Zinnel, Erwin “Lester”
Age 88 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away on April 11, 2018 with his sons at his side. Preceded in death by wives, Patricia & Marlys; sisters, Evelyn & Janet. Survived by brother, Robert; special friend, Myrt Milner; sons, Jeff (Judy) & Greg; step-children, Mark, Rick (Beth), Jim (Gabriela) & Kathy Keyworth; grandchildren, Mike, Annette (Matt) Jents, Brian & Matthew; step-grandchildren, Katie, Ben & Christine; great-grandson, Colton Jents. Memorial Service 11 AM Monday, April 16th, at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church, 2950 HWY 55, Eagan. Visitation 4-7 PM Sunday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Also 10-11 AM prior to the service at church. Private interment in Worthington, MN.
Saad, Marlys R.
Beloved Mom, Gram, Sister & Dear Friend Age 82
Resident of Half Moon Lake, WI, formerly of Inver Grove Heights. Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2018. Born January 16, 1936. Preceded in death by parents, Martin & Olive Erickson; husband, Lewis; son, David; brothers, Vernon, Leonard, Richard, Linden; sisters, Delores & Lucille. Survived by daughters, Michelle (Chris) Nelson & Tammy (Bruce) Saad McLaughlin; grandchildren, Donielle (Nick) Strilzuk, Donny, Dallas (Amanda) & Dustin Coury; great-grandchildren, Velincya & Colton; sister, Arlene Larson; brother, Kenneth Erickson; also nieces, nephews other relatives & friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Friday, April 13th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Saturday, April 14th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation also 9:00 – 10:30 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Moses Dane Cemetery, Burtrum, MN.
Bertz, James W.
Age 90 of West St. Paul
Passed away peacefully on April 5, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Florine “Terry”; son, John. Survived by daughter, Jacquelyn Orchard; sons, Jim (Lana) & Jeff (Jennifer); grandchildren, Kimberly Eccles, Matt, Keely Orchard, Nate, Daniel Orchard, Alix & Tae; great-granddaughters, Jessica Eccles & Ada May; sister-in-law, Marilyn Johnson; also numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family would also like to take this opportunity to thank the kind and caring staff at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, April 11th, at the church of St. John Vianney, 789 17th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Allina Hospice.
Knutson, Alice M. (Sweeney)
Preceded in death by parents, Robert Sweeney, Millie & Ed Mehsikomer; sister, Maureen Sweeney. Survived by husband, Steve; sons, Lee (Memory Heille) and Scott (Katrina Smith); siblings, Pat (Dan) Blaskowski, Peggy (Bob) Junkin, Jim (Margaret) Sweeney, Bob (Paula) Sweeney, Mary Mehsikomer, Jerry Sweeney, Steve Mehsikomer; also nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends. Memorial Service 2 PM Friday, April 13th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 1 hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family. A very special thank you to all who extended kindness to Alice during her journey.
Skoog Runge, Mary E.
Age 86, of Hastings, MN
Passed away on March 29th, 2018 in Hastings. She was born on March 13th, 1932 in St. Paul Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, John C. Skoog. Survived by sons, John (Susan) and William (Elaine). Daughters Melinda Ellingson (Bruce) and Jayne. 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a Legendary East Side Caterer and Prayer Warrior.
Memorial service at a later date.
Johnson, Vivian L.
Of Inver Grove Heights.
Age 95
Died peacefully March 24th, 2018 at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul. Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands; Roy Paulus and Robert Johnson; and dear friend Ed L’Allier. She will be dearly missed by her son Jeffrey (Laurie) Paulus; grandchildren Roger (Julie), Valerie (Bret), Alycia (Tony), Timothy (Natasha); great-grand-daughters Lilah and Penny; one sister Ruth, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will take place at 11 am on Friday, March 30, 2018 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel 8108 Barbara Ave. E Inver Grove Heights.
Scearcy, Beverly A.
Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights
Died peacefully at Southview Acres Health Care Center on March 23, 2018. She is survived by her children Douglas, Robin, and Candice; Five grandchildren; Charles Scearcy and sister in law Yolanda Nesseth, and several nieces and nephews. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Sigard and Marie Nesseth; brothers; Arthur, Robert, Ted; Sisters; Joyce Lanzisero, Mary Jane Tschida, Colleen Siebenalek, and Geraldine Bearson. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday March 31, 2018 from 12-2 PM at Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights.
Moehrle, James “Jim”
age 91 of South St. Paul
died peacefully March 23, 2018 at the VA hospital in Minneapolis.
Jim was proud to be a World War II and Atomic Bomb Veteran, serving in the Navy. He was also a life member of the VFW post 295. He was a dedicated employee of American Hoist, where his career spanned 30 years prior to his retirement. He and his wife Arlene were married on September 3, 1949. This union was blessed with two children. Jim and Arlene spent many years traveling and wintering in Arizona.
James will be lovingly remembered by is his wife of 68 years; Arlene; daughter Judith Britz (Miles), son William (Cheryl) four grandsons; Charles (Tiffany) Britz, Daniel (Heather) Britz, Matthew (Laura) Moehrle, and Steven (Brooke) Moehrle; six great-grandchildren; three nieces, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Alfons and Catherine Moehrle and brother Raymond Moehrle. Mass of Christian Burial will take place March 28, 2018, 11 AM at Spirit of Hope Catholic Church, Sunfish Lake, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN. Lunch to follow at the South St. Paul VFW.
Gruhlke, Joan E.
Of South St. Paul
Joan died at her home on March 23, 2018.
Joan will be lovingly remembered by husband Timothy, son Tyler, mother Marlene (Schmitz) Leach, one sister; Donna Einck (Bob), three brothers; Jerry Leach (Nikki), Andy Leach (Angela), Joe Leach (Megan) and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sarah Nicole, and her father, Warren Leach. Visitation Monday March 26th, 4-7 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 27th, 10:30 AM; Visitation one hour prior to Mass at St. John Vianney, 789 17th Ave. No, South St. Paul; Burial will follow Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN.
Bruber, Rose
Rose passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur & Florence Moquist, and brother, Richard Moquist. Rose will be lovingly remembered by her children, William, Ron & Erika (Robert) Ryan, her grandchildren, Cassandra (Gerald) Weineck, Sarah Bruber, Ilyssa (Jeff) Skallerup & Michael Ryan, her great-grandchildren, Lydia Bruber, Wyatt & Luna Weineck, A. J. & Adelynn Skallerup, her brother, Ron (Joanne) Moquist, sister-in-law Barb Moquist, and many loving nieces, nephews & friends. Rose retired from South Saint Paul schools after 31 years of service. Rose enjoyed shopping, cooking, playing bingo with friends and spending time with her family. Memorial Service 2 PM Sunday, March 25th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1-2 PM prior to the service. Luncheon to follow at the SSP VFW Post 295. A special thanks to the staff at United Hospital and Comfort Keepers for their loving care. Memorials preferred to the SSP Educational Foundation.