Kallas, Carol Ann
Age 86, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in South St. Paul.
Left to miss her laughter, shenanigans, cinnamon rolls, vats of spaghetti sauce, holiday outfits, crocheted dish cloths, afghans, and guidance are her family and friends.
She is survived by four children, Shelli (Paul) Beck of South St. Paul, Tony (Cris) Kallas of Eagan, Kristy Greene of Mankato and Randi Kallas of Rochester; five grandchildren, Jason and Jeff Kallas, and Emily, Alice and Grace Beck; and three step-great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Gavin and Wyatt; brother Mike (Janet) Brenna of Pelican Rapids, Minn.; sisters-in-law Bernita Kallas and Dorothy Brenna; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin “Red” and Alice Brenna; her husband, Sam Kallas; brothers Carl and Don Brenna; and sister-in-law Bernice Brenna.
Carol Ann Brenna was born Dec. 18, 1930, in South St. Paul to Red and Alice Brenna. She married Sam Kallas on her 18th and golden birthday, Dec. 18, 1948. As a couple, Carol and Sam raised their family in South St. Paul, becoming very involved in the schools and youth athletics, especially VFW baseball. Their home was always open to family, extended family, old friends and new friends. They always had room for one more at the table, or in the car (or truck) for a ride to whatever game was going on. There was one more water fight to be had, one more bottle rocket to shoot.
Always strong-willed and independent, Carol rebuilt her life after Sam’s unexpected death in 1993. She traveled, spending nearly a month in Hawaii and yet never once stepping on a beach (“It’s just sand and water!”), reveled in her grandchildren’s accomplishments (“They are such nice boys, they are such sweet girls”), continued to boss her kids around (“I’m just helping!”) and maintained a full life as long as she could.
Alzheimer’s disease robbed of her ability to drive, cook and bake, remember names, faces, places, and so many other things, but it never took her sense of humor or independence. In her final days, as she lay with her eyes closed, she would smile at stories we told of her antics, and she’d give her special hand gesture that actually meant “I love you.”
She will be greatly missed, but she will be lovingly remembered.
The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Friday, August 25th, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 5th Avenue and Douglas Street, South St. Paul, her home church of more than 60 years. Burial will be alongside Sam at Oak Hill Cemetery in South St. Paul. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 AM until the time of the service.
Howlett, Merlin J.
Age 51 of West St. Paul
Passed away on August 11, 2017.
Preceded in death by loving parents, George & Rita. Greatly missed by wife, Mary Ann; step-children, Patrick (Francine) Goetsch, Christopher Goetsch, Laurie (Mike) Bergum; grandchildren, Samantha, Erin, C.J., Abby, Natalie & Anthony; brothers, Wayne (Sharon) & Calvin (Virgie) Howlett; also other family & friends. A gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 12 Noon-2 PM Saturday, September 9th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Special thanks to Becky R.N. @ Mn Oncology in Woodbury.
Field, Robert Dean
January 31, 1927 to July 22, 2017
The man who provided for us, guided and encouraged us and loved us is gone and will never be forgotten. He instilled in us the ideals of pride in family and in a job well done; kindness to others, a love of music and honesty, sincerity and integrity. He was born and raised in St. Paul and graduated from Central High School. He served in the Navy at the end of World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. As a Macalester College graduate, he taught us the value of a good education and encouraged and supported us through ours. He had a long and successful career of more than forty years in the investment business. He was very active and loved to golf and play volleyball and enjoyed perfecting his yard and garden. A favorite hobby of his was woodworking and he created many beautiful pieces of furniture. He enjoyed traveling and we were fortunate to go on family trailer trips out West, East and to the North Shore (as long as we were mostly quiet on the long drives…). He and Mom enjoyed their international travels. He loved being “Papa” to his nine grandchildren and was very proud of his entire family. So to the man we love and to who we are grateful for his love, we raise a Beefeaters martini on the rocks with two olives and toast to a life well lived! Dad was greeted in Heaven by our mother, Merle and his parents, Dean and Blanche Field. He leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Mary Field and brother-in-law, Frank Hoppensteadt; daughters, Leigh Tollefson (Bob) and Lynn Field Storla (Kelly) and sons, Rob Field (Tracy) and Rick Field (Maryam); nine gracious and wonderful grandchildren and three great grandchildren. We want to thank Presbyterian Homes-Timber Hills staff for their kindness, care, love, support and encouragement. There aren’t enough positive adjectives to express our gratitude for their gracious and considerate care of Dad and assistance to us. A private memorial and internment is planned. Memorials preferred to Presbyterian Homes-Timber Hills or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Maule, Jerome M. “Jerry”
Age 76
Passed away August 14, 2017.
Preceded in death by beloved wife, Mary; grandson, Michael. Survived by children, Lori (Scott) Classert, Jerry (Nancy) Maule & Jodi (Troy) Stoffel; grandchildren, Jessie, Tyler & Sarah Maule, Kelly Classert, Zachary, Austin & Emma Stoffel. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, August 18th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass. Private family interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Assoc. or the American Heart Assoc.
Peltier, Charlotte “Char”
(nee Froehlingsdorf)
Born April 8, 1932. Passed away peacefully on August 7,2017. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Anthony and Grace; and her beloved husband Edward “Eddie”. Survived by her children Mark (Lisa), Diane, Roberta, Stephen, Carolyn, Glenn, Kristine (John) Leinen, Paul (Jodi), Barbara (Timothy) Audette, and Julie (Derek) Cooper; sister Rita May Brodahl; 32 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren, many friends from grade school, high school and neighborhoods who visited up until a few days before she passed on. An amazing and outstanding person in so many ways, she was an exceptional mother and friend, and in her final months with fading cognition due to dementia, she had every medical assistant, nurse, doctor and visitor laughing and amazed at her astonishing wit. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am, Monday, August 14th at the Church of the Assumption, 51 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Visitation 4-7 PM Sunday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Also from 9-10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Thanks to all of her dear friends for their love and support. A very special thank you to the people who took exceptional care of our mother at HealthEast-The Pillars Hospice.
Miller, Marlene M.
Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 9, 2017. Survived by loving husband of 64 years, Ray; children, Douglas (Joan), Daniel (Connie), Marie (Frank) & David; grandchildren, Andrew, Charisse (Matt), Kailah, Danielle, Samantha, Tyler (Bree), Stephen, Lisa, Brigette & Griffin; great-grandchildren, Vivian & Nolan. Memorial Service 5 PM Wednesday, August 16th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 3-5 PM prior to the services. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Knapp, Michael James
Age 70 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on August 10, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Georgianna. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Adelia “Dee” (Haeg); 6 children, Jenni (Rob) Geist, Josh (Nikki), Jason (Amber), Jessica (Mitchell) Hiley, Jon (Stella), & Jeff; 11 grandchildren, Ali, Tony, Emily, Owen, Sam, Lola, Lucas, Graham, Tyler, Calvin & Tilly; 5 sisters; 7 brothers; also nieces, nephew & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, August 17th, at the church of St. Thomas Becket, 4455 So. Robert Trail, Eagan. Visitation 9:30-10:30 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Hane, Bradley S.
Age 55 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away on August 4, 2017. Preceded in death by father, William. Survived by loving wife of 20 years, Tammy; sons, Dylan & Derek; mother, Shirley; brothers, William (Jeanne) & Allen; also many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Brad was an avid music lover, sports fan & golfer. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, August 10th, at Roberts Funeral Home. 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 789 6th Ave, So., South St. Paul.
Jacoby, Edward James
Age 59 of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away on July 29, 2017.
Beloved Son., Brother, Uncle, Godfather
Preceded in death by father, Lyle., Survived by mother, Diane; sister, Lorri (Mark) Dankers; brothers, Joe (Sue), Rich (Annette); nieces & nephews, Matt (Heidi), Kristin (Brian), Jolene, Nic (Kelly), Richie (Krystal), Max & Libby; great-nephews & great-niece, Madden, Landon & Emmy; also aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Ed retired as a 2nd generation owner of the family business, Pine Bend Paving. He loved winters in Florida, casinos, riding his Harley and “Popcorn/Kool-Aid Sundays.” He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family. Private family services were held.
Winter, Beverly J. (Nee Dahn)
Age 82 formally of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away July 26, 2017 in the loving care of the staff at the Le Sueur Care Center. Bev was proceeded in death by grandparents, Fred and Albertina Dahn; mother, Vivian (Dahn) Ulrich; sister, Barbara (Paul) Trimbo. She is survived by husband, Donald Winter; siblings, Robert (Betty) Lawrence, Richard (Carol) Ulrich and Donald (Janet) Lawrence; children, Debra (Greg) Zippel, Jeff Winter and Patricia (Mark) Nikodym; grandchildren, Alex (Jenna) Unruh, Adrien (Chris) Roehrich, Kayla (Logan) Sohn, Nolan Zippel, Savannah Zippel, Paige Nikodym, and 7 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Thursday Aug 3rd at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:00-10:00 am prior to mass. Luncheon to follow mass.