Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 9, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, John & Helen Schaeffer. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Mary; sons, Dan (Denise) & John (Linda); daughter, Rosanne (Jim) Tursso; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 12 Noon Saturday, February 15^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10 AM-12 Noon prior to the service. Private Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Sept 2, 1923 – Feb 3, 2020

Ken was born and raised in Poplar WI. He raised his family in Superior and later in Inver Grove Hgts. MN.  Many in the community may recall Ken as the manager of the Sherwin Williams store at Signal Hills and for his active involvement at Augustana Lutheran Church, Southview Country Club and the West St Paul Kiwanis Club. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Genevieve in 1944 while on leave from his Army Air Force duties as a B-29 radar operator.  Their 59-year marriage blessed Ken and Gen with 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. After Gen’s death in 2003, Ken found love again with Margaret Mansur.  They enjoyed 12 years of marriage which ended with Margaret’s passing in 2016. Ken is survived by his children, Janice (Donald) Schlichte, Richard (Maureen) LaMone, Corinne (Robert) Brown and James (Cheryl) LaMone; grandchildren, Ann Stiltjes, Barbara (Ben) Greuel, Ronald (Jennifer) LaMone, Laura (Mark) Weston, Justin (April) Brown, David Brown, Danielle (Zach) Pfister and James LaMone Jr; great-grandchildren, Abby, Molly and Zoey Stiltjes, Julia and Hannah LaMone, Olive, Xavier and Eliza Weston.  In addition, Ken is survived by Margaret’s children, for whom he held a special fondness. Ken is pre-deceased by his parents, Erick LeMone and Sally Haack; wives, Genevieve and Margaret and his siblings, Lucille Kauzlaric, Molly Beckwith, Robert and Donald LeMone. Ken’s service has been postponed to a later date to be determined.

Age 55 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Wayne; grandparents. Survived by son, Mark (Cristie); grandsons, Mark & Anthony; mother, JoAnn; brothers, Greg (Rose) & Steven (Terri); also nieces, nephews, cousins & friends, Brian loved being outdoors, boating, fishing and spending time with his grandsons and his dog, Chance. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, February 8^th, at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 3239 70^th St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service.

April 10, 1933 – January 25, 2020.

Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, age 86. A proud servant of his country; United States Army and veteran of the Korean War 1953-1955; United States Air Force Reserve, 1955-1983; and protector of his community as a respected member of the South St. Paul Police Force 1965-1988.  Preceded in death by his wife Marian, his son Dale, his long-time partner, Mary Ettinger, parents, Matt & Rose; brothers Vernon and Wallace, and sister Corrine Froehling.  Survived by daughters, Dana Palbicki, Shelly Aslakson, Becky (Sam) Adams; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Minnesota, New Richmond, Wisconsin, and Fort Myers, Florida.

Earl grew up in Watkins, Minnesota.  It was in his high-school years that he earned the nickname Fuzzy. Following high school he enlisted in the Army, where his nick name followed him, and after returning from Korea he began working at Swift and Company.  Yearning to remain active in the service he joined the United States Air Force Reserve where he attained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant and retired with full honors in 1983. He was a respected officer on the South St. Paul Police Department, achieving the rank of Sergeant and then Detective.  He wore all of these uniforms with great pride and humility.  This humility carried over into many other parts of his life, especially as a friend and mentor to many, young and old. He will be known by many for his smile and by his family for his strength, always being the protector, and his generosity.

Earl could build and fix anything, a trait that he tried to instill in all he met. His other interest included hunting, fishing, especially in Alaska, woodworking, spending his summers at his cabin in Wisconsin, and socializing as a member of the local VFWs and Legions. He loved to travel, especially by car.  And of course, tuning into anything that resembled an old Western on the television.

Visitation, Saturday, February 1^st 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM followed by a Christian Mass at Church of St. Patrick’s, 3535 72nd Street East, Inver Grove Heights MN.  Luncheon to follow at church. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bayport, MN. Donations can be made to the American Legion.

Age 95 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 22, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, William; brother, Tony; sister, Philomena; daughter-in-law, Sandy. Survived by son, William; daughters, Sandra Stephan & Marilyn (Tom) Jestus; grandchildren, Kim (Brian) Castle; William D. (Lisa) & Robert (Jamie) Brandecker; Casii & Donald Stephan; June (Pete) Kamish, Tom (Amy) Jestus, Joe (Julie) Jestus; great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Marc, Christopher Castle; William T., Austin, Nathan; Abby & Mallory; Hoyt, Ben, Bridget & Sydney Kamish; Moriah, Tommy, Cyrus, Sophia & Selah Jestus; Arabella, Shaw, Ava, James Jestus; brother, Joseph Perry; also nieces, other family & friends. Mary loved to pray and study the Bible with her friends and had many meetings at their home over the years. In her earlier years she worked at Joe’s Bakery in South St. Paul frying donuts and decorating beautiful cakes. When her husband retired they went to Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. Upon graduation they returned home and were associate pastors at the Miracle Centre Church. Memorial Service 7:00 PM Thursday, January 30^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 6:00 – 7:00 PM prior to the service. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 59 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 20, 2020. Survived by loving husband of 33 years, Mark; daughters, Melissa & Sarah; parents, Verna & Bob Widmyer; brother, Scott (Lori) Widmyer; sister, Wendy (Mike) Armstrong; also nieces, nephews, in-laws & many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:30-4:00 PM. On Sunday, January 26th. Following the celebration, there will be a memorial service for family and friends. Everything will take place at Simley High School, 2920 80^th St., Inver Grove Heights. Memorials preferred to the IGH BEST Foundation or American Cancer Society.