Age 90

Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; parents, siblings & other family.

Survived by children, Barb Reckinger (Mike), Beth Reckinger (Mark), Bonnie Olson (Allan), Steve (Chris); many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda Patsy & Diane Klett; sister-in-law, Norma Roszak (Tim).

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 16^th, at Wakota Ridge Lutheran Church, 255 W. Douglas St., South St. Paul.  Visitation 1-hour prior at church. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.

Age 69 of Inver Grove Heights 

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 5, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Carol Michels. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, Daniel; sons, Daniel and Donald; daughter, Kelly (Chris) Fritter; grandchildren, Tyler, Shane and Grace; siblings, Steven (Lehung) Michels, Charles (Susan) Michels, Patricia (Dean) Carpenter, Jeff (Suzann) Michels and Kathleen (Jerry) Robinson; and many other relatives and friends.

Nancy loved to spend time with her children, especially her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family and friends, was an avid reader and loved to travel. She will be greatly missed.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4 to 7 pm Friday, September 12^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Scleroderma Foundation.

Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025 at age of 100 years.  Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Leo.  Sylvia was born in Northwestern Minnesota. At the age of 17 she left home and came to Minneapolis where she completed her education to become a nurse in 1947. After World War II Sylvia married Leo Dorf on January 28, 1949. They moved to Eden Prairie, where they raised their four children, Kathy Grinsteinner (Woody), Linda Kahl (Doug), Michael (Jolene) and Jim (Dana Christesen).

She had a garden and did a lot of canning. She also enjoyed bowling with her co-workers. She and Leo were active in the Chanhassen Legion or they helped with preparation for Friday’s fish fries. She also like traveling to Colorado to visit Linda and Doug and to see her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing in her younger years and watching Lawrence Welk. She and Leo also had a cabin in Merrifield where they spent many weekends along with family and friends.

Survived by her grandchildren, Jessica, Byron and Teresa, Kelsey, Elliot and Spencer and Lisa; great-grandchildren, Owen and Isla, Geoff and Scott, Jaxton, Tanner, Aaron, Serenity, Reed, Kirsten, Sophie, Lily and Bryant; great-great-grandchildren, Kai and Evelyn.

We would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Artis and Midwest Hospice for taking such good care of our Mom. You made these last 2 1/2 years very special for her.

The funeral will be held Monday, September 15th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation at 9:00 with service following this at 9:30 AM. At 10:45 we will line up at Fort Snelling for interment at 11:00. A reception will follow from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Chanhassen Legion, 290 Lake Dr. E., Chanhassen.

No flowers please. If you choose donations, they can be sent to the Chanhassen American Legion.

Age 79 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Peter & Lorraine “Jimmy” Aszmann. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Roger; sons, Dan (Suzanne) & Bill; grandchildren, Matthew (Kaila), Bailey (Sarah), Megan & Georgia; sister, Carol Alverson; brother, Kenneth Aszmann; also other family & friends. Linda loved her family dearly and treasured the time together. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, September 19^th at Catholic Community of St. Thomas Becket, 4455 South Robert Trail, Eagan. Visitation 10:00 – 11:00 AM prior to Mass at Church. Private interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Hts. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Roger Dean Umbreit, born in St. Paul, MN on May 3, 1947 to Robert and Alma Umbreit, passed away peacefully after a long term illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alma; brother, Ronnie; sisters, Nancy and Shirley; sons, Dustin and Jeff. Roger dedicated himself to various workplace roles over the years, until a fall resulted in a permanent back injury.

He is survived by Susan Hutchins, his beloved partner and love of his life of 30 years; Susan’s daughters, Jill Warner (Michael), Jennifer Christensen and Jessa Hutchins (Jon); 6 grandchildren, Chase, Riley, Emmie, Jack, Henry and Greta; 2 step-daughters, Patti and Debbie; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Those who knew Roger appreciated his good natured humor, warm smile and the impact he had on others.  Roger enjoyed the past few summers where he spent quality time with family in Chetek, WI on Fish Lake.  We take comfort in knowing that Roger’s legacy of love and kindness will be held in the hearts of all who knew him.

The family wants to sincerely thank Martin Luther Manor and Minnesota Hospice for their care, empathy and passion they gave Roger during his stay with them.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 am -2:00 pm, Monday, September 1^st, with a time of sharing at 12:00 noon, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private burial at Roselawn Cemetery.

Age 97 passed away on August 28, 2025. 

Geraldine “Gerry” Bradford of Bloomington, Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 at the age of 97 years old. Born September 7, 1927 in New Munich, Minnesota, Gerry grew up in Alexandria Minnesota, the first daughter of Peter and Lidwina Sonnen. Gerry is survived by her sister, Yvonne Lysaker; and by children, Gayle Cooner, Mary Kelley (Brian), Nita Bradford, and Walter Bradford (Nancy); several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; oldest son, Stephen; and son-in-law, Jack Cooner.

Gerry met her husband Robert “Bud” Bradford by looking across the street, the brother of her childhood best friend Dorothy. Upon graduating from St. Catherine’s with a bachelor’s degree, Gerry and Bud married in 1950. They moved several times in the early years of their marriage, before setting in Bloomington in 1958. Gerry had a quiet strength, a woman who rose to challenges with patience and without complaint. When faced with the need to be the family financial breadwinner, Gerry got her teaching certificate, worked long days in middle and high schools for over 30 years. Gerry saw the value of education, for herself and others. She went on to earn a Master of Education.

Not one to sit idle, Gerry enjoyed gardening, sewing, making dolls, and an annual visit to the Uptown art fair. She was active in her church, The Nativity of Mary in Bloomington. She made sure all her children knew how to read a recipe and do their own laundry.

Gerry appreciated the outstanding care she received from the staff at Nine Mile Senior Living, Vivie Care Suites of Edina and the Allina Hospice team.

To celebrate Gerry’s life, please gather on Wednesday, September 10th at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with a Mass at 11:00 am followed by lunch. The service can be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1FikWX3n4LcxSamMT7swr3gQnJbnrBgU

October 17, 1927 – August 26, 2025.

Fred Bunzli died peacefully in his home in Inver Grove Heights, MN on August 26, 2025.

He is survived by Nancy, his wife of 68 years; children, Ann, John, Jim, Peggy (spouse Alysha), and Bill (spouse Deborah); and grandchildren, Alex, Zoe, Beckett, Xavier, and Joshua “Moss”.

Fred was born in Lyon, France in 1927 to Swiss expats Richard and Anna Bünzli. When he was 3 years old, the family emigrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fred grew up in BA, receiving a degree in Chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires. During that time, he also studied aviation and was licensed as a commercial pilot in 1951 and as a flight instructor in 1953.

Fred came to the US in 1954, first to Minneapolis, then to Chicago where he worked as a dispatcher for North Central Airlines (now Delta), and eventually to Cleveland where he began working for Lubrizol in petroleum additive sales. He still spoke English (his 4^th language) with an accent when he arrived in the US.

In 1955, while travelling with a friend in Long Island, NY, he met Nancy Ann Ford. The couple married in 1957 and began a series of adventures together, raising five children and travelling extensively. Their honeymoon was a trip by Ocean Liner to Rio di Janeiro (Brazil) for his new posting. His work took Fred (and Nancy and their children) to Hamburg (Germany), Nassau (Bahamas), Madrid (Spain), and Cuernavaca (Mexico), as well as various places in the US. In 1976, Fred and family moved to Geneva (Switzerland), where they lived for 5 years before returning to the US for the final years of his career. Throughout his life, he continued to pick up languages, try new foods and drinks, widen his appreciation of music (he brought home some “unusual” records…) — fully appreciating the cultures he discovered along the way.

After retiring in 1990, Fred did not slow down. Late in his career, he had taken up sailing, earning his Captain’s license. He and Nancy owned a series of sailboats between 1990 and 2014. They cruised the Gulf of Mexico, Florida’s west coast, The Forida Keys, and made multiple crossing to the Bahamas. On most of these trips, Fred as Captain and Nancy as First Mate were the only crew.

Fred will be remembered by his family and friends as someone who enjoyed every moment, always ready for the next adventure. He was a reliable jokester and had an apt (if not entirely appropriate…) Swiss-German turn of phrase for any occasion. Most of all, he made time for family, visiting his kids and grandkids around the world well into his 90s.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to one of the following organizations that promote sailing and dignity for all:

Minneapolis Sailing Center: https://sailmpls.org/donate

Sail to Prevail: https https://sailtoprevail.org/support/

Association for the Prevention of Torture: https://www.apt.ch/

Age 88

Passed away peacefully on August 21^st, 2025. Gene was a pillar of the community on the West Side where he was born and raised and ran Josephs Market, with his wife, Irene, for 38 years. Gene was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine; father, Bud; his sisters, Shirley, Carol, Elizabeth. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene; sister, Judy; children, Jamie (Kelly), Dori (Alan), Tanya, and Mark (Laurie); nephew, Joseph Ruiz; grandchildren, Jesse, Amanda, Jensen and Tyler.

Funeral Mass 11:00 am Thursday, August 28^th, at Holy Family Maronite Church, 1960 Lexington Ave. S., Mendota Heights. Visitation 10:00-11:00 am prior to Mass. Luncheon following. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

W. Richard (Dick) Heinrich, born March 26,1946 in St. Paul, MN, passed away at the age of 79 on August 20, 2025 in Inver Grove Heights.

Dick spent his life in Minnesota, attending elementary school at Garfield Elementary and Humboldt High School for junior and senior high. He worked as a trucking dispatcher for many years but found his passion after retiring, working 17 years in the security department of the Minnesota Zoo. He enjoyed serving his community and spent many years with the Inver Grove Fire Department as well as working in the police reserves in Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul.

But perhaps his greatest source of pride was his 58 year marriage to wife, Diane Heinrich. He is survived by his wife Diane Heinrich, two daughters Lisa Heinrich and Lynn Heinrich, and grandchildren Ryan Tessman and Jack Tessman. Extended family includes two sisters, Elizabeth Marschall (Ray) and Corinne Brengman (Bill) and their families. Family also includes four sisters-in-law: Barbara Stone (Dan), Cheryl Pawlenty (Gary), Annette Gross (Andy), Elaine Weber and their families. Preceded in death by brother-in-law George Weber (Sue).

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, August 26^th, at Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Hts. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Riverview Cemetery, St. Paul.