Age 77 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully April 27, 2023. Preceded by parents, Chester & Clara Shafer; grandson, Timothy Autey; first husband Jim Couillard; stepson, Frank Couillard. Survived by loving husband, Gary; children, Jim (Kim), Dawn (Ted) Autey, Chris (Shannon); 9 grandchildren, Jaymie, Alex, Daryian, Caitlin, Bruce, Jessica, Brandon, Evelyn, Ryan; 2 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Ryan; sister, Beverly; also nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

Donna loved singing in the church choir, doting on her grandchildren, and crafting until her final health challenge.

Celebration of her life 11am Saturday, May 13, 2023, with Visitation 9-11am prior to the service at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 2855 47th St E, Inver Grove Heights.

Memorials preferred to Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Age 74 of West St. Paul

Passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, John; sister, Sandi; parents, Dick & Helen Acker. Survived by daughters, Michelle (Josh) Apman, Deanna Burbank; sister, Peggy Acker; nephew, Rick Heuer; adored grandchildren, Kayla, Tyler, Ashley, Mariah, Drew; great-grandchildren, Savanna, Mia, Ridley & Xander; special friends, Jason (LeAnne) Krech; also aunts, many cousins & friends.

Pat was a Humboldt High School graduate, class of ’66.  She grew up on the west side of St. Paul where she met her husband, John, and together they founded and operated Angelo’s Pizza for over 55 years.

Pat was a beloved and lifelong member at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. A special thanks to Dr. Huynh, and the third floor nursing staff at Woodwinds Hospital, Alex at MHealth Heart Clinic and the ladies at St. George’s Church.

Visitation 4-8 pm Paschal Trisagion at 7pm, Sunday, May 7^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Funeral Service 11 am Monday, May 8^th, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1250 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul.

Age 59

Born April 28,1963, and passed away on April 27, 2023, at the age of 59. Born in St. Paul, Scott served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1987. His service began as an Airborne Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division, and culminated with serving in the Berlin Brigade in West Berlin.  He is survived by siblings: Mike (Darlene), Craig (Beth), Brenda, James (Misti), Lisa, Kathy (Dan), Kari (Jared), and 22 nieces/nephews.

Visitation: May 14, 10-11am. Service: 11am, Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights. Interment: May 16, 10am, Fort Snelling.

Age 80 of Shakopee

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1942 to Sidney and Evelyn Olson in Kiester, MN. After graduating from Kiester High School, he enlisted in the Navy and completed 8 years of service and an additional 20 years in the Navy Reserves. Upon graduating from Mankato State with a degree in Mathematics and Physics, he worked for Lockheed Martin in Eagan as a technical instructor for FAA systems. He received his MBA from the University of St. Thomas. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, bird watching, yearly vacations with the family and nature walks.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Olson, his parents, his in-laws, Ivan and Evelyn Sansgard, and brothers: Rodney and Royal Olson. Survived by daughters, Michele (Ted) Schnaare & Mindie (Nathan) Schussler; grandchildren: Mikaela (Matt) Vollmar, Matthew (Maddie) Schnaare, Augustus, Griffin and Wyatt Schussler; great-grandson, Declan Vollmar; siblings: Lowell (Laurie) Olson, Michael (Cyndy) Olson, Lola Johnson; also numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Service 11am Saturday, May 20, 2023, with Visitation 9-11am prior to the service at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 2855 47th St E, Inver Grove Heights.

Age 95 of South St. Paul

Passed away April 21, 2023. Mel always had a smile and humor for everyone he met. Loving husband, beloved father, and devout Catholic, he loved horses, golf, people, reading Western novels, and above all his family. Survived by wife, Mary Ann Saign (McEllistrem); son, Geoffrey; daughters, Connie, Kathy, Karin Vaske (Jim), and Jennifer Davis (Kevin). Eldest son, Craig (Jeannie) passed away earlier this year. Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 749 6th Ave. S., South St. Paul, on Thursday, April 27th, at 11a.m. Private burial will follow.

Age 83

Robert passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, surrounded by family. Survived by the love of his life, Georganna; son, Troy Gillenwater; daughter, Sonia (Gary) Anderson; grandchildren, Troy Gillenwater, Nicole Monahan, Jacob and Noah Anderson; great grandchildren, Carter and Hailee Monahan; sister, Ruth Rechtzigel; also other family and friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Monday, May 1^st, at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 7070 Bovey Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10–11 am prior to the service at church.

Age 95 of South St. Paul.

Passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Martin & Olive; 3 sisters; 4 brothers. Survived by loving daughter, Kim; grandchildren, Brad, Kelly (Nate) & Nick; great-grandchildren, Gage, Emma and Lydia; brother, Ken; sisters-in-law, Janet & Camille Erickson; also many nieces, nephews & friends. Arlene loved to dance, take family photos and movies, she was an excellent seamstress, cake decorator, and cosmetologist. Funeral Service 11 am Friday, April 28^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Interment Moses Dane Cemetery, Burtrum, MN.

Age 100 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, William. Survived by daughters, Diane Dorothy (Jim) & Maureen Twist (John); grandchildren, Dannielle Therrien (Luke), Allison Pavlish (Josh), Ashley Cole (Josh), Alexander Twist (Molly); great-grandchildren, Whittaker, Camden, Kelsie, Kenzie, Cecelia & Savannah; dear family of Roy Aschenbrener & very special friend Millie Mlinarevich. A Celebration of Life will be held 11am Saturday, April 29^th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11am prior to the service. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

In Loving Memory of Peter Pitou To

May 15, 1953 ~ April 10, 2023

Peter Pitou To transitioned peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at 8:25 am, Monday the 10th of April 2023 at his home in Eagan, Minnesota at the age of 69.

Pitou was preceded in death by both of his parents Phan To, and Chom Toun. Pitou is survived by Sopheap To (sister) and Sina To (brother), his 3 children Angel To (Jackson, Nori), Zachari To (Charlie), and Sarina To (Tiana, Zachari). He is also survived by many other close family members and loved ones including: Melina To, Theng Ku and family, Danny Ung, Sokhannara Ung, Leo Ung, Sarin and Phally Yos, Savann Sath, Patricia To, Aleena To, Angie Thithavong, Sunnary Chum and the Kong Family.

Pitou’s family wishes to express our most sincere gratitude and appreciation for the many prayers, well wishes, and acts of kindness shown during Peter’s journey in illness and final days of transition.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family of Pitou are preferred.

Visitation will be at Roberts Funeral Home in Inver Grove Heights (8108 Barbara Ave E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, United States) on Sunday the 16th of April 2023 from 12-5 pm. Monks Ceremony will be held on Monday at 10 am at Roberts Funeral Home, followed by the burial service at Pleasant View Memorial Gardens (400 MN-13 S. Burnsville, MN 55337 United States).

Repast to follow both visitation as well as burial at Melina To’s house: 4906 Rusten Rd. Eagan, MN 55122.

Pallbearers

Zach To

Sina To

Jackson Morris

Danny Ung

Leo Ung

Andrew Ung

Cedric Ung

Savann Sath

Aaron Robinson

Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights

John passed away peacefully at his home on April 8^th at the age of 85.  He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis; parents, John and Agnes Riebhoff, and two sisters, Janet Riebhoff and Judith Doll (Michael).

He is survived by his wife, Margie; daughter, Joanne Ohana (Moshe); grandchildren, Mario Borgerding (Anna) and Holly Balabanick (John); great-grandchildren, Joey, Charlize, Brady, and Miles; Sisters, Darlene Carlisle (Curt), Dianne “Buffy” Mobroten (Rich), and Rosemary Chavez (Frankie); many nieces and nephews; and his BEST friend, Kevin Boehmer.

John loved gardening, the outdoors and sunshine.  He enjoyed collecting, playing cards, and visiting with friends over a cup of coffee. He will be dearly missed.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Saturday, April 22^nd, at 1:00 for the Internment at Prairie Oaks Memorial Eco Garden, located at 8225 Argenta Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.