Gail K. Wold (Zinschlag)
Age 87 of West St. Paul.
Passed away December 14, 2025.
Gail lived a life full of faith, family, friends, music, and animals.
Survived by children, Janelle (Todd) Rau & Kevin (Jodi) Wold; grandchildren, Aaron (Kim), Emily (fiancé Jake), Griffin & Shiloh; great-grandchildren, Andrew & Daniel; brother-in-law, Paul (Linda) Wold; nephew, Andy; nieces, Julie & Mary.
Preceded in death by husband, Howie; parents, Gil & Ellen.
Gail was a ’56 graduate of Park High School, 70+ year church musician, 50+ year kids’ church choir director, and 45+ year volunteer at the MN Zoo.
Visitation 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, December 19th; 11:00 am Funeral Service Saturday, December 20th, with 10:00 am visitation prior to Funeral at church; luncheon to follow. Visitations and funeral to take place at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Dr., Woodbury. Funeral Service can also be viewed via livestream at: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-service-for-gail-k-wold-udaw3o0kceqitipuqyzl
Interment at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, following the luncheon.
Memorials preferred.
Linda LaPointe Dahl
Age 59 of Eagan.
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Nick; grandparents, Ed and Irene Weber & Gerard and Berniece LaPointe. Survived by loving husband of 38 years, Michael; daughter, Rebecca (Thomas); grandchildren, Lydia and William; son, Evan (Bailey); mother, Sharon; siblings, Barbara (Parker), Scott (Cindy) & Katie (Ed); lifelong best friend, Jennifer; also other family and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 am Friday, December 12th, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 115 Crusader Ave., West St. Paul, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice.
Gordon Harold Johnson
Gordon Harold Johnson passed away on December 3, 2025.
He was born to Harold and Rose (Andersen) Johnson on March 10, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN.
Gordie was a graduate of Washburn High School and attended Gustavus Adolphus College where he played on the tennis team and participated in the concert band and orchestra. He later enrolled in and graduated from-the MN School of Business.
During the Korean War, Gordie served in the US Navy.
He was an active sports participant whether it was coaching ball games for his children, bowling, golfing, fishing or playing tennis. He was a boy scout leader and an Eagle Scout advisor.
Gordie retired from Lutheran Social Service as their purchasing and property manager in 1993.
He was a member of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church.
Gordie is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Lynn; grandchildren, Tawnya, Tony (Alyssa) and Ashley (David); great grandchildren, Triston, Jake, Abel, Talon, Ella and Natalie and great-great-granddaughter, Havanna. He is further survived by his sister, Emilie; brother in law, Brian (Robbi) Conant; nephews, John and BJ; nieces, Cheryl and Erin and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kirk and great-niece, Alana.
Funeral Service 11:00 am Wednesday, December 10th, at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 7160 S. Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Visitation 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service at church. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Claudia M. Hecimovich
Age 73 of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Michael Hecimovich; son, Corey Hecimovich; parents, Elmer and Mary Lehmann; sister, Elizabeth Orchard; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Phyllis Hecimovich.
Survived by son, Aaron Hecimovich; daughters, Leah (Luke) Seidl and Noel (Dan Lick); grandchildren, Zach (Nikki), Kainen, Casey, and Gracen; great granddaughter, Athena; sister, Geraldine Ford; best of friends, Elaine (Bob) Ellert; the extended Hecimovich, Lehmann and Huls families; also so many friends and other relatives that have a special place in her heart.
Claudia’s best memories were entertaining Family and Friends. The back yard pool was a favorite place for a quick pop in happy hour to a weekend of fun. She was the ULTIMATE HOST!
From Europe to the states, she loved to travel. Mothers Camp, Madden’s, Eddy’s, casino trips and ventures to the farm in St. Wendel will never be forgotten.
But her most proud trips would be taken up north on Mille Lacs at Izatys with her kids and generations to follow. Bayview, golf cart rides, poolside, the launch and dad’s favorite the 14th hole!
Soar high with your angels! We love you!
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, December 13th, with a time of sharing beginning at 12:15 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Francis “Tim” Roszak
Devoted husband, father and grandfather, age 85, of South Saint Paul MN, passed away peacefully December 1, 2025.
He was preceded in death by parents, Francis “Boots” and Marie Roszak, sister, Linda Roszak Elliot.
He’s survived by loving wife of 61 years, Norma Roszak; children, Tim (Karyn) Roszak, DeAnne (John) Bennett, Bob (Shelly, deceased) Roszak, and Bill (Margaret) Roszak; ten grandchildren, Aaron, Lauryn, and Ryan Roszak, Abbie (Mack) Wenberg and Natalie Bennett, Abby (Patrick) Reynolds and Tory Roszak (Gabe), and Annie, Jake, and Sara Roszak; great-grandson, Bryson Reynolds; and niece Sylvie Thome, as well as many other nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
He enjoyed the outdoors. Especially duck hunting at “Camp Canvasback”, where he loved to mow the lawn and tell tall tales. Cars, beautiful clothes, and music were his passions. He spent hours coaching the MN Twins from his living room chair. As a veteran of the US Navy, Tim served our country with honor. Tim had a rewarding career as a carpenter and retired from the profession in 2000.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am Thursday, December 11th at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1154 Seminole Ave., West St Paul, MN 55118. Visitation 10:00 am – 11:00 am prior to Mass at church.
Tim will be privately interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with honors.
Adria Helen Smentek
Age 75 of Inver Grove Heights, MN
Passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025.
Born May 1, 1950, in Saint Paul, MN. Lifelong resident of Inver Grove Heights and longtime employee of District 199.
Preceded in death by parents, Leonard & Helen Waldock.
Survived by loving husband of 53 years, Larry; children, Jeff (Kirstin), Joe (Katie), Amy (Matt) Klein & Jed (Michelle); grandchildren, Jeffrey, Liam, Nora, Zoey, Henry, Allie, Kellan, Mairin, Molly & Kaden; sister, Helen Waldock; nephews, Patrick & Cody; also other family & friends.
Adria loved to be with her family. She loved being “Nana” to her ten grandkids. She loved nature, especially the loons and lady slippers up north. She loved staying busy – always multi-tasking with crocheting, knitting, needlepoint. She loved reading. She loved working with kids, reaching out when someone needed a little bit more – love, attention, care. Adria loved unconditionally.
Visitation Open House on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 am-12:00 noon at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Interment Saint Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights at a later date.
Zachary Michael Long
Age 33 of Rosemount, Minnesota.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 23rd, 2025. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mike and Mary Long and several Marine Corps brothers. Survived by parents, Pat and Cheryl Long; brother Dan Long; sister, Callaghan (Charlie) Straus; nephew, Colby; grandparents, Mike & Karen Bellows, Carole & John Dietz; also, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and Marines.
Zach loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a born leader and took great pride in his work and military service. Anyone who met Zach loved him. He was an old soul with a smile on his face, a silly laugh, and who was ready for anything. “I’m in!” was the way he lived, and he was always the life of the party. When he wasn’t working, he lived large. More than anything, he had the biggest heart for his family, friends, and country.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 8th, with a Time of Sharing beginning at 7:30 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul.
Tammy June Baxter McKinnon
December 11, 1968 – November 18, 2025
Tammy June Baxter McKinnon passed away surrounded by loved ones at the University of MN hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She is survived by her husband, Dean McKinnon; parents, Richard and Carol Baxter; sister, Kathleen AlQabalani (husband Sam); nieces, Noor and Nadeen AlQabalani; sister, Julie Navas (husband Luis) and brother, Rich Baxter. She was also a stepmother to Justin, Tanner and Bryce McKinnon and grammy to Kansas, Colby and Camden McKinnon. She will be missed by many friends that she loved as family, as well as her four-legged companions, Chala, Niko, Bayly and Jayda.
As Richard and Carol’s first child, Tammy was born in Aurora, MN. She grew up in the lakeside town of Two Harbors, MN where she graduated high school. She studied at the University of MN Duluth and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Accounting from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, MN. After college, she worked for Minnesota Mutual Insurance Company and spent 20 years as an Accounting Manager at Wells Fargo. After retirement Tammy channeled her passion for creativity and opened her own small business, Aurora Apparel and Gifts, with her husband Dean. Her unique creations were a treasured gift for those lucky enough to receive them. Her talent also extended to hobbies like scrapbooking, gardening and baking. Tammy also loved to travel and spend summers at the family cabin, surrounded by those she treasured the most.
Tammy was courageous and lived life with an enthusiastic spirit. Those who knew her will remember her passion for 80’s music, hair bands and her favorite artist, Prince. She had a magnetic personality with a witty sense of humor that could make anyone smile. Her greatest legacy is the love she shared and the countless lives she touched with her compassionate heart. She was drawn to help others through whatever struggles they faced and was happy to lend a helping hand, no matter the need. We were all lucky to have her in our lives and we will miss her dearly. Just like her love for music, her song will continue on in our hearts forever.
A visitation to celebrate Tammy’s life will take place on Friday December 12th, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home at 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 13th at St. Patrick’s Church, 3535 72nd St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. There will be a one-hour visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by a lunch reception at the church. A private interment will be held by her family at a later date.
Mario Joseph Eisenbacher
Age 78, a recent resident of Inver Grove Heights, MN,
Passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. Born on April 13, 1947, in Bamberg, Germany, Mario lived a fulfilling life as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a loyal friend who brought joy to all those who knew him. He lived in southern New Jersey from 1968-2022.
Mario was passionate about astrology, hypnotherapy, tai chi, and esoteric spirituality. His interests also included physics, computer coding and marketing. Mario’s career in mechanical engineering brought him around the world, and he enjoyed learning about cultures and theology. Mario authored several books on the topics of computer programming, as well as the mystical sciences and universal law. He was a loving pet owner of several dogs and cats throughout his lifetime.
Mario is preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Eva Eisenbacher, and his father, Joseph Eisenbacher, and his baby sister, Mary Elizabeth, and his former spouse, Shirley Ann Eisenbacher, mother of his daughter. Mario is remembered as the former spouse of Mary-Patricia Seimes. Mario is survived by his daughter, Alasan (Edward), and granddaughters, Ashley and Chloe, and his devoted partner, Susan. Mario was loved and cared for by many friends, caregivers, and extended family. He will be greatly missed by many.
Please consider a donation in Mario’s memory to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration www.theaftd.org
Roger Rohrer
Age 84, of South St. Paul.
Passed on November 12, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Millard and Margaret; brother, Dale. Survived by wife of 54 years, Dianne; children, Brad (Chandra) Rohrer, Jennifer (Mac) Noland, Todd (Shelly) Rohrer and Michael (Elizabeth) Rohrer; grandchildren, Sam, Griffin, Ella, Cam, Chase, Nate, Ryan, Haley, Jacob and Addie; sister, Lynda; in-laws, nieces, nephews, loving relatives and friends.
Roger was born in Cyrus, MN, an Army Veteran, University of Minnesota graduate, 50 year South St. Paul resident, and an appraisal professional retired from BRKW. He enjoyed family, friends, socializing, learning, reading, writing, sports, and outdoors. Roger was an expert people person, listener, story teller, jokester, family guy, and once and a while… a bit lucky.
Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Church of St. John Vianney, 840 19th Ave. N., South St. Paul. Visitation two hours prior to Mass at church. Luncheon to follow Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.