Mertens, Barbara Ann

Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Jack & great-grandson, Sammy. Survived by daughters, Linda (Don) Lockery, Kathy (Mike) Edgell & Denise (Ben) Mergens; sons, John (Terry) & Jeff (Kelly); grandchildren, Erika, Emily, Jaime, Nikki, Theresa, Megan, Sam, Kristen, Lindsey, Amanda, Kaylee & Abby; great-grandchildren, Addi, Jojo, Ruthi, Chloe, Cora, Clara & Grant. Barb was a 1957 graduate of Our Lady of Peace High School. In addition to her family Barb found great joy in her travels with Jack, summers with friends on the boat, winters at the condo in Florida, luncheons with the lady’s from Groveland Park, volunteering at Neighbors food shelf, and her time as a teachers aide at Roosevelt Elementary School. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, November 22^nd, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations on Barb’s behalf to Neighbors Inc. https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate/

Fox, Margaret M.

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Larry; parents Alois & Dorothea Hilbert; grandsons, Brandon, Cory & Destin. Survived by children, Sharon (Jim) Hoel; David, Donald, Shirley, Daryl (Michele); grandchildren, Cami Hotchkiss-Fox, Amanda Borreson, Tiara, Brittany, Stephanie, Phillip & Allison; 13 great-grandchildren. Margaret loved to read and listen to old time country music. Memorial Service 7 PM Friday, November 22^nd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 5:30-7 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Kromschroeder, Carol B. (Nee Friel)

Loving Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer; parents; 4 brothers; 2 sisters. Survived by children, Catherine (David) Crowell, David, Nancy (Virgil) Pawlenty, Gregory, Diana (Kenneth) Jasa, John (Sherry); 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives & friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, November 9^th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70^th St. E. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Emanuel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Trcka, Richard Raymond

Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on November 1, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, James & Mary Trcka. Survived by wife of 59 years, Mary Jane (Pekarek); children, David (Gina) Trcka, Jayne Trcka & Kristi Smith; grandchildren, Chad (Melinda) Van Pelt, Matthew (Rita) Trcka, Samantha Trcka; great-grandchildren, Bishop Conkey, Hope Van Pelt, James Baron, Wyatt & Millie Trcka. Richard was a Korean War Veteran and worked at the BNSF Railroad for 44 years. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, November 7^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Jerhoff, Jean Ann

Preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Katherine Pedersen; brothers, Ken and Ed; sister, Jackie Patet; son, Ryan; brothers in law, Joe Jerhoff & Randy Patet. Survived by husband, Pat, of 60 years; sons, Patrick (Barb), Michael (Barb), Timothy (Jen) and Pam Strilzuk; grandchildren, Andrea (Terry) Bondeson, Amy, Alyssa (Neil) Kriz, Joseph (Brittney), Aubrie and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Allie, Nolan and Bennett; sisters-in-law, Marcy Pedersen & Liz Pedersen; also many nieces and nephews. Jean was the Matriarch of the family. She loved cooking, decorating, dinner parties with family and friends especially during the Holidays and spending as much time as possible at the lake place on Superior. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor (sometimes at the expense of others) Her commitment to the importance of family and her unconditional love. Jean will be missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Jeans Life will be held from 1-4 PM with words of remembrance shared at 3 PM on Saturday, November 9^th, at Southview Country Club, 239 Mendota Rd., West St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the SSP Educational Foundation. Special thanks to HealthEast Hospice for all their loving care.

Singewald, Beverly A.

Age 93 of East St. Paul

Passed peacefully October 27,2019, Preceded in in death by parents, William and Esther Singewald; sister, Joan Klocow. Survived by nephews, Dennis (Nancy), Dean (Lista) Klocow; nieces, Alison (Sean) Joyce, Karla (Tim) Johnson and many other great nephews, nieces and cousins. Beverly was an avid traveler, photographer, Master Gardener and lifelong Girl Scout. Her career was working for St. Paul Children’s Hospital. Graveside service 12 Noon Wednesday, October 30^th, at Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville MN. Special thank you to her family at The Willows of Ramsey Hill.

St. Jacque, Jerome Jon “Jerry”

Age 79 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 24, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Leo & Monica; sister, Judy Becker. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Sunday “Sandy”; daughter, Anita; sons, Steve & Sean; grandchildren, Alexandra, Taylor, Samantha, Sydney & Sawyer; great-granddaughter, Lydia; siblings, James, Jean (Jim) Rowan & Leo Jr. (Carole). A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 3-6 PM Friday, November 1^st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Mortenson, Sharon M. (Nee Beighley)

Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights,

Passed away on October 20, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Edith Beighley. Survived by daughter, Jodi (Bill) Schuman; sons, Eric (Teaira) and Matt (Mary); granddaughters Amanda Schuman, Kendra and Kelsey Mortenson. Sharon earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and worked as a pharmacist in Hudson, WI, South St. Paul and Stillwater, MN. Memorial Service 11 AM Thursday, October 24^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the Service. Memorials preferred to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Saltis, Michael F. “Mike”

Age 80, of Inver Grove Heights. Passed away on October 16, 2019. Preceded in death by wife Connie; daughter Linda Saltis; 1 sister. Survived by daughter Darlene; son Michael J. (Karen); grandson Ryan; granddaughter Kayla; 2 sisters;1 brother; other relatives & friends. Mike was retired from a longtime career at BNSF Railroad, loved woodworking, bowling, traveling and scouting. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Thursday, October 24 at The Church of St. Patrick, 7272 E. 72^nd St., IGH. Visitation 1 hour prior from 10-11 am at the church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Curran, Theresa Noreen

Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 18, 2019.

Survived by her children Kathleen (Roy) Wickman, Julieann (Menno) Mork, Mary Nicholson, Jacqueline (Ron) Stadt, Sean (Tami) Curran; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Private family services. Special thanks to the staff at Timber Hills & Health Partners Hospice for the friendship and loving care towards our mom.