Stoffel, Carl John
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather
Age 89 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 18, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, JoAnn; baby girl; son-in-law, Dan Clifford; sisters, Delphine & Eleanor. Survived by children, Dan (Michele), Bill (Vicki), MaryJo, Cindy, Russ (Barb) & Lynda (Demetri); 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Johanne; brothers, Donald (Verlys) & Leonard; sister-in-law, Jeanette; also many beloved relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, June 24th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday, June 23rd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Also 9-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.
Newell, Mervil “Dean”
Age 86 Passed away June 19, 2019
Preceded in death by wife, Judith; daughter, Kathleen Brown; parents, George & Maggie; siblings, Gerald (Gloria) Newell, Wilma Darrow & Georgena (Al) Monack. Survived by brother-in-law, Charlie Darrow; children, Michael, Dennis (Debra), Anne (Troy) Otto, & Brian (Marie); 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Albina Thomas. Dean served in the US Army and retired from Unisys where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. Dean was an avid fisherman, loved to ride his Goldwing Motorcycle and enjoyed trap shooting. He will be sadly missed by his friends in MN and FL. A Celebration of Dean’s Life will be held 4 PM Sunday, June 23rd, at the River Heights Vineyard Church, 6070 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Crock, Melissa A. (Nee Bromen)
Age 47
Passed away peacefully at home on June 16th, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous fight with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Emily Rogstad (Erek); son, Joseph Crock; soulmate of 10 years, Rob Reynolds; mother, Laurie Bromen; father, Kenneth Bromen; stepmom. Joann Bromen; brother, Shawn Bromen (Amy); stepsister, Heather Smirnov, their families, as well as an abundance of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends that she held as close as family. Visitation will be held at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, on Saturday June 22nd from 10am to 12pm, with a service to follow. Please join us to celebrate Melissa, Missy, or Mel (however you knew her) and her amazing spirit.
Kline, Marilyn
Age 85 of Woodbury
Passed away on June 12, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Leo; son, Jerry; parents, Lindor & Clara Anderson.; sister, Irma. Survived by daughters, Lori (Steve) Hulse & Julie (Dan) Coyle; grandchildren, Sara, Jacob (Leah), Michael (Katy), Brian (Tina) & Bradley (Alyson); great-grandchildren, Andrew, Taylor, Ryien & Bella; special friend, Russ Oaks and his family. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 11 AM – 1 PM, Thursday, June 20th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Peterson, Ryan J. “Pun”
Age 40 of Woodbury
Went to be with his brother, Jeff on June 12, 2019. Ryan had a heart of gold and a very special relationship with God. He was a friend to all and enemy to none. His charismatic personality and wonderful sense of humor brightened every room. Survived by parents, Steve & Sheila; brother, Justin; sister, Sara (Matt) Brown; cherished niece, Izzy; amazing friends, Tony Knauff, Pat Horne & Jason Taylor; also many other family and friends. Memorial Service 2 pm Friday, June 21st with visitation 12-2 pm prior at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights. Luncheon immediately following service. Private Interment Riverview Cemetery.
Poechmann, Joyce
Age 96 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away June 7, 2019. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Charlie; brother, Marlin “Mick” McNeal; and sons-in-law, Jack Andert and Dennis Chada. Joyce was born May 7, 1923, to Leonard and Ruby McNeal in Rock Creek, MN. She was raised in Pine City, MN. Joyce married Charlie June 12, 1943, in Monroe, LA. After Charlie’s discharge from the Army Air Corps, Joyce and Charlie moved to St. Paul where they raised six children. They moved to Carmen Court Apartments in Inver Grove Heights in 1994, where Joyce continued to live after Charlie died in 2000. Over the years, Joyce enjoyed traveling; reading; playing bingo, gin rummy, cribbage, and Yahtzee; going to the casino, and spending time with family and friends. She was an avid Twins, Lynx, and Vikings fan. Joyce was a longtime West Sider and member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Joyce is survived by children, Marilyn Andert, Cottage Grove; Gloria Chada, St. Paul; Nancy Poechmann, Eagan; Mike (Elaine Terpening), Farmington; Valerie (Mike) Seamons, Elk Grove, CA; and Dave (Kerry), Las Vegas; grandchildren, Brenda Chada, Shelley (Dan) Wenner, Steve (Nicolle), Mary (Leang) Sarin, Theresa Poechmann, Angie (Trever) Stockton, Sam (Heather) Johnston, Annie (Brandon) Woodard, Kittra (Josh) Snodgrass, and Travis (Amy); great grandchildren, Ethan and Evie Wenner; Emerson Poechmann, Lexie, Hailey, and Levi Sarin; Brodey, Jett, Levi, and Violet Johnston; Urijah, Rueger, Kinsley, and Orren Woodard; Avery, Judah, Gideon, and Benaiah Snodgrass; and Gabe and Logan Poechmann; and many relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11:00 am Wednesday, June 12th, at Roberts Funeral and Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Visitation 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Consider honoring her memory by donating to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (West St. Paul) or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Palumbo, Daniel P.
Age 70 of West St. Paul
Passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Retired from St. Paul Regional Water Service. Preceded in death by wife, Marlene; parents, Anthony D. “Chuck” & Ann. Survived by children, Anthony D. (Brenna), Michelle, Michael (Emily); grandchildren, Giana, Taylor, Bryce, Macie, George, Mackinley & Andrew; Siblings, Mary Ellen Smith, Tony “Chuck” (Jill Brown), Gina Deveney; also nieces, nephews & relatives. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at the Church of St. Stanislaus, 398 W. Superior Street, St. Paul, MN. Visitation 4-7 pm Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Lobe, Mary
Age 93 of South St. Paul, MN, although most of her life was spent in Ely, MN.
She passed away June 3, 2019 at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living, Inver Grove Heights. Mary was born in Ely, MN on April 15, 1926 to Leopold and Frances Kuzma. She is survived by son, Frank (Jeanne LeRoy) of Faribault, MN; daughters, Cynthia (Jay) of Lakeland, MN and Patricia of South St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Andrew, Demoray (Tom), Leslie and Daryl (Crystal); great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica, Justin, Steven & Joseph; brother, Peter Lilek of Ely, MN and Frances Anthonsen of Cottage Grove, MN. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Leopold & Frances (nee Lilek) Kuzma and son, Robert. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4-7 PM Monday, June 10th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Interment at the Ely Cemetery, Ely, MN, will be held at a later date.
LaBarre, James P.
Age 77 of Bullhead City, AZ, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN
Passed way unexpectedly on May 28, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Joanne and Kathy. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Verna; children, Jim (Terese), Mary Wood, Angie (Rich) Cassidy and John; grandchildren, Matt, Cassie, Jessica, Tad, Jennifer, Alexandra & Maria; great-grandson, Benjamin; loving dog, Lucy; sisters, Phyllis Anderson, Mary (Harry) Johannsen and Barb (Doug) Laumeyer; also nieces, nephews, many other family and friends. Jim retired from the Normandy Inn in Minneapolis. He was a devoted catholic and volunteered many hours at St. Vincent de Paul, in Bullhead, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, June 7th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4 – 8 PM Thursday, June 6th, with a 7 PM rosary service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, IGH. Also 9 – 10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.
Sundlin, Brian J.
Age 54 of Inver Grove Heights, Formerly of Circle Pines
Passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2019. Preceded in death by father, Ronald; uncles, Richard & Stan Sellner. Survived by loving wife of 30 years, Cathleen; children, Kelly (Kevin) McCabe, Melissa (Mario), Ben & Eseta Sundlin; 7 grandchildren; mother, Sylvia; siblings, Kevin (Dorine), Karen (Kevin) Blatt & Sharon (Keith) Kennedy; also many other family & friends. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday, June 5th. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, June 6th, with visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Brian was a very caring, hardworking and humorous man who took a lot of pride in his family.