Age 78 of Watkins, MN

Formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 5, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, William “Bill”.  Survived by children, Teri (Bob) Lesher, Mary (Gregg) Bakken, Bill (Tara), David (Jina), Kathy (Jerry), Anna (Sly); 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; also other loving family & friends.

To honor June’s wishes no services are being held.

Age 90 of Woodbury

Passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2022. Survived by loving wife of 27 years, Lisa (née Montecalvo); daughters, Patti (Peter) Wills & Sheila (Todd) Norman; daughter-in-law, Kris (Daryl) Roberts-Crowe; grandchildren, Rob (Anna), Joe, & Jenny Wills, Angie (Tim) Lewis, Nikki (Nate) Reineccius, Kyle (Michelle) Roberts, Ryan & Nik Norman; great-grandchildren, Gideon, Shalom & Solomon Wills, Emily, Evan & Elaina Lewis, Jaxon, Lincoln & Weston Reineccius; mother-in-law, Baselia Montecalvo; sister, Grace Bevins; brother, Tom (Betty) Roberts; sisters-in-law, Eileen & Annette Roberts, Celeste Montecalvo; brothers-in-law, Nestor, Boboy & Ivan Montecalvo; and many nieces, nephews, & friends. Preceded in death by son, Tony; former spouse, Marilyn “Boots” (née Kohler); parents, William & Julia Roberts; father-in-law, Primitivo Montecalvo; siblings, Bill (Ethel), Bernie (Bernice), Red & Joe Roberts; brothers-in-law, Bob Bevins & Romeo Montecalvo.

Tony/Ken had a smile that would light up the room. He grew up in Frogtown, attended St. Agnes, was a proud Italian, Army Veteran, and avid sports fan. He loved to bowl & play ball, win his siblings’ poker pennies, and played a mean slot machine in his later years. Most of all he loved spending time with family & friends and watching his family grow.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, July 15^th, at Guardian Angels Catholic Community, 8260 4th St N, Oakdale or via live stream at https://www.guardian-angels.org/funeral/. Visitation 9:30-10:30 AM prior to Mass. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 53 of South St. Paul

Passed away on June 30, 2022. Preceded in death by mother, Jean; brother, Ryan. Survived by loving wife, Jeni; father, Pat Sr.; brothers, Pat (Barb) & Mike (Barb); also nieces, nephews, other family & friends.          To honor Tim’s wishes no services are being held.

Age 67 of Inver Grove Heights

Peacefully passed away surrounded by her adoring family. Dementia stole many things from her over her 10-year battle however, it never stole her sense of humor, smile, and loving nature. Survived by her children: daughters, Patricia (Todd) Menier & Crystal; sons, Adam & Luke; 6 grandchildren; Mother, Ellen Miller; Brothers, Jim (April) Corbin & Tom (Robin) Corbin; Sisters, Pat (Randy) Dotson & Betsy (Mark) Winter. Preceded in death by: Husband Timothy; Father Larry Corbin; Brother Chris Corbin. Beatrice was an accomplished RN who helped save many lives. She lived an incredible life filled with laughter, generosity and grace and she will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away on June 22, 2022. Joyce was born in Rock Elm Township WI on March 23, 1939.  She was one of four children and the only daughter born to Donald and Vesta Kendall. Joyce is survived by her children, Ken (Sue) Wolske (St Paul, MN), Lorene (Wil) Damsits (Savage, MN), Phil (Rhonda) Wolske (Goldsboro, NC), and Lois Wolske (Inver Grove Heights, MN); 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Kendall; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar LaVere Wolske; her parents; brothers, Jerry Kendall, James Kendall and Richard L. Kendall; sisters-in-law, Leona (Ambrose) Gamroth, Mabel Wolski, and Dorla (Clarence) Holm; in-laws, Oscar (Esther) Wolske; brothers-in-law, Lyman (Margaret) Wolske & Donald Anderson.  Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Sunday, July 10th at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, MN.  Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.  Lunch to follow service.  Private interment at a later date.  Please consider memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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.