With much sadness our mother passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018 at the Estates of Greeley, Stillwater, Minnesota. Jackie was survived by her brother, Richard Norton. She was also survived by her children, Penny Smith Odom, Linda Smith Thompson, Cynthia Smith Schmitz, Michael Smith, Deborah Smith Krump, Bradley Smith, Paulette Smith Dennler and step-children, Dee Hanson Campeau, Irv Hanson, Dale Hanson, Linda Hanson McKeever, Cindy Hanson Stevensen, Bruce Hanson, Julie Hanson Grunwald, Bernie Hanson and Nancy Hanson Johnston. In addition, Jackie welcomed many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on: Thursday July 5, 2018, 4:00pm to 7:00pm Eulogy at 7:00 pm Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Interment on Friday July 6, 2018, 12:00 noon Acacia Park Cemetery, 2151 Pilot Knob Road Mendota, MN 55012.

Age 66, passed away on June 29, 2018.  

Survived by wife, Jill; children, Ben (Meg) Barton, Jessica (Jason) Whitney, Jody (Brody) Delau, Molly (Bob) Urman, Audrey (Joe) Illetschko, and many many grand/great-grandchildren.  Memorial Service 1:00 PM, Monday, July 2 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.  Visitation 11-1 prior to service.  Luncheon to follow.

86, of Inver Grove Heights (44 years)

Passed away on June 28, 2018, with loving family at his side. Bill was born on February 14th,1932 and proudly proclaimed himself a “natural born lover”. He will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him. Bill is a Graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Software Engineer of 35 years (Control Data, Honeywell, U.S. Navy), accomplished outdoorsman and last but not least a Green Bay Packers fan. He was preceded in death by his father, George and mother, Frances(Cooney) Schunk; brothers, Duayne, George Jr. and LaVern Schunk; sisters, Evelyn Schroeder, Juanita Zorn, Letitia Rawn, and Darlene Wallack. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, former Lt. Governor of Minnesota Mae (Gasparac) and his son Benjamin (Amy Twedt); brother, John “Jack” of Snohomish, WA and sisters, JoAnn Caswell of Stanley, WI and Yvonne Slowiak of Acron, OH. A visitation and service celebrating Bill’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. respectively Monday, July 2nd at Emanuel Lutheran Church 2075 70th St. E. Inver Grove Heights, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to MN Veterans.

Age 75 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on June 16, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Karl & Anna; brother, Douglas. Survived by wife, Dianne; children, Nancy (Max), Kathy (George), Sally (Stew), April (Tom), Kris & Danny; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Karen (Chuck); also many other relatives & friends. Funeral Service 6:00 PM Thursday, June 21^st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4:00-6:00 PM prior to the service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Velma was reunited in heaven with her loving husband Paul on June 6, 2018. Velma was the eldest of six children who were raised on a farm in North Dakota. Shortly after graduating from high school, she met Paul in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Thanks to the Air Force, she and Paul saw quite a bit of the world: Japan, Morocco, Italy, Texas, etc – with two small children in tow. After their military service and additional moves, Paul and Velma found themselves in Washington DC where Velma worked for the Social Security office. When Paul and Velma moved to Madison, SD, Velma became the founding executive manager for a new housing facility for the elderly. Eventually they moved to Sioux Falls where Velma worked at O’Gorman High School for a few years. After retirement and Paul’s death in 2006, Velma moved to Minneapolis. Wherever she lived, Velma always made sure that home was where the heart was. Her Mantra was Faith, Family, Friends and Flag. All through her life, Velma was the glue that kept her family together through letters, emails and packages. She is greatly missed here on Earth by her daughter, Paulette and son, Michael, 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two brothers, other relatives, and a multitude of friends. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Velma’s favorite charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visitation 4:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, 6/27 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights 55077. Mass of Christian Burial 11: 00 am Thursday 6/28 with visitation at 10:00 am at The Church of St Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. Interment 11:30 am Friday, 6/29 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly Lane #6), Minneapolis, MN.

Age 90 of Inver Grove Heights

On June 11, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Anita; surrounded by daughters, Sandra (Greg) Dahn & Cindy (Doug) Anderson; grandchildren, Melissa (Jim), Corey (Tera) & Troy (Shelby); great-grandchildren, Mason, Cole, Makenna, Ashlyn, Evan, Easton & Hailey; sister, Dottie (Harry) Rensenbrink; companion, Lee Whitting; also many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, June 14^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials Preferred. Special thanks to the staff at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale for their kindness.

Age 79, of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on 6/9/18. Preceded in death by husband of 49 years, Glenn; parents, Cecil and Elvena (Knable) Hull. Ceal is survived by her children, Russ (Debbie), Rick (Cheryl), Connie (Mike) Nelson, Sue (Tom) Lundgren; grandchildren, Nicole, Krystal, Ashlee, Glenn, Erick, Kyle, Jimmy; great-grandchildren, Alivia, Deagan, Silas, Korben; sisters-in-law, Donna & Diane; brother-in-law, Johnny; companion of many years, Frank Hofstedt and four-legged friend, Sammy. Funeral Service 1:30 PM Thursday, June 14^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 12 Noon-1:30 PM prior to the service. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.