Pfeffer, Dale Carmen
Age 67,
A beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 21st, 2023, leaving a profound sense of loss in the hearts of all who knew him. Dale was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Elda and Norbert Pfeffer on February 3rd, 1956.Dale dedicated his career to working at Ace Blacktop for over 40 years. He was admired for his dedication and strong work ethic. He will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman with a love for hunting and skiing. He was a basketball enthusiast, golfer and jack of all trades. As a man of few words and many talents he was also known for his warm and welcoming hugs which became his trademark.Dale is survived by his devoted spouse, Pam Pfeffer, and their two daughters, Carissa Cruz and Kaitlin Pfeffer. His family, friends, and coworkers will gather to pay their respects and celebrate his life at a viewing and service on Sunday, March 26th. The viewing will begin at 2 pm, followed by the service at 4 pm, both held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located at 7600 Cahill Ave E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. the service can be live streamed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9691693480Dale’s memory will be cherished by all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed. His warm and loving spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched during his lifetime.
Rest in peace, Dale Carmen Pfeffer.
Nitti, Paris “Perry”
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Friend,
Passed away February 13, 2023, at age 66 after a brief courageous battle with cancer. Perry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janice (Dwuznik); 2 sons, Eric (Laura) and Matthew (Brinn); Papa Perry to five grandchildren, Marissa, Amelia, Grady, Noel and Julia; also survived by his parents, Richard and Marilyn; siblings, Bobijean (Tom) Quinlan and Melissa (Steve) Flaherty; brother-in-law, Joseph Dwuznik; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Thomas) Ward and Jane (Pasquale) Mancini; many nieces and nephews. Perry loved his family, spending time at the lake, woodworking, cooking, Sous vide, grilling, smoking food and having the latest cooking spices, rubs and gadgets. Perry was a 37- year member of Local 49 Operating Engineers. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th St. W., St. Paul, MN 55102. Family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation or your charity of choice. Thank you to Minnesota Oncology and Hospice of the Midwest.
Milton, Tommie
Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights, Born June, 2, 1940 in Belzoni, Mississippi.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023. Preceded in death by loving wife, Mary; daughter, Almarie Walker; parents, Harrison & Lula Milton; siblings. Survived by children, Schannell Milton, Tommie Milton, Jr., Randy Milton, Troy Milton and family dog, Bella; grandchildren & great grandchildren; sisters-in law, Susan (Mason) Hjelle & Kay (Marion) Lagred & their children and grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Tuesday, March 28th, at The Church of St. Stanislaus, 398 Superior St., St. Paul. Visitation 10-11 am prior to Mass. . Lunch at Degidio’s Restaurant, 425 7th W., St. Paul following the service. Private interment Elmhurst Cemetery at a later date. Memorials preferred to Animal Humane Society and American Cancer Society.
Taylor, Robert A.
Age 84 of West St. Paul
Passed away on March 16, 2023. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Cathleen “Cathi”; children, Jeana (Mark) Parady, Barbara Taylor, David (Elsie) Taylor, and Kym Tanna; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; also other family and many friends. Bob was a 1957 graduate of South Saint Paul High School. He owned Taylor Janitorial and Parking Lot Striping Co. He also built his own hovercrafts and was very active in Hover Club of America, Remarrieds Inc., Parents Without Partners and served as an usher at Augustana Church. Funeral Service 10:30 am Saturday, March 25, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 Robert St. S., West St. Paul. Visitation 9 am-10:30 am prior to the service. Interment Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Grace 
Hospice and the Parkinson’s Foundation of MN.
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Winters, Mary Alice (Ackland)
Age 82 years of Lilydale MN
Mary peacefully passed away on February 25, 2023, surrounded by family for several days and nights. Preceded in death by parents, Irvin and Clara Ackland. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Tom; her children, Tim (Jane), Jeff (Jenny), Beth (Steve) Bulach, and Cindy (Brendan); grandsons, Mike, Matt, Anthony, Joey, Jon, Sam, Ben, Tommy and Max; great grandchildren, Robby, Clara, and Annie. She is also survived by sister, Barbara Lundeen; nephews, nieces, and countless cousins.
Mary’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the most important part of her life. She was very proud of all of them. She also valued her many longtime friends that meant so much to her. Mary was a realtor for 36 years. She enjoyed her job immensely and cared for her co-workers and clients as if they were family.
A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Sunday April 30th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Visitation from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm with prayer service at 4:00 pm. Dinner to follow the service at Veterans Memorial Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. MN
Rudie, Laurine Ronning
Age 97
17 August 1925 – 6 February 2023
Beloved and loving wife, mother & grandmother. Always encouraging, she was kind, strong, understated and embodied unconditional love. She passed away peacefully on February 6 and was preceded in death by Husband Richard and daughter Ann, survived by son Eric, daughter-in-law, Jennifer, and grandchildren Anna and Anders.
Laurine was born in Clyde, North Dakota to John and Clara Ronning and grew up in Fergus Falls, MN. She went on to work as a teller at a bank in Fergus Falls. It was at that time that she met her husband, Richard, on a blind date when he was attending Concordia College. Soon after, they moved to Houston where Richard was stationed in the Navy. They returned to Minnesota and started their family in Moose Lake. Shortly after, they moved to the Twin Cities to raise Ann and Eric before returning to Moose Lake in 1977. Eric’s memories of the childhood his parents provided are idyllic – filled with love and encouragement. Laurine enjoyed long walks with Norwegian Elkhounds, sewing, bowling league, travel and was a voracious reader.
Laurine and Richard moved back to Inver Grove Heights in 1993 to a home they built where she continued to live on her own after Richard’s passing in 2008 and Ann’s in 2012. In 2020, she moved to an assisted living apartment in St. Louis Park. Laurine’s lifetime travels took her from the Midwest to Texas, California, and Thailand.
Wherever they lived, Laurine created a welcoming and loving space. Their home in Inver Grove saw the arrival of their grandchildren and celebrations of many special Christmases and other holidays, some with and some without lutefisk.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 21st at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights.
Krull, Raymond E.
Age 96 of St. Paul
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 11, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie & Helen; brother, Donald Sutton; Step Mother, Eva Krull. Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Phyllis; children, Mark (Karen), Lori (Ron) Reif, David (Elisabeth Skoglund), Melissa Krull, Christopher Krull; 8 grandchildren, Lindsey Reif, Emily Krull, Karin Peterson, Cullen Reif, Katherine Krull, Kristina Krull, Eric Krull, Helen Krull; 7 great-grandchildren, Evelyn Krull, Skadi Ray Peterson, Emilia Reif, James Zerumski, Idunn Peterson, Bennett Reif, Oskar Peterson; brother, Edwin Krull; also other family & friends.
Ray enjoyed golf, bridge and following competitive sports. As a real estate 
broker, he loved time on the open road in his car.
He possessed a droll wit, conducted his affairs with dignity and integrity and showed courtesy and respect to the people in his life.
Private family services are being held on March 16th.
Sporcic, Amalia “Amy”
Age 54 of South St. Paul.
Passed away of cancer at her home on March 4, 2023 surrounded by her husband, Michael and the Steve and Joanne Sporcic family. Amy is also survived by other relatives in the Philippines. Services for her will be held in the springtime.
Keatts, William Francis
Age 82, of Burnsville.
The Keatts Family Patriarch passed away on 03/03/2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his large and loving family. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly Ann, parents Durward & Mary Keatts, and sister Marie Mossi. Survived by adoring wife, Jean MacFarland; Keatts children: Andy & Debbie, Sean (Chris) & Sylvia, Colene & Steve Woog, and Brian & Cynda. Keatts grandchildren & great grandchildren: Denise & Mike Hazelton (children: Cohen, Finn, Remy), David & Haley Keatts (child: Noah), Jessica Keatts (child: Kade), Paige Keatts, Allie & Anna Woog, and Andrew Huss & Aiden Keatts. MacFarland Family: Tom, Jamie (Angela), Mary & Melissa (child: Thomas), Missy, Cole, Debbie, Courtney (John, Elijah, Lucas, Sasha), Stephanie (Nick & Maya), Kim (Brad), Joe (& family), Will (Ashley & Weston), Lani (Matthew), Peyton, & Anelia. Also survived by brother, Durward (Betty) Keatts, Bill & Enrie Traviss and many special friends. During retirement years, Bill provided dedicated leadership in numerous organizations that benefit the human family. Bill will be immensely missed for his dynamic inclusive personality that sustained his love, work and dedication for racial justice. He was an enthusiastic, loving & proud family man; a devote Christian, excellent mentor, and a collegiate weightlifting champion & lifelong exercise enthusiast who approached everyone and everything in life with a demeanor characteristic of his gentle soul. Bill’s passion for life and family will always remain with all those who knew him. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, March 9, 2023, 10:00AM at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 So. 8th St., Mpls. https://www.saintolaf.org/funerals with in-church visitation from 9:00 – 10:00AM. Lunch & gathering to occur at St. Olaf Catholic Church immediately following service; followed by procession and burial at Hillside Cemetery, 2600 19th Ave. N.E., Mpls., MN. Memorials preferred to The Alzheimer’s Association, The American Cancer Society, and/or The Rabondo Community Project USA (www.rcpusa.org).
Huebscher, Kenneth J.
Of West St. Paul,
Passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023 following a hospitalization the week prior. Kenny will be remembered by his friends and family as a generous, giving and kind-hearted man, and by the love of his life, his partner Jeanne, as an angel and best friend, who was as constant as the North star. Kenny will be remembered for his deep and lifelong friendships, irrepressible sense of humor, passion for music, and his ever-present desire to be of service to others and his community.
Kenny was born in Inver Grove Heights and graduated from Simley High school in 1970 where he was in the National Honor Society, served as the vice president of his class, and played varsity football. He was a gifted guitarist who played in a number of bands and groups over the years, including Dark Horse, the TC4 and Boyd Butler. Most recently he played in Ken and Friends, lifting the spirits of countless people. Kenny was an unassuming, humble, man, who worked as a crew chief at Northwest Airlines, later Delta Airlines, making many buddies along the way, who appreciated his leadership style and quick wit. He was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday school and played guitar in the gospel band.
Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris (Wille) Huebscher, and his beloved younger brother, Kim. He is survived by his dear Jeanne Thomas; his children, Jason (Amy) Boche, Holly-Anne, Christopher, Jeffrey (Cortney) Huebscher, and his grandchildren Allison, Joshua, and Cora. He’s also survived by his cherished siblings, Laurel, Lisa (Brad) Lojovich, Lance (Donna) and Kevin. Visitation Sunday, March 12 from 1:00-3:00pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Service to follow at 3:00pm and then a Celebration Lunch to follow services.