Obituaries2017-03-17T11:40:28-05:00

Hannan Jean Vanella

Age 16 of Inver Grove Heights.

Lost her struggle with mental illness on July 2, 2024. Survived by her loving parents, Daniel & Stacey; brothers, Hunter and Haden; also aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

We will miss our sweet, kind, loving girl.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 10th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Mary Ann Saign

Age 93 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin; son, Craig. Survived by son, Geoffrey; daughters, Connie, Kathy, Karin (Jim) Vaske & Jennifer (Kevin) Davis.

Mary loved to read thrillers, golf, travel, garden, and loved her family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Wednesday, July 10th, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church,1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota Hts., Visitation 10-11 am prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery afterward.

 

Danner, Marlon Louis

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights

August 8, 1944 – June 17, 2024

Marley grew up in South St. Paul, served his time in the Navy, then met his forever love Cheryl. They settled in Inver Grove Heights and raised their family. He is most known for becoming a self-made businessman and founding Danner Inc. His drive and passion for construction got him nicknamed “Mad Dog” and kept him working into his last days. Marley’s other love was spending the winter months in Las Vegas with his wife Cheryl. He was often the last man at the poker table and the first one at the golf course. Those that knew him well know that he was a tough man with a tender heart. And in true Marley fashion, “Are you happy now?”, we all know that he is. Marley is survived by his daughters, Kristine Chirhart and Jennifer (John Hartung) Danner; grandchildren, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kenny, Aleczander and Bryan; great-grandchildren, Kallie, Alanah, Rhett, Zachary, Leo, and Bradley; siblings, Dorothy Bohrer, Jerry (Barb) Danner. He is preceded in death by, wife Cheryl Kathleen; infant son, Jeffrey Louis; parents, Edwin and Sylvia Danner.

To say we will miss you will never be enough. Love Remains; Forever.

Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 23rd at the Armory Gymnasium at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 

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.