Passed away on July 5, 2024, of a broken heart after losing his wife of over 70 years, Carol, only 32 days earlier. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Meta; children, Julie and Thomas and grandson Kevin.  Survived by children, SherryLee Jones, Bruce R. (Beth), Vickie, Jeanne (Craig) Kuhn and Terrence, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Bruce was born June 23, 1930, in Glencoe, MN. He was a Korean War Veteran, and also owner of Bruce’s Custom Upholstery for over 30 years. Bruce is also proudly credited with starting the IGH Girls Traveling Slow Pitch Softball program in the late 1970’s.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 13^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. A family graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm in the Glencoe Cemetery, Glencoe, MN.

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on June 26, 2024. Preceded in death by son, Tim; parents, Warren & Ethel; Austin (Bob) Roberts. Survived by loving wife, Marlene; children, Bob, Mike (Chris), Peggy Hall, April (Fredi) Roettger & Liz; 14 grandchildren, Briana, Samantha, Victoria, Emma, Katie, Joey, Chey, Lici, Nivea, Tristian, Dominic, Arianna, Gabriel, Lorenzo; sisters, Sue (Gary) Young & Cookie Mailand; also other family & friends.

Gary loved woodworking and was a history buff with a special interest in the civil war.

Memorial Service 11:00 am Wednesday, July 10^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Graveside Service 10:00 am Saturday, July 20^th, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona. Memorials preferred to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Toys for Tots or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Cynthia Jean Stitt, age 77, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born December 25, 1946, Cindy grew up in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and graduated from Grand Rapids Senior High School in 1965. After high school Cindy went on to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities where she earned her master’s degree. Cindy spent her 30+ year teaching career pouring into jr high and high school students. Most of her teaching career was spent at Simley High School in Inver Grove, where she taught photography, pottery and art. On summer breaks Cindy spent her off time taking many adventures and traveling the country.  Upon retirement Cindy moved back to her childhood home on Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids.  There Cindy could be found most days working on her stained glass, pottery, photography and glass jewelry all while doating on her dogs Bella and Phoebe.  Cindy cherished her family and especially her friends that were like family to her.

Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lenore Stitt and her brother John F. Stitt.  She is survived by sister-in-law Geri Stitt, nephew Brett Stitt (Beth), nephew Bart Stitt (Tammy) and niece Julie Porter (Dean) along with great nieces and nephews, Erin Stitt, Ethan Stitt, Alyssa Stitt, Zach Stitt and Dakota Porter.

A Memorial for Cindy will be held Thursday, July 11^th from 12:00 noon till 3:00 pm. The Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 27, 2024. Preceded in death by son, Richard; parents, Stanley and Harriett; brothers, Dennis, Richard, Stanley. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Marilyn; daughters, Rosanne (Scott) and Melissa (Rob); son, Patrick; daughter-in-law, Patty; grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Mackenzie and Riley; step-grandchildren, Tyler (Maddie), Maddie (Elias), Ellie, Tharon; brother, Jim (Kristy); and other extended family and friends.

Bob spent most of his career working for 27 years at Farwell, Ozmun & Kirk (FOK) in St. Paul, MN.  Bob eventually accepted a position and worked for School District 199 where he was the Grounds Foreman.  He took pride in maintaining all the school grounds and made sure the fields were meticulously kept.  In his retirement, Bob enjoyed fishing, gambling and visiting with his grandkids or watching them participate in their sporting events.  They were his pride and joy!

Memorial service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 24^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Age 16 of Inver Grove Heights.

Lost her struggle with mental illness on July 2, 2024. Survived by her loving parents, Daniel & Stacey; brothers, Hunter and Haden; also aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

We will miss our sweet, kind, loving girl.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 10^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Age 93 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin; son, Craig. Survived by son, Geoffrey; daughters, Connie, Kathy, Karin (Jim) Vaske & Jennifer (Kevin) Davis.

Mary loved to read thrillers, golf, travel, garden, and loved her family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Wednesday, July 10^th, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church,1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota Hts., Visitation 10-11 am prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery afterward.

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights

August 8, 1944 – June 17, 2024

Marley grew up in South St. Paul, served his time in the Navy, then met his forever love Cheryl. They settled in Inver Grove Heights and raised their family. He is most known for becoming a self-made businessman and founding Danner Inc. His drive and passion for construction got him nicknamed “Mad Dog” and kept him working into his last days. Marley’s other love was spending the winter months in Las Vegas with his wife Cheryl. He was often the last man at the poker table and the first one at the golf course. Those that knew him well know that he was a tough man with a tender heart. And in true Marley fashion, “Are you happy now?”, we all know that he is. Marley is survived by his daughters, Kristine Chirhart and Jennifer (John Hartung) Danner; grandchildren, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kenny, Aleczander and Bryan; great-grandchildren, Kallie, Alanah, Rhett, Zachary, Leo, and Bradley; siblings, Dorothy Bohrer, Jerry (Barb) Danner. He is preceded in death by, wife Cheryl Kathleen; infant son, Jeffrey Louis; parents, Edwin and Sylvia Danner.

To say we will miss you will never be enough. Love Remains; Forever.

Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 23^rd at the Armory Gymnasium at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Loving Mother and Grandmother and relative

Born July 7, 1957

Died on June 22, 2024

Funeral Service at 4 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Roberts Funeral Home, IGH

Age 55 of Rosemount

Passed away on June 23, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Michael Terrence “Terry” & Susan Frances.  Survived by siblings, Keith (Sandra), Chris & Craig (Beth); niece & nephews, Jason, Daniel, Alexandra; Aunt Rose (Bill) Jopke & Uncle John Haas; also other family and friends of the Joyce Clan.

Tim loved to make people laugh, driving RHIB boats, spoiling his niece and nephews and never saw a firework he didn’t like.

Memorial Service 11:00 am Monday, July 1^st at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10:00 am – 11:00 am prior to the service. Luncheon to follow at The Moose Lodge 1088, 5927 Concord Blvd. E., Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to WoundedWarriorProject.org.

Age 57 of Hastings, MN

Passed away on June 16, 2024 after a traumatic fall down the stairs.

Survived by his siblings; Kevin (Theresa), Karen (Dave), Patti (Jay), Susan (Greg), Kathy (Mark), Bob (Saphia), Glen, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Paul was proceeded in death by his parents, John (Jack) & Joan (Jo) Lesch of Inver Grove Heights.

Paul was a 1984 graduate of Simley H.S., attended Mankato State University for one year and completed an associate degree in law-enforcement/peace officer training at MN community college in 1993.

We will always remember Paul for his big heart, love for his family, sense of humor & many talents. He was an incredible athlete excelling at hockey, water skiing, golf and any sport he played.

Please join family and friends to remember Paul who will be greatly missed as we celebrate his life on Tuesday, July 9th, 4-7 pm at Hastings Country Club, 2015 Westview Dr., Hastings, MN.