Obituaries2017-03-17T11:40:28-05:00

Bisch, Gail J.

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 3. 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley. Survived by daughters, Deb (Paul) Linse, Nancy Louise, Katie (Pat) Sauerer; son, Bill (Julie); 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Jan) Heinecke; sister, Kitty (Jim) Haight. Visitation 5-7 PM Wednesday, April 6th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E. Inver Grove Heights. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday with visitation from 10-11 AM prior to Mass also at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

 

Granda, Rafael Ratcliffe

Peacefully passed away on Mar. 29, 2016 Age 76 of South St. Paul, MN

Peacefully passed away at home surrounded with the loving care of his family & friends. A native of the Philippines, he moved to Minnesota in 1979. Preceded in death by wife, Esther. Survived by his daughters; Joy (Lemuel) Dava, Madeline (Mike) Tahnk, Ethel (David) Toy, son; Rafael C. III (Carneth); grandchildren, Alexa, Keenan, Anna, Luke, Faith, Leo, Ella, Raffy & Helena; siblings, Aurorita, Violeta, Olivia, Lulu, Fernando, Ben and Sylvina. During his working life, Rafael was involved in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Manufacturing. Visitation 5-9 PM Thursday, March 31 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights and also 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, April 1 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN. Interment immediately after mass – Resurrection Cemetery.

 

Wilhelmy, Floyd F.

Passed Away on April 19, 2016.  Age 97 Formerly of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully On April 19, 2016 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by wife, Alberta; son, Roger. Survived by children, Jerry (Marie), Paul, Ardith (Steven) Denzer, Gail (Brian) Rogers & Mark (Mary); 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, Memorial Service 1:30 PM Tuesday, April 26th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 11 AM-1:30 PM prior to the service. Interment Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery.

 

Weimer, Timothy Wayne

Passed Away on April 5th, 2016. Age 65 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 65, of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away suddenly on April 5th, 2016. Tim was born December 28th, 1950 in Martin SD to Ray and Joy (Holeman) Weimer. Tim is survived by his son, Lucas , of Maplewood MN, his mother, Joy Weimer of Martin, SD; his sisters, Kathi Roten of Laramie, WY,  Connie (Bryce) McNare of Martin, SD and his nephew, Daniel McNare, his brother-in-law, Jerry and wife, Sue Low, and former wife, Patti Low of Oakdale, MN, and many cousins and friends. Tim was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to play cribbage.  He worked for Zuel Company and Tisco Equipment in St. Paul, MN. Memorials may be sent to the donor’s choice. A Celebration of his life will be held May 1st at Drkula’s Bowl, 6710 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN from 3 to 6 p.m.

 

Schreiber, Fred “Bob” Robert

Passed Away on March 22nd, 2016. Age 84 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by beloved wife of 55 years, Donna. Survived by loving daughters, Robin (Jim) Rummel, Kathy (Wade) Schowalter & Lori (Robert) Rose; grandchildren, Nate (Melissa) Peterson, Joe Schowalter, Jenny (Pete) Stinar, Chris (Elise Frevel) Peterson, Amy (Josh Kylander) Schowalter & Wade Schowalter; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Ann. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, March 26th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service at church. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery with a luncheon

Klooz, Arthur F., Jr.

Passed Away on March 17th, 2016. Age 82 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by loving wife, Fidelis. Survived by children, Sharon (Jeff) Bump, Tab (Victoria) and Deborah Klooz; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; loving Godchild, Lisa Chaffee; loving companion, Mary Lou Rotter; siblings, Bill, Karen & John. Funeral Service 7 PM Wednesday, March 23rd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-7 PM prior to the service. Memorials preferred.

 

Mehl, Michael Lee

Passed Away On March 14, 2016 at age 53

After a battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by father, Robert. Survived by mother, Donna (James) Stevens; siblings, Michele (Jeff) Hendrickson, Mark (Chris), Kay & Melissa; children, Amanda (Jayme), Kyle (Christie) & Andrew; grandson, Jaxson; fiancé, Jennifer Jenniges & her children, Luke, Natalie (Dan) & Nick and grandchildren, Lydia & Elijah; also 4 nieces; 4 great-nephews; 1 great-niece, many dear friends, especially, Bob, Tom, Joe & Jeff. Mike worked for J. J. Taylor Distributing Co. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday, March 18th, at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 9 AM Saturday, March 19th at the Church of St. Louis King of France 506 Cedar St., St. Paul. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights.

Hossalla, Marvin “Marv”

Passed Away on March 14, 2016. Age 63 of Inver Grove Heights

 

Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Norma. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Maggie; special niece, Heather (Jason); nephew, Scott (Alyssa); his little sunshine, Blake Charles; also many family & friends. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 4-8 PM Friday, March 18th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

 

Larson, Kyle Patrick

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.

 

Rongitsch, Anna (Nee Bubb)

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.