Marion Mae Soule (Enzi) was born in Grant County, North Dakota on May 13, 1941 and died on July 11, 2024 in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

Marion grew up in New Leipzig, North Dakota with her parents and older brother Duane, where her dad had a soda shop/drug store.  Music was a big part of her growing up years, and she sang with family and friends, learned piano, and played trumpet in school.  She went to Yankton College and received a degree in music with specialty in Organ performance.

After college she met and married Roger Soule, and they had three children – Greg, Charlie and Katie.  The family made their roots in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.  Marion started teaching piano in 1976 and taught hundreds of students in the area for many years until retiring from teaching in 2017.  Marion was also a church organist up until recently when she finally had to step down.  She loved practicing and performing special songs for her church family!

Marion lived a long rewarding life, and now she is living eternally with her precious Savior Jesus Christ!  She is preceded in death by many extended family members, parents Ed and Lydia, step-mother Edna, brother Duane and grand-daughter Carolyn.  She is survived by her husband Roger, sister-in-law, Peggy, son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Kristin, son Charlie, and daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Brant, as well as grandchildren Kenton(Macie), Kaylee, Carsten, Karena, Cohen, Eden, Anita, Gianna, Joel, and Autumn, and three great-grandchildren Myla, Jetta, and soon-to-be-born baby boy!

Funeral Service 11:00 am Saturday, July 20^th, at First Baptist Church, 14400 Diamond Path W., Rosemount, MN 55068. Visitation 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service at church with a luncheon will follow. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN.

Age 76,

Passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine; parents, Rose and William Sr.; siblings, Jeanne, Steve, Linda, and Kelly. Survived by his daughter, Vicki (Nick) Stute and granddaughters, Sarah and Lauren; sister, Julie and other family members and friends.

Bill was born in St. Paul and spent his years following a love for creating.  His passion for music – singing, songwriting and playing guitar was followed by a long career as both a small business owner (construction) and economic development leader. He was actively engaged in the River Heights Chamber and Progress Plus, building communities through business representation.

Celebration of life on Thursday, July 18th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a time of sharing beginning at 4:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue., Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. A reception will follow at Stockyards Tavern and Chophouse, 456 Concord Exchange S., South St. Paul.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred for American Cancer Society and St. Joseph Indian School, SD.

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights,

Passed away on July 5th. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Linda Nelson. Survived by Cassaundra Norby, Hailey (Parker) Fleury, Aubrey Fleury, Savannah Norby, Joseph Norby, Chuck Nelson, and many siblings and friends. Funeral Mass 11:00 am Friday, July 19^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10:00 am-11:00 am prior to Mass. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Lakeville, MN.

Passed away on July 5, 2024, of a broken heart after losing his wife of over 70 years, Carol, only 32 days earlier. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Meta; children, Julie and Thomas and grandson Kevin.  Survived by children, SherryLee Jones, Bruce R. (Beth), Vickie, Jeanne (Craig) Kuhn and Terrence, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Bruce was born June 23, 1930, in Glencoe, MN. He was a Korean War Veteran, and also owner of Bruce’s Custom Upholstery for over 30 years. Bruce is also proudly credited with starting the IGH Girls Traveling Slow Pitch Softball program in the late 1970’s.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 13^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. A family graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm in the Glencoe Cemetery, Glencoe, MN.

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on June 26, 2024. Preceded in death by son, Tim; parents, Warren & Ethel; Austin (Bob) Roberts. Survived by loving wife, Marlene; children, Bob, Mike (Chris), Peggy Hall, April (Fredi) Roettger & Liz; 14 grandchildren, Briana, Samantha, Victoria, Emma, Katie, Joey, Chey, Lici, Nivea, Tristian, Dominic, Arianna, Gabriel, Lorenzo; sisters, Sue (Gary) Young & Cookie Mailand; also other family & friends.

Gary loved woodworking and was a history buff with a special interest in the civil war.

Memorial Service 11:00 am Wednesday, July 10^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Graveside Service 10:00 am Saturday, July 20^th, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona. Memorials preferred to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Toys for Tots or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Cynthia Jean Stitt, age 77, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born December 25, 1946, Cindy grew up in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and graduated from Grand Rapids Senior High School in 1965. After high school Cindy went on to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities where she earned her master’s degree. Cindy spent her 30+ year teaching career pouring into jr high and high school students. Most of her teaching career was spent at Simley High School in Inver Grove, where she taught photography, pottery and art. On summer breaks Cindy spent her off time taking many adventures and traveling the country.  Upon retirement Cindy moved back to her childhood home on Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids.  There Cindy could be found most days working on her stained glass, pottery, photography and glass jewelry all while doating on her dogs Bella and Phoebe.  Cindy cherished her family and especially her friends that were like family to her.

Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lenore Stitt and her brother John F. Stitt.  She is survived by sister-in-law Geri Stitt, nephew Brett Stitt (Beth), nephew Bart Stitt (Tammy) and niece Julie Porter (Dean) along with great nieces and nephews, Erin Stitt, Ethan Stitt, Alyssa Stitt, Zach Stitt and Dakota Porter.

A Memorial for Cindy will be held Thursday, July 11^th from 12:00 noon till 3:00 pm. The Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 27, 2024. Preceded in death by son, Richard; parents, Stanley and Harriett; brothers, Dennis, Richard, Stanley. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Marilyn; daughters, Rosanne (Scott) and Melissa (Rob); son, Patrick; daughter-in-law, Patty; grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Mackenzie and Riley; step-grandchildren, Tyler (Maddie), Maddie (Elias), Ellie, Tharon; brother, Jim (Kristy); and other extended family and friends.

Bob spent most of his career working for 27 years at Farwell, Ozmun & Kirk (FOK) in St. Paul, MN.  Bob eventually accepted a position and worked for School District 199 where he was the Grounds Foreman.  He took pride in maintaining all the school grounds and made sure the fields were meticulously kept.  In his retirement, Bob enjoyed fishing, gambling and visiting with his grandkids or watching them participate in their sporting events.  They were his pride and joy!

Memorial service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 24^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Age 16 of Inver Grove Heights.

Lost her struggle with mental illness on July 2, 2024. Survived by her loving parents, Daniel & Stacey; brothers, Hunter and Haden; also aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

We will miss our sweet, kind, loving girl.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 10^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Age 93 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin; son, Craig. Survived by son, Geoffrey; daughters, Connie, Kathy, Karin (Jim) Vaske & Jennifer (Kevin) Davis.

Mary loved to read thrillers, golf, travel, garden, and loved her family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Wednesday, July 10^th, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church,1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota Hts., Visitation 10-11 am prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery afterward.

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights

August 8, 1944 – June 17, 2024

Marley grew up in South St. Paul, served his time in the Navy, then met his forever love Cheryl. They settled in Inver Grove Heights and raised their family. He is most known for becoming a self-made businessman and founding Danner Inc. His drive and passion for construction got him nicknamed “Mad Dog” and kept him working into his last days. Marley’s other love was spending the winter months in Las Vegas with his wife Cheryl. He was often the last man at the poker table and the first one at the golf course. Those that knew him well know that he was a tough man with a tender heart. And in true Marley fashion, “Are you happy now?”, we all know that he is. Marley is survived by his daughters, Kristine Chirhart and Jennifer (John Hartung) Danner; grandchildren, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kenny, Aleczander and Bryan; great-grandchildren, Kallie, Alanah, Rhett, Zachary, Leo, and Bradley; siblings, Dorothy Bohrer, Jerry (Barb) Danner. He is preceded in death by, wife Cheryl Kathleen; infant son, Jeffrey Louis; parents, Edwin and Sylvia Danner.

To say we will miss you will never be enough. Love Remains; Forever.

Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 23^rd at the Armory Gymnasium at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.