Passed Away on January 20, 2016. Age 69 of Shoreview, Formerly of St. Paul

Preceded in death by parents, Burt and Marie Behr. Survived by wife of 42 years, Karen; sons, Dan Jr. & Chris; siblings, Judy Olsen, Pat (Ralph) Gamnis, Tom (Amy) & Bob; other relatives & friends. Dan was a US Marine Vietnam Veteran and retired after 40 years with Century Link. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Memorial Service 12 Noon Wednesday, January 27th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10 AM-12 Noon prior to the service. Memorials preferred to HealthEast Cancer Care Center-St. John’s Hospital.

Passed Away on Jan. 17, 2016. Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by husband, Ken Little; parents, Manford and Marie Hagen; siblings, Sid, Red & Don Hagen. Survived by loving and devoted husband, Roy; children, Eileen (Dave) Blair, Jan (Jim) Gerlach; Susan, Mel and Lonny (Debra) Susienka; Gary (Dana), Bill, Steve and Denise Dewing; 16 loving grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; siblings, Ray (Renee) and Walter Hagen, Lorraine Herman and Kay (Keith) Forsberg; sister-in-law, Marcella Hagen. Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon, Thursday, January 21^st, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed away on Jan. 17, 2016. Age 66 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Butch Bode; nieces, Sanndy (Bill) Olson. Survived by loving wife of 24½ years, Mary; sisters, Jeannette (Ronald) Bedow, Dianne Bode (AJ Johnson), Nona (Olaf “Ray”) Oie; nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Ken was born in Wood Lake, MN on Sept. 6, 1949 where he was confirmed from St. John’s Lutheran Church. He graduated from Echo High School and attended Vocational School in Camby, MN for welding. Ken worked at Bridge Wheel Co., SuperMax Tools, Performax & Glacier Hills Elementary. He was united in marriage with Mary on July 13, 1991. Ken enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time on the farm in Aitkin, MN. He was very handy and loved to tinker with all things mechanical. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, January 23^rd, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Passed Away on January 17, 2016. Age 93 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 17, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, John; son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Dianne. Survived by children, Len, Pat (Jim) Juran, Jack (Robin) & Marilyn (Tom) Grill; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, LaVonne. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, January 26^th, at St. Thomas Becket Church, 4455 So. Robert Trail, Eagan. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to Mass. Private interment. Memorials preferred to Little Sisters of the Poor or the Salvation Army.

Passed Away on January 12, 2016. Age 62 of Inver Grove Heights

Michael Scott was born in Plainfield, NJ on June 13, 1953 to Evelyn (Redd) Scott and Menzy Daniel Scott and departed this life suddenly January 12, 2016 at home. Michael was raised in Westield, NJ where he attended McKinley School, Edison Jr High School and graduated Westfield High School. Michael moved to Minnesota where he raised his family. He worked and retired from Ford Motor Company several years ago. Michael is predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Scott and father, Menzy Scott. Michael is survived by his longtime, dedicated and loving companion, Kathy Kubes; sons, Rayjon (Liza Rakoczy) and Mikie at home. He also leaves a brother, David Scott (Diane) of Long Pond, PA; niece, Tova Scott and Nephew, Andre’ Scott of Long Pond, Pa. and many more family and friends. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 5-7 PM Sunday, January 17th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights.

Passed Away on January 13, 2016. Age 76 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by parents, Vincent & Rose. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Susan; children, Michael, Patrick, Saree (Tim) Johnson & Tony; 12 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Marie Mazion. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, January 18^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass at church.

Passed Away on January 9, 2016. Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Matie; parents-in-law, Elmer and Alvina Wille; brothers, Roy, Bill; sisters, Lucille, Gladys, Elva, Alice, Lois, Pearl. Survived by wife of 65 years, Doris; brothers, Lenard (Betty), Joe (Sandra); sisters, Ruth, Marie, Roseanne; daughters, Laurel, Lisa (Brad); sons, Ken, Kim (Monica), Lance (Donna) and Kevin; granddaughters, Holly, Heather (Nathan); grandsons, Jason (Amy), Christopher, Jeff, Daniel, Ted, Matthew, Aaron; greats, Allison and Joshua. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, woodworking, gardening. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, January 16th at Concordia Lutheran Church where he was a charter member, 255 West Douglas St., South St Paul, MN 55075. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Luncheon to follow.

Passed Away on January 8, 2016. Age 76 of Inver Grove Heights

Survived by children, Joy Vogel, Debbie Vogel-Bumpus, Eric (Jenny) Carter, Paula Josephson, Hillarie (Ned) Cook; all grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Visitation and Memorial 4-6 PM Monday, January, 11^th, @ Grace Christian Reformed Church, 3540 75^thSt. E., Inver Grove Heights.

Passed Away on January 4, 2016. Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, on January 4, 2016, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by son, Roger. Survived by loving husband of 71 years, Floyd; children, Jerry (Marie), Paul, Ardith (Steven) Denzer, Gail (Brian) Rogers & Mark (Mary); 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene Najmon; brother, Vernon Mercer. Memorial Service 11 AM Thursday, January 7^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Passed Away on December 24, 2015. Age 67 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 24, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Glen Robbins. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Tom; children, Ryan (Kellee), Brandon (Jaci) & Robin (Sean) O’Reilly; 5 grandchildren; mother, Esther Robbins; siblings, Cheryl (Tom) Bauman, Gail Garnet, Steve (Sue) Robbins, Judy (Dennis) Gehler, William Robbins & Mary (George) Butkovich; also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Joni taught elementary school in Inver Grove Heights from 1970-2006. Guided by her strong belief in faith she was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church and was often found passionately engaged in golf, pickle ball and morning walks with friends. She leaves endless great memories of time spent with her grandchildren. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, December 28^th,at the Church of St. Patrick 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christion Burial 11 AM Tuesday also at St. Patrick’s Church with a visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred. Special thanks to MN Oncology and Allina Hospice for their compassionate care the last 3 ½ years.