Age 34 of Rosemount

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 11, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Survived by loving mother, Cindy Wallace; father, Dave Koehnen; sisters, Julia (Carson) Lulic & Alicia Koehnen; nieces & nephew, Owen, Shae & Marlee; also many aunts, uncles, relatives & friends.

Corrie was very creative and artistic. She loved creating jewelry and writing special notes for people she loved. She enjoyed playing games on her iPad and writing stories from the Bible. She was always so generous with hugs and kisses. Some of her favorite hobbies were bowling and mini golf. Her most prized trait was her amazingly pure connection with our Lord. She spread her faith among so many as it was her purpose.

Visitation 5-7 pm Thursday, June 15th Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Hts. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Friday, June 16th at St. Joseph’s Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount, with visitation 10:30-11 am prior to the service at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Corrie’s family invites you to wear her favorite color pink in honor of her to both of her services. If you have a rosary made by Corrie, we also invite you to bring or wear it to Mass.

Age 45 of West St. Paul

Passed away suddenly on June 1, 2023. Survived by mother, Dianne Olson; father, Bill (Carol) Zwinger; sister, Kristina; nephew, Mason; special friend, Judy; also other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Thursday, June 8^th, at the Church of St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota. Visitation 10-11 am prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Neville B. Graham, died May 25, 2023. Neville was born in Houston, TX, on June 27, 1941 to Neville Graham, Sr., and Netta Mae (Scott) Graham. Neville was raised in Austin, TX, and received his degree in Business Administration from St. Edward’s University in Austin. He was married to Jackie (Bohuslav) Graham and together they had two children, Gigi and Scott, while moving around for his work. He was employed by Mobil Oil Corporation for 34 years. In 1988 they moved to the Twin Cities where they stayed, living in Lakeville for 27 years before downsizing to Eagan. In his retirement Neville worked for Ace Hardware in Lakeville where he enjoyed teaching people how to make repairs and helping kids with their science projects. 

Neville loved to hunt, and he loved to build and fly model aircraft. He also loved his hunting buddies in Minnesota, Montana and Texas and the friends he made through his modeling and flying hobby. He was a good and loyal friend to all.

Neville was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016 and moved into Suite Living of Inver Grove Heights in 2021. He had a major stroke at the end of this April and went into Hospice on May 1^st. 

Neville was preceded in death by his son Scott, his parents Neville, Sr. and Netta, numerous aunts and uncles and his cousin Linda. He is survived by his wife Jackie, his daughter Gigi Willett (Jeff), his daughter-in-law Diana Lillicrap (Charles), his grandchildren David Graham (Christine) and Dani Froseth and their mother Michelle Borowicz, Lily, Ruby and Henry Willett, Finnegan and Adeline Lillicrap and his great-grandchildren Wesley and Ella Froseth.

His family is grateful to the staff of Suite Living and Hospice of the Midwest for the loving care he received. 

His funeral will be held at St. Thomas Becket Church, 4455 S. Robert  Trail in Eagan at 11:00 on Friday, June 2. Visitation will be at 10:00 and a lunch will follow. He will be buried on Friday afternoon at Guardian Angels Cemetery in Oakdale. The funeral will be live-streamed. It can be viewed live or accessed later at  stbeagan.org.

Passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was 67 years old.  She died unexpectedly, but quietly in her sleep.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Harvey Goppelt.  She is survived by her husband William Sarette (71) and her brother David (65).  Barb and Bill were married for 44 years.  It was the general consensus amongst the family members that Bill was far too good for Barb and she had better not screw that up.

Barb was employed as an accountant at various organizations throughout her working years and somewhat recently retired.  Barb was a creative person with a lifetime love of working with various crafts including cross stitch and knitting.  Name a craft and she probably had tried it at least once.

Barb was a voracious reader and with Bill traveled to various towns seeking out old book stores.  They went on several trips around Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Barb was raised in a family that played cards every Sunday with the grandparents.  Fortunately, Bill was an avid card player as well and they continued the tradition with Barb’s parents for many years.

No funeral or memorial service will be held.  Barb will be missed.

Age 69 of Inver Grove Heights

10/15/53 ~ 05/23/23

Jerry passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, William & Marjorie; brother, Norman. Survived by wife of 29 years, Karen; children, Teresa (Josh) Berry, Nathan (Clarissa) Hernandez, Jamie (Brandon) Clausen; grandchildren, Lucas, Lucy, Zoey, Ely; sister, Diane; brother, Wayne along with extended family including nieces, nephews, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Jerry was a retired truck driver who enjoyed spending time with Karen, watching the MN Twins and WWE wrestling. A memorial will be held for Jerry Saturday June 24, 2023 in Community Room 2 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights, MN from 3-6pm with a small service beginning at 3:30.

Age 76 of Mendota Heights

Passed away May 22, 2023. Survived by loving wife, Jeanette Brown; sons, Eric & Henry; brother, Jack; sister, Doneta Lester; sister-in-law, Margaret Brown, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, James & Elsie; brother, James T. Brown Jr; sister, Joyce Brown; special friend, Thomas VanHale.

Dennis loved to collect horses, Dept. 56 Christmas houses, playing table tennis, going fishing and caring for fish in aquariums.  He had a love of Special Olympics, especially floor hockey which he watched as his son Henry played.  Dennis also competed in unified doubles bowling and horseshoes with Henry. Dennis also loved watching his son, Eric, play basketball & bowling. Dennis & Eric also enjoyed watching sports and the classics on TV together.

Dennis was a Sponsor Chairperson for the West St. Paul Horseshoe Club and Junior Horseshoe Club for many years.  He was also a coach for Special Olympics Table Tennis.

Dennis’ family had a cabin up on Green Lake where he, Jeanette and the boys used to go often.  The family loved to go out on the boat and see who could catch the biggest fish.

Dennis would often poke fun at Jeanette’s driving.  Especially about the time when she was learning to drive and hit the corner of the family barn.  Because of the little mishap, the family cow was butchered on Easter Sunday.

Dennis’ son, Eric, could not understand why Dennis and Jeanette called them, “their boys”. Dennis and Jeanette told them, “You are our boys & always will be, even if you’re grown up.”

Besides Dennis love for his family, his passion was baking.  Dennis made his living as a baker, most recently, making donuts for Golden Good Donuts.

Memorial Service 7:00 pm Tuesday May 30^th with visitation 5-7 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment at Fort Snelling at a later date. Memorials to your choice or flowers if you wish.

Passed away on May 1, 2023, age 88 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of West St. Paul and Hinckley, MN.  Jack was preceded in death by wife, Geraldine; brother, Alfred; and step-daughter, Carol Fleetham. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise; daughter, Mary (Robert) Burch; step-daughters, Joan Chadwick & Laura (Scott) Snyder; 5grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, also other family & friends.

Jack was a loyal and caring family man who loved to be at home with his nieces and nephews, children and grandchildren.  He was dedicated to both Gerry, his first wife, and Louise, his surviving wife. Jack’s passion was deer hunting, which he started with his father when he was 12 years old in Hinckley. He hunted avidly up until he was 82 years old.  He hunted other game, but Minnesota whitetail deer were his favorite targets.  He would recount hunting stories tirelessly and talk about hunting to whomever would listen.   Jack was a lifelong Minnesotan who loved the outdoors.

Memorial Service 11am Saturday, June 3rd, with visitation 10-11am prior to theservice at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Hts. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Age 69 of Eagan

Mary Marjorie Reak  died Saturday May 13th 2023, on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Mary was born Oct. 9th 1953, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Louis and Marlys Schmitt. She grew up with a strong Catholic faith that she carried throughout her life. Mary had an eye for detail. She was an amazing sketch artist, painter, and floral designer. She enjoyed finding new, good, and old bakeries and restaurants to try. Mary loved planning parties and get togethers with family and friends. She was an amazing cook. Mary helped anyone in need, even strangers. She was always thinking about others and including everyone. She was an avid garage sale shopper and loved to buy and sell antiques. Mary blossomed each spring when she could spend time outside and work in her garden. Mary lived her life for God. She loved to share her Catholic faith with others. She frequented adoration, daily mass, and confession. She prayed with a special devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary. She prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy every day at 3pm, and the Rosary every night. She was devoted to her family, and was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was happiest spending time with her grandchildren and family. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dale; her seven children: Matthew, Therese, Jessie (Andy) Burdick, Marguerite (Jeremy), Nicholas (Bobbi), David (Shannon), Joe (Krista); her 14 grandchildren: Kate, Jimmy, Joshua, Ella, John, Jack, Georgia, Cassius, Marlene, Alvina, Louisa, Loretta, Charlotte, and Benjamin; her siblings: Jenny Farrell, Paul Schmitt, Chris Schmitt, Ann Schmitt, James Schmitt, & Joseph Schmitt; also many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Marlys Schmitt; her baby sister Theresa Schmitt.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18th, 2023, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 408 Third St N, South St. Paul, MN, with Fr. Altier officiating. Following mass, internment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery 2101 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, MN. No visitation or luncheon will take place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charities Mary supported: Carmelite Hermitage of the Blessed Virgin Mary: www.Carmelitehermitage.org 8249 Mount Carmel Rd, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042

Little Sisters of the Poor: www.Littlesitsersofthepoor.org 330 Exchange St S, St. Paul, MN 55102

Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 10, 2023. Preceded in death by parents; 4 sisters; 4 brothers. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Barb; children, Brian, Bob, Michele (David Jones), Joe (Jeri) & Frances (Anthony) Armstrong; grandchildren & great-grandchildren; also may other family & friends.

Sonny grew up to love farming, hunting, and spending time with family.

Memorial Service 11 am Wednesday, May 17^th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70^th St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Interment Emanuel Church Cemetery.

Age 96 of Eagan, passed away May 11.

Preceded in death by husband, Stanley; and sister, Norma Vincevineus. Survived by daughters, Rosemary M, Maxine, Maureen, Michele (Steve) Scribner; son, Gregory (Dian); granddaughters, Rochele (Cainen) Scribner Winger, Lynn Piekarski, greatest granddaughter, Lilly Winger; sisters, Jean Wolf, Katherine (William) Hamlin; nieces, nephews, friends and funny farm family.

No flowers please, Rosemary said she wanted them when she was alive not after she was dead!

Memorials to donor’s choice: St. Thomas Becket Church or Clayton, WI Parks & Rec playground.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Saturday, May 20^th, at St. Thomas Becket Church, 4455 South Robert Trail, Eagan, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.