Williams, Patricia
Age 71 of Rosemount, formerly of Inver Grove Heights
Called home peacefully, surrounded by family on March 2, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin & Juanita Bornhoft. Survived by loving son, Christopher; daughter, Elise (Jeffry) Mademann; grandchildren, Brendan, Myles & Julia; brother, John (Margie) Bornhoft; also other loving family and many friends. Pat lived her faith serving as a Pastoral Minister at St. Patrick’s in Inver Grove Heights, St. Thomas More in St. Paul and St. Thomas Becket in Eagan. She will be remembered for her laugh that filled the room, her ability to see the good in everyone she met and ability to Love her family and friends unconditionally.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, March 9th, at the Church of St. Thomas Becket, 4455 So. Robert Trail, Eagan. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Memorials preferred to RAGOM and Payitforwardfund.net
Whaley, Dorothy (Laska)
Our phenomenal mother, age 96, achieved her heavenly reward for a life well-lived on March 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nancy; brothers, Robert, Albert and John and her husband of 55 years, Arthur D. Whaley Sr. She will be missed by her proud children: A. Dennis Whaley Jr. (Susanne); Patrick (Nan); Michael (Karen); and Colleen (Mark) Hegstrom. She is also survived by cherished grandchildren: Jeanna, Pete, Josh, Mike, Joe, Jaclyn, Todd, Chad, Nicole, Brian, Christine, Tara, and Shari; 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Mom was proud of her Polish heritage, her St. Paul east-side roots, and her long career at 3M, where she finally retired at the age of 77! She was the poster child for an active retirement: Mom loved golfing, line-dancing, darts, cards – you name it. She spent over 20 winters in Mesa, AZ, enjoying life with snowbird-friends from all over the country. She especially loved our family outings and celebrations, never turning down an invitation for a party, concert, birthday, or road trip. She was a devout Catholic and long-time member of St. Michael’s Church in W. St. Paul. More than anything, she loved being a mom and grandma. Mom was a selfless and devoted mother, providing unwavering support and unconditional love to her lucky family.
We will celebrate our mom’s life with a 1-hour visitation at 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Church of St. Joseph, 1154 Seminole Ave. W. St. Paul, MN 55118. Our family would like to thank the compassionate caregivers at Southview Senior Living, Regions Hospital, Southview Acres TCU, and HealthPartners Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Church of St. Joseph and HealthPartners Hospice Hope Fund.
“We love you, Mom ~ 143”
Kuhnly, Duane H.
Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights
Owner of Kuhnly’s Accounting Service for 40 years.
Passed away peacefully, Monday, March 2, 2020. Born 7-30-36 in Scandia, MN. Graduated from Lindstrom-Center City High School and later business college. Started Kuhnly’s Accounting Service in 1966. Served a combined 9 years in the Minnesota Air National Guard and the US Air Force. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Lillian Kuhnly; brothers, Donald, Elwood, Arnold & Herbert; sisters-in-law, Sylvia & Fran. Survived by wife of 61 years, Carol; daughters, Kirsten, Erika (Robert) Moser & Stephanie (Randy) Golnitz; granddaughters, Katlyn & Haley Moser, Sarah Jorgenson & Rachel Golnitz; sisters-in-law, Phyllis & Margaret “Peg” Kuhnly; also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Duane enjoyed golf, reading, playing cards, especially Texas Hold’em and cribbage, cruises, camping and RV winters in Texas. A true sports fan of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, U of M teams and attended Minnesota State Boys High School Hockey Tournaments for 70 years. He especially enjoyed attending daughters and granddaughters swim meets, games of soccer, hockey or softball, karate tournaments, band or choir concerts and theater productions. He spent many years coaching girls softball and boys hockey teams in IGH. Also, he was a 10-time champion at the Kuhnly Family Jart Tournament. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with family. Memorial service 11 AM Friday, March 13th, at First Presbyterian Church, 535 20th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Visitation 9:30 AM to 11 AM prior to the service with lunch to follow. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorials to the IGH B.E.S.T. Scholarship Foundation.
Mckinley, Carol
Age 67 of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Red Wing, MN
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 2, 2020. Preceded in death by son, Benjamin McKinley; parents, Lloyd & June Bishop; sister, Pat McCord. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Darold; children, Rachel, Steven (Brandie), Rebekah (Branden) Swanson & Kristina Parris; grandchildren, Nevaeh, Nicholas, Draivyn, Gabrielle, Benjamin, Joel, Naomi, Alaina, Emily & Björn; brother, Wayne Bishop; sisters, Connie (Ted) Nolan & Janice (David) Rogers. Carol’s main purpose in life was to serve the Lord. She was a great help to her husband in starting a church in Louisiana Missouri. After that they were church planters in Norway for 4 years and in Sweden for 3 years. She headed up the Women’s Group at Southside Baptist church for several years. She really loved her Bible. Outside of church activities, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, cross stitching and most any craft. Everything had to be just right or it was taken back apart and started all over. She also loved reading. She was never idle, even watching a show, she had to be working on something. She loved her children and grandchildren, always sewing and crafting for them. She always made holidays and family events special. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, March 7th, at Southside Baptist Church, 5613 So. Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service at the church. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, MN
McCahey, Joyce L. (Mattson)
Age 90 of South St Paul
Died February 21, 2020. Her family was with her as she peacefully and amazingly took her last breath. She was mother to Tom, Mark (Mary), Lori and Jean; grandmother to Kathleen (Joel) Budd. Joyce is survived by her brother, Thomas L Mattson of Northbridge, MA along with nieces and nephews, Christopher, Geoff, Leah, Erica and Jennifer. Joyce was born at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis to parents, Len and Olga (Hansen) Mattson and raised in St Paul. Joyce graduated from Johnson High School in 1947. She married Eugene J McCahey Jr “Red” in 1953 and they raised their family in South St Paul. Joyce was an extremely passionate golfer. She began her 30+ year career as a realtor with Burnet Realty in 1977. She had an endless circle of family and friends that love and admire her very much to this day. We will celebrate her at 2 pm Monday, March 2nd, at First Presbyterian Church, 535 20th Ave No. South St. Paul. A visitation will begin one-hour prior. We offer a heartfelt thank you to all her caregivers at Eagan Pointe Senior Care and Brighton Hospice. You all have been a blessing. Private interment at Fort Snelling Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Joyce’s favorite charities; Ronald McDonald House or the Animal Humane Society.
Olson, Rodney
Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away February 14, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Delores. Survived by son, Michael; grandchildren, Damien, Brandy (Adam); great grandchildren, Zachary, Eli, Cora, siblings, Dennis (Jan), Marilyn (Mike), Rick. Rodney was a proud US Navy Veteran. He grew up in Kenyan, MN. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date and he will be laid to rest alongside his parents at the Kenyon Cemetery, Kenyon, MN.
Napier, Dorothy Mae
Dorothy Mae (Pence) Napier was born to Adeline and Carl Pence on July 4, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota. During her childhood, she attended elementary school at Jefferson and high school at Monroe in St. Paul. Dorothy loved the arts. She attended the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she studied advertising art. While in school, she met the love of her life! She met Bobbie Alexander Napier at a picnic in the summer of 1947 and the two were engaged in December of that same year. They married on May 25, 1949 at the Cathedral of St. Paul and started their married life in Circle Pines, Minnesota where they met some of their best and most treasured friends. They moved to Charlton Street in West St. Paul, Minnesota in 1960 where they continued to raise their nine children.
Bobbie became ill in 1965 and Dorothy went to work full time as a bank teller at First National Bank. While working at the bank she realized that she would only have the opportunity to be a teller, so she went back to school. While back in school she realized that advertising had drastically changed from hand sketches to photography, so she took dressmaking classes instead, using the sewing skills that she learned from her own mother. In the summer of 1975 Dorothy and Bobbie’s love story appeared to over when Bobbie passed away.
Dorothy then quit working at the bank and started working at “One of a Kind Dress Maker’s” on Grand Avenue before opening Napier Bridal Couture in St. Paul. Dorothy was an extremely talented dressmaker and artist. In 1988 her daughters added retail to the business. The shop sold in 2005, but Dorothy still helped with alterations. She beautifully pleated a baptism gown the week before she passed away.
As a result of her loving, caring and inviting personality, all who knew Dorothy admired her. If you were at her home, whether it was the house on Charlton or her apartments, you felt you were part of the family. This welcoming personality was also reflected in her well known ability to tell a story. Whether she was at home or at one of the many Napier family gatherings, people were drawn to Dorothy, listening intently to her stories, told with colorful details, wit, and always a touch of sage advice.
Dorothy was an incredible mother and role model, she demonstrated what a truly strong woman could do. She was a woman of strong faith and she was a true disciple of God. She did her religious studies at the Cathedral of St. Paul and put her children through parochial school through elementary school.
Dorothy moved to Cahill Commons Senior Living Apartments in 2001 where she made many friends. She lived there until December of 2016 when she moved to the Sanctuary in West St. Paul. While at The Sanctuary she was surrounded by some amazing staff, especially Cindy! She spoke so highly of them and felt that they treated her like family. With the help of Fairview hospice, she was well taken care of until her peaceful passing on February 24, 2020. Her family spent much time with Dorothy until her passing. She was able to spend a wonderful weekend with all her children at the cabin this past November. She always said her greatest joy in life was her family.
She is now in the loving arms of her husband (Bobbie Alexander). She is also preceded in death by brothers (Charles and Robert Pence) and parents (Adeline and Carl Pence).
Survived by her adoring children: Mary (Larry) Libhardt, Greg (Roxanne) Napier, Judy (Rob) Ciaciura, Sandi (Tim Okan) Napier, Bruce (Barb) Napier, Steve Napier, David (Suz) Napier, Sharon (Tom) Pothen, and Janet (Bob) Kuziej. Bobbie and Dorothy’s love story continues through their twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and counting!
Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Friday, February 28th at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 East 72nd St. East, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-8 pm Thursday, February 27th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. E. IGH. Visitation also Friday morning at the church one hour prior to the Mass.
Seipel, Margaret
Age 87 of Inver Grove Heights
On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Margaret A. Seipel, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away. Margaret was born on June 14, 1932 to Paul and Hazel Caturia in Arkansaw, Wisconsin. She married Lawrence and settled in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota to raise four children Julie, Linda David and Larry. Margaret enjoyed writing poetry, hikes in the woods, reaching out through her faith and being surrounded by family. She helped us walk through life with compassion and love. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, brother William, daughter Linda. Survived by husband, Lawrence; children Julie (Loren), David (Terri), Larry (Kim), her 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Saturday February 29th, 2020. Visitation from 9-10 am all at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 East 72nd St. Private burial. Family requests prayers in thanksgiving and honor for the life of Margaret.
Belford, William G.
Age 93 of Minneapolis.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 23, 2020. Prjeceded in death by wife, Frances (Tinucci); parents, Leo & Anne; sisters, Mary Theresa Healy & Patricia Misgen; brothers-in-law Donald Misgen, John Healy & Robert Tinucci. Survived by nieces and nephews, Terri Schultz, Donald Jr.., Michael (Jennifer) & Shaune Misgen, Patty Healy Janssen, Kathleen Twistol, William (Jill) Healy, Mary Jo (David) Phillips, Michael (Liz), Steven (Darlene), Paul (Janelle) and Tom (Becky) Tinucci; brother-in-law Eugene (Barbara) Tinucci; family friend, Nancy Goalin; also many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Bill served in the US Army. He worked as a commercial artist and at Hardware Hank and later operated a picture framing business. He and his wife Fran enjoyed dancing and her Italian cooking. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Thursday, February 27th at The Church of Saint John Vianney,840 19th Avenue North, South St. Paul. Visitation 10-11 am prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Memorials preferred to St. John Vianney Church or donor’s choice.
Squillace, Doris Sommer
Age 96, passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2020. Res. Cerenity Senior Care, White Bear Lake, MN.
Doris was born on October 27th, 1923 in Eden, South Dakota to Louie and Elizabeth Sommer. Preceded in death by beloved husband Nick, six siblings and one granddaughter. Cherished Mom, Grandma and Sister. Survived by son, Glenn (Cathy), daughters, Bellezza, Deb (Dave) and Suzy (Jeff); seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and two siblings.
Doris had a gift of always making others feel loved. She was a caretaker, a friend, our pillar of strength, our role model for living life with kindness, generosity, courage and unconditional love. She will be forever missed.
Private interment and celebration of life.