Avenriep, Gerald “Jerry”
Age 81 of South St. Paul
Passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020 in Las Vegas NV. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Elizabeth; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas & Deanna. Survived by son, Brett (Casey); daughter, Vicki Waldschmidt; grandchildren, Nick and Dusty Snyder, Julia, Grayson, Olivia Avenriep; great-grandson, Maddox Snyder; sisters, Phyllis (Tom) Lewandowski and Helen (Tom) Bohrer; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Known as Avo, Jerry was a gifted and competitive athlete. He was a tremendous basketball player and was especially proud of being part of the 1955-56 SSP Basketball team when they went undefeated 14-0 and won the Suburban Conference. He won the Conference scoring title and was named to the All-Star team. He served three years in the US Army. Jerry was a very good bowler and bowled numerous 300 games during tournaments. He loved poker and playing cards with family and friends. Jerry was a very humble, giving and kind person. He was definitely one of the good guys. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, August 22nd, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass at the church. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the South St. Paul Educational Foundation.
Anderson, Nancy Elizabeth
Nancy Elizabeth Anderson was born in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri in 1947 to Phillip and Alice (Fay) Haller. She was the oldest of six children: Dennis (Jackie) Haller, Ted (Cathy) Haller, Tom Haller, Bonnie (Mark) Novy, and Richard Haller. She spent her early years playing in the woods of Jefferson Barracks. She graduated from Hancock High School and became an insurance adjuster. In 1973, she met her husband Ross Anderson and they married on July 6, 1974 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Melville, Missouri. She was the loving mother of Jennifer Lynn and Robert Carl Anderson. In 1976, the family bought a house in Webster Groves, Missouri and she became a full-time homemaker. She volunteered extensively at Christ Community Lutheran School in conjunction with Webster Gardens Lutheran Church. Her hobbies included traveling, sewing, reading, completing crossword puzzles, fishing with her husband, learning, building a strong Christian faith, women’s bible studies, visiting with everyone, and cooking food for family and friends. In 1980, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In 1992, the family relocated after a corporate merger to Mendota Heights, MN. It was difficult leaving many friends, but it was good for Nancy’s health as St Louis’s heat and humidity were taxing on her MS symptoms. Minnesota offered a change and in winter she called it “the frozen North.” She participated in church activities at Emmanuel Lutheran Church including LWML and for several years at Fairview’s MS Achievement Center. She loved when she was able to spend time with her four granddaughters, Addy, Josie, Mia and Eva. They and their families were her immense pride and joy. After several battles with infections and continued progression of her MS, God called her home on July 12, 2020. Funeral Service at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN on July 15th at 2 P.M. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment immediately following funeral at Emanuel’s Cemetery. Masks and social distancing mandated per family wishes. Memorials are preferred to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Loftus, Chris Michael
Age 53, of Laveen, AZ, formerly of South St. Paul, MN
Passed away on June 29, 2020 in his home in Laveen, Arizona. He was born on October 25, 1966 to Michael Loftus and Lynne Loftus in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. Chris will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He grew up in South St. Paul, Minnesota and moved to Arizona in 1997 and continued to live there with his wife and young son. As a child Chris was always the funny kid and could make anyone laugh, he continued that into adulthood and always seemed to have a way with people which helped make him a very successful sales manager. For the last few years he had worked for Air Comm with their partner Motorola and was loved by all he worked with. Chris was a very athletic child and played soccer, softball, and basketball, and loved all sports and continued to love and talk about sports into adulthood. He loved his family and loved being a dad to Hunter. Hunter shares the same sense of humor as his father and has helped create laughter since the day he was born. Chris has many lifelong, childhood friends whom he loved dearly and had special bonds with. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Chris is survived by his wife, Rachel Loftus; son, Hunter Loftus; sister, Kelly Loftus; father, Michael Loftus; mother; Lynne Loftus; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Sarah Loftus and Thomas and Virginia Steichen; aunt, Peggy Pedersen. A visitation will begin at 10 AM Saturday, July 18th, followed by a Celebration and time of Sharing at 11 AM. At Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at St. Peter’s Church, 1405 Hwy 13 Mendota Heights MN 55150. Memorials preferred to https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-chris-loftus?
Michlitsch, Virgil Mike
Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights
Loving husband, father and grandfather
Passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Southview Acres Health Care Center due to COVID-19. Virgil was born on October 21, 1939, in Britton, South Dakota, the second child of Roman and Loretta (Etl) Michlitsch, and raised on a farm near Eden with his sisters Valeria and Audrey. In 1960, he came to the Twin Cities and started a career with Armour & Company. On September 29, 1962, Virgil married the love of his life, Carol Stianson, of Roslyn, South Dakota. They eventually settled in Inver Grove Heights, where they built their home and were blessed with daughters Jody and Kelly. He later worked for Raco Oil & Grease Co. and started a cleaning business. After retiring in 2002 from School District #199, he dedicated even more time to granddaughters Amber and Autumn, who filled this proud grandpa with endless joy. Virgil’s devotion to his family was extraordinary—always a provider and protector for all of his girls in whatever ways they needed. He was lighthearted and playful, always smiling. He worked hard yet was always ready and willing to help anyone. Virgil was a good man, a man of faith and integrity with a servant’s heart. He was always on time and could fix or DIY almost anything in his prized garage. He also enjoyed many activities including horseback riding, fishing, snowmobiling, dancing, playing games, gardening, sports, and gathering with family and friends. While he loved camping and traveling, especially visits to the family farm, he was always happiest at home. Now at home in Heaven, Virgil is deeply missed and lives on in the hearts of his devoted wife Carol, daughters Jody Michlitsch and Kelly (Todd) Forrester, granddaughters Amber and Autumn Forrester, sister Audrey Johnson, sister- and brother-in-law Lois and Gerald Zimmermann, nieces and nephews, many other relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Valeria and brother-in-law Philip Kulesa. A Memorial Celebration of Virgil’s Life is set for Friday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m., in The Chapel at Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd Street West, Lakeville. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. Enter through Door 5. Social distancing practiced. Masks required and available if needed. Live stream at https://youtu.be/sOaVAL-sYVU. Memorials to the family preferred in lieu of flowers.
Shanley, Susan
Age 63 of South St. Paul
Passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Verne Jones; parents, James & Evelyn Shanley; siblings, James, Richard, Kathy & Margaret. Survived by son, Brian Shanley; daughter, Heather Malaske; grandchildren, Aliyana, Gabrielle, Mia, Jamie and Kal-El; great-granddaughter, Rose; siblings, Timothy (Mary), Larry (Margo) & Steve (Rosie) Shanley. Judy Pagel, Mary Zigan, Sandy Crouch, Lynn (Landon) Fuller; also, a large extended family and many friends. Susan had the heart & soul of a caretaker putting her strong Christian faith into action helping countless organizations & individuals. She lived in sobriety for over 30 years & assisted many working on recovery. Memorial Service 10:30 AM Saturday, July 11th, at River Heights Vineyard Church, 6070 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the family.
Hughes, Robert C. “Bob”
Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights,
Formerly of Coon Rapids. Passed away on June 23. 2020.Preceded in death by wife, Jane; son, Randy. Survived by son, Michael (Pamela); grandchildren; brother, Ken (Carol). Bob was a US Army Veteran and worked at Cenex for 32 years. A private family graveside service was held at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Wallace, Dolores Jean
Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020.Preceded in death by husband, Michael; brother, Wayne VanFossen; Survived by sister, Kathy Barnes; children Charles (Laurie), Michele (Tom) Hamre, Michael (Karen), Cindy, Greg (Gayle), Ann; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. A private family Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, South St. Paul. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.
Moy, Wee Ho
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 16, 2020. He was dearly loved by his wife of 64 years, four children and their spouses, four grandchildren and spouses, two great grandchildren, his siblings and many friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we will be having a private funeral and burial. We know that in normal times he would have had many friends and family in attendance. In lieu of flowers tomorrow’s preferred to the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute who saved his life and gave us bonus years with him.
Page, Miriam Magdalene (Conroy)
“Mimi” died on June 12, 2020
Miriam (Mimi to her family and grandkids) was born December 17, 1941 in South Gate, California to John & Magdalene Conroy. She is survived by her husband, of 57 years, Charles “Chuck”; sisters, Ann Erwin & Margaret Lauderdale; brothers, John (Patricia) and Michael Conroy. She had six children, daughter, Juliana Williamson Page (John), daughter, Stephanie Cardwell (Curt), son, Marcus Patrick (Chelsea), son, Geoff (Kristi), daughter, Jennifer (Brian); grandchildren, Spencer, Sterling, Samantha, Seth, Saul and Sabina Hackney; Lenin Cardwell and Sean & Tyler Page. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Charles Walter Page III. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Thursday, June 18th, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 749 6th Ave. So., South St. Paul, MN 55075. Visitation 10:30-11:30 prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. She was an active member of several ministries at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Yuba City, California and had a special affinity for life issues. Donations may be sent to Yuba Sutter Right to Life. PO Box 1341, Yuba City, CA 95992.
McCARTY, Carolyn “Sue” (Dowd)
Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights
Born on March 28,1938 and passed away peacefully at home of heart failure on June 10, 2020. Sue is preceded in death by her husband, John James and her parents, Frank and Frances Dowd of Omaha. She is survived by her four children John Patrick (Nancy), Teresa (Chuck) Spieker, Sean, and Jim; and five grandchildren, Ashley, Dylan, Jack, Regan, and Maggie; and her siblings Patrice, Frank (Pat), John, Joe (Annette), Tom, Mary, Bill (Mary), Bob (Linda). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Michele, Brad, Ryan, Shannon, Steve, Paul, Patrice, Michaela, Sam, Anne. Sue was born in Omaha, NE in 1938 and attended Cathedral High School and St. Mary’s College where she completed her Bachelors degree in Nursing. Sue started her nursing career on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, and then moved to Lincoln, NE and worked at the VA Hospital. She met John James at a CYO event and they were married on February 17, 1968. John and Sue moved to MN, started their family, and she worked full-time as a night nurse at Parkway Manor Nursing Home. Sue still found time for volunteering at St. Michael’s Catholic Church as the Principal for the Faith Formation program among other volunteer duties. Sue maintained her friendships throughout the years and continued correspondence with everyone. Sue loved a great conversation and there was never a dull moment when spending time with Sue – whether you were her child, sibling, family member, neighbor, or friend. Sue’s life was busy during the years of working nights and raising kids; and she retired after 37 years of nursing and thoroughly enjoyed the slower pace of life and time to read. Sue was an avid reader and passionate about books, authors, and a suspenseful storyline. Sue will be dearly missed by family and friends. Her quick Irish wit, wisdom, candor, and sage advice was second to none. Her warm and gentle smile, and generous heart were appreciated by so many. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 17th at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights and the visitation will begin at 9:15 AM. Due to Covid-19 restrictions at the church, the family will be seated in the church during the visitation and there will not be a receiving line. Restrictions also prohibit having a luncheon, but family and friends can gather outside the church after Mass. A private burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Inver Grove Heights will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, St. Paul, MN.