Formerly of Newport, MN

Passed away peacefully on December 15^th, at the age of 88. Preceded in death by husband, William Sr.; daughters, Linda Grossman (Jim), Kelly Anderson (Don),  Jeanne Hulscher (Steve); son, Steve (Deb). She is survived by children, Julie Billington (Kevin), William Jr. (Elaine), Vicki Stute (Nick); also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rose was a proud employee of the 3M Company where she worked as a manager. Private services were held.

Age 51 of Minneapolis

Passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her husband on December 19, 2018. Preceded in death by son, Tyler; father, Gary; Survived by husband, Neil; mother, Pam; sister, Brenda; brother, Darin; also many nieces, nephews & close friends. Michele worked as a dental hygienist for over 20 years at Cahill Dental. Her precious giving heart will be missed by all. Visitation 4-8 pm Wednesday, December 26th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Funeral Service 11am Thursday December 27^th, with visitation 10-11 am prior to service. Interment Woodland Cemetery, New York Mills, Minnesota.    

Age 52 of South St. Paul

Passed away on December 5, 2018. Preceded in death by father, Ronald. Survived by mother, Janet; daughters, Jenna & Trista; brother, Ronald (Lisa); sister, Lisa (Mike); “Cuz”, Jesse; also cousins, grandchildren & friends. Bob was happiest at the cabin where he could fish and be outdoors with his four-legged friends. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 1-3 PM with a time of sharing beginning at 3 PM on Sunday, December 9^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Age 73 of Woodbury, MN, formerly of Decatur, IL

Passed away on December 3, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald; parents Bernard & Gaynelle Rokosh; brother, David; sister, Ruth Summerlott. Survived by children, Ronald (Maureen), Ronda, Dawn (Robert) Avery, Todd, Chad (Kim); grandchildren, Shane, Travis, Elizabeth, Aaron, Olivia, Isaiah, Honor, Hayden, Madison, Zachary & Renee; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy (Rich) Johnson; brother, Daniel (Cheryl). Mary had a great sense of humor. She loved her family and her Lord and will be deeply missed. A private family service is being held.

(Nee Proft)   Age 90 of Inver Grove Heights, 

Formerly of East St. Paul and White Bear Lake.

Retired Northwesten Bell proud union employee. Passed away [peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, James; father, Bernhard; mother, Florence; 4 brothers. Survived by children, Russell (Linda); Karen (Brian) Haehnel, Rita (Michael) Lundquist & Keith (Jennifer); sister, Dorothee Serbus; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Sis to those who knew her well, Florence was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma and great-grandma. She was fond of trips to casinos, scratch-offs and lunches out. A Celebration of Florence’s Life will be held 11 AM Wednesday, December 5^th, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 115 Crusader Ave., West St. Paul. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment at Union Cemetery, Maplewood, MN.

Age 75 of Sun City, AZ, formerly of St. Paul, MN

Retired 30-year employee of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Passed away on September 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Delores; brother, Richard; nephew, Stephen.  Survived by brother, Gordon; nieces & nephews, Robert (Lisa), Michael, Brian (Bekah), Tanya (Tim), Nicholas (LeAnn); special “Uncle Tom” to Brooklyn, Bailyn & Lucas; also other family & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday, December 1^st, at the Church of the Assumption, 51 West 7^th St., St. Paul, Visitation 9-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Age 85 of Ely, formerly of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on Nov. 22, 2018. Preceded in death by daughter, Sharon; daughter-in-law, Joan; granddaughter, Sarah; siblings, Fred, Elnora & Catherine. Survived by children, Ann Marie Ewald, Michael, Timothy & Donald (Shannan); grandchildren, Christopher (Kristina), Joseph & Tyler; great-granddaughter, Emily; siblings, Kenneth, Rita Stiff & Rosie (Bob) Stiff; friend, Liane Jeske; also other family & friends. Bob worked for over 30 years at Whirlpool Corp and over 10 years at Stroh’s Brewery, then enjoyed a long retirement in Ely, MN hunting and fishing. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Bob’s life will be held from 4PM – 8PM with a service at 6PM on Thursday, Nov 29^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Age 98 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on November 20, 2018.

Preceded in death by husband, Robert; parents; 3 sisters, 3 brothers. Survived by children, Robert (Rosemary Goff), Thomas (Lori), Pamela (Steve Lindahl); generations of grandchildren; nieces & nephews; extended family & special friends. Memorial Service 11 am Tuesday, November 27^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30-11 am prior to the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred. A special thanks to the staff at White Pine, IGH and HealthPartners Hospice for their loving care.