Passed away in his Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota home on July 21, 2021, at the age of 68. He left this world peacefully while surrounded by his closest family. Greg had been battling significant medical issues over the past year. Throughout it all, he demonstrated bravery and dignity. Greg was born on January 15, 1953, to Lloyd and Arlene Tanem in Thief River Falls. He spent most of his life in the Twin Cities area, ultimately settling down between South Saint Paul and Inver Grove Heights with his wife Paulette. He was industrious and dedicated at his work — most notably giving 25+ years to the City of Saint Paul. Anyone who met him would have been immediately struck by his imposing physical size. Anyone who got to know him quickly learned this was matched equally by his sincerity, generosity, and tenderness. It was often the sweet and simple things that Greg enjoyed most. The game of girl’s softball. A meal with comfort food. A trip to rural Iowa. More than anything, he wanted to be a loving and helping member of his family. He will forever be remembered fondly by his wife, Paulette; children, Jason (Jessica), Amy (Don), Anthony; stepchildren, Leah, Paul, Desiree (Michael); grandchildren, Hailey, Athena, Angelina, Ciel, Graham, Georgiana; and many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Greg wished to forgo a traditional funeral service. Instead, a celebration of his life and our great memories will be held at Drkula’s 32 Bowl (a favorite of his) on Sunday, August 8. Guests may visit from 11 AM to 2 PM. The facility address is 6710 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Gifts or donations are not necessary.

Age 88,

Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. Born December 14, 1932. Preceded in death by loving husband of 64 years, Elwood, brother Stanley Marblestone (Sybil) and son-in-law Rob Sage. Survived by children, Loren (Kim), Kris Sage and Dave (Tom); grandchildren Jessica (Jeffrey) Odom, Jason (Linzie) Kuhnly, BJ (Laura) Sage and Cassie (Matt) Daulton; 8 great grandchildren (#9 on the way); brother Alan (Naomi  “Cookie”) Marblestone; sisters-in-law Carol Kuhnly and Margaret “Peggy” Kuhnly; also many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Phyllis loved her Scottish Terrier dogs and all things Scottie. She loved to travel; throughout the US in their motorhome, many cruises with Elwood’s brothers and their wives and trips to California to visit her brothers. She loved to knit and made many hats, sweaters, scarves, blankets and baby blankets for everyone she knew. There are 100’s of newborn babies that left St. Joe’s and United Hospitals with one of her hand knit baby hats on their head. She loved to cook and share her baked goods. Most of all she loved time with her family near and far. Private, family service and interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Animal Humane Society.

Age 96 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis; son, Michael; Survived by loving children, Judy (Ted) Bowen, John (Joanne) Cashman; granddaughters, Dawn (Scott) Sieck, Debbie (Tony) Horsch, Kimberly Deaton & Michelle Cashman; great-grandchildren, John, Amanda & Aaron Deaton, Tocka & Olivia Lost, Jacob & Paul Sargent, Emily & Luke Trapp. Funeral Service 11 am Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away on July 12, 2021. Preceded in death by father, Frank Stanefski & mother, Agnes Ebel; daughter, Sharyl Saver; granddaughter, Caylin. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Sharon; children, Jean Stanefski, Michael (Kristin) Stanefski & Dianna (Jason) Lilla; son-in-law, Jason Saver; grandchildren, Taylor, Emma, Kyle, Luke, Jackie, Jacob, Grace, Abby & Olivia; sisters, Monica Stanefski & Ellen Duncan; also other family, friends and many granddogs.

Visitation 3-7 pm with a celebration of life service at 6:00pm, Sunday, July 18th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Monday, July 19 with visitation one hour prior to Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 408 3^rd St. No., South St. Paul. Luncheon immediately following at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 2855 47^th St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to SSP Educational Foundation or St. Jude’s Hospital.

Beloved Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa

Age 93 of Inver Grove Heights. Went peacefully Home on July 13, 2021.

Doug was born on January 11, 1928 in Marshall MN to Theodore & Cora (Jenson) Dandurand.  His parents owned a meat market in town and started working there at a fairly young age. During high school years he enjoyed playing sports and participated in football, basketball & track. Once graduated he decided to join the US Army from 1948 – 1952.  On leave he married his high school sweetheart, Peggy McCready. They wed on April 10, 1950 and were married for 62 years.  They made their move to the Twin Cities after Doug accepted a job transfer as a meat salesman with Swift Company.  Several years later he was offered another position with Farmland Foods and retired at the age of 65. For entertainment he enjoyed the Vikings, Gopher football, basketball and traveling with Peggy/friends. His main passion was golf which he did up to age of 87. Doug was a devoted Christian, caregiver, sharp dresser, storyteller and will be missed dearly.

Preceded in death by wife, Peggy; sister, Shirley, brother, Gordie, parents, Ted & Cora.

Survived by daughters, Dawn McKay, Nancy (Mike) Tatro, Patti (Ronald) Brekke; grandchildren, Mikey (Erin) Tatro, Amy (DT) Williams, Kyle Brekke, Eric Furnee; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Jacobson.

Memorial Service 11 am, Saturday, July 17^th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am. Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Loren was born on April 30, 1944 in Red Wing, Minnesota, the youngest of three boys. His parents, Eugene and Mildred (Amundson), raised Duane, James and Loren on a farm. Loren loved everything about farming and was passionate about sports, hunting and fishing. Loren played football, basketball, and baseball. He led his teams as captain and was the youngest player on the varsity basketball team. One of his many accomplishments was pitching a no-hitter when he played for the Lake City American Legion baseball team.  The newspaper called it “Brusehaver’s masterpiece”.

After he graduated in 1962, he moved to Minneapolis, worked at Canada Dry and played intra-mural basketball at the U of M. On November 26, 1966, Loren married the love of his life, Diana Latcham, of Red Wing. He worked at Schwan’s (still his favorite ice cream) for a few years, then started his career at Plastics, Inc in 1968. Plastics was acquired by Anchor Hocking and the building was sold to make room for the current science museum. He was eventually forced into early retirement and drove for Enterprise in “retirement” until 2017.

Loren and Diana settled in Inver Grove Heights where they raised their three daughters, Tammy, Cathy and Angie. Loren was a man of faith, (starting his current congregation in an elementary school gym), who adored his family and always had a smile for everyone.

His sports passion continued as he strived to attend notable sporting milestones such as the last game at Met Stadium, first game at the Metrodome, etc. He always hoped for the Vikings to win a Superbowl. Golf evolved into his sport of choice. He also has many fond memories of playing softball, hunting and fishing.

Loren was diagnosed with stage four Prostate cancer in 2014. Loren was never one to shy away from competition and battled cancer more fiercely than any other opponent he faced and always with an impressive attitude. He felt a cure was near and was hopeful that he would be here for it. He cherished time with family and one of the first things he did after his diagnosis was to buy a pontoon, where many special times were shared together fishing and having fun on the water. He enjoyed vacationing at Gull Lake and Myrtle Beach. The cancer was relentless and Loren’s positive outlook helped sustain more tests, treatments and the ongoing battle. Regardless of his constant pain or how disheartening the latest update was, he always said thank you to whoever was there helping him.

Thank you to everyone who took time to visit him. He cherished those visits more than you know. There was nothing better to him than visiting and spending time with people.

Now at home in heaven, Loren is incredibly missed and lives on in the hearts of his amazing caregiver and loving wife, Diana, daughters Tammy (Lane) Derby, Cathy (Tim) Folkerts, Angie (Tom) Bauer, grandchildren Katelyn & Alyssa Derby, Harry (Abbie) & Mitchell Houck, Emily & Max Bauer, Sam, Aaron (Kristina) & Jamie Folkerts, great granddaughter Avery Linke, brother James (Linda) Brusehaver, sister-in-law Siri Brusehaver, nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends.  Loren was preceded in death by his parents and brother Duane.

Loren’s family is grateful to everyone for your love, prayers, and friendship. We thank you for your support and encouragement during his illness. For those that visited him, we thank you again.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 15^th at 11:00 am at with visitation from 10:00-11:00 at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 7070 Bovey Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

“I’m gonna love you forever and ever,

Forever and ever, amen.”

-Randy Travis

Age 87 of Woodbury

Passed away on July 11,2021

Preceded in death by brother, Donald Fleissner

Survived by husband, Laurence J. Lang; daughter, Patricia (Robert) Polski (nee Espersen); sons, Daniel (Cheryl) Espersen, David (Judy) Espersen & Robert (Annalisa) Espersen; grandchildren, Michael Schlottman & Joseph Polski; Danielle Goosens, Melissa Espersen & Stephanie Weiss; Heather & Eric Espersen; Grace, Wyatt & Aubree Espersen; brother, Michael John (Suzanne) Fleissner; 12 great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews & other relatives. Funeral Service 11:30 am Friday, July 16, 2021 with visitation prior from 10:30-11:30 am at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald & Faye Eyler; brothers, Gary & Jeff Eyler. Survived by daughter, Deb (Tony) Hapka; grandchildren, Nick, Sam & Sydnie; step-children, Mark (Beckie) Syverson, Patty (Rich) Fitzgerald, Tom Syverson & Doug (Shelly) Syverson. Kay was born in Sparta, Wisconsin and lived in many areas of Wisconsin before moving to Minnesota.  She worked at 3M for 38 years in various managerial positions.  After retiring from 3M she became the office manager at Bethesda Lutheran Church where she worked for nearly 20 years, while also holding the position of treasurer for her community HOA. Kay was a devoted Nana, mom and stepmom.  Her grandchildren were her whole world. She never missed a sporting event, concert or school activity.  She was always on the sidelines or in the audience cheering and beaming with pride. Kay loved going out to the softball fields to watch her daughter and friends play many nights and weekends.  Over the years Deb’s friends became Kay’s friends, often getting invited to things in lieu of Deb being there.  Kay cherished these friendships. Kay was a big Minnesota Twins fan and enjoyed watching them on t.v., but loved even more to go out to the ballpark and enjoy a game with a hot dog and a cold Miller Lite. She also loved basketball, having watched thousands of games coached by her then husband, Arlie, and played by her daughter and her grandchildren.  Kay would make sure to follow the Timberwolves closely so that she could talk sports with her grandkids. As described by others, Kay was strong, kind, loving, sassy and fun.  A great lady.  A real gem. Memorial Service 5 PM Thursday, July 15^th, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 2855 47^th St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-5 PM prior to the service. A Celebration of Kay’s Life will continue from 6:30-9:00 PM at the Croatian Hall, 445 2^nd Ave. South St. Paul.

Age 74

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on July 5, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Michael; parents, Henry & Rose Haeg; siblings, Robert, Eugene, Hecker & Aggie. Survived by 6 children, Jenni (Rob) Geist, Josh (Nikki), Jason (Amber), Jessica (Mitchell) Hiley, Jon (Stella), & Jeff (Katie); 11 grandchildren, Ali (Jeremy), Tony, Emily, Owen, Sam, Lola, Lucas, Graham, Tyler, Calvin & Tilly; sister, Audrey Mergens; sister-in-law, Helen Haeg; also nieces, nephews & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, July 22^nd, at the Church of St. Thomas Becket, 4455 So. Robert Trail, Eagan. Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Private Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.