Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on June 22, 2022.  Preceded in death by parents Elmer & Lydia; brothers, Harvey & Duane; sister, Elaine.

Survived by daughters, Carol Jean White, Jacqueline Knight; grandchildren, Jim & Eugene Knight; sisters, Janice (Denny), Judy, Darlene & Gloria, brother, Elmer; wives, Mary Karnowski, Barbara Bitterman and many nieces & nephews.

Eugene worked for NSP (now Xcel Energy) for 33 years, and in his retirement as a Lieutenant in the IGH police reserve and later working for the city street maintenance team.  He was also a member of the MN National Guard, IBEW #23 and Moose Lodge #1088.

He enjoyed thousands of games of cribbage, darts, volleyball, bowling, softball, playing pool and of course golf.

Chapel Service 12 Noon Saturday, July 9th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation 11 AM-12 Noon prior to the service. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, IGH.

Celebration of Life will be held at Drkula’s, IGH following services.

Age 70 of South St. Paul

Passed away on June 20, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Miles; father, James. Survived by mother, Arlene Moehrle; sons, Charles (Tiffany) & Daniel (Heather); grandchildren, Alexander & Audrey; brother, William (Cheryl) Moehrle; nephews, Steven (Brooke) & Matthew (Laura) Moehrle; beloved dog, Bogey; also other nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, cousins & friends. Judy loved spending time with her grandchildren, the pups, family and close friends at The Lake. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, June 30th, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 900 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to the service at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Age 72 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away on June 10, 2022 surrounded by her sisters and family. She took great comfort in knowing she would be seeing her beloved mother, Ardelle Helminiak again. Carol is survived by her sisters, Linda Knorr (Dennis), Bonnie Birnstengel (Dean); nieces and nephews, Angela Gerber (Jerome), Amy Johnston (Matt), Lance Birnstengel, Corey Birnstengel (Karina); great-nephew and great nieces, Alex, Maddie, Hailey, Calleigh and Raena. Carol was very proud of being retired from CHS after 50 years of service. She will be deeply missed by her family, many friends and relatives.  Memorial service 11 AM Friday, June 17th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 930 to 11 AM prior to the service. We would like to thank Dr. Peter Hurley, Dr. Elizabeth Price, Regions Cancer Center, and the HealthPartners Hospice Team.

Age 74 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully in the arms of family, on June 9, 2022, after a 12-year battle with breast cancer. Carol and her husband raised three children. Their love and dedication to each other and to family was truly a life lesson. Carol is survived by Larry, her loving husband of 54 years; daughters, Colleen (Pete) Sichko and Christine (Daniel) Joa; son, Jason; grandchildren, Mykala Joa (Josh) Anderson and Alexander Sichko; great-grandson, Brooks Anderson; sisters, Marge Halasz and Joan McLemore; brother, Gordon Schwarz; loving and devoted niece, Maria Buhl; many extended family members, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Schwarz. Family will greet friends and family on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 1 to 4 PM with a Prayer Service beginning at 3 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private inurnment at St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Age 63 of Cottage Grove, MN

Passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Carole Gonsowski; grandson, Tristan Michael. Survived by wife, Jill Finley; daughter, Jessica (Randall) Thornton; sons, Nicholas (Kara) Gonsowski & Andrew (Samantha) Gonsowski; 9 grandchildren, Ariel, Tre, Brayden, Haden, Jorah, Brooklyn, Madison, Jackson, & Jaelynn; siblings, Gerald (Ann) Gonsowski, Cindy (Darryl) Marsh, Joel (Kelly) Gonsowski & Roy Gonsowski; also many other family and friends.

Michael was born and raised in Cottage Grove.  After graduating from Park Senior High School in 1978 he joined the US Navy and retired with 20 years of service.   He loved music, cooking, playing board games and entertaining on his boat.

Memorial Service 7 PM Thursday, June 9th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-7 PM prior to the service.

Born on Aug 8, 1932 to Edward & Gladys (Pitts) Goebel in Sandstone, MN and left this earth on June 1, 2022 at the Moose Lake HCC (special thanks to their caring staff). Preceded in death by beloved wife, Jacqueln (Kumlin) Goebel. Survived by grandson, Bruce Gentry and many other family & friends, too many to mention. Interment will be at 11:00 am Saturday June 11^th, at the Spring Park Cemetery, 1225 Old Military Rd S, Sandstone, MN 55072, followed by a luncheon at Grace Lutheran Church basement 339 Division St, Sandstone, MN 55072.

Age 73

Passed away May 18th, 2022, at the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale MN, after a short battle with Lung Cancer. Liane grew up in West St. Paul where she graduated from Henry Sibley High school.  She worked at Stroh’s brewery while raising her 5 kids in Inver Grove Heights. After her kids had all finished high school she moved to Ely, MN and worked at Wintergreen Northern Wear until her retirement. She later moved back to Inver Grove Heights to be near family.
She loved sewing, bowling with her league friends, and was always working on a puzzle. Over the years she had made a lot of wonderful friends and created many cherished memories. She made everyone who knew her laugh at all the stories she loved to share. Our family is grateful to know that Mom is finally at peace. Liane is survived by her children, Kelly (Chris) Weldon, Kim Anderson, Karen Jeske, Kevin (Doreen) Jeske, Karie Jeske; grandchildren, Josh (Grace) Anderson, Mathew (Katie) Anderson, Erik Anderson, Mason Anderson, Jaden Anderson, John Weldon, Allison Weldon, Jacob Weldon, Maddisyn Ayres, Nyckolas Ayres, Maggie Jeske; great-grandchildren, Carter Anderson, Jackson Anderson, Aleah Anderson, Everett Anderson. A Celebration of her Life will be held from 2-4 PM Sunday, June 12th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Age 44 of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away on May 24, 2022.  Preceded by father, George Daak.  Survived by husband, Andrew; son, Joshua; mother, Eileen Daak; half brother, Lyndel; mother & father-in-law, Mary & Donald Olson; sister-in-law, Terri (Mark) Schoenfelder, brother-in-law, Eric (Molly) Olson; nieces, nephews & friends.

Funeral Service at 2 pm on Wednesday, June 1^st, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 6544 16^th Ave. S, Richfield, MN.  Visitation 1-2 pm, prior to the service.  Interment 10 am on Thursday, June 2^nd at Dawn Valley Memorial Park.

Memorials preferred to the family in lieu of flowers.

Age 90 of Bloomington, MN

Passed away on May 16, 2022.  Preceded by sisters, Beverly & Donna.  Survived by children, Bryan, Mark & Patrick; grandchildren, Amy, Chris, Daniel, Cody, Nicole & Jonathon; great-grandchildren, Cullin, Nolan, Rylan, Michael & Mila.  Joan grew up in Wheaton, MN and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College.  She taught in Minneapolis School District before raising her 3 boys.  Joan had the heart of an angel and a gentle soul.

Funeral Service at 11 am on Friday, May 27^th, 2022 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation 10 – 11 am, prior to the service.  Funeral service will also be live streamed here:  https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9596725232.  Interment at St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Age 71 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at his home on May 15, 2022.  Preceded by mother, Emma Bernette; grandparents & baby sister.  Survived by father, James; loving wife of 49 years, Judith; sons, Charles (Tiffany) & Daniel (Heather); grandchildren, Xander & Audrey; sister, Darlys Ali; brother-in-law, William (Cheryl) Moehrle; Arlene Moehrle; beloved dog, Bogey; also nieces, nephews, other family & friends.

Miles “Butch” loved to spend time with his Grandchildren. Aside from his passion for architectural design, he enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and dogs at The Lake, and hunting and fishing. He was a flight nurse on C130’s in the Air Force for 10 years.

Memorial Service at 10:30 am on Friday, May 20^th, 2022 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 900 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN.  Visitation 9-10:30 am, prior to the service.  Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.