Age 82, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Passed away on February 28, 2026, after a brief hospitalization and a courageous six‑month battle with colon cancer. He was born on February 13, 1944, in Crowley, Louisiana.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elaine; his daughter, Evelyn Rose Payne (Robert); his son, Ronald; his sister, Doris (Clifton) Trahan of West Lake, LA; and his brother, Percy (Joyce) of Alexandria, LA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Greg Smith (Alyssa) of Massachusetts, Linda Lucia (Nik Koehnen), Marissa Warren (Alfredo Rodriguez), Marcus Warren, and Xavier Lucia; three step‑grandchildren; great‑grandchildren, Luna and Aurora; and six step great‑grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Etile Abshire; and his siblings JD Broussard, Rodney, Willie Jr., Dalton, Elton, and Genevieve.

Jerry worked 30 years in maintenance at McDonald’s and later continued helping others through various odd jobs. He was known for his skill in mechanics and carpentry and for always being the one his family could rely on to fix anything.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, March 6^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of Woodwinds Hospital and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to the family’s GoFundMe or directly to his surviving spouse. https://gofund.me/e154cca55

Age 80, a resident of New Perspective Assisted Living, St. Paul.

Passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Paul & Muriel Muyres.

Survived by brothers, Walter, Alan (Faye); sister, Darlene (Rich) Collette. Also survived by nieces & nephews.

Age 88 of Inver Grove Heights.

Thomas passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Preceded in death by wife, Joan; son, Bob; his parents, Gertrude and Harold Pieper; his brother, Lawrence Pieper; and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Don Grittner. Survived by his children, Paul (Lisa Keith), John and Jim (Katherine) Pieper, Julie (Joe) Warner, and Susan (Mark) Kahle; 12 Grandchildren; 7 Great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Kathy Pieper, Donna, Debbie DaBruzzi, Kathy (Ron) Hartley; brother-in-law, Ron (Judy) DaBruzzi.

Tom was a B-52 mechanic for the United States Air force, and worked for American bakeries. Thomas loved to spend time with his family, specifically his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He spent many hours serving on different civic and religious organizations. He loved to curl and to travel the world with his wife.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 19th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:00-10:00 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to SSP Educational Foundation-Tom Pieper Scholarship. 

Age 66 of Oakdale, formerly of Northfield, MN.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on February 18, 2026.

Preceded in death by father, Robert Broderick and sister, Tammy Broderick.

Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Tammy; daughter, Michelle (Jeremy) Broderick; granddaughter, Reagan Broderick; grandson, Logan Broderick; mother, Gladyce; siblings, Renee (Joe) Rezac, Martin Broderick, Sherri (Randy) Jacobson, Jerry (Michele) Broderick, Julie Meyer; sisters-in-law, Denise Warner and Rosemarie (Kevin) Carden; also, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Robert loved to play any type of game (and was very competitive!), especially cards, softball, and online gaming. He joined the U.S. Navy as soon as he graduated from high school, he served for 18+ years before taking early retirement in 1995. He loved computers so he became an IT Technician, working for several companies, and retired from 3M in 2021. He and Tammy loved to travel, especially road trips and visiting his bucket list destinations (Alaska, Australia, New Zealand and his favorite Ireland, to name a few). He was an avid sports fan, especially the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. His biggest passion was for his family, and his favorite title was Grandpa!

Funeral Service 10:30 am Thursday, February 26th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 am – 10:30 am prior to the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

January 1, 1939 ~ February 13, 2026

Henry Sarin Yos passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Sarin shared 63 years of marriage with his deeply devoted wife, Phally Yos (Yin). They were married on June 5, 1963, building a lifetime of shared history, resilience, and family.

Sarin’s life was deeply rooted in family. He was a father who always wanted the best for his only son, Chanthou, instilling the values of discipline and respect. While his guidance could be strict, his dedication to his son’s future was unwavering. He was adamant to become an American Citizen and provide opportunities for his family and community. Henry was deeply affected by the early loss of Chanthou, a grief he carried for the rest of his life.

He was also a devoted and loving grandfather, finding great joy, pride, and purpose in his grandchildren. His love, guidance, and presence will remain a lasting part of their lives.

Sarin was born in Cambodia on January 1, 1939, Sarin lived a life defined by perseverance, strength, and a demand for respect. As the youngest of six siblings and the last surviving member of his immediate family, he carried himself with quiet resilience and wisdom. In Cambodia, Sarin worked at the American Embassy, where he was known for his reliability and dedication. In April 1975, he made the courageous journey to the United States as one of the first Cambodian families seeking refuge during a time of great uncertainty.

Sarin was a respected and well-known figure within the Cambodian community. He was known for his generosity, guidance, and willingness to help others. He played an important role in assisting numerous families as they began new lives in America and was fondly remembered for helping bring people together, including arranging marriages that grew into many happy unions.

Sarin was preceded in death by his beloved son, Chanthou, and his grandson, Brayden William Chanthou Yos.

He is survived by his loyal loving wife, Phally Yos, and his beloved grandchildren: Devontay Yos, Tawny Yos, Mariah Yos, and Kyle Yos.

Henry will be remembered his enduring presence, and the lasting impact he made on his family and community.

Visitation 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Interment Pleasant View Gardens Cemetery, Burnsville MN.

Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

Larry died early morning of Sunday February 15, 2026 at his home.

Larry was born June 8, 1945, in Farmington Minnesota to George and Margaret McDonough.

Larry was married to Donna for 56 years. Larry worked at Coca-Cola for 39 years.

Larry is survived by his children, Brent (Heather) of Lakeland, Troy McDonough of Cottage Grove; his grandchildren, Emily (Fiancée Christian), Erin, Jillian, and Riley.

We will have a celebration of life from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm on June 6, 2026, at our home at 3476 71st St E., Inver Grove Heights,  Minnesota.

Born April 11, 1963 and passed away peacefully February 12, 2026, at the age of 62. Preceded in death by mother, Jean; sister, Kathy; and brother, John Jr.

Survived by dad, John Sr.; brothers, Terry; and sister, Mary (Jim). Also survived by nieces, Kelly, Kalynn and Kristi; great-nieces, ReAnna, McKayla and Kyra; great-nephew, Tylor.

Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Age 87 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, at home, on February 14, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Jane; brothers, Art and Carson; sister, Evelina. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Ade; sons, Paul (Wendy) & Ron (Sue); daughter, Suzanne; grandchildren, Veronica (Joe), James, Jessica (Ryan), Brittany (Kyle), Kyle & Therese; great-grandchildren, Wheeler, Norah, Arlo, Evelyn, Ford & Everett; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jane love to sing in the church choir, bowl, golf, travel, and the occasional casino trip. She loved music and always wanted to play the piano better, instead became a dedicated member of the Salem Lutheran Church Bell Choir. Jane graduated from Metro State University in 1989 with a degree in Business and Accounting. She retired as an accountant from the Ramsey County Human Services department in 1996. Jane’s fierce beliefs in justice, politics and empowering herself to achieve goals no matter the challenge are unforgettable traits. She was a strong female role model for hard work and perseverance all her life. Jane never missed a photo opportunity, which her children learned to appreciate.

The Degler family would like to thank Visiting Angels staff, HealthPartners Hospice staff, and the many different HealthPartners doctors and nurses that supported her health journey. She had amazing care.

Visitation 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, February 20^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Funeral Service 11:00 am Saturday, February 21^st, at Salem Lutheran Church, 11 Bernard St. W., West St. Paul with visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service. Private interment. Memorials preferred to Salem Lutheran Church.

Age 94 of Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Passed away peacefully on February 15th.

 Elva was happily married to husband of 45 years, Richard, “Dick”.  They enjoyed a large family together: Elva’s 4 children, Mike Derks(Phyllis), Cherie Dahl(Rick), Debbie Olund(Tom), and Tim Derks; Dick’s 4 children, Linda O’Dell (Ken), Alane Wiesner, Gail Peterson(John) and Karl Wiesner(Dawn); 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren.

 Dick and Elva spent many fun years traveling the country in their motorhome and spent many winters in New Mexico. 

All her life, Elva was an avid reader. She loved to sew, knit, crochet and was really good at crossword puzzles.

She was proud of her Dutch heritage and we lovingly teased her about being a “stubborn Dutchman”. She will be missed by all.

 Memorial Service 11:00 am Friday, February 20th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10:00 am – 11:00 am prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN.

November 28, 1937 ~ January 2, 2026

Charles was a 1955 graduate of So. St. Paul High School and the University of Minnesota with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.  He then went on to serve as an officer on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet during the Vietnam conflict.  His career included working at Schjeldahl Mfg; head engineer at the copper mine in Globe, Arizona; designing “Hush Houses” in Crocket, Texas; Brown Tank and Tyler Mfg. in Minnesota.  Along the way he developed patents, raced formula fords, was a musician and always had interesting stories to tell.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Adeline (Krech) and Charles M Alsip; his sister, Cynthia Alsip; and nephew, Captain Dan Trudeau.  He is survived by his sister, Diane (David) Morgan; nephews, Michael (Karen) Trudeau and Ted Trudeau; along with loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 18th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th St E, Inver Grove Heights, with visitation 1-hour prior at church.  Interment Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Luncheon to follow.