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.

Passed Away on March 13, 2017, 2016. Age 80 of West St. Paul

Howie passed peacefully after a life filled with faith, family, friends and music. Survived by wife of 51 years, Gail (Zinschlag); children, Janelle (Todd) Rau & Kevin (Jodi) Wold; grandchildren, Aaron, Emily, Ella & Shiloh; brother, Paul (Linda) Wold; nephew, Andy; nieces, Julie & Mary. Preceded in death by parents, Hilly & Violet. Roosevelt HS ’54, U of M ’60 Industrial Engineer, 32 years at 3M in Distribution Mgmt, 23 years a student at St. Thomas & St. Kate’s. Visitation 5–8 pm Friday, 1/13 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, IGH. Funeral Service 11 am Sat. 1/14 with 10am visitation at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave, Bloomington. Memorials preferred.

Passed Away on January 4, 2017. Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights. Passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, George. Survived by her daughters, Joni (Scott) Selden, Paula (Jim) Elling & Carol (Tom) Kotosky; grandchildren, Matt (Kelly) Kieffer, Julius Kieffer, Ben Kieffer (Melissa Brooks), Ryan (Courtney) Elling, Jamie Elling (Jonny Falk); great-grandchildren, Zachary, Georgie, Millie & Loralee Kieffer and Lyla Elling. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday, January 9th, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 115 Crusader Ave., W. St. Paul with visitation 1-hour prior. Visitation 2-6 p.m. Sunday, January 8th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private Interment at Riverview Cemetery

Passed Away on December 28, 2016. Age 58 of St. Paul, Formerly of White Bear Lake

Age 58 of St. Paul. Formerly of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Beverly; step-sister, Patricia “Pint” Maki. Survived by siblings, Jeannie (Vic) Hapka, Patricia, Richard Jr., (Vickie Biolon), Yvonne, Paul (Linda), Kathleen (Tom) Otto; step-mother, Carol Gillispie; step-sister, Deb (Ron) Barghini; also many nieces, nephews & friends. Memorial Service 10 AM Friday, January 6th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-10 AM prior to the service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.

Passed Away on December 26, 2016. Age 76 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 76 of Inver Grove Heights. Called home peacefully on December 26, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd & Eleanor. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Pat; children, Bill Jr. (Janet), Wendy & Chris (Linda); grandsons, Michael, Kevin & Bodhi; brother, Harold (Emmy); also many nieces, nephews & friends. Bill loved camping, fishing and traveling in the RV. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, December, 31st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Memorials preferred to the family.

Passed Away on December 23, 2016. Age 51 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 51 of Inver Grove Heights Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2016, after a 5-month battle with cancer. Survived by parents, William & Barbara Frid; she was devoted to her loving children, Luke, Natalie (Daniel) Lotts & Nicholas; beloved grandchildren, Lydia, Elijah & Claire; brothers, Mark (Brenda) & Matthew (Christie); sisters, Linda (Bob) Anderson & Alice (Steve) Scherbel; also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 28th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday also at St. Patrick’s with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Many thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses and caregivers who treated her. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=183204518#sthash.cR8InHrv.dpuf

Passed Away on Dec. 21, 2016. Age 98 of Inver Grove Heights

Mary was born Feb. 23, 1918 in Little Falls, MN to Paul & Victoria Stanek. She Passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2016. Survived by children, George (Deborah), Mark (Darla), Jane (Chris) Mattson & Jim (Barb); also grandchildren, great-grandchildren & sisters. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, December 28th, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 749 6th Ave. So., South St. Paul. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass.

Passed Away on December 10, 2016. Age 69 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 69, of Inver Grove Heights Passed away suddenly on December 10, 2016. Survived by wife Claudia, sons Lee (Robyn Schacherer) & Steve (Kristen), 3 sisters and 2 brothers, numerous relatives and many friends. Member of I.A.M. Union, Lodge 737. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at the Church of St. Patrick – Inver Grove Heights at 11 am with visitation at church one hour prior. Memorials preferred to the family