November 28, 1940 – October 21, 2018

Sue, Susie Q, Susan, Mother, Ma, Mom, Momma, Grandma, Great Grandma, Mea Bashell, Mea. Many names and many hats were worn over the years by our rock. It is with great sadness that we share the news of Sue’s passing due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Her matchmaking mother set her up on a blind date with a handsome man in uniform, Don Eck, and the rest as they say is history. After a brief courtship they married in 1959 and began a life together that took them all over the U.S., calling such places as Brunswick Maine, Buffalo Center Iowa, Albert Lea, Owatonna and New Brighton, Minnesota home. Sue took much joy in raising her four kids, their friends, 11 grandchildren and their friends. She taught everyone in her path acceptance and what it means to love unconditionally. She enjoyed gardening, canning, theatre, cooking and baking (meatballs, goulash, caramels and bread to name a few) and was always great for a conversation on current events and a seemingly endless number of topics. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Mea, as they all called her, was the epitome of everything a fun grandma should be and she relished her role. From weekends at the cabin, to back to school shopping trips, to weekly phone calls. Mea was always there for guidance, reassurance, and a good laugh – especially when these conversations were accompanied by a bowl of potato chips and a glass of Dewars. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Don; sister, Sandy; mother, Connie. Survived by sons, Brian (Jill) Eck, Brad (Sheri) Eck; daughters, Sheryl Battis and Michelle (Jason) Fiske; grandchildren, Leslie (William) Van Dynhoven, Joe Eck, Tony, Brianna and Jason Gabriel, Bree (Tyler) Vetterkind, Natalie and Nick Battis, Dylan, Grady and Charlie Fiske; great grandchildren, Bella, Henry and Max Van Duynhoven and other family and friends. The family would like to thank “the angels” at Inver Glen Senior Living that lovingly cared for Mom the past 22 months. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 10 from 1:30-4:30 at Roberts Funeral Home in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

Sue and Don were both huge proponents of paying it forward and sharing their modest fortunes with those in need. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Sue’s name to any of the following organizations: Capistrant center for Parkinson’s, Sharing and Caring Hands or MNPR. Hug your mom. Tell her you love her. Tell her thank you for being your mom.

Age 53 of Knife River, MN

Passed away suddenly on October 24, 2018. Survived by loving parents, Ralph & Janice; sisters, Kari & Krista (Chris) Anderson; special girlfriend, Monica Archambo; nephews, Jordan, Brandon, Dustin, Dakota; niece, Jessica; great-nephew, Isaiah; beloved cat, Pookie and dog, Magpie. Kevin was an Eagle Scout, a US Navy Veteran and worked as a Registered Nurse. Memorial Service 11:30 AM Monday, October 29^th, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 256 W. Douglas St., South St. Paul. Visitation 10-11:30 AM prior to the service.

December 3,1934-October 20, 2018.  

Donald was born and raised in rural Le Sueur, MN. He attended Le Suer High School and graduated with the class of 1952. Donald married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Winter (Dahn) at St. Anne’s Church in Le Sueur, Mn. They were married 62 years. Don was employed by Armour Co. So. St. Paul, MN.  And later became Union President of the Amalgamated meat cutters, Local P-4. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Al and Lilian Winter; wife, Beverly; brother, Ed Winter. He will be greatly missed by his children, Debra (Greg) Zippel, Jeffrey Winter, Patricia (Mark) Nikodym. He is survived by grandchildren, Alex Unruh (Jenna), Adrien Roehrich (Chris), Kayla Sohn (Logan), Nolan Zippel (Courtney) and Savannah Zippel, Paige Nikodym and Bridget Cullen.; 10 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday October 30, 10:00 am at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Hts. Visitation One hour before Mass. Luncheon to Follow Mass.

Age 57 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Lorence & Anne; sister, Sharon. Survived by sister, Patricia Moss; brother, Jerry; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM Thursday, October 25^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

(Nee DesLauriers)
Age 91 Of West St. Paul 
Preceded in death by husband, Joseph. Survived by children, Rose Stripling, Mark (Cathy), Peggy Cardenas, Ken (Jaci), Theresa Gangl Ghassemlouei (Reza), Joe (Jan), Anne, Pete (Kristen); 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Helen Gerten, Louis DesLauriers, Martin DesLauriers, Kathleen Giguere (Tom), Eileen Welsch (Jim), Alice DesLauriers; also many dear relatives and friends.   Mass of Christian Burial 11 am ​Friday October 19^th, at The Church of St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota Heights. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 PM Thursday, ​October 18^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Also one hour before the Mass at Church. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Sharing and Caring Hands, and Loaves and Fishes.

Age 79 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on October 6, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold; sons, Wayne & Glen; parents, Sigvald & Elnora Axdahl. Survived by son, Dean (Connie); grandsons, Curtis & Cody; brothers, Larry (Roanne) & Ron (Diane); also nieces, nephews & friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, October 11^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery. Special thanks to the staffs at Woodlyn Heights H.C.C. & Health East Hospice for their loving care.