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.

January 3, 1954 – June 16, 2021

Age 67, died peacefully at home surrounded by family after four years living with incurable Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Preceded in death by his father, Roy; mother, Vivian; sister, Jeannie.  Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Laurie; children, Roger (Julie), Valerie (Bret Schuldt), Alycia Cenci (Tony), and Timothy (Natasha); grandchildren, Lilah, Penny, and Graham Paulus; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, and countless friends.  Jeff loved family camping trips, golfing, fishing, bowling, and spending time with family and friends.  He will be fondly remembered as a loving father, being the life of the party, and his easy-going attitude.  Wherever Jeff was, fun followed. Visitation 4-7 PM Monday June 21^st. Memorial Service 11 AM Tuesday, June 22^nd, with visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Thank you to Allina Hospice – Suzanne, Kim and Brande. Special thanks to nurse Maria and niece Lauren.

Age 91 died June 9, 2021.

Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Donald; son, Wayne; grandson, Nathan. Survived by her children, Cheryl (Philip) Glassel, Kathy (Greg) Preusse and Russell (Susan) Aszmann; daughter-in-law, Diane Aszmann; grandchildren, Kristie (Tom) Williams, John (Laurene) Glassel, William (Shannon) Carter, John (Audra) Carter, Matthew (Jenny) Preusse, Drew (Carly) Preusse and William (Noelle) Jaglo; 16 great-grandchildren and another great grandson due in December. Ginger grew up on the east side of St. Paul until she married Don in 1949 and moved to South Saint Paul. She was employed by Webb Publishing until her retirement in 1988. She especially enjoyed camping with Don in their campers and motorhomes in MN and AZ. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, June 12th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, South St. Paul, MN. Special thanks to the staff at Our House Memory Care and Moments Hospice in Menominee, WI for their special care.

Age 87

Jim was born June 15, 1933 in St. Paul, MN and passed away peacefully, June 5, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; sister, Joyce. Survived by wife of 69 years, Gloria; children, Steven (Janice Ford), Thomas and Aurora (George) Buechler; 5 grandchildren, Robert, Stephanie, Ashley, Joseph and Ann; 8 great-grandchildren. After graduating from Mechanic Arts High School, Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a plumber for 38 years of which 18 were with Northwest Airlines. Jim enjoyed spending time with friends at Gramercy Park Co-op in Inver Grove Heights. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, racquetball, shooting pool, woodcarving and reading. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 PM Thursday, June 17^th, at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice. Special thanks to Inver Glen Sr. Living and St. Croix Hospice.

Age 63 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday May 31, 2021. Preceeded in death by parents, William Jr. and June Kelly. Survived by children, Kristi and Brian; siblings Kathy Eittreim (Gary), Larry Kelly (Dianna), Mary Jo Kelly, Debbie Mitschke (Lothar), Linda Egginger (Mike); also many loving nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his children, family and many friends.  

Pat was passionate about music and loved sports, especially wrestling and shooting pool with friends. He was extremely talented at both throughout his life. He was very dedicated to his job for over 20 years, and was held in high regards by his company and coworkers. He loved his children deeply and enjoyed spending time with them as well as sharing their accomplishments with family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 on Friday June 18^th from 5-8pm, with a time of sharing at 7pm. A Go fund me link has been established at https://gofund.me/82f59a1f

Age 51 of Inver Grove Heights passed away on June 3, 2021 as a result of a tragic accident.  Marc was preceded in death by the Love of his life, Janelle (Cannon) and his father, Mark Langdon.

Marc is survived by his children, David, stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia and Lillian of IGH; mother and step-father, Diane & Ken Kuechler of Duluth; brother, Kevin & wife, Rian and their son, Luca of Duluth.  He is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Marc was an All American football player graduating from Brown University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as an infantry man in the 101st Air Borne Division. Marc was active in the community on all levels, including intricately involved in youth sports.  He was such a social guy!
His passion was his two children, David and Lilly.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the IGH Brewing Company, 9051 Buchanan Trail, IGH on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 1-3 pm.

Marc will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Janelle in a private burial at Oakhill Cemetery, So. St. Paul.

Age 72 of Inver Grove Heights.

Known as a gentle giant who always liked to make everyone smile, Butch passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife and children on May 28, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Otto & Margaret; brother, Richard “Sonny”; sisters, JoAnne Radi; Judy Kinning; Margaret Mork.  Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sheila; daughter, Rebecca “Bekki”; son, Shane (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Gavin & Isabella; brothers, Donald (Kathleen); Cleadis (Terry); David (Nancy); Tim; James; Sisters, Susanne; Marlys (Bill) Nelson; and Linda (Lee) Lenart; the Hottinger family; many nieces and nephews; extended family and close friends.  Memorials preferred. Please join us in A Celebration of Life for Butch on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 1:00 pm–5:00 pm at Drkula’s 32 Bowl, downstairs. There is a side entrance by the volleyball courts (6710 Cahill Ave E, IGH, MN 55076; 651-451-1717).
Please share this information with anyone who knew Butch and would like to share in our memories.

Beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt & Great-Aunt.

Age 90 of Columbia Heights, MN.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids after the sudden onset of worsening heart and gastrointestinal complications on, May 26th, 2021. Private family service will be held in June.

Age 62 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Nancy; brother, Timmy, grandson, Javon. Survived by loving wife, Kelley; daughter, Jessica (Dan); son, Brody (Kayla); father, Richard; many grandchildren, and a great-grandson; sisters, Mary (Mike), Sherry (Randy), Terry (Joey); also, nieces, nephews, cousins and any other family & many friends.

Jimmy loved to work for the Minnesota Wild, spending time with family and friends and ride his Harley Davidson. Memorial Service 10 AM Saturday, June 19^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-10 AM prior to the service. A Celebration of Jimmy’s Life will continue from 11 AM-3 PM at Mancini’s Char House, 531 W. 7^th St., St. Paul. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.