Passed Away on March 25, 2017. Age 79, of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on March 25th, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, of Inver Grove Heights,  son Michael (Kim), and grand daughter, Annika of Mendota Heights. Services will be private.

Passed Away on March 23, 2017. Age 92, of Minneapolis

Passed away March 23, 2017.  Born July 7, 1924 in Hutchinson, WWII Navy Vet, U of MN Chem Eng graduate.  Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Arlys; his children, Joan Sandford (Peter), Grant Benjamin (Susan Pribyl), Lynn Benjamin (Anthony Signorelli), John Benjamin (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Robert &  Zoë Sandford,  Maria &Victoria Signorelli,  Allison, Elizabeth & Anne Benjamin.  Preceded in death by his son, Dean.  Memorial Service on Sunday, April 2 at 12 PM, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St NE, Mpls.

Passed Away on March 24, 2017. Age 96 of West St. Paul

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 24, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Louis; son, Dennis. Survived by loving family, Gus (MaryAnn), Jan (Mike), Rick (Renee), Kathy, 9 grandchildren & 21 great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, March 27^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

Passed Away on March 19, 2017.  Age 64 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Don & Dorothy Mattaini; brother, Butch. Survived by loving husband of 42 years, Jim; daughter, Angela (Dave) Rust; son, Michael (Becky); beloved Nana to Tommy, Charlie, Alex, Emma & Ava; sister, Roberta (Bob) Pederson.  She worked for the SSP and South Metro Fire Department for 30 years.  Debbie loved to travel, especially by cruise ship. She was a beloved friend and mother figure to many and she will be missed dearly. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, March 24^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 -10:30 am prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

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.