Rosén, Clarice E.
Clarice passed away at the age of 90 on October 27, 2022, at her home in the presence family. She was born in Michigan and raised in Faribault along with her sisters Arline and Mary by her parents Elton Faye and Helen MacMillen. The family moved to St. Paul when Clarice was a teenager. Serendipitously, the family ended up moving into the house right behind her future husband, Robert G. Rosén. After being pen pals during his stint in the Marine’s during Korea, he finally figured out he should marry the girl. They were devoted to each other; best friends and true partners in all they did. Together they raised five children; Lee (Priscilla Virant), Mark (Peter Crook and Mathew Bockus), Robert Jr. (Debbie Prindle), Thomas (Susan), and Robbin Ann. As parents they gave their children wonderful memories of days at the cabin swimming, fishing, and cutting wood (she loved her chainsaw), pheasant hunting trips, birthday celebrations (crazy cake anyone?), water balloon (bucket/hose) fights, backyard ice rinks, and hours long poker games. She made each of her children feel special, loved, and cherished. Clarice’s love of children and family led to them becoming foster parents to special needs children. They cared for many kids over the course of 25 years including Jerry, Jon, Mary Jo, Jeremy, Angela, and Robin. A fierce advocate for all her children, she made sure, whether you were a doctor, social worker, teacher, principal, or pastor, if she thought you were not doing your best for them.
She was a talented artist who not only drew and painted, she taught herself to sew, knit, crochet, refinish furniture, garden, upholster, quilt, and do stained glass. These were not just hobbies but skills she used to clothe her children and furnish and decorate her homes.
When Bob passed 23 yrs. ago, she was devastated but cherished memories of him and their enduring love kept her going as did her kids, grandkids Heather (Richard), Adriane, Cameron (Emily), Austin (Anna), Aaron, Hollyn (Steve), Grant (Liz), great grandkids (Collette, Temperance, Richard, George, Penelope, and Juniper) and dogs Willa and Alex.
She was a kind and caring person with a ready smile and laugh who made lasting friends everywhere she went including the park, clinic, store, repair shop, and pharmacy. Each trip always included a stop just to say hi to a friend.
She taught her family to be thoughtful, brave, loyal, loving, generous, to stand up for themselves and to be themselves. We will miss her showing us her crooked finger, her Christmas cookies, her feistiness, her smile, her laugh, and most of all her hugs.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4-7 PM, Wednesday Nov. 9th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.
Parkos, Linda Lee
Age 73 of West St. Paul
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 1, 2022.
Preceded in death by parents, John & Lois. Survived by siblings, Bonnie (Dale) Haugen, Jack (Michele), Sue (Ken Anderson) Rosckes, Tim (Kristie) & Paul (Lisa); also aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, coworkers & friends.
Linda was a Humboldt High School graduate; Class of ’67. She dedicated her life to her many nieces and nephews; and 50 years of service to the State of Minnesota. She was a music enthusiast who loved playing her many instruments and was a big fan of the MN Twins and MN Wild hockey team.
A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 3-5 PM Sunday, November 13th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Because of Linda’s great love and decades of dedication to her many cats, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Feline Rescue of St. Paul (felinerescue.org), a no kill cat rescue and foster network.
Henninger, Georgia Mae (Kohn)
Passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by family, on Oct 30th. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Georgia resided in East St. Paul for most of her 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard; parents Michael and Myrtle Kohn; and brothers Richard and Eugene. She is survived by her son Dale (Lisa), stepchildren Thomas (Kathy McMahon) and Tamara (Danny Doory); grandchildren Joe (April), Lauren, and Meara Henninger-McMahon; great-grandchildren Jules and Lanie; sisters Marjory (Bunny) Nolting (Robert) and Susan Rudeen (Roger); sister-in-law Alice Kohn; and brother Edward Kohn (Eileen). A Celebration of Life will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, on Saturday, Nov 12th, from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM with a short service at 10:00 AM. Private interment at Guardian Angels Cemetery in Woodbury.
Amon, Rose Ann (nee Chapdelaine)
Age 80, of White Bear Lake.
Passed away October 3, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Bernadine; sister Geraldine; and brother Duane. Survived by husband, Robert; children Mark (Kelly), Tamara (Joe) Amon-Stodola, Greg, and Chris (Wendy). Also survived by 8 grandchildren, Cooper, Tyler (Amanda), Jonathan (Rochelle), Emma, Maddie, Alex, Nick, Kylie, and 2 great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Tyrin. Rose Ann graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, class of 60’. She had a passion for family, history, and antiques. Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 11th, 2022, at St. Jude’s of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 at 11am, with visitation 1-hour prior. Private interment at a later date.
Sauerer, Keith Roger
Age 67
Passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022 in Madison WI. Preceded in death by parents Roger and Othilia. Survived by his wife, Laurie; children, Taisha, Kevin; siblings, Darrell, Pat, Terry, Anne, Karen; several grandchildren. Celebration of Life Saturday, November 12, 2022 1-3 p.m. (service at 2:30) at Roberts Funeral and Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Blackbird, Arvid Pierre “Butch”
Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Nelces & Hazel; brother, John; sister, Shirley Pepin; brother-in-law Richard Pepin. Survived by significant other, Lois; children, Wayne, Kim, Jane (Jaimie) Holmes, Wendy (Mark) Burbank & Matthew; numerous grandchildren; great-granddaughter; brother, LeRoy (Marge); also other relatives & friends. Butch was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. He retired after 30 years at the Ford Motor Co. as a UAW auto worker. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time at the cabin and couldn’t wait for hunting season. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, Nov. 3rd at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Friday, Nov. 4th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10 – 11 AM prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick Church Cemetery.
Casarez, Linda “Spike” (nee Spiess)
Age 74 of West St. Paul
Passed away on October 28, 2022.
Preceded in death by son, Scott. Survived by daughter, Gina; grandchildren, Emery, Brenden, Cheree & CJ; also many family & friends. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 11 AM-1 PM Tuesday, November 1st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the family.
Steininger, Maximilian J.
February 9, 1940 ~ October 23, 2022
Born in Bemidji, Minnesota, he lived in Gemmell, Minnesota until 1945 when the family moved to his Father’s logging camp near Big Fork, Minnesota. He spent 7 happy years living in “the Camp”. He graduated from Northome High School in 1958 and went on to St. John’s University where he studied accounting and economics, graduating in 1962. He spent two years on active duty at Fort Knox and was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant in 1964. He met Mary Sara Nei in the winter of 1965 and they married in October of that year. In 1966 son Greg was born followed one year later by Matt. Daughter Anne arrived from Vietnam in 1975 (born ’74). They moved to a small farm in rural Eagan in 1967 when Max started an excavation company. His brothers joined him in the late 60’s and his sons joined in the early 90’s. In 1995 he and son Greg split off to form Max Steininger, Inc. where Max served as president until his retirement in 2005. He took great pride in his business and the employees who helped make it a success. He continued to be involved at work right until his death. Max was well read and especially enjoyed military history and philosophy. He and Mary traveled extensively and made many trips to Bavaria to see his Aunts, Uncles, and many German cousins. Much time was spent with family and friends at their cabin near Webster, Wisconsin. He also loved to snowmobile, riding many of thousands of miles per year all over the upper Midwest. Max died peacefully at home after a 3 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by father, Martin; mother, Theresa; stepmother, Margarete; brother, Martin; sisters, Elizabeth and Theresa (Ken Peterson). He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mary; brothers, Joe (Lynn) and Hubert; sisters, Frances and Elizabeth; sons, Greg (Angie) and Matt; daughter, Anne (Rick) Capitani; grandchildren, Max, Hans, Oscar, Henry, QuQu Holman, Gretchen, Leni, May, Alex and Mary. A wake will be held at Robert’s Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4 to 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1405 HWY 13, Mendota, MN 55150, at 11 am on Thursday November 3rd with a 10 am visitation.
Masloski, Michael James
Age 61 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away on October 22, 2022. Preceded in death by father, Edward; brother, Mark. Survived by mother, Sharon; sons, Jesse (Gena) & Jason & their mother, Cheryl; grandchildren, Archer & Wesley; sister, Kimberly (Dave) Bourgerie; also nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.
Early in life Mike found a love for the outdoors, when he would spend his summers up in northern Minnesota camping and fishing. Mike had a passion for fast cars that he expressed through his Chevelle, which he bought as a teenager, and later with his Thunderbird. When Mike was only 17 he enlisted and served in the Marines, which was one his proudest achievements. After his active service, Mike met Cheryl and they quickly started a family with sons Jesse and Jason. Mike was able to pass his love for the outdoors onto his sons through their fishing trips together on Island Lake. Mike would spend hours talking about is ever elusive giant muskie “Henryetta”, and sightings of the fish while out on the lake. When at home Mike was a very resourceful person in fixing and building things around his house to make it his home. Mike had a lesser-known soft spot for animals. He once rescued a stray cat from his work that would follow him for days and called him “Number 8” after the location they first met. Later in life Mike enjoyed spending his evening and weekends listening to classic rock music on the deck he built and lighting of the occasional firework with his son Jason.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 PM Friday, October 28th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment 9 AM Monday, October 31st at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Peterson, June Leona
of Inver Grove Heights
June was born on February 10, 1934 and passed away on October 22, 2022.
Those left to survive and miss her greatly are her daughters, son and grandchildren. Also survived by many friends. She was famous for her banana bread baked with love. Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Visitation 2 pm with 3 pm Service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights.
Pictured with her loving husband Jim, whom passed away in 2018.