Passed Away on February 9, 2017. Age 34 of Inver Grove Heights

Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 10 AM at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 E. 72nd Street, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour prior.

Passed Away on February 9, 2017. Age 47 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed Away Peacefully. Survived by loving husband, Tim; daughters, Tallen and Alee; parents, Teri & Dan Brannan; father-in-law, Curt Meister; sisters, Laura (Andy) Triplett & Nicole (Dan) Widenstrom; step-daughter, Amanda Martinez; nieces, nephews, other relatives. Gathering of Family & Friends 4-8 pm Monday, February 13 with time of sharing at 7 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Passed Away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Age 84 of South St. Paul

Formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on . Preceded in death by brother, Paul. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Diana; sons, Todd (Beth), Wade (Dawn) & Kurt (Colleen); 9 grandchildren; also sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Earl served in US Army as MP. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family and will be dearly missed by all. Funeral Service 1 PM Tuesday, February 14th, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 255 West Douglas St., South St. Paul. Visitation 11 AM-1 PM prior to the service.

Passed Away February 6, 2017. Age 70 of Inver Grove Heights

Died February 6, 2017 at home surrounded by his family, after a short, but valiant battle with GlioblastomaHe leaves his wife of 34 years, Judy (Havard) Hagen; daughter, Amy (Chris) Narlock; step-daughter, Stephanie (Ben Richards) McDaniel; granddaughters, Eleanor and Ada Richards; brother, Curt Hagen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gladys Hagen. Wendall was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  He enjoyed playing the guitar (particularly with family accompaniment), being outdoors, biking, hiking and a good “discussion” about politics. He served in the United States Air Force as a navigator attaining the rank of Captain during the Vietnam war.  His career included many business and entrepreneurial endeavors. Born in Minneapolis to Donald and Gladys Hagen, Wendall spent his formative years in several locations around the country due to his father’s work.  He graduated from Wayzata High School and University of Minnesota and received a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Funeral Service11 AM Thursday, Feb 9, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. E, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS), 408 St. Peter Street, Suite 300, St. Paul, MN 55102 or online at www.gtcys.org/donate.

Passed Away on February 2, 2017.  Age 84 of South St. Paul

Age 84 of South St. Paul Passed away peacefully on February 2, 2017. Preceded in death by son, James; daughter, Joyce; sister, Rosie (Ray) Koppy. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Janice “Blondie”; children, Joan (Fred) Schaeppi, Jeffrey (Kathlene), John (Andrea) & Jodell Sirek; son-in-law, Tim Nordby; grandchildren, Brian (Sabrina), Sarah, Heather, Zachary, Jesse, Sam, Amanda, Jack, Ben, Jacob, Lauren, Avery; great-granddaughter, Cora; siblings, Donna Hansen, LeRoy (Phyllis), Pat (Andy) Rosmeisel & Melvin (Susie); also nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and greatly missed by 4 footed friend, Oliver. Claude loved all things outdoors especially camping, gardening, yard work and sports. His laughter and humor will be missed by all. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday, February 7th, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 749 6th, Ave. So., South St. Paul. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Also 9-10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 651-455-2035

Passed Away on January 22, 2017. Age 93 of Inver Grove Heights

She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stan Swenson on April 22, 1924, in Mankato, MN. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1942, and earned a B.S. in nursing from Hamline University in 1947. She married Charles J. Nelson, Jr. in 1948. Shirley was the first School Nurse in Windom, earned a Public Health Certificate at the U of M in 1968 and became Nurse Coordinator for the Inver Grove Heights School District. She loved people, music, knitting, gardening and her innumerable friends. She served as a Girl Scout Leader, sang in the church choir in Windom and volunteered in the Memory Loss Unit at Timber Hills after retiring. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Charlie; children, Ann and Bill; sister-in-law, cousins and a nephew. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the Memory Loss Unit at Timber Hills. A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel at Timber Hills, 6307 Burnham Circle, Inver Grove Heights on January 29th, 2017.

Passed Away on March 13, 2017, 2016.  Age 96 of South St. Paul

Another member of the “Greatest Generation” has quietly slipped away with family at his side on Jan. 21st after a brief illness. Preceded in death by wife, Viola; infant daughter, Mary Joan; son-in-law, Jack Groebner. Survived by daughters, Barbara Groebner, Mary Beth Braun, Georganne Behn (Mark) and son, David (Wendy); grandchildren, Mary Carter (Bob), Jane Burrows (Bob), Dan Groebner (Jordan), Jennifer Behn Wall, Liz Badger, Anne Behn, Addie and Connie Braun; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Ryan, Olivia, Ave, and Theis. George served in WWII as a crew member on a B-24 “Liberator.” He flew with the “Pyramidiers,” a unit of the 98th bomb group and was stationed in North Africa and the Middle East. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon returning home he became the proprietor of Rogowski Clothing on old Concord St. in So. St. Paul. He greatly enjoyed the tales and banter of his customers, most of whom worked in the stockyards or in the thriving meat packing industry. George loved the music of the big bands, the romantic orchestrations of Andre Rieu and even at the age of 96 enjoyed Lady Gaga. Go figure! Well-read, self-deprecating, witty and introspective, he will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. There will be a private service and interment at Acacia Cemetery Jan. 25th at 11 a.m.

Passed Away on January 20, 2017.  Age 77 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 77, of Inver Grove Heights Passed away peacefully On January 20, 2017, surrounded by family. Survived by husband, Frank A.; children, Jacqueline (Robert) Stokke & Joseph Dehrer; grand children, Aaron, Elizabeth, Paul & Rachel Stokke; sister, Jennifer Tillman. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 AM Tuesday, January 24th, at St. James Lutheran Church, 460 West Annapolis St., West St. Paul. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. James Church.

Passed Away on January 17th, 2017. Age 88 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 88 Bill passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2017. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy. Survived by children, Craig (Gale), Lynnette (Jeff) Schuetz, Kurt (Joni), Karilee (Russ Traurig), and Tri Huu Le and by 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grand children. Funeral Service Saturday January 28th at 11 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour before service. Family requests no flowers and memorials to Good Shepherd.

Passed Away on January 15, 2017. Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 84, of Inver Grove Heights Called home on January 15, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, George; sister, Burnetta; brothers, Raymond, Rueben & Donald; granddaughter, Tara. Survived by daughters, Linda Deiman & Dorlene (Michael) Steggall; grandchildren, Angela, Tony (Denise), Brian (Jessie), Kevin (Thavy) & Andria (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Ethan, Alisha, Joshua, Justin, Katelyn, Karmyn & Madelyn; sister, Leona (Lyle) Cordes; sisters-in-law, Marcella Franke, Rose Karsten & Sylvia Rossman; also many relatives & friends. Memorial Service 11AM Saturday, January 21st, at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church, 2950 Highway 55, Eagan. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Trinity Church Cemetery.