Age 54 of Las Vegas, NV.

Formerly of West St. Paul, MN.

Passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2025. Survived by daughter, Kayla; parents, Martin and Sylvia; sister, Tracy; brother, Louis (Monica); also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joe loved all team sports and he loved to golf. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, June 16^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Memorials preferred.

Age 58 of Inver Grove Heights, MN,

Died peacefully on May 22, 2025. He was born in St. Paul in 1967 to Arnold and Millie Nikodym. Mark attended Simley High School before studying HVAC and building his own business, Heights Heating and Air Conditioning, which he was so proud of.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents and best friend, Todd.

He is survived by his wife, Pattie and daughter, Paige; sisters, Judy (Steve), Debi (Bob); brother, Scott; nephews, Alex (Jenna), Brian, Dale (Kerry), Dylan (Chloe), and Nolan; nieces, Adrian (Chris), Erin (Chris), Kayla (Logan), Kristi, and Savannah (John) along with many great nieces and nephews and of course, so many friends.

Thank you to everyone who has been there and helped care for Mark these last few years, your love has kept us going and we could not be more grateful.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Moose Lodge #1088, 5927 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 on July 19th from 1:00-5:00 pm.

Evelyn Ehret of Inver Grove Heights, MN, died at age 91 on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She led a long, full life and went to be with the Lord in peace.

Evelyn (Evie) was born in St. Paul on September 5, 1933, grew up on St. Paul’s West Side, and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1951. She and her sisters loved to take the streetcar down Smith Avenue to shop in downtown St. Paul or to go dancing. On one occasion dancing, she met Richard (Dick) Ehret. They subsequently married on September 10, 1955, and moved to South Saint Paul, later relocating to Inver Grove Heights. Together they raised six children and spent more than 40 years together until Dick’s passing in 1997.

Evelyn loved cards and all things paper and worked for American Greetings for a time. She spent many years pursuing hobbies such as league bowling, making beautiful ceramics, playing cards, and gardening. She and Dick spent years in card clubs with dear friends, fishing and vacationing in northern Minnesota during the summers, and later, making trips to the casino. They also traveled and visited Europe twice.

In later years, Evelyn continued to live in Inver Grove Heights, spending time with family, friends, and neighbors, and continuing to tend her garden. She moved to assisted living in 2023 and continued to have her tea and cookie in the mornings, be lucky at bingo, and always decorate for the upcoming holiday or season. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, as well as her tenacity and strength in the face of adversity.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dick; her parents, Frank and Catherine Einberger; and her siblings, Lucille, William (Bob), and Marie.  She is survived by her sister Margaret York; her brother-in-law Larry (Edda) Ehret; her children Gary (Sherry) Ehret, Lori (John) McBride, Steven (Lisa) Ehret, Susan (Kevin) Ehret Lay, Michael (Tracey) Ehret, and Debra (Ben) Ehret Miller; and 17 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren (with more on the way!)

A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, located at 8108 Barbara Avenue in Inver Grove Heights. A light meal will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m., and a brief service will take place at 6:30 p.m. Private interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Inver Grove Heights.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are welcome and appreciated to Community of Saints (https://www.communityofsaints.org) or Children’s Hospital Minnesota (https://give.childrensmn.org/page/34886/donate/1.)

of Inver Grove Heights, MN

May 24, 1935 ~ May 28, 2025.

Jean is preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Mary Jensen; brother, Robert. Survived by children, Jody Seidel, Jay (Connie) Emerson & Lea Ebensteiner (partner, Jerry); 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Judy; also nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Jean enjoyed ceramics, country music, playing Farkle, playing Canasta, square dancing and family time at the cabin on Platte Lake. A private gathering is planned for a later date.

Age 87 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Carl William “Bill”; parents, Charles “Ray” and Hazel Sorensen; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and David Anderson; brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Beverly Samuelson; son-in-law, Michael Monjeau. Survived by children, James “Jim” (Vickie) Samuelson, Janna Monjeau, Jon Samuelson and Julie Samuelson; grandchildren, Sandy (Josh) Gagner, Michael (Samantha) Monjeau, Lindsey (Nick) Oferosky & Matthew Monjeau; great-grandchildren, Ayden Oferosky, Addilyn Gagner, Nora Oferosky, Millie Monjeau & Maisie Monjeau; brother, Ron (Delaine) Sorensen; sister, Joyce (Terry) Angell; step-grandchildren, Bobby Taylor, Michael Taylor, Danny Taylor & Mandy Oswald; step-great-grandchildren, Senna Taylor, Ayrton Taylor, Maxon Oswald, Maysa Oswald, Kaleo Taylor & Kade Taylor; beloved dog, Bailey; also many other family and friends.

Carolyn loved to cook and bake, she was always looking for new recipes to try. She liked spending time at the lake and would enjoy boat rides. Carolyn liked to travel with her husband to visit family and friends and she enjoyed the company of the many family dogs.

Carolyn went to school to become a computer key punch operator and held many positions over the years eventually working in data entry and retiring from the U.S. Postal Service.

Funeral Service 3:00 pm Sunday, June 1^st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights and can be livestreamed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25052571882943. Visitation 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm prior to the service. Private interment Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, MN.

Age 91 of West St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Peter; parents, Ed & Violet Kelly; brother, Tom Kelly; grandchildren, Michael & Patricia Westergren.

Survived by children, Patricia (John) Westergren, Mary Kay Hanson, Jeanne (Tony) Abbott, Peggy (Alex) Moore, Peter, Kathy (Mike) Joyce, Joseph (Peggy), Jackie (Scott) Foley & Tim; 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren (5 more on the way), sister-in-law, Adele; brother-in-law, Joe (Marsha).

Kathleen enjoyed Bible study, book club, church, lunches out, visiting with family and friends, mystery/detective shows, football-both Vikings and Notre Dame-“Go Fighting Irish!” And had a great love for animals.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, June 6^th, at the Church of St. Joseph, 1154 Seminole Ave., West St. Paul. Visitation 9:30 am – 11:00 am prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Salvation Army.

Mrs. Sharon Kay Dreyer, the daughter of the late Frank and Ora Baker, passed away peacefully at age 85 on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her residence in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Sharon was vibrant and always on the go, a world traveler who had visited over 60 countries, as well as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She looked forward to playing cards, going to the movies, and performances at the Ordway. Never idle, Sharon enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, and gardening.

Sharon was a huge presence in her daughter Rebecca Lynn Washburn and granddaughter Raena Lynae Washburn’s lives and without fail, at 7:30 pm. Sharon called just one last time to check in on Becky before she went to bed.

Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harold Dreyer (married from 5/1/1982-10/1/2010), and former husband, Richard Washburn (married from 6/4/1961-11/1975).

Born on 12/4/1939 in Rochester, MN, Sharon lived in Wykoff and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1957. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Luther College in Iowa and a Masters in Education from Mankato State University. Sharon taught for 35 years at Grand Meadow, LeRoy, Waterville, Elysian and Dakota County Technical College.

Services will be held Monday, June 2, at 11:00 AM at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 S. Robert St., West St. Paul, MN 55118 with a luncheon following. Sharon will be inurned in Augustana Lutheran Church’s Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorials please be sent to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation, organizations Sharon felt strongly about.

Age 70 of South Saint Paul

Passed away unexpectedly on May 9^th 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Doris Amundson; sisters, Mary Amundson and Jennifer Amundson.

Survived by his kids, Joe Amundson (Eli), Jeramy Amundson (Amber), Lisa Amundson (Andy), Tiffany Winfield (Darren) & Theresa Larson (Andy); 17 grandkids, Carlee, Joey, Mikey, Kayla, Matthew, Jason, Anthony, Owen, Emmett, Lillian, Isabel, Evelyn, David, Sarah, Ada, Luke and Mahari; girlfriend, Darla Lange; sister, Debrah Muskopf.

Mike was born and raised in Mondovi WI and later moved to Cottage Grove, MN where he graduated from Park High School. He started his working career at a cable company to support his young family. He found his real passion in window cleaning. Beginning 1991 Mike ran a very successful window cleaning company, where he loved to show off and talk to his customers about his many antique cars. He finally retired in 2018 to live the good life and sold his company to his son, Joe Amundson. To this day Joe and his daughter, Carlee are running his successful legacy. Mike was very proud of this. Mike loved anything antique and he sure loved showing it off, telling stories to family and friends about every new antique he could get his hands on. He also loved his Model A cars. He loved driving those cars anywhere he could. Those things were what made him happy, his smile was contagious when he was in his cool car! This was his true passion and what gave him life. Mike enjoyed spending time with his grandkids either taking them on rides in his COOL Cars or talking antiques and sharing his knowledge with them in his garage. When he talked about the things he collected his eyes would light up and he would just be so happy. Mike was a big fan of his grandson, Joey’s baseball, he loved going to his games and loved hearing about all of his great plays. He was very proud of him. Mike loved his family and friends made sure he always hugged you and told you he loved you. His smile and laughter will be greatly missed but we know he will always be with us. Its not goodbye its see you later.

Celebration of Life

Saturday June 7^th 3pm-7pm

357 1^st Ave S., South Saint Paul MN

Mike will be laid to rest in a private family interment in Mondovi, Wisconsin alongside his parents.

Flowers and cards May be set to

8185 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on December 1, 2024. Preceded in death by first wife, Patricia and daughter, Diane. Survived by loving wife, Alma; sons, Harley C. & Martin W. (Lorna); grandchildren, Lillian Mae & Jacob Patrick.

Martin loved to work, landscape, gardening, design and build houses. He was a jack of all trades hard working man. A loving husband, family man and a wonderful Dad. Loved and respected by love ones and the people he met throughout his life time.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Saturday, May 31st with visitation one hour prior to Mass at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

Age 63 of St. Paul

Passed away on May 14, 2025.  Preceded in death by parents, Melvin & Janet; brother, Fritz. Survived by children, Nicole (Ken) & Rico (Becca); sisters, Veronica Gelting & Ann (Ken) Schramm; grandchildren, Joseph, Kiera, Luciano, Isaliya; niece, Bernadette; nephew, Walter; also many other relatives and friends.

From Nick’s loved ones:

NIKKI

He could make friends with anyone. Everywhere he went he brought joy and good humor with him. He loved to joke, his puns were the best.

He enjoyed skiing and riding his bike, muscle cars, Mexican food, and good music.

There is so much more to him, but I can’t seem to find the words to express the enormous hole that his passing has left in this world. He was one of a kind.

RICO

Nick always made you feel like you were special, like you’re the most important person in the room.  He always had jokes or a funny story to share, always so positive all the time and encouraging you to be the best you that you can be.

VERONICA

Nick loved teasing people. He could make puns about almost anything instantly. It was his daily goal in life to make at least one person laugh, especially if they were having a bad day, to try to lighten their load and make their day a little brighter.

Some days he could be pretty grumpy himself, but on most days he succeeded in cheering up the people around him.

He and our younger brother Fritz both learned how to cook from our dad — they were really good at it and often cooked together for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners. He was famous for his seafood soup.

He read all the Louis L’Amour and Zane Gray novels. His favorite genres were action, spy, and detective stories.

He was also an excellent writer. His stories about mountain forest fires were riveting!

He learned how to ride out West. He once wrote a story about a mare he frequently rode named Vale, who was hard to ride if you didn’t know her tricks, such as trying to scrape unsuspecting riders off her back by pinning their leg against a corral rail!

He loved working as a forest firefighter in the state of Oregon. He learned how to use specialized equipment so that his crew could work longer and earn more. If he saw new firefighters struggling to do their jobs, he would teach them techniques to make their work easier, safer, and faster. He would teach new crews constructing fire breaks how to work as a team instead of as individuals— for example, working relay-style, while keeping their lines straight as they dug by spotting ahead and choosing a tree to mark with a bright rag.

As a truck driver, Nick joked and teased and turned strangers into friends across America: Waitresses, road-work crews, weigh-station officials, highway patrol officers, fellow truckers at road stop diners — they all greeted Nick with big smiles. And if they didn’t have a smile on their face, he would put one there.

He only lived for a couple of years at the John Carroll Senior High-Rise before he had a stroke that forced his move into nursing care facilities, but he made friends throughout the building. Many people continue to ask about him after he moved away.

BARB

When I think of Nick, I think of the phrase, “He liked a good joke.” As his friend, I appreciate that he had the same dry sense of Iowa humor that I had.

Nick and his siblings were more devoted to each other than so many, many other families I have known. Living in the same building as his sister, Ronnie, I often think of how a couple of times a week, either he was at her apartment or she was at his. I think he took a great deal of comfort in living down the hall from his sister.

Very often, if Ronnie and I went to his apartment, he would be writing a story on his computer. If we asked, “What is it about?” He would smile slyly and say, “I can’t tell you that. It’s not finished yet.” I would tell him, “Come on, Nick, you could be the next Hemingway, so tell us!” But he would just laugh.

He was proud of his sisters, Ronnie and Ann, and his brother Fritz; they were a close family unit. And he was very proud of his kids, Nicole and Rico, and his grandkids. A memory of Nick always brings a smile to my face.

ANN

After I told Nick last April that our brother Fritz had passed away, he would repeat over and over, for weeks, “Fritz is gone?”  I feel the same way about Nick, as well as Fritz.  We have so many memories growing up, I don’t know where to start.  I’m just going to piggy-back on the above; however, a couple things come to mind.  When ordering at restaurants he would always order a basket of $100 bills, a Ferrari and a super model.  Also, we both played trombone in band and when I was a senior and he was a junior, I got first chair.  Truth is, he was a better player than me, and I know I got first chair because I was a senior. He loved music, especially Jazz.

Nick finished up two years of college at Macalester in St. Paul.  He then went out west to Oregon to fight forest fires on a crew. When returning to Minnesota, he had various jobs:  semi-truck driver, maintenance work, security guard, bike shop sales and repair, more semi-truck driving as an owner-operator, etc.  His greatest job, however, was being a brother-father-grandfather-uncle-friend; and as you can see, the common theme in these threads is he liked to make people laugh; and like my father, had some really dumb puns.

I miss my brothers, I will miss Nick.

Visitation 4:00 -7:00 pm Wednesday, May 21^st at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Thursday, May 22^nd at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 749 6^th Ave. S., South St. Paul with visitation 9:30-10:30 am prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

CAKE, COFFEE & SANDWICHES, Served after Interment (Room open at 12:30), Inver Grove Community Center, Room #1, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.