Passed Away on April 1, 2017. Age 63 of Inver Grove Heights

Called home unexpectedly in Florida, surrounded by her family, on April 1, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Patrick & Irene Perkins. Survived by husband, Pat; children, Greg (Sarah) Littleton, Jennifer (Scott) Huebscher & Jamie (Mark) Wandzel; step-sons, Bob (Katie), Joe (Jodi) & Tom Sullivan; grandchildren, Henry, Roy, Jack, Evelyn, Vivian, Carson, Caden, Brooklyn, Chase & Bauer; sisters, Patsy (Tony) Schommer & Susy (Frank) Sershen; brothers, Dick (Nancy), Jeff (Julie), Steve & Randy (Trish) Perkins; also many other family & friends. Gail’s passions were her children, grandchildren & golf. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, April 10^th, at Roberts Funeral Home. 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove heights. A Celebration of Gail’s Life will be held from 4:30-7:30 PM with a time of sharing beginning at 5 PM,Tuesday, April 11^th, at Southview Country Club, 239 Mendota Rd. E., West. St. Paul. Full notice Sunday. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Southview Country Club Beautification Fund.

Passed Away on April 2, 2017. Age 53 of Inver Grove Heights

Taken unexpectedly on April 2, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by mother and brother. Survived by wife, Kelly; 3 children, Josh, Cody & Chelsey; sisters, Cynthia Frederick (Raymond), Shelia Frederick (Michael); sisters-in-law, Kim, Christy (Scott), Colleen (Wade); brother-in law, Kurt; also several nieces & nephews. A Celebration of Brad’s life will be held from 4-7 PM with a time of sharing beginning at 7 PM, Friday, April 7^th, at the Croatian Hall, 445 2^nd Ave. So., South St. Paul.

Passed Away on April 1, 2017. Age 76 of Inver Grove Heights

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother passed away April 1, 2017, in St. Paul, surrounded by her family and friends.

On July 17, 1941, Dorothy was born to Howard and Dorothy Irwin in Lansing Township, Minnesota. She attended St. John’s Lutheran School. On September 23, 1960, she married Ronald Longacre of Kalispell, Montana.  To this union they were blessed with 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Tina’s first love is the Lord; she really enjoyed serving Him in a variety of ways at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  She has a group of girlfriends that her family likes to call the “Church Ladies”. She’s been a part of this congregation for many years, and knew the blessings of friendship, encouragement and prayer that she found there.

Her true “life’s work” she said, was being a wife and mother.  Something she took very seriously.  She loved fiercely, fought hard and never gave up on anyone. She attended anything and everything that any one of her children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren was part of.  She was the grandma that actually wore the buttons with the child posing with the baseball bat!   Family was so important to her.  She “mothered “more than her own, she “mothered” anyone who needed it, whether you wanted it or not!

Tina worked as the lunch lady at East St. Paul Lutheran School for many years.  She ministered in sort, where she taught teams of children about serving others and keeping a tidy kitchen.  Everyone loved being on the kitchen crew with her, she was a blast, you got out of class and there was sure to be an extra dessert with your name on it.

Tina loved to dance and sing, bake cookies for people she loved, and play the accordion.  She could roller skate and two-step at the same time.  She participated in life and invited people along for the ride.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Dorothy Irwin; her husband, Ronald Longacre; her sisters, Jean Ann and Catherine Irwin and Terry Gray; her brothers, Lesley and Charles Irwin; her great-granddaughter Madison Longacre.

Survivors include:; her children, Shawn (Michelle) Longacre, Rhonda (Tom) Hillstrom, and Patty (Carl) Fitzsimmons; her grandchildren, Jennifer Longacre (Drew), Travis (Holly) Longacre, Amanda Haas (Nick), Jessica Richards, Meaghan Hable, Nichole Longacre (Josh), Zachary Hillstrom, Nathan Gobely, Quinlyn and Noah Fitzsimmons; her great-grandchildren, Cheyanne, Akira, Hannah, Chloe, Jenna, Emma, Darrin, Blake, Reese, Kinsley and Lennyn; her siblings, Pat Hull, Kay Buege, Gary, Hugh, Mike and Don Irwin her dear friend and roommate, Paula Amundson; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service 10:30am Friday, April 7, visitation 1 hr. prior, Our Saviors’ Lutheran Church, 674 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul, MN  55106. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed Away on March 28, 2017. Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents and two sisters.  Survived by loving wife, Kathleen; children, Jeff, Julie, Michelle, Craig, Steve, Jeff, Rob, Chris, and Bill; sisters, Elaine & Sandra; brothers, Gary & Roger; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; also many relatives & friends. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, March 31^st, at Roberts Funeral home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday, at Roberts Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Friday.  Interment Saint Patrick’s Church Cemetery, IGH.  Memorials preferred.

Passed Away on March 25, 2017. Age 79, of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on March 25th, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, of Inver Grove Heights,  son Michael (Kim), and grand daughter, Annika of Mendota Heights. Services will be private.

Passed Away on March 23, 2017. Age 92, of Minneapolis

Passed away March 23, 2017.  Born July 7, 1924 in Hutchinson, WWII Navy Vet, U of MN Chem Eng graduate.  Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Arlys; his children, Joan Sandford (Peter), Grant Benjamin (Susan Pribyl), Lynn Benjamin (Anthony Signorelli), John Benjamin (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Robert &  Zoë Sandford,  Maria &Victoria Signorelli,  Allison, Elizabeth & Anne Benjamin.  Preceded in death by his son, Dean.  Memorial Service on Sunday, April 2 at 12 PM, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St NE, Mpls.

Passed Away on March 24, 2017. Age 96 of West St. Paul

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 24, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Louis; son, Dennis. Survived by loving family, Gus (MaryAnn), Jan (Mike), Rick (Renee), Kathy, 9 grandchildren & 21 great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, March 27^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

Passed Away on March 19, 2017.  Age 64 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Don & Dorothy Mattaini; brother, Butch. Survived by loving husband of 42 years, Jim; daughter, Angela (Dave) Rust; son, Michael (Becky); beloved Nana to Tommy, Charlie, Alex, Emma & Ava; sister, Roberta (Bob) Pederson.  She worked for the SSP and South Metro Fire Department for 30 years.  Debbie loved to travel, especially by cruise ship. She was a beloved friend and mother figure to many and she will be missed dearly. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, March 24^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 -10:30 am prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Passed Away on March 18, 2017. Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She is reunited with her husband of 60 years, Bob; Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Mildred Manning, sister, Rosella; brother, Dick. Survived by children, Timothy (Linda), Patricia (Robert) Keefer, Joseph (Cami); grandchildren, Amanda (Ethan), Abby (Doug), Jacob (Katie), Rebecca (Roberto), Zachary, Lucas, Joshua; great granddaughters, Eloise, Amelia, Grace, Olivia; siblings, Shirley Bittner, Bob (Carole) & Dan; also many nieces, nephews, family & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Thursday at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 E. 72^nd St., IGH. Visitation 4-7:30 pm Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Also one hour prior to Mass at the church. Sincere thank you to Dr. Alec Dunkel & Erin Hottinger, HealthEast Hospice & Pillars and the staff at Timber Hills. She was loved so much and will be missed dearly