Londo was employed by Northwest Airlines where he worked for 35 years in Equipment Service before retiring in 2004. In his leisure time, Lomdo enjoyed fishing, vacationing with the family and gardening. Londo loved his family and his generosity for helping others was his way of showing how much he cared. His passion for barbecuing brought together family and friends when celebrating his birthday. Londo was very friendly and sociable and made new friends wherever he went. Londo was preceded in death by parents, Londo B. Woodhouse and Elizabeth R. Woodhouse; sister, June E. Nichols and longtime friend, Sandra Beard. He leaves to cherish his memory sons, Londo C. Woodhouse (Deloris), Jerry J. Woodhouse and Jerome Woodhouse; daughter, Kathy Hughes; the mother of his 3 children, Sherry Cohen; Sandra Beard’s children, Corey Beard & Tanisha Beard; grandchildren, Amber Woodhouse, Shon Haastrup, Trey Woodhouse; brothers and sisters, Yvonne Adams, Janet Rhodes, Michael Woodhouse, Bernard Woodhouse (Imelda), John Woodhouse (Sylvia) and Alicia M. Fielder and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation 2-6 PM Saturday, March 3rd, with a prayer service beginning at 5:30 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.
Meyers, Tiffany Marie
Age 32 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents, Dee & Shirley Meyers and Richard & Shirley Hayes. Survived by loving parents, Joe & Patty; brother, Rob; sister, Jodee (Aaron) Enfield; godmother to nieces, Avah & Yllena and nephew, Aaron Joseph; also other family and many friends. Tiffany was a free spirit who will be dearly missed. Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon Saturday, March 3rd, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3353 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Also 11 AM-!2 Noon prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
Twining, Eleanor
(Nee Chumbley)
We are heartbroken to announce our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Eleanor Twining of Inver Grove Hts., MN passed away on February 20, 2018. Eleanor was born November 15, 1925 on a farm south of Indianola, Iowa in the Brown Chapel neighborhood to Joseph and Catherine (Brebner) Chumbley. She attended Mt. Moriah, a country school, through 8th grade, then 9th through 12th grades at Indianola High School. Upon graduation she moved to Des Moines, IA and began work as a secretary at Equitable Life Insurance Company of IA. She remained there until 1948 when she accepted a position as executive secretary to the president of State Automobile and Casualty Underwriters in Des Moines. On December 4th, 1948 she was united in marriage to Calvin Twining in Davenport, IA at the First Presbyterian Church. Four Children were born to this happy marriage, twin daughters, Candy and Cristy; a son, Brett; and another daughter, Mary. They lived in Des Moines, IA until 1968 when they purchased Minnesota Precast Industries Inc. and moved to South St. Paul, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Roy and Glenn Chumbley of IA; and her sister, Mildred Shuell of Oregon. She is survived by her loving husband, Calvin; her children, Candy (Jeff) Hazen, Cris (Tony) Kallas, Brett Twining, Mary (Jim) Overby; her grandchildren, Jason (Jen) and Jeff Kallas and Lindsay and Molly Overby; along with many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of South St. Paul, P.E.O. Chapter H, and the South St. Paul Study Club. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 2nd, at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, 535 20th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Family will greet friends beginning at 10 am. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to P.E.O. Chapter H, The South St. Paul Public Library, The First Presbyterian Church of South St. Paul or HealthEast The Pillars Hospice.
Kincade, Mayrlo “Toot”
Age 50 of Farmington, MN
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on February 17, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Syl & Pat Grodnick. Survived by loving husband, Kevin; daughters, Kennedy & Kaitlin; brother, Max (Kim) Grodnick; sister, Rebecca Guertin; also nieces, nephews & many friends. Toot loved being with her family and friend especially at the cabin. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-8 PM Thursday, March 1st, with a time of sharing beginning at 7:30 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.
Fischer, Romaine
Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away on February 17, 2018. Survived by son Allen (Denise); daughters, Debra (Tim) Spahn, Denise, & Doreen (Tyler) Mummert; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Darrel (Becky) & Curt (Ruth) Harmon; also many family and friends. Romaine deeply loved her family especially her great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11 AM Thursday, February 22nd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Lost Chord Club.
Ewald, Geoffrey S.
Age 64 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, George & Gertrude. Survived by wife, Pam; step-daughter, Tonia (Kurt); grandsons, Joe (Andreanna), Sam, Anthony (Paloma); great-grandchildren, Shane & Mila; brothers, George (Candy), Greg (Deb), Gary (Linda) & Gerry; also many other relatives & countless friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Geoff worked at NWA/Delta Airlines for the past 33 years. Memorial Service 1:30 PM Monday, February 19th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10:30 am – 1:30 pm prior to the service. Luncheon to immediately follow the service.
Hopkins, Rev. Micheal John
Age 47, of Farmington, MN
Micheal John Hopkins, age 47, of Farmington, MN gained his Heavenly reward on Saturday, February 10th, 2018. He went home while being surrounded by his family and friends. With unwavering faith, he courageously fought his battle with kidney cancer.
Mike was born to Gary and Ruth Hopkins on March 10th, 1970 in Knoxville, IA. In 1988, he graduated from Hudson High School. He went on to attend Dakota County Vocational College, where he met his wife, Carol Hopkins. They married on April 17th, 1993. Together, they made an incredible team and loved to serve others and Jesus.
Mike attended church at Zion Pentecostal Assembly in Inver Grove Heights, where he served as a minister. He was an entrepreneur who worked as a software engineer for Great Call and a health coach for My Health 90. He also founded several volunteer and community outreach programs including Mission 25 and Community Connection.
His family meant everything to him. He loved playing with his grandchildren, mushroom hunting, and flea market shopping with Carol. When he was outdoors, he was in his element. He loved all things hunting, fishing, firearms and camo. He believed anything could be fixed with a mobile app, an 11 minute nap, or duct tape. His hobbies included calculating random facts and data, playing the banjo, and making Carol’s crazy ideas a reality.
No matter your age, social status, or background, you were important to Mike. He loved unconditionally and gave selflessly. He never forgot a name. He was an inspiration to all those around him and has left an impact on each and every life he has come in contact with.
From atheist to minister, his life was a testament of the transformation, only God can do. He never forgot where God brought him from and reaching lost souls with the Gospel became his passion. He wanted everyone to experience what he had experienced. He loved Jesus and loved like Jesus.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, John (Gladys) Skrakrud, John (Vera) Hopkins; baby brother, Eric Hopkins; father-in-law, Paul Irrthum.
He is survived by parents, Gary and Ruth Hopkins; wife, Carol Hopkins; children, Terryn (Tony) Kocemba, John (Sara) Hopkins, Dani Jo Hopkins; grandchildren, Henry, Gabriel, Raelee, Owen; siblings, Patrick Hopkins (LaTisha), Brian Hopkins (Angie), Katy Gagne (Tim); mother-in-law, Sara Irrthum; brother-in-law, Daniel Irrthum; also many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, February 16th 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Funeral Service Saturday, February 17th 11:00 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7600 Cahill Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment St. Pius V. Church Cemetery, Cannon Falls, MN.
O’Brien, Demaris
Born March 31, 1926, of Inver Grove Heights,
passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomond O’Brien, her parents and her sisters. She is survived by son Thomond Barry O’Brien, daughter Caragh O’Brien Bartness, son-in-law Keven Bartness, whom she called “The Hero”, her granddaughter Logan Bartness, grandsons Conor Bartness and Colin Goligoski.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, February 12th at the Church of St. John Neumann, 4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN. Visitation 9:30-10:30 am prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights, MN.