Passed Away on March 13, 2016. Age 21 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight against Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 21. Kyle was born March 27th, 1994 to his parents, Jeffrey Larson (Georgeann) and Christine Hamilton. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Dennis Larson. He is survived by his older sister, Danielle (Annie); step brothers, Daniel (Nicole), Jesse, and Mike; younger sister, Courtney, along with grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thanks to the CF Department at the University of MN and Tulane Medical Center for their care and kindness. Kyle was a fighter, and will be known for his joyful spirit, kind heart, and remarkable sense of humor. Kyle’s life will be celebrated Saturday, March 12th from 1-3 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Future memorial will also be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to the CF Foundation.

Passed Away on March 13, 2016. Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by husband, John; 2 sisters; 3 brothers. Survived by son, Brad (Jayne); grandchildren, Nathan, Megan & Emma. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM Friday, March 18th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed Away on March 12, 2016. Age 67 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by father, Floyd; mother, Betty; sister, Kathy Mentink. Survived by wife, Margaret; sons, Neil (Ruth), Jon (Jean), Matt (Liz Zeise); grandchildren, Chey, Hunter, Erin, Nolan and Trey; sister, Lynn Klein (Butch); brothers-in-law, Dan Mentink & James Lee; many nieces, friends and beloved dog, Kirby. Visitation will be held Wednesday at Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Ave, IGH from 10am-12pm with Interment to follow immediately at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed Away on March 09, 2016. Of Inver Grove Heights

Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, & Friend. Preceded before her to God’s Kingdom are husband, Floyd; daughter, Karen; son, Paul; very important person, Ernie; loving parents, sisters & brothers. Survived by daughter, Joan; granddaughters, Molly & Megan; great-granddaughters, Jada & Layla; brother, Vern (Fern); son-in-law, John and his son, Corey; Ken, Brad and many other wonderful family & friends. Velma was a registered nurse and took great pride and love in her care of others. She is in God’s loving care. Memorial Service 4 PM Friday, March 11^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 2:30-4 PM prior to the service. Private Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Good Shepherd Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Many thanks to Grace Hospice.

Passed Away on March 4, 2016. Age 73 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 4, 2016. Preceded in death by the love of her life, Jack; parents, Louis & Rose; brother, Louis. Survived by sons, Jack Jr. (Cheryl) & Dean (Shelly); grandchildren, Ashley, Nicholas, Mallory & Sydney; brother, Jim (Sharon) Seidl; sister, Carol (Tom) Carstenbrock; many nieces, nephews, other family & friends. Mary Ann’s greatest treasure was her family and she will be dearly missed. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, March 9^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Also 9-10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Special thanks to all of those who took such great care of mom at Brookdale in IGH.

Passed Away on February 25, 2016.. Age 90 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, Preceded in death by husband, Morris; grandson, Miguel. Survived by children, Janice (Mark). Keith (Rose), Denise (Glenn) Schmotter & Cindy (Dan) Fairbanks; 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Stoe; sister, Vivian Lee; also many relatives, friends & neighbors at Carmen Court in IGH. Mary raised her family in West St. Paul and retired from United Hospital. She was very kind, loving & patient and will be dearly missed. Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday, March 1st, at Southside Baptist Church, 5613 So. Robert Trail, Sunfish Lake, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed Away on Feb. 25, 2016. Age 74 of Inver Grove Heights

AKA Don “I wear socks” Johnson, Born Dec. 27, 1942 in St. Paul, MN.  Passed away Feb. 25, 2016 in St. Paul. Retied from Northwest Airlines. Son of Donald Eugene, Sr. & Ethel E. Johnson-Johnson. Survived by daughter, Shannon; son-in-law, Mark; grandchildren, Brandon & Brooke; son, Danny; daughter, Claire Williams; significant other, Heather, her children, Dave & Jody; sister, Pam & husband, Doug & their family; cousins; friend, Bill W. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 5-8 PM Wednesday, March 9^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights.

Passed Away on February 19th, 2016. Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights

Entered eternal life with her Lord & Savior on her 89th birthday. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Gordon; daughter-in-law, Carolyn; 4 sisters & 4 brothers. Survived by children, Gary, Marilyn (Bill Pfeiffer), Gordon (Lonnie Lovness), Maureen (John) Kane, Theresa (Chris) Christiansen, Michelle (John) Hesse; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson. From her career as a professional caterer to Sunday dinners for family, friend and strangers, Rosemary lived out her faith by feeding others. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 10 AM – 12 Noon Saturday, February 27th with a brief prayer service at 12 Noon at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment. Memorial preferred to your local food shelf.

Passed Away on February 17, 2016. Age 74 of Inver Grove Heights

Died February 17, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard R. McGarthwaite & Elsie Maizuss; daughter, Colleen Holzschuh. Survived by husband, Palmer Storeby; sister, Kathryn Mosher (Wilmer); children, Christine Rassett, Russell Luhm Jr., Kenneth Luhm (Jennifer), Kirk Luhm & Paul Storeby; step-children, Jeff Storeby (Teri) & Linda Donalds (Jeff); 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; also aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, February 24^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed Away on February 14th, 2016. Age 23 of South Saint Paul

Justin entered this world as the pride and joy of his loving parents, John and Tracy on December 14th, 1992. On February 14th, 2016, he was called to heaven to join his mother, Tracy; grandparents, Corinne Flascher (Solberg), Pam Hudson (Schanno), and Lyle “Fuzzy” Hudson. He is survived by his father, John; grandfather, Robert Flascher; uncle, Mark (Micki) Flascher; aunt, Tami (Roger) Huerta and countless relatives and friends. Funeral service 1 pm Friday, February 19th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave. E., IGH. Visitation 11-1 pm prior to the service. A luncheon to follow will be held at the Moose Lodge #1088, 5927 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.