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.

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.

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

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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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.