Obituaries2017-03-17T11:40:28-05:00

Goebel, Theodore Howard

Born on Aug 8, 1932 to Edward & Gladys (Pitts) Goebel in Sandstone, MN and left this earth on June 1, 2022 at the Moose Lake HCC (special thanks to their caring staff). Preceded in death by beloved wife, Jacqueln (Kumlin) Goebel. Survived by grandson, Bruce Gentry and many other family & friends, too many to mention. Interment will be at 11:00 am Saturday June 11th, at the Spring Park Cemetery, 1225 Old Military Rd S, Sandstone, MN 55072, followed by a luncheon at Grace Lutheran Church basement 339 Division St, Sandstone, MN 55072.

Jeske, Liane Elizabeth

Age 73

Passed away May 18th, 2022, at the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale MN, after a short battle with Lung Cancer. Liane grew up in West St. Paul where she graduated from Henry Sibley High school.  She worked at Stroh’s brewery while raising her 5 kids in Inver Grove Heights. After her kids had all finished high school she moved to Ely, MN and worked at Wintergreen Northern Wear until her retirement. She later moved back to Inver Grove Heights to be near family.She loved sewing, bowling with her league friends, and was always working on a puzzle. Over the years she had made a lot of wonderful friends and created many cherished memories. She made everyone who knew her laugh at all the stories she loved to share. Our family is grateful to know that Mom is finally at peace. Liane is survived by her children, Kelly (Chris) Weldon, Kim Anderson, Karen Jeske, Kevin (Doreen) Jeske, Karie Jeske; grandchildren, Josh (Grace) Anderson, Mathew (Katie) Anderson, Erik Anderson, Mason Anderson, Jaden Anderson, John Weldon, Allison Weldon, Jacob Weldon, Maddisyn Ayres, Nyckolas Ayres, Maggie Jeske; great-grandchildren, Carter Anderson, Jackson Anderson, Aleah Anderson, Everett Anderson. A Celebration of her Life will be held from 2-4 PM Sunday, June 12th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

 

Olson, Rosalie Eileen

Age 44 of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away on May 24, 2022.  Preceded by father, George Daak.  Survived by husband, Andrew; son, Joshua; mother, Eileen Daak; half brother, Lyndel; mother & father-in-law, Mary & Donald Olson; sister-in-law, Terri (Mark) Schoenfelder, brother-in-law, Eric (Molly) Olson; nieces, nephews & friends.

Funeral Service at 2 pm on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 6544 16th Ave. S, Richfield, MN.  Visitation 1-2 pm, prior to the service.  Interment 10 am on Thursday, June 2nd at Dawn Valley Memorial Park.

Memorials preferred to the family in lieu of flowers.

McGroarty, Joan Marilyn (nee Ulrich)

Age 90 of Bloomington, MN

Passed away on May 16, 2022.  Preceded by sisters, Beverly & Donna.  Survived by children, Bryan, Mark & Patrick; grandchildren, Amy, Chris, Daniel, Cody, Nicole & Jonathon; great-grandchildren, Cullin, Nolan, Rylan, Michael & Mila.  Joan grew up in Wheaton, MN and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College.  She taught in Minneapolis School District before raising her 3 boys.  Joan had the heart of an angel and a gentle soul.

Funeral Service at 11 am on Friday, May 27th, 2022 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation 10 – 11 am, prior to the service.  Funeral service will also be live streamed here:  https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9596725232.  Interment at St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Britz, Miles Dennis

Age 71 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at his home on May 15, 2022.  Preceded by mother, Emma Bernette; grandparents & baby sister.  Survived by father, James; loving wife of 49 years, Judith; sons, Charles (Tiffany) & Daniel (Heather); grandchildren, Xander & Audrey; sister, Darlys Ali; brother-in-law, William (Cheryl) Moehrle; Arlene Moehrle; beloved dog, Bogey; also nieces, nephews, other family & friends.

Miles “Butch” loved to spend time with his Grandchildren. Aside from his passion for architectural design, he enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and dogs at The Lake, and hunting and fishing. He was a flight nurse on C130’s in the Air Force for 10 years.

Memorial Service at 10:30 am on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 900 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN.  Visitation 9-10:30 am, prior to the service.  Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Dale, Robin “Robbie”

Age 56

Robin Theresa (Freeman) Dale and formerly Myslivy, gained her wings on May 4, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen; brother, Kevin. Survived by David, her loving daughter, Melissa; grandchildren; special friend, Don; father, Roland “Paul”; sister, Caroline Ryan; brothers, Roland Jr (Priscilla), Pat (Patty); niece and nephews and many dear friends and family. Visitation will be on May 19 from noon to time of service at 2pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.  Service will also be live streamed here: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8297680247 Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery IGH to ride on through eternity and be free.

 

 

Skelley, Anthony John

Anthony John Skelley, son of Leah Burlingame and the late John Skelley, was a beautiful soul and charming spirit born into this world on May 3, 2005 in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Through an incomprehensible tragedy, he lost his life on May 8, 2022 in South Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Anthony was seventeen and a junior at Gateway to College, a St. Paul Public Schools’ program at St. Paul College that allows high school students to also earn college credits. He had an incredible passion for life and spent his time connecting with family and friends. His friends describe him as loyal, genuine, special, determined, confident, brilliant, and loving. Anthony was an ambitious young man and had big plans for his life. He loved to work on cars, mow lawns and landscape during the summer, and could fix or install just about anything. His dream was to start his own business and he began to focus his efforts in areas he was skilled – landscaping and car repair and sales.

Anthony always knew when someone needed a hug. He had compassion for those who were hurting. This is because he had suffered pain from a young age when he tragically lost his father. The thing that stands out the most is how deeply he cared for his Mom, Leah. From the age of six, Anthony took on the role as man of the house. He looked after his older sister, Andraya, and his Mom with attentiveness, kindness, and the maturity of a grown man. He took on this role proudly.

Anthony is survived by his mother Leah Burlingame; sister Andraya Skelley; grandmother Shelley Burlingame; grandfathers James Burlingame and Joseph Skelley Jr.; aunts and uncles Kylee Krautkremer (Justin), Aaron Burlingame (Amy), Gerald “Kip” Overbo Jr (Francine), Patricia Overbo (Tony), Michael Overbo, DeAva Overbo (Phil), Thomas Skelley (Gina), and Daniel Skelley; many cousins; godmother Mindy Mueller; and a host of devoted friends and extended family that loved him deeply.

Anthony was predeceased by his father, John Skelley, and his grandmother, Laurie Skelley.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 1 PM at Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights.  Pastor Terry Francis from MN Adult & Teen Challenge will officiate.  Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.  Burial Service from 2:30 PM to 4 PM at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, with a Memorial Service at DeGidio’s in St. Paul starting at 5 PM.

Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at Roberts Funeral and Cremation Chapel or online through the GoFundMe fundraiser created to help support Anthony’s mother, Leah Burlingame.

Peterson, Grace Irene

Age 82 of Woodbury

Passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022.  Preceded by mother, Irene Glassing; siblings, Sonny, Shirley & Joanie; grandson, Jason Fleury; cousin, Butch.  Survived by children, Debbie Natzke, Vickie Bartels, Michael Peterson & Kelly Grace Peterson; 5 grandchildren; sister, Bev Washick; also other family & friends.

Memorial Service at noon on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation 10 am – noon, prior to the service.

Weninger, Timothy J.

Age 64 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022. Preceded in death by father, William. Survived by mother, Helen; siblings, John, Judy, Tom (Nancy), Karen (Mark) Reinsberg & Kathy (Tom) Anderson; also many nieces, nephews, great-nieces & nephews, many friends. Tim liked being outdoors, fishing, hunting, helping out at the farm. He was a big Wild hockey fan along with other sports like football and baseball. He enjoyed his time with his family and many friends. Memorial Service 5 PM Saturday, May 21st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-5 PM prior to the service.

 

Stephan, Donald Edward

Donald Edward Stephan was a larger-than-life person of which there are plenty of stories to be told. To some, he was the charming presence that could make your dreams come true. To others, he was the energy in the room moving the present into the future. To us – his family – he was a man that tried his best to be a husband, father, brother, and grandfather. 

He was born in Piqua, Ohio on May 3rd, 1936 to Edward and Mary Stephan. The oldest of four, his natural ability to lead was apparent to his siblings – Walt, Kathy, and Stephanie, who always had a story to tell about their older brother. He would go on to marry his high school sweetheart, Donna, have three beautiful children – Steve, Scott, and Angela – and move them to the great state of Minnesota. He knew what he wanted and went after it. His job was in sales where he worked for Mosler Safe Co., among other companies, and even won the 1968 Pinnacle Award for his hard work, but his true talent was in people. Years later, he married an accounting associate, Sandra, and would later have two more beautiful children – Casii and Donald E.W. This would then go on to complete the confusing (to others, not us), yet ever-loving, Stephan clan in Minnesota.

Throughout Donald Stephan’s life, he had his highs and lows, twists and turns, and when it came time for the final chapter of his story, he came back to his family to just be. His love of jokes, pranks, movies, and talking to random people will live on through the legacy of the family he left behind – Donna Stephan, Sandra Stephan, his five children – Steve (Deb) Stephan, Scott (Tia) Stephan, Angela (Eric) Quick, Casii Stephan, and Donald E.W. Stephan – and his grandchildren – Angela (Charley) Follett, Rob (Jessica) DeGreeff, Taylor Severson (Eric Stier), Samantha Severson (Brian Ramdhan), Isaac Quick, Hannah Quick, and Joanna Quick, and his great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Blackburn, his parents, Edward and Mary Stephan, and his niece, Christine Stephan. His living siblings – Walt (Sally) Stephan and Stephanie Stackhouse and his nieces and nephews will miss him dearly. Donald Edward Stephan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, and closed the final chapter on a life that could only be stopped by an act of God. His memorial service will be Friday, May 20th, 2022 at Roberts Funeral Home (8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, 55077) with visitation starting at 6pm and a memorial service starting at 7pm. If you would like to send a memorial, please give money to the Staff of Inver Grove Heights Good-Samaritan, in loving memory of Donald Stephan” in honor of all the faithful years they served Donald E. Stephan.