Age 72 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2021. Preceded in death by mother, Annamarie; sister, Marijo. Survived by father, Robert; sister, Marcia (Roger) Melde; brothers, Michael (Joyce) & Mickey (Gwen); brother-in-law, Buddy Brand; daughter, Kim (Paul) Mix; grandchildren, Autumn, Joseph & Robert; also nieces, nephews, great-nieces & nephews and friends. Mark worked 40 plus years as a plumber and loved hunting and fishing. Spending time with his grandchildren, shooting the breeze with friends, and enjoyed making contributions to several charities. A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held July 24^th, 11:00-4:00 at 8325 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

Age 74 of Inver Grove Heights

Entered into the presence of the Lord on July 3, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.  Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Mike, of 46 years; daughter, Tanya Deyo; son, Thomas (Crissy) McCluney; grandchildren, Samantha, Mikayla & Nicholas Deyo, Mason McCluney; also numerous family and friends. Mass will be held on July 14 at 11:00 AM, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation 9am-11am prior to the service. Private interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Age 94 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin & Irene Wangen; Great-Grandson, Ryan Lippert. Survived by daughters, Pam (Tony) Lippert, Laurie Henke (Jon Krier) & Marianne (Ron) Marsiglio; 12 grandchildren; Tom (Stacey) Lippert, Roy Lippert, Lori (Grant) Heller, Toni (Eric) Kohnke, Jodi (Brian) Rohr, Cori Baars-Dzuck (Chris Nelson), Matthew (Alexandra) Lippert, Shawn (Stephanie) Mars, Cassandra Marsiglio, Luke (Abigail) Marsiglio, Sarah Marsiglio (Noah Holmes), Annaliese Marsiglio, 18 great-grandchildren; also other family members and friends.

Memorial Service 12 PM Saturday, July 10^th, at Inver Hills Church, 8265 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 11AM prior to the Service.

Private interment Burnside Cemetery, Red Wing, MN.

Shirley was born and raised in Red Wing MN.  Graduating in 1944, she left a couple of weeks later with two girlfriends for Washington D.C to work for the US Navy as a civilian secretary.  Returning to Red Wing after the war, she eventually moved to So. St. Paul MN to raise her family.

Shirley had a very full life with many interests.  She was a huge animal lover having many dogs, bunnies, an occasional wild squirrel and feeding a multitude of wild ducks.  She loved music, dancing and was an avid reader; with mysteries topping the list.  She was excellent at knitting, blessing many family members with her creations.  Growing many flowers; including award winning irises.  Later on she had her own doll business for many years, winning many first place awards for some of the dolls she owned.

She was also very social belonging to the Jaycees, bowling leagues, dance clubs, Naomi’s Heart and volunteering at church.

Shirley was very much loved and will be missed by many.

Age 88 of South St. Paul

Nancy Joanne Stanek passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney; daughter, Teresa Parenteau; parents, Raymond & Ethel Heinzer; and brothers, Butch & Richard Heinzer. She is survived by sons, Mike (Karen), David (Jenny) & Keith (Stacy); 9 grandchildren, Crystal (Ryan) Post, Amanda Swapp, Brianna, Brandon (Kyleigh), Angela (Nick Todd), Kayla (Andrew) Krinke, Dylan, Emma & Lucas; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Nancy was a pediatric nurse for 42 years and worked at both Regions and Gillette Children’s Hospitals in St. Paul.  Above all, Nancy loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley, playing the organ, and anything the color red. She was an avid crafter, including sewing, embroidery, needlepoint and knitting. She will be forever missed by her family and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 95 of West St. Paul.

Passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Hubert Bowman; sister, Dorothy (Al) Ziegler. Survived by nephew, Richard (Sharon) Ziegler; great-nephews, Craig (Carrie) Ziegler & Todd (Michiko) Ziegler; great-great-nephew and niece, Sean & Ashley Ziegler. Bernice was a longtime employee of the Burlington Northern Railroad. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, July 3^rd, at Faith United Methodist Church, 1530 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul. Visitation 10 AM- 11 AM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Age 41 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on June 28, 2021. Survived by his loving children, Payton, Lawson, Lila and Breanna; mother, Linda Bartels; father, Gregory Bartels; sisters, Ella (Rhett) Burmeister & Alica Bartels; nephew, Jacob Stanton; mothers of his children, Erin Peterson and Missy Peck; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Luke loved his family and doing anything he could for his kids. He had a passion for being outside, playing games with his kids, the Vikings, motorcycling and fishing whenever he could. He enjoyed spending his free time grilling up whatever he could find and doing cannon balls into his mom’s pool.  “Wanna make a bet?”

Memorial Service 12 Noon, Friday, July 2^nd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 11 AM to 12 noon prior to the service. Luncheon to follow at Moose Lodge #1008, 5927 Concord Blvd., Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial to his children for educational opportunities.  Checks may be made out to Luke Bartels Memorial.

Christine Esther, born July 15, 1939 to Victor & Esther Lascewski was received into her Heavenly home June 22, 2021.

Christine married Wilford (Wally) Reich in October of 1957.  They made their home in and raised their family in Inver Grove Heights until Wally’s death in 2012.

Chris was a caring Mother, loving Grandma and GG who will be missed by her children Linda & Tim Levi, Jeff & Sharon Reich, and James Reich.  Also missing her are her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends.

We will celebrate Mom’s life on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Robert’s Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation at 10am. Prayer and Memorial Service at 11am.

Age 92 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his girls on June 15, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters; son-in-law, Gary DeGraw; Survived by loving wife of 68 years, Kathleen; children, Greg (Barbara), Janie, Terry, Tim (Linda) & Catherine Mary (Forrest); grandchildren, Caleb, Chris, Noah, Tim, Amanda, Katie, Andrea, Trevor & Kevin; great-grandchildren, Austin, Ava, Belle, Caden, Sophia, Isbeal, Ryker, Deven, Claire, Jack, Evelyn, Porter, Emerie, Paul, Mack & Lyndon; great-great-grandson, Aiden; sister, Barbara Munson; also beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws. Jimmy loved his family and had a strong work ethic that he passed unto his children. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, July 10^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Special thanks to Fairview Hospice, nurse, Amy and aide Karla. Memorials preferred.

Age 87

Passed away peacefully on the morning of June 19, 2021. Preceded in death by husband John, father Joseph and mother, Alice. Survived by daughters, Sharon (Ernie) Elling and Bonnie (Mark) Kryzer; grandchildren, April, Jon, Adam, Andrew; great-grandchildren, Reese, Cameron, Autumn, Daxton, Della, Jack, Faye, Finn, Penelope; sister, Sharon Sorensen. Jean worked for the IRS for 38 years, enjoyed dancing and get-togethers with family and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at Cerenity Marian for the wonderful care they gave Jean.  In lieu of flowers the family requests any memorial donations be made to Cerenity Marian in honor of Jean. Mass will be held on June 29 at 10:30 AM, St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 840-19th Avenue N, So. St. Paul, MN.

Jennifer Christina Ruberto was born March 17th, 1967 in Wabasha, Minnesota to Bob and Barbara Ruberto, and our world was never the same. Jennifer’s prodigious musical talent was first discovered at the age of four when she memorized the keys her babysitter Jane Johnson’s fingers hit on the piano while playing “The Spinning Song”, then later sat down and played the song with both hands as her three older brothers looked on in awe. Like her father, music was in her blood, and music was the foundation of her soul throughout her life, picking up vocal harmonies in complex arrangements effortlessly, and learning virtuoso classical piano works that her amazed pianist older brother Gino, wouldn’t dare attempt. Jennifer never made a living with her abundant musical gifts, but the fact that those gifts existed, that it was for real and witnessed by those closest to her, belies the happy-go-lucky, free-spirited lifestyle she chose to live. She grew up in Lake City, MN and attended Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln High. Jennifer spent her 20’s as an incredible and energetic bartender in Hollywood, California and New York City, but after a spiritual change to a more Bohemian state of thinking, returned to the comfort and beauty of Lake City, MN, where she spent many blissful years tending bar and catering to the loves of her life…her cats and her dogs. Jennifer Ruberto was the greatest friend and staunchest advocate to all creatures, great and small. She might burst into tears out of the blue because something made her think of elephants suffering in a zoo, or smack friends and relatives across the head for grabbing a tissue to dispose of a spider, as she would then gently cup the spider and bring it outside where it could be free and find spider friends. It was funny and cute to the rest of us, but we always admired her kindness to the least among us.

She died Friday morning, June 11th, 2021 at 8:35 of complications from sepsis. Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ruberto, She is survived by her mother, Barbara Ruberto; older brothers, Mario (Brenda), Damon, and Gino; little sister, Nicole; nephews, Nicholas (Tina) Tony, Dane, Seth, and niece Britta (Pezh), who all adored her; her dogs, Eddie, Squid, many rescued cats, and dear friends, Aunts, Uncles, and customers who all loved her vibrant joyful spirit.

Though our Jenzie could be stubborn and opinionated when she believed in something contrary to your thinking, nobody on Earth could lift you up and make you feel more special or more included than my little sister Jennifer. She emanated light and she emanated love and joy, She was the kind of person who would sprint across a room to hug you. The world needs more of that right now, and my little sister, Jenzie, will be terribly missed by all of us who knew and loved her.

Though a memorial service is not planned, her family asks that all honor her spirit by being kind to the people and animals around us. In Lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.