(nee Gerlach)

Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; brother, Jerry. Survived by children, Mike, Mary (Vince) Arrigoni, Jean (Ross) Jacobson & John (Anna); 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Gene Gerlach, Joanne Theil & Jim Gerlach; also other family & friends. Visitation 3-6 PM Sunday, November 22^nd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 2 PM Monday, November 23^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 353 72^nd St. IGH.

Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully at home with his family and dog, Bergen, by his side on November 17, 2020. Preceded in death parents, Vance & Margrete; sisters, Joy Kohlbush & Linda Kirsner. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Darlene; sons, Chip (Alayna) & Vaughn; daughter, Debra; grandchildren, Katie, Kelly & Nicholas; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren. Vance was a practicing attorney for over 60 years and was still practicing law at the time of his passing. He was the first mayor of Inver Grove Heights and helped found the city.  He worked part time as a municipal law judge and volunteered for over 25 years as a police reserve officer in IGH. Vance enjoyed the time he spent with his family at their cabin on Lake Superior.  Vance had a lifelong love of animals starting with horses and later in life he began raising wild animals including Trumpeter Swans and other endangered species.  In 2011 he founded Darvan Acres Nature Center in southern Inver Grove Heights and before his death he succeeded in placing over 125 acres under permanent protection to restore the land to native species of plants and wildlife.  The Nature Center will continue under his family’s guidance. A private family interment was held and A Celebration of Life will be held later in 2021. Memorial preferred to the Darvan Acres Nature Center thru MN Gives with a link at www.darvanacresnaturecenter.org

Passed away peacefully on November 9^th, 2020. Beloved mother of John Anaya-Theissen; loving grandmother to, Jason, John, Lisa & Janice; great-grandmother to, Anthony, Nathaniel, Hailee, Alyssa, Jordan, Mia, Sophia & Sienna; also survived by brother, Joseph; sister, Ermelinda; nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss her dearly. A woman we loved and cherished greatly, she will be missed. Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday, November 17^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Age 75 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020 after complications from a stroke.  Preceded in death by parents, Helen & Charles Herbrig; husband, Gene and infant son, Troy. She will be missed beyond measure by her children, Brent Watters, Shelby (Brian) Amspoker, Sean (Susie) Wrobel; grandchildren, Brittney, Stephen, Tyler, Matthew, Jonathan & Ethan; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra LaBelle; favorite nieces, Justine & Jodi; also many friends. Retiree of Amherst H. Wilder Foundation. Private family service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 48 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 6, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Joni Gilbert; aunt, Diane “DiDi”; grandparents, John and Corabelle Gilbert. Survived by loving husband, Sean Curran; sons, Gavin and Griffin; identical twin sister, Toni Gilbert; niece, Brooke, her son, Bentley; nephew, Mason; cousin, Cori (Ben) and their children, Avery, Emma, Ian and Carter; also other loving family and friends.

Tami was born October 9, 1972 in South St. Paul, MN.  She was raised in Inver Grove Heights, attended Simley High School and graduated from Mankato State University in 1995 with a Business Management and Human Resources degree.

A kind, generous, full-of-life and benevolent soul, Tami was also a devoted mother and wife, a loving sister, aunt and cousin, and a caring and loyal friend to many. Her radiant smile and personality lit up the room and her positivity was magnetic and endearing.

Gavin and Griffin were the loves of Tami’s life. Together, Tami and Sean built a loving home and encouraged their boys to pursue their passions. Their family was active with the school, neighborhood and community, and they cherished the relationships they built in Inver Grove Heights and at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School.

Tami’s love for sports began at a young age, as trips to Twins and Vikings games with her mother and sister ignited her passion for Minnesota’s teams. Later in life, Tami became a Vikings Season Ticket Member with her mom, sister and friends, and they enjoyed following the team year-round, even making trips annually to training camp in Mankato. More than anything, Tami was committed to putting others before herself.  She was dedicated to volunteerism and particularly enjoyed blending it with her love for sports.

Tami recently celebrated her 20-year anniversary at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, where she was a manager of Credit PSR & Reserves. She was a dedicated worker and a perfect example of what hard work and commitment can yield.

Even with all of these commitments and hobbies, Tami was insistent on participating as a member of the Lacrosse board, as a Mite coordinator and team manager for the Inver Grove Heights Hockey program and as a generous volunteer at Faithful Shepherd.

Tami managed her family’s life at a thousand miles an hour and she loved every minute of it, seemingly always hungry for more. She was a positive impact on many and a source of joy and unity for her loving family and friends. We know she is now one of God’s angels eagerly organizing events for her mother and aunt DiDi in heaven.  Tami’s spirit is already missed, and her memory will never fade.

Funeral Service is set for 9:30 AM on Friday, November 13, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122. Interment at General Lutheran Cemetery, South St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

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Born March 19, 1966

Passed away while she slept on October 22nd, 2020 in her home in Radisson, WI. Preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Agnes (Lothenbach) Allers; brother, Jerry; sister, Judy; uncles, Gean and George Allers; aunts, Ceal Larson (Lothenbach) & Florence Heinze (Lothenbach. Anna is Survived by her children, Shanna Peerman (Joshua) and Cameron Allers (Emily); grandchildren, Anthony Jayden Aaliyah Hailey; lifelong friend, (sister) Kelly Deneen Beltz. Anna had a passion for life and enjoyed the outdoors, family friends, and her great love for animals. Her free spirit will be with us always. Visitation 10:00 -11:00 am Saturday, November 14^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Due to the covid pandemic the service held at 11:00 am will be limited to a small number of people.

Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Albert Lea, MN

Passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Holly Laak; parents, Melvin & Irma Steele; brothers, Dennis & Carroll Steele. Survived by sons, Mark and Sara Venem of Eagle Lake, MN, Todd and Julie Venem of Lansing, IL; daughter, Beth and Jimmy Jacobs of South Saint Paul, MN; step-sons, Randi (Wendy Haggerty) Laak of Stanwich, MA and & Robbi (Susan) Laak of Cumming, GA; grandkids, Julie Hermiston (Nathan) of Overland Park, KS, Kari Rivers (Mark) of Prior Lake, MN, Heather Bunde (Lucas) of Amboy, MN, Meggin Edmonds (Dane) of Highland, IN, Ryan Venem (Breann) of Dyer, IN, Madalyn and Camille Jacobs of South St. Paul, MN, Kristen and Hannah Laak of Sandwich, MA; great-grandkids, Ethan & Riley Hermiston, Allie, Kate & Lauren Rivers. Greyson, Mya, Isaac and Colton Bunde, Keagan and Lochlan Venem; brother, Richard (Bev) Steele; sister, Myrna (Harold) Paulson; sisters-in-law, Pat & Jo Steele; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Jan’s love for life was deeply reflected in her love of others. She treasured most her time spent with her family and friends, entertaining, traveling and golfing. A majority of Jan’s work career was spent serving the State of Minnesota under the DNR of Brainerd and the Department of Tourism in St. Paul. Her early working years were dedicated to working in Albert Lea, MN at Universal and the Freeborn County Sheriff Department. Visitation 9-11 AM Tuesday, November 10^th, Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Due to COVID restrictions the memorial service to be held at 11 AM. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN. Memorial preferred to St. Croix Hospice or Amazing Grace Lutheran Church.

Age 80 of Hastings,

Betty died on Monday (her birthday), October 19, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She is survived by her husband, Jack Seidl; sister, Marilyn Demma; children, Laurie (John) Lange, Lisa Kruse (Jay), John (Erika) Hauschildt; grandchildren, Jordan, McKenzie (Josh), Carter, Wyatt, Quinn and Caden; step-children, Jack (Bibi) Seidl, Jodi Seidl; step-grandchildren, Michael, Brandon and Dillion; also many relatives and friends that loved her very much. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Steiner; brother, George Steiner; grandchildren, Emmerson and Ella Hauschildt. She loved spending time with her family at their home outdoors mainly in their pool with the grandchildren, and enjoyed many hobbies such as: sewing, knitting, gardening, writing, drawing, reading, and caring for her pets. A visitation will be held from 1-3pm Saturday, October 31^st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Due to COVID restrictions the memorial service held at 3pm will be limited to a small number of immediate family and close friends but can be viewed remotely at: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/62327519

Born on January 21, 1923. Passed away on October 16, 2020.

Predeceased by; 6 siblings, sons; Mike (Elaine), Nick, Peter, Mark and Tom and best friend Mitzi Vold. Survived by sisters, Isabel Olman and Millie Olson, children, Lis Thurber (Dale), Paul (Betty), Margaret Hylton (Mickey), Ann Reinhardt (Daryl); 32 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughters in law, Sharon, Betty, Kay, and Kathy; many nieces and nephews. Berniece was fond of saying in her last year of life “did you know I am 97, isn’t that amazing?“  Yes it was, and here’s a little more about her amazing life. Berniece was a middle child in a family with eight siblings.  Her mother Mary worked hard to keep the family afloat during frequent absences of her father George. The siblings had to be an integral part of raising their younger siblings. Berniece called Isabel, Millie and Richard her babies.  They were her first set of babies she commented in her final days.  Her older siblings Mary, Helen, Eva, George, Adam were charged with looking out for her. Berniece’s family moved often as her father looked for work.  She was born in Montana, moved to Alabama, and then settled in Minnesota, where she lived from elementary school until her death. She graduated from Washington High School in 1939.  After graduation she worked for the telephone company. Thank goodness she had a summer job too on Manitou Island in White Bear lake at the concession stand where she met the handsome Gerard LaPointe. She married Gerard LaPointe in  1941.  They lived in several homes in St Paul and moved to Inver Grove Heights  (IGH) in 1952. The home and acres at 9525 Rich Valley Boulevard allowed her 9 children – Michele, Nicholas, Peter, Mark, Elisabeth, Thomas, Paul, Margaret and Ann – to roam free. It hosted Zocher family gatherings and 3M employee gatherings.  It was the Inver Grove Heights version of the Wild West.  Live fire arms and fencing foils were allowed and monitored loosley. Berniece and Gerard divorced in 1970.  Berniece entered the full time work-force to support three children still at home – Paul, Margaret and Ann.  She worked as a punch card operator at Adams Burke, as a nurse’s aid at Wilder Foundation, and worked as an in-home care nursing aid for Home Services Inc., one of the first in-home care agencies. She sought employment assistance from the Department of Economic Security and ended up working in a clerical role for them during the 70s and 80’s.

Age 77 of South St. Paul

Went to be with the Lord, passing peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on October 12, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Richard W. Leitch; daughter, Cynthia; parents, Shirley & Lester Krech; brother, Larry Krech. Survived by daughter, Cherri (Ted Markgren) Trapp, sons, Dean (Bridget Baxter) Leitch and Ric (Patty) Leitch; 8 grandchildren; Jennifer Letellier, David Leitch, Jessica Tischler, Danielle Casey, Wyatt Casey, Stormy Purser, Trey Townsend & Shelby Leitch; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Marlys) Krech & Rick (Mary) Krech; sister-in-law, Rose Ann Krech; and many other relatives and friends. A private family interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Jean has asked, “In lieu of flowers please save a life and give to the Best Friends Animal Society, 50001 Angel Canyon Rd., P.O. Box 567, Kanab, UT 84741-0567.  Better yet, go to a rescue organization or shelter and adopt a companion animal…You can even name it after me.” Love, Jeannie