Passed Away on August 8, 2016. Age 73 of Inver Grove Heights, Formerly of Fairmont, MN

Preceded in death by parents, Thelma & Jerry Kramer; in-laws, Virginia & Martin Silvi. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Marty; daughters, Andi (Nick) Palodichuk & Teri Silvi (Cary Schwartz); sister, Judy Kramer; brother, Bill (Juli) Kramer; also nieces, nephews & many friends. Margaret was a 5^th grade teacher for 34 years (in the same classroom) and an active union member at Pullman Elementary School in St. Paul Park. She was also an active member at St. Patrick’s Church. Mass of Christian Burial 3 PM Friday, August 12^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Also 2-3 PM prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Passed Away on August 2, 2016. Age 90 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, William; granddaughter, Ruth Marie Snyder; great-grandson, Hunter Aiden Snyder; son-in-law, Edward Pittman; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by sons, David (Clarene), Walter (Shirley), Paul, Rick (JoAnn), & Alan (Cathy); daughters, Mary Jo (Rick) Thormahlen, & Julie Ann (Bob) Kienitz; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters. Bernie worked at JC Penney Co. for 25 years. Bill and Bernie, when not traveling, then split their time between Garrison, MN in the summer and Alamo, TX in the winter. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, August 8^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Hts. Visitation 8:30 -11 AM prior to Mass. Private interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Passed Away on August 1, 2016. Formerly of St Paul

Preceded in death by parents, Fred P. Gallagher and Marian L. (Mueller). Survived by loving wife, Trish; sister, Catherine; brother, Michael; children, Elizabeth Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher and Keith Barott; grandchildren, Topenga, Adrian, Katelynn, Lilly; child of the heart, Tristam; grandchildren of the heart, Lucas and Harli. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 9^th, at Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Hts. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday, August 8^th, and 9:30 -10:30 am prior to the service. Interment immediately following service at Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, MN.

Passed Away on July 28, 2016. Age 71 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Helen Miesen; niece, Gretchen Miesen. Survived by daughter, Marianne Grimm; granddaughter, Madeline; brother, Robert (Karen) Miesen; sister, Jane (Dennis) Gordy; brother Mark (Susan) Miesen. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.  Anne was a kind & loving person with a generous & positive spirit that we loved and will miss dearly. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Lamberton, Minnesota. Memorials preferred to TimberHills Presbyterian Homes.

Passed Away on July 25, 2016. Age 97 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Dorothy, Frances & Barbara. Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Margaret; son, Steven (Dao); daughter, Linda Lawrence Paselk; grandchildren, Angie (Toby) Hovelsrud, Ashley Kadlec & Donald Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Carter & Makenzie; sister, Jean Ekstrand. Donald met the love of his life in England While serving in the US Army during WWII. He retired after many years working at PRL Hardenberg. Memorial Service 11 AM Monday, August 1^st, at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 3239 70^th St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred

Passed Away on Friday, July 22, 2016. Age 58 of Inver Grove Heights

Survived by husband of 58 years Tom; sons: Paul, John, Jim(Katherine) Pieper; daughters, Julie (Joe) Warner and Sue Kahle; grandchildren, Mara Pieper, Rachel Decker, Sarah (Ben) Snook, Matthew Pieper; Ben and Luke Pieper; Samuel, Hannah, Jonah, and Rachel Warner; Allison and Thomas Kahle; sisters, Donna, Debbie DaBruzzi (Yakima, WA), Kathy (Ron) Hartley (Oregon City, OR); brother, Ron (Judy)  DaBruzzi; sister-in-law, Kathy Pieper. Preceded in death by son, Bob; sister, Patrica Kremer; parents, Julia and Charles; stepmother, Josephine DaBruzzi; in-laws, Gertrude and Harold Pieper, Dorothy and Donald Grittner and Larry Pieper. Joan spent her time caring for her family, volunteering and working for Divine Redeemer and HealthEast for over 20 years. She loved to travel, sew, knit, and play computer games. Many thanks to the loving staff at Timberhills. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM, Friday, July 29^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 8:30-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to your favorite charity or Timberhills benevolence fund.

Passed Away on July 22, 2016.  Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights.

Preceded in death by husband, Bloyd; 5 brothers; 1sister. Survived by daughters, Colleen (James), Pat (Mike) Lindgren & Peggy; grandsons, Joshua & Peter Lindgren; great-granddaughters, Jersey & Alexis; sisters, Helen Sylvester & Mary Kate Fennessy also many nieces, nephews & friends. Maggie was an avid gardener who loved life to the fullest. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, July 28^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 -11 AM prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace Home.

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.