Suarez-Anrubio, Claudia
Loving Mother and Grandmother and relative
Born July 7, 1957
Died on June 22, 2024
Funeral Service at 4 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Roberts Funeral Home, IGH
Joyce, Timothy F.
Age 55 of Rosemount
Passed away on June 23, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Michael Terrence “Terry” & Susan Frances. Survived by siblings, Keith (Sandra), Chris & Craig (Beth); niece & nephews, Jason, Daniel, Alexandra; Aunt Rose (Bill) Jopke & Uncle John Haas; also other family and friends of the Joyce Clan.
Tim loved to make people laugh, driving RHIB boats, spoiling his niece and nephews and never saw a firework he didn’t like.
Memorial Service 11:00 am Monday, July 1st at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10:00 am – 11:00 am prior to the service. Luncheon to follow at The Moose Lodge 1088, 5927 Concord Blvd. E., Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to WoundedWarriorProject.org.
Lesch, Paul Allen “Paulie”
Age 57 of Hastings, MN
Passed away on June 16, 2024 after a traumatic fall down the stairs.
Survived by his siblings; Kevin (Theresa), Karen (Dave), Patti (Jay), Susan (Greg), Kathy (Mark), Bob (Saphia), Glen, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Paul was proceeded in death by his parents, John (Jack) & Joan (Jo) Lesch of Inver Grove Heights.
Paul was a 1984 graduate of Simley H.S., attended Mankato State University for one year and completed an associate degree in law-enforcement/peace officer training at MN community college in 1993.
We will always remember Paul for his big heart, love for his family, sense of humor & many talents. He was an incredible athlete excelling at hockey, water skiing, golf and any sport he played.
Please join family and friends to remember Paul who will be greatly missed as we celebrate his life on Tuesday, July 9th, 4-7 pm at Hastings Country Club, 2015 Westview Dr., Hastings, MN.
Thole, Beverly Jean
Age 80 of Harris, MN. Formerly of South St. Paul, MN.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 19, 2024. Preceded in death by son, Mark; parents, George and Mary Funari; brother, Ken Funari. Survived by loving husband of 62 years, Thomas; sons, Alan (Theresa) and Ryan (Shannon); grandchildren, Amanda Dahl, Tadd (Stephanie) Thole, Sandy (Tony) Ludwig, Nick Blume, Jake Blume, Emma (Nick) Pitts, Michaela Thole, Timothy Thole and Andrew Thole; great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce (Gordon) Lewis, and Georgine Waczak.
Beverly cherished her summers at the lake home with her many friends and family members and her winters in Arizona with the Sun Lakes community. She enjoyed visits to the casino, especially bingo nights and playing cribbage with family. She loved girls weekend with her dear sisters and cousins. Bev was a former owner, along with her husband Tom, of The Full Moon Bar and Grill in Harris, MN. Most importantly was Bev’s love of her family and the grandchildren she was most proud of. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, June 24th, with a 12:30 PM Prayer Service at the mausoleum chapel at Resurrection Cemetery, 2105 Lexington Ave. S., Mendota Heights. A luncheon will follow at the Cottage Grove VFW, 9260 E. Pt. Douglas Rd. S., Cottage Grove.
Neujahr, Elaine E.
Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights
Formerly of Bloomington, MN & Omaha, NE. Passed away at home on June 18, 2024. Survived by son, Lee (Eunice); daughters, Lori Neujahr & Marla Eckl; grandchildren, Molly Abel, Katy George, Ryan Eckl & Madisyn Eckl; great-grandson, Dallas; son-in-law, Boyd George. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy; son, Jerry Lee; daughter, Rhonda George; son-in-law, Warren Eckl Jr.
Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, June 22nd at Grace Lutheran Church, 149 8th Ave. So., So. St. Paul. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service.
A Devotional Service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 24th at Heafey Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler Funeral Home, 7805 West Center Rd., Omaha, NE. Visitation 9:30-10 AM prior the service. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, 5701 Center St., Omaha, NE.
Memorials preferred to Wisconsin Lutheran Synod, Home Missions, Milwaukee, WI.
Bauch, Curtis
Age 60 of Inver Grove Heights,
Passed away on May 3, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Michael & Shirley Bauch.
Survived by sister, Kimberly (Kim) Gifford; brother, Michael (Beth); niece, Marisha; nephews, Rick, Todd, Jason, Stephen; three great-nieces; two great- nephews; also survived by many other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, June 28th from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm with a time of sharing at 6:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights., MN.
J. W. Stassen, “Jack”
Jack grabbed the harp on June 3, 2024 at the tender age of 88. He is preceded in death by wife and daughter. He is survived by two daughters; one stepson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Visitation 11 am-1 pm Wednesday, July 3rd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Stassen, Sandy K.
Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights
Preceded in death by husband, Jack. Survived by sister, Kathleen Dust; son, Dean Prichard (Sheila); two daughters, Mary (Kevin), Julie; three grandchildren, Kate (Danny) Wood, Jake, Dylan; four great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Savannah, Wesley, & Wyatt.
Sandy was born Sandy Pedersen in St. Paul on July 4, 1942. She graduated from St. Paul Central in 1960. After a stint in Chicago, she returned to St. Paul in the early ‘70’s and married her devoted husband, Jack, shortly thereafter. After a career as a legal secretary in downtown St. Paul, she worked at DARTS as a driver and scheduler and also served as V.P. and then as President of the 18 hole Women’s Golf League at Southview C.C. in West St. Paul. In her subsequent years, she spent her time and energy caring for numerous pets and as a loyal and conscientious homemaker.
Private family services were held.
Peltier, Audrey M. (nee Staudacher)
Age 94 of Inver Grove Heights.
Audrey was born April 14, 1930 in St. Paul, MN and passed away at her home on June 10, 2024. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity for most of the family to come share their final words of love and gratitude with her before going on to be with Jesus in her eternal home.
Audrey was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Anne Marie), Susan (Robert) Floum, Richard (Denise Taylor), Kay (Rich) Youngblom, and John (Kelly): 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; and brother in-law Paul Peltier. Also, nieces, nephews and friends.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, Philip E. Peltier of whom they raised their 5 children together. She was the daughter of Lawrence Charles and Theresa C. Staudacher (Juen). They raised her and her sister, Lois (Lutsey-deceased) in a single family home on Ottawa Avenue on the West side of St. Paul. In fact, recently we drove past her home to reminisce of her pleasant childhood. She attended Saint Matthews grade school and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1948. There she learned many of her faith’s foundational beliefs. After high school, she began working as a secretary at the West Publishing and remained there until she was married. She would not hesitate to share the story of when our father crashed a party and saw her in the kitchen. He approached her, and told her he was going to marry her. She said, “No Way!!!” After many persistent phone calls requesting a date from Phil, she finally said, “Yes”. She tells of their first date: “ He bought me a beautiful corsage, we went to the Prom ballroom on University Avenue and danced and danced. Her favorite that night was “Sentimental Me” by the Ames brothers.” Listening to this song until a few weeks ago was almost a daily routine. She would sing along and motion with her hands to the words, “reaching for the moon and wishing on a star”. I think this is when she fell in love with our father. The rest is history!!
Audreys birthing of her first son was the beginning of her developing in to a wonderful, compassionate, selfless and giving mother. Audrey cherished her family and faith above all else. Her exceptional prayer life and infectious laughter touched the hearts of all who knew her. Audrey found joy in traveling with her husband and friends, dancing, singing, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, doing ceramics, and ensuring everyone was well fed. Audrey’s legacy of love, faith, and joy will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched.
Visitation 4:30PM to 7:00PM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Roberts Funeral Home at 8108 Barbara Ave E, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 27th held at St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church, 4455 S. Robert Trail, Eagan, MN and can be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJrNXjhsYGY A visitation will also take place from 10:00 am- 11:00 am prior to Mass. Memorials preferred to Caring and Sharing Hands https://sharingandcaringhands.org
Bilderback, Robert Earl
Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 11, 2024. Survived by loving wife of almost 64 years, Sharilyn; children Lynn (Greg) Bervy, LeAnn (Rob) Tunell, Ann (Darin) Pederson, Tony (Trina) Bilderback, Michelle (Doug) Nilles; grandchildren Chelsea, Nicholas (Mikaela), Chase, Lucas, Ashley, Ava, Leah, Aubrey, Reid and great grandson Jack; siblings Donald (Marilyn), Jim (Theresa), Arnold, Dale, Karen Adams, Steve (Gloria) and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Earl & Clara; brothers John, Wayne, Gerald and Alan.
Bob loved the Lord and was a devoted family man. He was always happy to help anyone-any physical work was never too much for him.
Bob had a long career at Cenex (Farmer’s Union Co-op) as a computer programmer; his strong analytical mind and gift with numbers served him well. He enjoyed solving puzzles of any kind.
He loved to be outdoors anytime he could. He was a nurturer and farmer at heart with a passion for growing things. He was an avid gardener with a large garden at home and at son, Tony’s. He grew about everything: beans, peas, cukes, raspberries, kohlrabi, strawberries, tomatoes, corn, sunflowers, loofah squash, garlic and more non-plant things, like monarch butterflies.
In the last several years, he would grow plants from his plate-planting avocado pits, pineapple crowns, peach pits, watermelon, pumpkins, squash, sweet corn and popcorn. And the man planted, grew and cut down almost a whole forest! Willow trees, maples, pines, apple, pear, peach, black walnut, cherry, Russian olive and flowering crab trees to name a few.
Bob enjoyed riding his Harley, hunting, fishing and MANY, MANY games of cribbage. Though Bob was often quiet, he truly enjoyed being around people-family, friends and neighbors. Bob will be greatly missed.
Visitation 10:00 am-12:00 noon with a Memorial Service at 12:00 noon, Monday, June 24th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Luncheon to follow at the Veterans Memorial Community Center.
Memorial preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Feed My Starving Children.