A Loving Husband, Father and Grandpa.

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Alden and Elinor; brother, Robert; sister, Julie Fletcher. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Karen; son, Brett (Laura); daughter, Sara Morgan; grandsons, Zachary, Logan, Luke and Keller; two sisters in law; seven nieces and nephews. Peters hobbies and interests included A Civil War Collection, buying and selling antiques and watching movies. Memorial service 10 AM Saturday, September 18^th, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 Robert St., West Saint Paul. Visitation 9-10 AM prior to the service. Private interment Riverview Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association or Dup15QAlliance.

Vern passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6 at the age of 84 at home in Inver Grove Heights. Vern spent his childhood in Giese, MN and has had many interests throughout his life. Just to list a few; traveling to country music festivals in and out of the state, spending time up north in their large trailer, playing cards with his friends, checking out the latest tractors at the local county fairs and weekly Sunday brunch after church with friends. Vern is survived by his wife and partner, Shirley Botten, other surviving family members are: Children, MarLynn Schleeter, Brenda Johnson, Mark (Amy) Johnson. Grandchildren, Stacy Schleeter, Brody Johnson, Roni Johnson, Chaz Johnson, Jamie Botten, Jeff Austreng & Alexandra Hawes. Great Grandchildren, Kubie Imbu, Rayna Imbu & Josh Austreng. Siblings, Mardell Kolak, Joyce Josephs, Les Johnson, Gary Johnson, Arli Klavetter, Martha Fayt, Ruth Ann Chryst, Linda Hammon. Vern is preceded in death by parents, Ruth and Herman; brothers, Harold, Chuck, David & Orville. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation begins at 10am, lunch will be served after the service. The celebration will be officiated by Pastor Leesa Soderlind. Special Thanks to all our extended family and friends for joining us here today to celebrate Vern’s life.

Special Thanks to all our extended family and friends for joining us here today to celebrate Vern’s life.

Age 88 of Eagan, formerly of Watkins & South St. Paul, MN.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife & 4 girls on September 6, 2021. Preceded in death by 1 sister; 4 brothers. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Jeanette; daughters, Sharon (Tom) Velin, Sandy (Steve) Klimas, Sheila (John) Koshiol & Paula (Paul) LaCroix; 8 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; 4 brothers; also many family and friends. Wilbert retired after 25 years with MAC. He enjoyed a long retirement spending time with family and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, September 9^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, September 10^th, at the Church of St. John Neumann, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, with visitation 9 to 10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials preferred to a veteran’s organization of your choice.

“A friend was someone he hadn’t met yet.” 

Age 65 of Somerset WI, formerly of South Saint Paul, MN.

Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Worth and Mary; infant brother, David. Survived by sister, Jane Stiles (Greg Lorch); brother, Tom (Lori); nephews, Karl Wahoske (Kate) & Adam Wahoske (Christina); nieces, Laura Wahoske (Matt), Lucy Stiles (Alex) & Mimi Stiles; 4 great nephews; the love of his life for the past seven years, Rachelle Oreskovich; and many more family and friends. Dan was a successful business owner and partner of Safe-Way Bus Company, WIT Mfg. and numerous restaurants and bars. Please honor and humor Dan by wearing your favorite cowboys boots to any of his Celebrations! Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday September 25^th, at the Church of St. John Vianney, 749 18th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Visitation 5 to 8 PM Friday, September 24^th, at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Also 9-10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery with celebration and luncheon to follow at Tinucci’s Restaurant, 396 21 St., Newport, MN 55055.

Age 97 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Merwin; daughter-in-law, Pratan; sisters, Virgil & Delores Grabitske; brothers, Robert & Wesley Gerke. Survived by children, Gregory, Bruce (Julie), Roxanne Wyatt (Dennis Myers), Dianne (Robert) Wick. Seven Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, September 11^th at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 7070 Bovey Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Special thanks to Carol & Griselda and Hospice caregivers, Amy and Terry.

Age 68 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away on August 19^th, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Kirk was born in Minneapolis on July 14, 1953 to Sylvia and Gordon Johnson and was a graduate of Kennedy High School in Bloomington, MN. Kirk was an avid sports fan both as a participant and a spectator. His nicknames, jokes and quick wit brought laughs to all he met. He will be sorely missed, but his memory will always make us smile. He survived by his daughter, Ashley (David) Huppler; granddaughter, Ella; father, Gordon (Sandra); sister, Lynn Perkins; step-brother, Greg (Wendy) Mann; step-sister, Mary (Bob) Rowell; niece, Tawnya; nephew, Tony (Alyssa); 4 great-nephews; special friend, Pam Martin and his Salem Lutheran Church family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his mother and stepfather, Sylvia Johnson Mann and Robert Mann. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 AM Tuesday, August 31^st, at Salem Lutheran Church, 11 W. Bernard St., West St. Paul. Masks will be required. Visitation 10 -11 AM prior to the service. Memorials preferred to charity of your choice.

Age 67 of St. Paul Park

Passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021. Survived by loving friend, Sherry Green; sisters, Shirley & Diane; brothers, Thomas (Lettie), Daniel (Lynne) & David (Deb); close friend, Guy Green; also other family and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Tuesday, August 24^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Requiem Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, August 25^th, at the Church of St. Augustine, 408 3^rd St. No., South St. Paul. Interment St. Thomas Aquinas Church Cemetery, St. Paul Park. Memorial preferred to charity of your choice.

Age 74 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away suddenly on August 13, 2021. Preceded in death by adoptive parents John A. Mickelson and Meta (Handt) Mickelson. Honorable U.S Navy (Sea Bees) Viet Nam era veteran.” Beloved husband, friend sweetheart of Judith P. (O’Brien). Devoted father of Michael John Jr. (Julie) and Erik Christopher. Beloved grandfather of Michael George (Lauren), Rachael Jean Bower (Austin), Jesse Lee & Benjamin Patrick; also many other family and friends. Mike was a Minnesota home builder for over 50 years. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4-8 pm Friday, August 20, 2021 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, Memorials preferred to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The Humane Society.

October 9, 1949 ~ August 7, 2021

Loving mother & grandmother

Preceded in death by parents, William Horton & Laura Horton-Peters; husband, Marvin Radi; son, Scott William Horton.

Survived by children, Bobbie and Dean (Heather); daughter-in-law, Jill Horton; grandchildren, Lewis, Brandon (Elexa), Connor (Mary) and many other friends & family. Lenore was born & raised in Moose Lake, MN before moving to the Twin Cities.

Visitation 4-8 pm Thursday, August 12^th, 2021 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Funeral Service 10 am Friday, August 13 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., IGH with visitation 9-10 am prior. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Moose Lake, MN.

Age 81, of Mendota Heights MN

Passed away on Saturday, July 31^st at his home surrounded by family.  Larry was born on September 3, 1939, in Eau Claire, WI to Adrian and Marie Amelse.  Larry was raised on a farm near Fall Creek, WI with his twelve siblings.  He attended St. Thomas College before joining the Naval Cadet program and serving as a US Marine pilot for eight years.  During this time, he served his country in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, and was a crew member on a record C-130 high altitude parachute drop.  Larry joined Northwest Airlines as a pilot and retired in 1999. Larry married Virginia (Ginny) Mangan on May 2, 1964.  He was a loving father and husband who, along with Ginny, raised six children.  He enjoyed his large family, especially his ten grandchildren.  Survivors include his wife Ginny, his children; Maria Amelse, Jeanette Olson (Thomas), Steve Amelse (Laura), Tim Amelse (Michelle), Phil Amelse (Cari), and Tony Amelse (Sherry); his brothers Rich Amelse, Pete Amelse (Mary); his ten grandchildren, Brother-in-law Pete Speckien, Sister-in-law Jackie Amelse and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents Adrian and Marie Amelse, his brothers and sisters Tony Amelse, Casey Amelse, Rudy Amelse, Dorothy Yeager, Jane Amelse, Jerry Amelse, Eddie Amelse, John Amelse, Mary Ann Speckien, and Liz Lewis; Sisters-in-law Tracy, Betty, Mary Ann, Kay and Diane; Brothers-in-law Leo and Dick.
Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Wednesday, August 4^th at Roberts Funeral Home (8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights).  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 5^th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (749 6^th Ave, South St. Paul) followed by burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Memorials are preferred to Holy Trinity Catholic Church.