Passed Away on December 22, 2015. Age 95 of Inver Grove Heights, Formerly of Edina.

Passed away on December 22, 2015. Preceded in death by wives, Priscilla “Perky” and Marguerite “Maggie”. Survived by children, Michael, Susan (Robert) Sonnek, Steve (Cate), Laurie (Jim) Erdall; grandchildren, AJ, Courtney, Tiffany, Tom, Paul, Andy, Isaac & Alex; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Francis (Ethel); the entire O’Neil Family, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, December 28th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 8:30-10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Special thank you to the wonderful staff at Timber Hills for their loving care.

Passed Away on December 18, 2015.  Age 92 of Inver Grove Heights,  formerly of Oelwein

Died peacefully on December 18, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Housing, Inver Grove Heights MN surrounded by family members. Shirley graduated from Maynard High School in 1940, and went on to attend Gates Business College in Waterloo. She then worked for the railroad until she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corp (WAC) in 1944. She was stationed in Florida during WWII with an additional assignment at the Pentagon in Washington DC.   Shirley was united in marriage to Roger Hess in 1949 in Jesup before moving to Oelwein.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Catholic Daughters and the American Legion. Preceded in death by husband, Roger; son, Eugene; brother, David Sanderson; sister, Grace Halstead. Survived by daughters; Sharon(David) Hinrichs of Inver Grove Heights MN; Karolyn (Jack) Schiltgen of Excelsior MN and Diane Hess of St Louis Park MN; sisters; Sylvia Wells of Traer and Lorraine Sieck of Maynard; sister-in-law, Almira Weisert of Nora Springs; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A private family Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Inver Grove Heights MN. Memorial service and burial will be held at a later date in Oelwein.

Passed Away on December 13, 2015. Age 55 of St. Paul,  MN

Angel in Our Family Passed away December 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey.  Terry is survived by her son, Jonathan Hixon; sister, Patty (Bobby) Bauer; brothers, Tom (Gail) O’Donnell, Mike O’Donnell; nephews, Todd (Wendy) Anderson, Craig (Stacy) Anderson, nieces, Breanna (Sean) Kealey and Brittany O’Donnell; friends, Lynann (Mike) Dorrian, Leslie Brown Stensgaard, Lori Brown, Jill Gegan, & Marie Overby; a host of great-nieces, nephews, other lifelong friends, and extended family and coworkers. Life Celebration will be Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 5pm to 9pm at Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN. Special thanks to the wonderful ICU staff and doctors at the U of M hospital who provided the utmost care for Terry and to the family during our presence there. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred and referred to her son.

Passed Away on December 13, 2015. Age 61 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away at home with his wife, Patti at his side on December 13, 2015, after a yearlong battle with kidney cancer. Survived by, wife, Patti; daughters, Nicole Stettner & Rebecca (Troy) Kunshier; grandchildren, Haley, Alayna, Taber; son, Tony (Sara) Patrick; grandchildren, Owen & Charlie Jean. Memorial Service 11 AM Tuesday, January 12^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service.

Passed Away on December 12, 2015. Age 89 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by mother, Barbara Tritthaler; husband, Gerhard Hoffmann. Survived by loving son, Mark (Cathy) Hoffmann; granddaughter, Posey. Heidi dedicated her life to helping others while working at MN Science Museum, St. John Vianney School and Cherokee St. Bank. She will be dearly missed. Memorial Service 1 PM Thursday, December 17^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour prior to the service., Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Labre Indian School, Blackfoot, MT.

Passed Away on December 8, 2015. Age 61 of Inver Grove Heights

Wanda took the journey to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2015. Wanda is preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Babcock and parents, Ed and Nora Mewes; sister, Dorothy (Roger) McGinty. She is survived by her son, William E. Babcock (Lynda) and daughter B.J. Kranz (Bill), and the lights of her life—her grandchildren: Courtney (Andy) Steitz, Claire and Robert Kranz; Lauren Babcock (friend, Matt Heiler) and Alex Babcock; friends, Vee Morrow, Priscilla Gillan & Patty Smith. A celebration of Wanda’s life and entrance to her heavenly home will be held 1 PM Saturday, December 12^th, at Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. Private interment at Fort Snelling Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Good Shepard Lutheran Church’s Building Fund.

Passed Away on December 7, 2015. Age 83 of St. Paul

Mike the Barber, Journeyed home on December 7, 2015. Preceded in death by son, Gerald. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Valerie; children, Mike (Brenda), Karen (Buggs) & Kathleen (Chris); step-children, Tracy (Luis), Kim;proud grandfather of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Don, Bill & Darlene; also countless Westside customers. A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, December 12^th, with visitation 9-11 AM prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Passed Away on December 2, 2015. Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 2, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter, Lori Smith; parents, Alfred & Annette Raasch; brother, Daniel Raasch. Survived by children, Cheryl Tietz, Jeff Piermantier & Penny (Jim) Hafner; grandchildren, Jen, Amy, Kristi, Cory & Mandy; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald, Dennis & Bruce Raasch; sisters, Joyce (Bob) Mercado & Judy (Dwight) Willemssen; also many relatives & wonderful friends. Dolores was born in Waite Park, MN on June 15, 1929.  She was baptized in St Cloud, MN. and confirmed and married at St Marks Lutheran Church in St Paul.  She was a graduate of Monroe High School in 1947 and worked for Economics Laboratory, Cenex and St. Paul Companies. When she moved to IGH with her family, she found her church home at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was involved in many actives which included the Monroe High School Ladies Luncheons, the IGH Senior Clubs & Choir and was the past queen mum of the Red Hat-Scarlett O’Hatters. Funeral Service 12 Noon Monday, Dec. 7th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10 am-12 Noon prior to service. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Special thank you to the staff at IGH Good Samaritan Society for their loving care.

Passed Away on December 1, 2015.  Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by wife, Marlene; parents, Clyde & Helen; brothers, James & David. Survived by daughters, Julie (Don) Cekalla & Amy Sylvester (Cale Hemmingson); grandchildren, Brittany & Nick; brothers, Dean (Pat) & Gary (Sonia); special friends, the McAleese family; also friends & relatives. Donald was a member of the Moose Lodge #1088. Memorial Service 11 AM Wednesday, December 9^th, at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 7160 So. Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred.

Passed Away on November 30, 2015. Age 82 of South St. Paul, MN

A Lifelong South St. Paul Packer

Pete passed away peacefully on November 30^th, surrounded by family. Born in South St. Paul to immigrant parents, Milovan & Anna Tabakovich. Pete lost his mother at the age of two and thankfully was welcomed into the family of his older sister and husband, Mary and Michael Locke. Pete loved all sports. During his high school years at South St. Paul, he played varsity basketball, baseball and football and received seven letters. In 2013 he was inducted into South St. Paul Athletic Hall of Fame. Upon graduation in 1951, Pete enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Catfish Submarine during the Korean War. During a leave from the Navy, Pete met Augsburg College student, Jeanette Olson, on the beach of Lake Nokomis. It was love at first sight. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1956, Pete went on to Augsburg College to get his Physical Education degree, play baseball, and to marry Jeanette in 1957. They lived a very full life. Pete and Jeanette had three daughters, Kirsten, Karin and Jana. Following a brief time teaching in Springfield, MN, Pete went back to his alma mater of South St. Paul in 1963 to teach and coach. He coached baseball, football, soccer, golf (boys & girls) and basketball. He was the head basketball coach for 15 years. Pete also enjoyed his 20 years as the “Voice of the Packers” and teaching Driver’s Ed to his many students. He retired in 1992. One of Pete’s biggest accomplishments, besides surviving numerous heart and back surgeries, was his eight holes-in-one. He was an excellent golfer, a Southview Country Club ‘Club Champion’, South St. Paul Open Champion and the champion of many more. Faith was an integral part of Pete’s life, as he and Jeanette were founding members of Luther Memorial Church. He trusted in the Lord, and humbly lived a true servant’s life. Greeting Pete in heaven are his parents, Mike, Mary, Milovan & Anna; sister, Honey Jannetto; brother, Mike Locke; brothers in-law, Bob Reynolds & John Jannetto; in-laws, Rev. Iver & Myrtle Olson and many friends. Grieving his presence are his wife, Jeanette; his children, Kirsten & Bryon Kruzel; Karin & Phil Housley and Jana Smith; grandchildren, Karin (Ryan Swainey), Brynna, Leah, Taylor (Jeremy Pass), Reide, Wilson, Avery, Austin, Alaine & Ahren; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Alayna, Andrew, Iver, Ardith and Louis; sisters, Dolly (Don) Goral and Susan Reynolds; many nieces, nephews and great friends. Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, December 4^th, at Luther Memorial Church, 315 15^th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Visitation 12 Noon – 2 PM prior to the service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery.