Age 75 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away suddenly on December 4, 2020. Survived by loving husband, Joe; daughter, Justine (Laura); grandson, Dylan; siblings; other relatives and friends. Visitation 3-7 pm Thursday, December 10^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. A Celebration of Life will also be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to the family.

Age 66 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020 with his wife and daughter by his side after having complications from liver cancer. Preceded in death by parents, John & Doris. Survived by wife of 31 years, Monica; daughter, Heather (Nathan) Riley; siblings, Ken, Laurel, Lisa (Brad) Lojovich, Lance (Donna) & Kevin; other family and friends. Kim was an active lifelong member at Concordia Lutheran Church and longtime employee at Somerset Country Club in Mendota Heights. Side gigs included irrigation work, snow plowing, and making music. Kim played bass and sang in several saloon bands including Roman Holiday and The Sheet Rockers, having opened for Wishbone Ash and Van Zant. Among his passions were his motorcycles, using every sunny day to take the scenic route with friends or family. He was generous with his time and would help anyone with anything, making a point to know people by name. He was a loyal husband and fierce father. His mechanic’s mind figured out how to fix the unfixable and he tried his hardest to “make everything go.” Memorial Service 1 PM Friday, December 11^th, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 255 W. Douglas St., South St. Paul. (covid limits will allow for a family only service). Visitation 12 Noon-1PM prior to the service.

Age 65 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Jay & Lucy Ostrom; brothers, Mark and Alan Ostrom; husband, Lucian Tabares. Survived by son, Michael (Athena) Gover; daughter, Jaime (Marco) Dreher; grandchildren, Leah & Jaxson; siblings, Debbie (Tom) Parrow, Rick (Ronnie) Ostrom, Terri Hocking, Dennis (Cheryl) Ostrom, Daniel (Gaby) Ostrom, Jason (Gary) Ostrom; also many nieces, nephews & friends. Susan spent more than half of her life taking care of loved ones and working for various hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers doing what she loved to do most, which was to cook. A woman that we loved and cherished and who will be missed beyond measure. Her spirit will carry on in all of us. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 from 4-7 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

James Norman Weakley was born 06/11/1963 and passed away on 11/28/2020. Jim was a man who was a fanatic of the classic Rock and Roll bands such as KISS and Motley Crue; he was a man who enjoyed being outdoors and taught his kids about fishing; he loved to tease and make jokes; he was a man who absolutely loved his family and always made sure his family had what they needed. He will be dearly missed by his children, Janie (Justin) Barlow, Ashlee (Matthew) Garbers, and Tyler Weakley. He is survived by brothers, Chip (Brenda) Weakley, Darryl (Jeannie) Weakley, Terry (Gretchen) Weakley and by sister, Mary Johnson; sister-in-law, Vicky Weakley. He was an adoring grandfather to six grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. A celebration of life is to be planned tentatively for summer 2021 by Jim’s children. Please send memorials to family members.

 Age 97, of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away November 29, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Leonard and grandson, Jeff Borscheid. Survived by loving daughters, Carol Whichello, June (Mike) Rauscher, Patty (Mike) Spargur, Linda Mueller and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Private family services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with interment at Fort Snelling. She was a special woman and will be greatly missed by everyone.

Age 78 of Hudson, WI

Formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather and Car Aficionado Jim died Nov. 28, 2020. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia A. Van Dyke; parents, William and Marjorie Van Dyke; sister, Judy Beltmann. Survived by daughter, Christa (Joe) Zaspel; son, William (Michelle) Van Dyke; grandchildren, Alyssa, Carter and Anna Zaspel and Alexander and Brooklyn Van Dyke; sister, Carol (Joe) Pearson; brothers, David and Greg Van Dyke; and brother-in-law, Dennis Beltmann.

Funeral Service 11 am Friday, Dec. 4^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 89 On November 23, 2020, longtime resident of South St Paul and Marine-on-St Croix, peacefully accepted the Lord’s invitation to reunite with loved ones that have gone before her.  She’ll be joyfully welcomed by brothers, sisters, parents, friends and Don, her beloved husband of nearly 67 years.  As a young woman, Dolly had endless energy.  She treasured the life-long friendships with girlfriends of the “Dix Amis” (Ten Friends), often speaking of the closeness they shared as their membership grew and each had family.  Time and relocation has since changed some zip codes, but the support network they developed within “Club” still endures. After raising her family, Dolly embarked on a successful 30-year career in real estate sales and management.  Although she earned numerous sales performance awards, the achievement she most valued was the success of the agents she mentored.  Always a champion of the underdog, her energy and rapport with those agents made each feel valued and helped in the establishment of their careers. In retirement, Dolly’s pastimes included caring for her 250-pot indoor botanical garden at home, enjoying the St. Croix River with Don on their cruiser, decorating all-out every Christmas and hosting family and friends. Dolly leaves behind the many lives she touched with kindness and compassion, including five children, Merrisue (Dean) Soutor, Kathy, Don (Brenda), Gaye (George) Kryzer and Rob (Naomi); twenty-two grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Susan Reynolds; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Locke, Carol Foley and Sandy Goral; brother-in-law, Bill Goral; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Due to the pandemic and concerns for the health and safety of family and friends, please know that attendance, while welcome, is unnecessary, though thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.  Masks are respectfully requested of all attendees. Interment 1 PM Saturday, November 28^th, at Oak Hill Cemetery, 243 16^th Ave No, South St. Paul.  Memorials to the Serbian Hall, c/o Business Manager, 6104 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416.  

Ray Anthony Turner, 69, of Rosemount (Formerly of Appleton, MN), passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and three sons on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 am, to be immediately followed by the Funeral Service at 11 am, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN. A Private Family Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN with Military Honors. Ray was born July 21, 1951 in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Anthony and Delores (Anderson) Turner. He was raised on a farm just east of Appleton. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Catholic Church in town. He attended the Appleton School system for most of his education but graduated in West Germany while serving in the United States Army. Ray served his country from 1971 to 1977 spending his active duty in Germany. After returning to the United States he continued his education at Alexandria Technical College where he pursued a degree in Law Enforcement. While serving overseas, he met the love of his life Remedios (Remy) Liso Maghanoy. On November 22, 1975, Ray and Remy were united in marriage at St. John’s Catholic Church, by Fr. Eugene Brown. This union was blessed with over 44 years together and three children: Stephen, Anthony and Aaron. Ray worked tirelessly his entire life and dedicated over twenty years to driving semi-truck for numerous companies in West Central Minnesota. Ray’s occupation allowed him the opportunity to travel throughout the continental United States. His passion for adventure commenced with travels throughout Europe with his future wife while stationed in Germany. His most memorable adventure was in 2008, when Ray and his family traveled to Mindanao Island in the Philippines. In Ray’s free time he enjoyed watching professional sports, but he especially reveled in watching his three sons compete locally and his eldest son play at the collegiate level. Ray always made it a priority to attend his children’s activities, no matter the distance or destination. He enjoyed taking car rides with his wife, listening to music, and watching some of his favorite tv shows: MASH, MacGyver, NCIS and Criminal Minds. Ray’s true passion was spending time with the most important people in his life, his family. He was especially happy when surrounded by his seven grandchildren. He adored telling historical family stories and tales while summering with his grandchildren. Upon his passing, Ray had attained 69 years, 3 months and 26 days of age. He is survived by his loving wife, Remedios of Rosemount; children: Stephen (Ashley) of Maple Grove MN, Anthony (Laura) of Mankato MN and Aaron (Ashley) of Rosemount MN; seven grandchildren: Madison, William, Roman, Greta, Grayson, Easton and Henrietta. Brother: Robert (Rita) of Appleton; Sisters: Linda of Shakopee and Lana of Appleton; Sisters-In-Law: Belen Namit of Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, Philippines and Elma Pepania, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, Philippines; and many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Delores Turner; His Parents-In-Law Eleuterio and Ramona Liso Maghanoy; Brother-In-Law Marcelo Maghanoy; Sisters-In-Law: Carmen Maghanoy, Felecitas Maghanoy, Endrica Maghanoy, Felomina Maghanoy and Rosario Malayao. Blessed be the memory of Ray Anthony Turner. ***Due to COVID Restrictions the Funeral Service will be limited to a small amount of people – Masks are Required and Social Distancing will be observed.*** If you wish to send a sympathy card please send to: 11150 Black Oaks Court N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. In lieu of flowers, Ray’s family requests that you donate to the VA in his honor.  To view Ray’s tribucast and sign his guest book go to:  https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/42147371

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on November 16, 2020. Preceded in death by parents; 2 brothers. Survived by loving husband, of 63 years, Art; daughter, Julie Cassidy; sons, Don (Kathy) Cassidy & Rich (Angie) Cassidy; grandchildren, Jessica (Craig) Helpser, Jennifer Cassidy, Patrick & Peter Cassidy; brother, Frank (Debbie) Sackett; also nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Fran worked over 25 years at Cenex. She was passionate about her flower gardens and spending time with the grandkids. Visitation 3-7 PM Monday, November 23^rd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday, November 24^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 353 72^nd St. IGH. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.