Passed Away on June 30, 2016. Age 87 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2016. Preceded in death by loving husband, Leonard; infant daughter, Paulette. Survived by children, Leonard (Eileen), Stephen (Janal), Bradley (Rashell), David (Michele), Brian (Beth), Jennifer (David) Klaustermeier; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, July 7^th, at the Church of St. John Vianney, 19^th @ Bromley, South St. Paul. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. John Vianney Church Building Fund.

Passed Away on June 28, 2016. Age 68 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 28, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Marion & Loretta. Survived by loving wife, Mary Ellen; step-children, Gina (Dave) Wright, Ted (Anna) Biggs, Andy (Michelle) Biggs & Karen (Eric) Matthews; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Cecelia “Cookie” Smith; special “brother” Norm Gravelle. Mike worked for over 40 years in the trucking industry and was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 2 PM Friday, July 1^st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 11 AM – 2 PM prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at IGH Good Samaritan Ctr. for their loving care.

Passed Away on June 20, 2016. Age 86 of Marine on St. Croix, Formerly of South St. Paul

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Bapa and “Uncle Don”, with a steady confidence and genuine, down-to-earth manner, he was a role model for the everyday family man and was loved by all who knew him. He had an uncomplicated approach toward life and an ease with which he enjoyed its simple pleasures. Always light-hearted, he put those around him at ease with his unassuming demeanor and brought joy and levity to every occasion. “Don” played on many South St. Paul baseball and basketball town teams and was an accomplished athlete in his early years. He was selected to three consecutive fast-pitch softball All-State teams as a shortstop with Sweeney’s in the late ‘50’s and was ultimately inducted into the MN Fast Pitch Hall of Fame. After his playing days, he was a baseball umpire and basketball referee for hundreds of high school games in the 60’s and 70’s. At age 65, his cross-over dribble could still confound men half his age during weekly pick-up games in Marine on St Croix, where he and his beloved wife, Dolly, his bride of nearly 67 years, made their home since 1979. “Terrible” loved hunting ducks and pheasants with family and friends, was an inaugural member of Pheasants Forever, and was still afield with his son, grandson, great-grandsons and his eleventh lab, “Decoy”, this past fall. Preceded in death by parents, John and Martha Goral. Survived by his loving wife, Dolly; children, Merrisue (Dean) Soutor; Kathy; Don S. (Brenda); Gaye Lee (George) Kryzer; Rob (Naomi); 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Foley; brother, Bill (Sandy); many nieces and nephews, loving relatives and great friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 24, 10:30 AM with visitation at 9:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 749 – 6^th Ave So, South St. Paul. Internment Oak Hill Cemetery.

Passed Away on June 17, 2016. Age 88 of Inver Grove Heights

Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, June 24^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9- 11 AM prior to the service. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Full Notice Wednesday.

Passed away June 11, 2016. Age 94 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by first wife, Ruth Hartman; son, Jason; daughter-in-law, Cindy Taterka; granddaughter, Stacy Taterka; siblings, Andrew & Adeline. Survived by loving wife, Anita (Mahler); son, John Scott (Sheila); daughter-in-law, Janet Taterka; sister, Vicki Vlasis; step-children, Bryan (Fe) Mahler, Leesa Biermaier, Brent Mahler, Missy (James) Banitt; grandchildren, Curk (Tracy) Taterka, Ryan Taterka, Heather Taterka; 5 great-grandchildren; also many other relatives and friends. Tom Served in World War II in the Air Force flying 35 missions. He was owner of Thomas Jewelers, life-time member of Southview Country Club and an avid bridge player. Mass of Christian Burial 4 PM Wednesday, June 15^th, at the Church of St. John Vianney, 19^th Ave. No. @ Bromley, South St. Paul. Visitation 2-4 PM prior to Mass at Church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Passed Away on June 9, 2016.  Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights

Beloved Father, Grandpa, Papa. Passed away on June 9, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Beverly; parents, George & Ellen; 1 brother; 3 sisters; 1 step-sister. Survived by daughter, Gail; sons, Craig (Deb), Scott & Keith (Kim); 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Don was a US Air Force Veteran and retired after 43 years at Northwest Airlines. Private family Services will be held. Special thank you to HeathEast Hospice for their loving care.

Passed Away on June 9, 2016. Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by parents; 3 brothers; 1 sister. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Shirley; children, Kerry, Lori (Frank) Stewart & Todd (Nancy); 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Eugene Krech; also other relatives & many friends. Don retired from Unisys after 40 years. Memorial Service 11 AM Monday, June 13^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10 – 11 AM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Passed Away on June 7, 2016.

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. Ended his life journey on. Preceded in death by son, Eddie and the mother of his children, Charlene. Survived by children, Connie (Dick) Kehr, Mike (Lacy), Linda (Ron) Panchot & Laura; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers, Phil (Audrey) & Paul; also many nieces, nephews & dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, June 15th, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 749 6th Ave. So., South St. Paul. Visitation 9:30 – 11 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics, Down Syndrome Clinic.

Passed Away on June 1, 2016. Age 54 of Stillwater, Formerly of South St. Paul

Called home suddenly on June 1, 2016. Survived by loving wife of 33 years, Julie; sons, Matthew & Nathan; parents, Jan Hoaglan & Ken Erickson (Carla Bluhm), Robert & Edie Seerup; brother, Mark; sister, Julie (Kevin) Meeder; nieces & nephews, Andy & Adam Erickson, Ben, Claire & Natalie Meeder; also aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. David was an engineer at 3M for 32 years. Funeral Service 3 PM Sunday, June 5^th, at St. James Lutheran Church, 460 W. Annapolis St., West St. Paul. Visitation 1-3 PM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.

Passed Away on May 31, 2016. Age 93 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by beloved husband, Clarence; parents, John and Sarah Wiens; brothers, Harold, Jack, Ed, Theodore, Arnold (Chief); sister, Blondina; and great-grandson, Gavin. Survived by sister, Marcella Siegwarth; sons, Donald (Linda), David (Carol); daughters, Diane (Dave Keller) and Debra; 9 grandchildren; 14 grandchildren. Charlotte was born October 29, 1922 in Delft, Minnesota. She attended Bible College. She worked during World War II as “Rosie the Riveter”. She met Clarence on a blind date in early 1948 and married November 27, 1948. She worked in the St. Paul School System for 20 years. She loved volleyball, which she played until 91 years old. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Monday, June 6^th. Visitation 10:00-11:00 am prior to Mass at the Church of St. Joseph, 1154 Seminole Ave, West St. Paul, MN. Interment at Fort Snelling. Special thanks to Heartland Hospice for their loving care.