Passed Away on March 18, 2017. Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She is reunited with her husband of 60 years, Bob; Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Mildred Manning, sister, Rosella; brother, Dick. Survived by children, Timothy (Linda), Patricia (Robert) Keefer, Joseph (Cami); grandchildren, Amanda (Ethan), Abby (Doug), Jacob (Katie), Rebecca (Roberto), Zachary, Lucas, Joshua; great granddaughters, Eloise, Amelia, Grace, Olivia; siblings, Shirley Bittner, Bob (Carole) & Dan; also many nieces, nephews, family & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Thursday at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 E. 72^nd St., IGH. Visitation 4-7:30 pm Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Also one hour prior to Mass at the church. Sincere thank you to Dr. Alec Dunkel & Erin Hottinger, HealthEast Hospice & Pillars and the staff at Timber Hills. She was loved so much and will be missed dearly

Passed Away on March 15, 2017. Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully. Survived by children, Jean, Bert (Crissy), Elaine, and Elroy; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, James Baht and her four legged friends, Bailey & Gypsy. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; parents & sister. Ellen was a kind and loving mom and grandma. “We will miss you Tootsie”. Memorial Service 7 PM Monday, March 20th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 6-7 PM prior to the service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Passed Away on March 15, 2017. Age 92 of Mendota Heights

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on . Preceded in death by parents, Albert & Rose; siblings, Gilford, Dick & Renee. Survived by sister, Donna; loving wife of 70 years, Margaret; children, Daniel (Debbra), Samuel (Pat), Patricia (Don) Leseman, Raymond (Debra) & Matthew; grandchildren, Daniel, Samuel, Rebecca, Antonio, Michael, Donald, Margaret, Susan, Katie, Raymond, Matthew, Alyssa, Cecilia; 17 great-grandchildren. Vernon proudly served in the US Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, March 20^th, at the Church of St. Matthew, 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul. Visitation 9-10:30 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to The Highland Friendship Club, PO Box 16437, St. Paul, MN 55116 or at www.highlandfriendshipclub.org

Passed Away on March 13, 2017, Age 61 of Inver Grove Heights

Died March 13, 2017 after a lifetime of medical issues. Survived by wife, Diane; daughter, Amy (Jeremy) Conrad; grandson, Cayden; mother, Grace; also siblings, nieces & nephews. Memorial Service 4 PM Friday, March 17^th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70^th St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour prior to the service.

Passed Away on February 27, 2017. Age 30 of South St. Paul

Born July 15, 1986 in Anchorage, AK. Died February 27, 2017 in SSP with family and friends by her side. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Barbara & Milton McMorrow, Pete & Usona Larsen. Survived by mother, Pamela; daughter, Sofie; father, Tracy; brother, Kenny; also aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Our beloved daughter will be dearly missed. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, March 18^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family

Passed away on February 21, 2017. Age 92 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by wife, Aloysia “Ella”. Survived by loving companion, Betty; son, Theodore (Barbara); daughters, Alicia (Doug) Hedberg, Mary Jerde & Anita (Greg) Strese; grandchildren, Ben (Minda), Sam, Theodore (Haley), Kathryn (Nathan), Margaret, Robb, Willy & Jaci; great-granddaughters, Lola & Miriam. Ted served in the US Naval Air Corps during WWII. He retired as a Captain after 30 plus years with North Central & Republic Airlines. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, March 4^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

Passed Away on February 20, 2017. Age 79 formerly of South St. Paul

(Nee Nigro) Preceded in death by husband, James; 5 sisters; 4 brothers. Survived by loving daughter, Theresa McCahey; special niece, Kathy Nigro; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, February 24^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 – 11 AM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the American Lung Association.

Passed Away on March 13, 2017, 2016. Age 61 of Inver Grove Heights

Died March 13, 2017 after a lifetime of medical issues. Survived by wife, Diane; daughter, Amy (Jeremy) Conrad; grandson, Cayden; mother, Grace; also siblings, nieces & nephews. Memorial Service 4 PM Friday, March 17^th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70^th St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour prior to the service.

Passed Away on Feb. 16, 2017.  Age 75 of Cloquet, MN

Passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2017 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Preceded in death by parents; baby brother; wife, Kathi. Survived by loving wife, Arlene; children, Scott (Patty), Shawn (Jim) Krech; Shad (Therese); step-children, Stephanie (John) Upton & Stacie (Steve) Allstot; grandchildren, Kayla (Parker), Brooke, Jeffrey, Jesstin, Stephanie (Nick), Kelsey, Katala, John, Connor, Adam (Chelsea), Allie; Tyler & Luke; great-grandchildren, Brecklyn & Charles; sisters, Shirley (Carliss) Flodeen & Cheryl Anderson; also many nieces, nephews & friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, February 25^th, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove. Visitation10-11 AM prior to the service Interment County-Line Cemetery, Hastings, MN.

Passed Away on February 12, 2017. Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights

Our Dear Sweet Mother Has Passed Away… Marge liked to collect unusual rocks, making hearts in the snow, enjoyed all creatures great and small, and being in nature. Most of all Marge loved being a mother, grandmother, and wife. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Fred J. Kahle. Marge will be dearly missed by her children, Jim, Joan (Bill), Nancy, Mark (Sue), Laura (John); grandchildren, Allison, Thomas, Madeline, Billy, Kyle and Bryan. A prayer service will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. at 11:00 am on Thursday, Feb 16^th with a Gathering of Friends and Family one hour prior at 10:00 am. Interment at St Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org)