Age 65 of Hugo, formerly of Mahtomedi and Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully December 8th from lung cancer surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her father Thomas, father-in-law Gary Sr., and uncles Tim (Mero) and Harold (Beach). Survived by loving and devoted husband of 28 years Gary Jr.; son Daniel and daughter Megan; mother Joan Mero; sisters Karyn (Tim) Roszak and Michelle (Paul) Riedel; mother-in-law JoAnne Wolf; sister-in-law Missy (Eric) Teske; nieces and nephews Aaron, Lauryn, and Ryan Roszak, Nicholas, Michael, and Madelyn Teske; and many cousins, friends, and pets.

Pam was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed reading, baking, sewing, quilting, cruising, and spending time with her family and friends. After a rewarding 36-year career at 3M, she retired in 2016 to enjoy the people and things she loved.

Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11 am at the Church of St. Mary of the Lake, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN with visitation prior to the service at 10 am. Private interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and can be made to The Saint Therese Foundation or The American Cancer Society in her memory.

Age 93 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, Gene; siblings, Marlene Dannecker, Joe Horihan & Pat Francis; parents, Raymond & Frances Horihan. Survived by children, Tom (Linda), Nancy (Brian) Roster, Jeanne (Dave) Lunow & Robert (Denise); 6 grandchildren, Michael (Nicolle) Rucker, Lindsay (Tim) Culverhouse, Nicole (Max) Perrault, Brian (Erryn) Rucker, Isabelle Lunow, Matt Roster; great-granddaughter, Charlie Culverhouse; step great-granddaughters, Cadence & Quinn Culverhouse; sisters, Elaine (Clyde) Ohmann, Carol Herrmann; brother, Jim (Marge) Horihan; brother-in-law, Robert Francis; also many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

RoseMary was a wonderful wife and mother who loved being with family. She enjoyed many things including baking, volunteering at church and playing cards. She will be dearly missed.

Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 pm December 13^th at Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Hts., MN with visitation one-hour prior at the church. Private Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Hts.

Memorials preferred to St. Patrick’s Church.

Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023.

Preceded in death by grandson, Chris Arnold.  Survived by beloved husband of 58 years, David; daughter, Christine (Mark) Beckers; son, Tom (JoAnne); grandchildren, Matt (Chelsie) Arnold, Nick (Anna) Arnold, Jordan (Laurel) Beckers & Chris (Halie) DeBeckers; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Haidyn & Wesley.

Memorial Service 11:00 am Saturday, December 16^th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Luncheon to follow at church.

Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights.

Called home peacefully on December 3, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Bill Sr.; parents, Pete & Ida Stevens; siblings, LaVon, Bernice & Mike. Survived by children, Bill Jr. (Janet), Wendy & Chris (Linda); grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Bodhi, Amanda & Josh; great-grandchildren, Rylee and Joey; brother-in-law, Harold (Emmy); also many nieces, nephews & friends. Pat loved camping, traveling in the RV & dancing with Bill. Pat loved her family most of all.

Memorial Service 2:00 pm Sunday, December, 17^th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights and can be livestreamed at: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/4946481590. Visitation 1-2 pm prior to the service. Memorials preferred.

Age 82 of White Bear Lake

Passed away November 20, 2023. Preceded in death by wife, Rose Ann (Chapdelaine); parents, Joseph and Catherine; brother, James. Survived by children, Mark (Kelly), Tamara (Joe) Amon-Stodola, Greg, Chris (Wendy); eight grandchildren, Tyler (Amanda), Jonathan (Rochelle), Emma, Alex, Madeline, Nick, Cooper, and Kylie; two great-grandchildren, Jaxin and Tyrin; sister-in-law, Donna. Bob attend St. Agnes and Wilson graduating in 1959. He was a Barber and Entrepreneur for 58 years, as well as a US Army Veteran. Bob enjoyed skiing, golfing and socializing.  Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at St. Jude’s of the Lake in Mahtomedi, MN (700 Mahtomedi Ave.) at 11:30 am. Visitation one-hour prior with luncheon to follow the service. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Steven Patrick Flaherty, 64, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on November 29, 2023.

Steve was an exceptional husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, who left an everlasting mark on the lives of those around him.

He was a proud, hardworking, and energetic man. He went out of his way to help anyone who needed it, never knew a stranger, and was guaranteed to know someone everywhere he went. Truly a man of great character, he was the foundation of support for his family and friends that created a positive and uplifting presence in their lives.

Steve is survived by his wife of 44 years, Melissa (Nitti) Flaherty. He was a dedicated father to his two daughters, Katie (Louie) Weber and Megan (Kevin) Schweiger. Steve took immense joy in being a proud papa to his five grandchildren: Taylor, Jack, Benny, Lukas, and Scarlett. He cherished every moment spent with them, creating lasting memories.

In addition to his immediate family, Steve is survived by his siblings: Jerry (Sue) Flaherty, Sandy (Sam) Monita, Lynn (Robb) Walrath, and Laurie (Mike) Kush. Sisters-in-law: Bobijean (Tom) Quinlan and Janice Nitti, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends. Proceeded in death by his parents: Jerry and Mary Flaherty, niece, Christine Flaherty, and brother-in-law, Perry Nitti.

Born on May 27, 1959, in Saint Paul, MN. Steve went to Mechanic Arts and then Johnson High School where he was a standout athlete and graduated in 1977. He met his high school sweetheart Melissa at the Saints West Roller Rink and later married in 1979. He was the best dad to his two daughters, always up for anything. He was a proud 20-year member of Ironworker’s Local 512, followed by a 22-year career at Interclad/Egan Company.

Steve had a passion for golfing, fishing, hunting, racquetball and traveling. His favorite destinations included Las Vegas and Ixtapa Mexico. He loved great music and could often be heard singing “do dah do da doo”. These things brought him great joy and allowed him extra time to spend with family and friends.

Join us to remember and celebrate Steve’s life on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 4-8 pm at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood, MN. Let’s come together, share stories, and remember a beloved man who touched countless lives. The family encourages you to wear your favorite golf attire just as he often did.

Steve will be dearly missed but forever remembered for his loving demeanor, passion, commitment, and the positive impact he made on the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.

   Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023.

Preceded in death by wife, Marise; parents; eleven brothers & sisters. Survived by sister, Dorothy Gogolakis; children, Tom (Mary), Ken (Julie) & Rick (Sue), Kathy (Dan) Pearson, Loree (Mike) Biermeier & Mary (Mark) Waschek; grandchildren, Rick Banaszewski (Angela), Heidi Tuschy (Gary), Heather McLeod (Tim), Jamie Teeling (Ben), Angela Banaszewski, David Banaszewski (Emily), Nicole Ceminsky (Matt), Megan Brooks (Ken), Shannon Alexander (Mike), Stephanie Bradner (Dail), Joshua Biermeier (Amanda), Matthew Klopotek (Bryce), Jeremy Dick (Christy Fish), Kristen Dick, Jenna Pearson, Jacob Waschek, Jonathan Waschek, Matthew Waschek; great-grandchildren, Lucas Banaszewski, Logan Banaszewski, Nolan Tuschy, Ellie Tuschy, Aaron McLeod, Piper McLeod, Leopold Teeling, Rhodes Teeling, Will Brooks, Quinn Brooks, June Brooks, Eilish Alexander, Maeve Alexander, Zachary Bradner, Alayna Bradner, Colton Whitmer, Macy Fish, Payton Fish, Deacon Banaszewski ; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

Tom was a proud US Navy Korean War Veteran: a very proud father and grandfather and friend to all he came across.

A Celebration of his Life will be held from 9 AM – 12 Noon Friday, December 8^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Hts. Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Hannah was born to Shelly Tiede (Mike Manor) and Jeff Stone on October 20, 1992 and passed away on November 22, 2023. Hannah is preceded in death by grandpa Matt Jenniges; great aunts and great uncles. Besides her parents, Hannah is survived by husband Tom Warnock and their five year old daughter, Harper, the light of her life; her brothers, Justin Frank (Kenzie, Brody & Beckam) and Nick Stone (Jeanne); grandparents, Gary and Janet Stone; also aunts, uncles & cousins.

Hannah was a caregiver by nature all of her life and also a caregiver by profession. She loved spending time with family, but most of all loved spending time with Harper. She loved going up north for deer camp for laughs with all uncles and aunts and her grandma Janet. Besides being with Harper, she loved her times with all her cousins, but mostly with her cousin Miranda, who was her best friend. Hannah really cherished being at the lake with her mom & step-dad Mike along with Harper.

Hannah will be forever missed.

A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, November 27 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home,8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. There will be a service at 3:00 PM.

Age 77 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed peacefully, surrounded by family on November 22, 2023, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Lorraine Floetl; brother, George Floetl; son-in-law, Howard Barefoot. Survived by a loving husband of 57 years, Robert as well as children, Brian, Tammy (James) Sampson, Kimberly, and Todd (Kim) and grandchildren, Michael, Emily (Cole), Arianna (Ethan), Jayden and Tyler. Also survived by brothers-in-law, Fred Frenger (Louise), Wayne McKay, and sister-in-law, Carol Frenger (Rafael). Many other family and friends. Sandy loved her dogs, and her husky, Lady, will especially miss the never ending treats Sandy gave from the dinner table. Sandy was born in St. Paul attended Holy Childhood Catholic School and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1964. She then went on to nursing school at St. Joseph’s Hospital where she would eventually work for many years while raising her family. She met her husband, Bob, in 1965, and they began raising their four children in South St. Paul, before moving to Inver Grove Heights. Sandy was energetic, outgoing, passionate and independent. She gave back to her community through her church, volunteering, and her work with the Women of Today. Sandy loved to travel, bike, garden and spend time with her family and friends. After raising their family, Sandy and Bob spent many years as caregivers for special needs children and adults, and they had many wonderful memories from this time, including Sunday morning brunches with Dahni Jo, Chad and many others, who became an extended family for Sandy and Bob. Special thanks to the Gentiva hospice team who guided the family through Sandy’s transition. Sandy will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Memorial Service 6 pm, Friday, December 1^st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara, Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 5–6 pm prior to the service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Down’s Syndrome Association.