Age 64

Mary Therese Mehsikomer, age 64, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota to parents, Joan and Ed Mehsikomer.

Mary graduated from Simley High School in 1979 and St. Catherine University in 2007.  She spent her career supporting education technology in Minnesota, with roles at the State of Minnesota, Region 1, TIES and Sourcewell. Her expertise made her a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on a variety of technology topics. Mary had an impact on education technology in every school district across the state of Minnesota. Mary held several professional certifications and roles, including:  ISTE Certified Educator, METN Treasurer, Founder of CoSN MN Chapter, ITEM Board Member and the President of the Board of Directors for the MN Online High School.

Mary was well-known for her humor and her love of books, travel, and all things Irish. She generously shared her time with friends and family members, including caring for their children and pets.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joan & Ed Mehsikomer, Millie Mehsikomer, and sisters, Maureen Sweeney & Alice Knutson.

Remaining to cherish Mary’s memory are siblings: Steve Mehsikomer (Vanessa Myhre-Formico), Pat (Dan) Blaskowski, Peggy (Bob) Junkin, Jim (Margaret) Sweeney, Bob (Paula) Sweeney, Jerry Sweeney (Scott Nyquist), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and many friends.

Her family would like to thank all the friends who supported her during her illness this year.

Memorials preferred to the Dakota County Library Foundation, Literacy Minnesota or her family.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Saturday, November 29 at Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation from 9:30 to 11 am, prior to Mass.  Luncheon following Mass.  Private family interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

Age 81, of West St. Paul

Loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Joseph Frank Stickler, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by family.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Stickler (Whaley); parents, Frank and Evelyn Stickler and brother, John.  Joe will be deeply missed by his treasured friend and companion of 15 years, MaryAnn Richter, who brought sunshine and happiness into all our lives at just the right moment.  MaryAnn came with her own children and grandchildren who quickly embraced Papa Joe as their own and loved him deeply.  He is survived by his children, Mike (Sue), Bob (LeeAnn), and Joe (Joanne); seven grandchildren, Thomas, Megan, Samantha, Jack, Jaime, Taylor, and Hannah; and two great-grandsons, Henry and Caden.  He will be fondly remembered by the extended Richter family, his brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Timber Hills Retirement Community for their exceptional care, kindness, and support.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd Street E., Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation two hours prior to Mass at church.  Luncheon to follow Mass.  Interment thereafter at Resurrection Cemetery.

Age 89

Passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, nine siblings and her husband, Theodore of 62 years. Survived by her children, Tom, Steve, Terrie Loosen (Eddie), Tami Fenton (Mike), Lisa Dockter (Jay); grandchildren, Shari, Adam, Zak, Korey, Madison, Joshua, Tanner, Ryan, Hannah; 6 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 67, of Woodbury, formerly of South St. Paul,

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 29, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Ascenetta “Chenny,” and several aunts and uncles. Survived by her faithful husband of 43 years, Gary “Cookie”; daughter, Chanel; sons, Antonio “Tony” and Nicolas “Nico”; grandchildren, Brennan, Wade, and Ava; brother, Steven (Laurie) Hofstead; sister, Angela Schmall; nieces, Lindsay, Taylor, and Natalie; nephews, Jordan and Dominic; aunts, Anatalia DeLao and Alice Vega; and many loving cousins, relatives, and friends.                                              Karron retired from the State of Minnesota after 33 years of devoted service. She was a kind and joyful woman who loved to laugh and cherished spending time with her family.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Monday, November 24^th, at St. Ambrose Catholic Community, 4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury, MN with visitation 9:00 to 11:00 am prior to Mass. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, South St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Age 71 of Belle Plaine, MN.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 3, 2025.

Preceded in death by first wife of 25 years and mother of his children, Teresa; 2nd wife, Barbara; parents, Henry and Jeanne; brother, Nick.

Survived by his 14 Children—Andrea Toenyan (Paul), Jason (Tammy), Jessica Vearrier (Jeremy), Jacob (Theresa), David (Miriam), Stephen (Jenny), Rose Pabich (Greg), Dominic (Sonja), Edward (Kaitlyn), Gabriel, Paul (Brooke), Patrick (Maria), Theresa Hernandez (Ryan) & Philomena Pauly (Mike). 89 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild. Also, he is survived by his 3 step children from his 2nd marriage to Barb in 2007. Larry is also survived by his 4 sisters Jeananne Bloudek (Bill), Sr Michele (PHJC), Becky Symanitz (Ray), Mary Beussman (Kurt) & his 8 brothers Greg (Kathy), Jerry (Josie), Lee (Susan), Mark, Dan (Shelly), Marty (Peggy), Joe (Dawn) & John (Debra). Also 85 nieces & nephews & many other family and friends.

Visitation 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, November 7th, with Rosary at 7:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

A Requiem Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:00 am Saturday, November 8th with visitation 9:00 am – 10:00 am prior to Mass at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 777 221st, Ave. NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011. Interment to immediately follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Belle Plaine, MN. A luncheon will follow the interment at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church basement, 200 E. Church St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Pallbearers will be his godsons: Christopher Dvorak, Tony Dvorak & Marcel Dvorak along with his grandsons Tyler, Bryan, and Ethan Dvorak, Damian Dvorak & Seth Vearrier. Serving at the funeral Mass will be grandsons: Blane and Slade Dvorak, Simon and Samuel Dvorak, Vincent and Thomas Dvorak, & Colin Dvorak.

Larry leaves a wonderful legacy in raising his 14 children with strong Catholic values & prayer life. He did so with being a great example of his faith through much commitment, love & sacrifice. But most of all with the grace of God.

Life for Larry began on a rural farm in Belle Plaine, MN just down the road from St John’s Catholic Church. He attended Sts Peter and Paul school until 8th grade. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1973. He met the love of his life Teresa (Teri) in 1973 & were married in July 1974 & ended up building a home in rural Belle Plaine to raise their family. Larry was a hard-working husband & father while working full time at the following companies with a variety of positions (White Motors, Lee Data, the Chaska school system & Gustavus Adolphus). He was instrumental in opening a parish & school– Immaculate Heart of Mary in St Paul, MN where his children would be taught their Traditional Catholic Faith within the Society of St Pius X (SSPX). After years of commuting, his parents donated 30 acres of land right behind Larry’s house to open another school & chapel for the SSPX, which was named Holy Family Academy and Chapel.

Throughout the years as his family grew, he enjoyed the many hugs of affection & love from his children & grandchildren. Larry grew up in a household where singing was a part of the day-to-day activity. Larry had a wonderful voice & was a part the Madrigals in high school. He carried that gift of music to his family & taught them all to sing. This was such a blessing as they all have wonderful voices. Since singing was so much a part of his family’s life it was only fitting that hours before he passed away, he sang along with some of his siblings, children & grandchildren who surrounded his bed. Larry received the last rites hours before passing and died a holy, happy death surrounded by his youngest sibling John, children & grandchildren reciting the Rosary for him.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew & loved him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The Larry Dvorak Family

Born February 8, 1937, died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28, 2025.

Preceded in death by her husband Frank Joseph Skoglund and Grandson Joseph Alan Kennedy, also by her parents, Gilmore and Kathryn Salmon and her sister Renee Trenda.

Survived by her children, Valerie (Jim) Kennedy, Victoria (Adam) Leichliter, John (Cory) Skoglund, Mary (Keith) Morris, Jacqueline (Tom) Barker, Amy (Eric) Bergum, Frank (Cara) Skoglund Jr., Ericka (Buddy) Love and by 15 beautiful grandchildren & 10 amazing great grandchildren.

Jo grew up in St. Paul, MN.  She attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from the College of St. Catherine in 1958 as a Registered Nurse.  Jo met the love of her life, Frank, at a college mixer in 1956.  They were married in 1959 and their family started in 1961.

In their early married years, Jo continued working to help Frank finish dental school.  After the family got started she maintained the household and was the favorite neighborhood nurse.  During those years, she was very involved in the Church of St. Patrick community including the role of catechism instructor for many years.

After the youngest started school, she returned to nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital on the orthopedic floor as well as hospice.

Jo was a member of Alanon for over 45 years.  She was looking for support and found a community of wonderful people to help each other with some of life’s greatest struggles.  She devoted herself to helping assist others in need.  When she retired from nursing, she took a volunteer assignment to teach a co-dependency class in the outpatient program at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was creative and very generous with her various forms of expression, including cross-stitch, ceramics and floral design (which came in very handy for all the weddings!).

Jo was a woman of deep faith and devoted to doing good things while she was here.  She loved her family deeply and provided them with a solid foundation to build from in their own lives.  She will be forever in our hearts.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Luncheon following Mass in Emerald Hall from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.  Private interment Fort Snelling.

Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away on October 25, 2025. Survived by wife, Mardelle; sons, Scot (Sonja) & Troy; granddaughter, Skylar; brother, Brad (Gail); also other family & friends. Bruce was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Marine Corps. He worked for the Pioneer Press for over 30 years and loved to travel with his wife, Mardelle.

Memorial Service 1:00 pm Saturday, November 8^th, with Visitation 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Richard was born April 11^th, 1943, in Minneapolis to Harriet and Wilford, and passed away after complications from surgery. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Douglas, Allan, and Augie. He will be greatly missed by his devoted and loving wife of 61 years, Sue; children, Jeff (Tonya), Randy (Reagan), Hollie (Tom) Hollaman, brothers-in-law, Brian (Annie) and Mike; sister-in-law, Judy Hughes (Grant); grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Colton, Max (step-grandson); nieces, Kathy, Stephanie, Jenny, Tammy, Jeanah, Emily; nephews, Keith, Troy, Shawn, Kyle.

Richard was baptized and confirmed at Our Redemption Lutheran Church. Richard grew up in Minneapolis and attended Roosevelt High School, class of 1961. He was a driven entrepreneur starting at age 11, working multiple jobs, including a paper route. At age 18, he moved to New Orleans for a year and lived with his brother Allen’s family, working at Westinghouse. He moved back to Minnesota and met Sue in 1963. They married in 1964. From 1967 to 1976, they operated a Dairy Queen business before starting the next notable business, The Ice Man Dry Ice and CO2 Services. After selling that business and a couple of years of early retirement and travel, he got back in business, buying Twin City Marina. It was a great fit for him and his oldest son, Jeff. They expanded the business by starting Rivertime Boats, building houseboats, and custom boat buildings. The business is still in the family.

He was a proud and fun-loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an adventurer, always anxious to see what was around the next corner. He and Sue traveled all over the United States and other countries. He loved and owned antique cars and was an MSRA member.  We owned many boats over the years and enjoyed boat trips down the Mississippi and the Inter Coastal waterways of Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, where they owned a fish camp (cabin) for 17 years.

Private family only service was held at Emanuel Lutheran, 70^th & Babcock, with burial at Emanuel Cemetery, per Rich’s wishes.

Age 70 of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 22^nd, 2025. Survived by son, Justin Wright; daughter, Jenna (Brandon) Henderson and their father, Louie Wright; grandchildren, Noah, Chloe, Parker, Brayden, Sophia and Brooke; great-grandchildren, Aurora and Maisy; parents, Donald and Phyllis Yzermans; siblings, Joe DeMaio, Peter (Lori) DeMaio, Susan (Scott) Rehak and Scott (Carol) Yzermans; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Denise loved spending time with her family and friends — especially her beloved grandbabies. She had a passion for crafting and a special talent for thrifting, always finding unique treasures to share with others. A gifted crafter with an eye for detail, Denise was always open to new creative ideas and projects. Through her crafting and boutique ventures, she met many wonderful people and built lasting friendships.

Denise was also an avid fan of her Saturday BINGO games and enjoyed playing blackjack at Running Aces. In her spare time, she could often be found watching her favorite reality TV shows, catching up on TMZ, and, most importantly, tuning in to Live on Patrol with Bob Fletcher — right up to the very end.

Visitation 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 29^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Funeral Service 11:00 am, Thursday, October 30^th, also at Roberts Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights.

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025.

Preceded in death by grandson, Robert Mackey; parents, Fred & Helen Causse; best friend, Marlene Causse.

Survived by daughters, Leslie (Dave) Ruckmar; Christine Mackey; grandchildren, Nick, Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Emily, Katryna, Kyle & Kloee; sister, Marianne Seng; brother, Jerry (Dottie) Causse.

Memorial Service 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 28th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation 1:00-2:00 pm prior to the service.