Passed Away on November 21, 2015. Age 61 of Inver Grove Heights

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather. Passed away suddenly November 21, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Elijah and Gladys Bates; sons, Dewayne and Roy Lee Bates. Survived by wife, Vickie; children, Richard Jr. (Christine), Charles, Patricia, Shalonda, Gabriel. siblings, Connie, Veronica Sue, Derrick, William, Anntonette; many nieces and nephews; grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Funeral Service to be held Friday, December 4^th, 11:00am at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights, 55077. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.

Passed Away on November 16, 2015. Age 94 of Inver Grove Heights

Born & raised in Albert Lea, MN. She migrated to the twin cities and became a longtime resident of Bloomington, MN. She worked as a stenographer at Control Data until her retirement in May of 1985. Catherine passed away Nov. 16th, one month after celebrating her 94th birthday. She was preceded in death by Paul, her husband of 53 years; brothers, Leon, Leo and Robert Martin. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday Nov. 19th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Interment to follow 12 Noon at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly #1).

Passed Away on Nov 13th, 2015. Age 52 of Hutchinson, Formerly of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by father, Wes Sr.; brother, Wes Jr. Survived by daughter, Maria (Mike) McConachie; sons, Jacob and Adam Zamora; grandson, Connor McConachie; mother, Ilene Etzler; fiancé, Mike Movrich; sisters, Deb & Annette; brothers, Brad, Tim & Paul; also many family &  friends. also many family & friends. Memorial service 11 am Thursday, November 19th with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

Passed Away on November 11, 2015. Age 78, of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Elmer.  Survived by her children, Peggy, Terri (Ray) Reinartz, Kathy (Vic) Carlson, Mike (Carol), and Steve (Penny); grand-children, Mattie (Nate), Jacob, Andrew, Cole, Gabby, and Ben; great-grandson, Logan. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday at the Church of Saint Patrick, Inver Grove Heights 3535 72nd St E, IGH.  Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, November 15^th, with a rosary service at 7 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Also 9-10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed Away on May 22, 2013. Age 52 of Inver Grove Heights

“Yoda” Went to see our dad on May 22, 2013. at the age of 52. Preceded in death by dad & grandparents. Survived by mother, Margaret; sisters, Julie York & Jodie (Thomas) Thoemke; adult children, Ashley (Cody) & Trevor York; grandson, Tristin and granddaughter due in August; nephews, Nicholas (Jill) & Jason Rothenberger; nieces, Christine & Sarah Thoemke; great-nephews& nieces, Gavin Rothenberger, Dylan Huan, Mariah, Ava Thoemke & AubreyRocha; also his favorite aunt, Evelyn Ehret; many relatives & friends. Jim will be missed by all who knew him with his goofy humor. As Jim would say,“10-4, Roger that!” Memorial Service 7 PM Tuesday, May 28 with visitation 4-7 PM prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Interment 10 AM Wednesday May 29, at Oak Hill Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Passed Away on May 19, 2013. Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights

Born Aug. 12, 1930 in Sherwood, ND and raised in Thief River Falls, MN. Passed away on May 19, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Shirlee; son, Dwight. Survived by daughters, Dawn McNulty & Darcee (Jens) Hoj; granddaughters, Faith & Anne McNulty; brother, Dick (Audrey) Davidson. Red was a veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Concordia College Moorhead. He was a teacher, coach and athletic director at Simley High School. Red was a beloved friend, mentor to many and a really cool guy. Memorial Service 11 AM Friday May 24th, 2013, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7600 Cahill Ave. IGH.

Passed Away on May 7, 2013. Age 48 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 48 of Oakdale passed away suddenly on May 7, 2013. Preceded in death by father, Edward. Survived by loving wife, Debbie (nee Lind); sons, Austin & Adam; mother & step-father, Marlene & Stan Johnson; brothers, Richard & Mike Wersonske; father & mother in-law, Ron & Dorothy Lind; brother-in-law, John Lind; also many nieces, nephews & friends. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 4-7 pm Sunday May 12, 2013 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Private Interment.