Age, 75 of Mendota Heights, MN and Bonita Springs, FL

Passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with her husband Jim by her side. Nancy grew up and graduated high school in South St. Paul, MN. She married James (Jim) Kemp on May 4, 1968. Nancy enjoyed reading, traveling, watching British television shows, and Diet Coke (NOT Diet Pepsi!). Most importantly she loved spending time with her family and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Sophie LaShomb, and infant children Eric and Jennifer. Her sense of humor, compassion for others, and lust for life will be greatly missed by her husband, Jim; children, Jeff (Peggy), Lisa (Joe), Jamie; grandchildren, Sydney, Alex, Maya, Sylvia; sister, Laurie (Jim) Lindell; foster daughter, Anne (Mark) and many other relatives and friends.  A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Roberts Funeral and Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vasari Cares Foundation at vasaricares.org.  Thank you for all of the wonderful memories you have given us. 

Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 16, 2019. Survived by wife, Donna (Helm); children, Tom (Ann), Kim, Lisa (Bill) Lund, Ryan (Amy), Kelli (Don) Lesher; 24 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Claude (Claurice); sisters, Huey Boren, Theresa Chitwood & Jeanne Ludlow. Jack worked at Armours and Waterous Co. and served as a volunteer Fireman for the city of Inver Grove Heights. Funeral Service 2 PM Saturday, December 21^st, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 12 Noon-2 PM prior to the service. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Douglas William Woog, 75, of Inver Grove Heights and formerly, South St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on December 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on January 26, 1944 in St. Paul, MN to Jacob and Wanda (Lencowski) Woog. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Janice (Bystrom) Woog; three children, Amy Woog Patnode (Tom), Steven Woog (Colene) and Daniel Woog, along with his eight grandchildren that he adored; Reegan, Ava, Elle, Allie, Olivia, Carlyn, Anna and Jake, sister Hedy Sue Woog, sister and brother in-law, Norma & Donald O’Handley and many relatives and special friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Wanda, his sister Patricia Woog, his father and mother-law, Bernard & Alice Bystrom.

Doug was an outstanding player for both his South St. Paul High School and Gopher Hockey teams.  Doug was a teacher and Guidance Counselor at South St. Paul High School for 17 years.  He coached all levels of hockey from the youth players attending his camps, at South St. Paul High School, with the 1984 Olympic Team and then as the Gopher Hockey coach for 14 years.  After retiring from coaching, Doug continued working in the Gopher Athletic Department and as a TV commentator on the broadcasts.  Doug treated everyone he encountered with respect, a warm smile, and always had time for a conversation.

He loved spending time with his entire family at the Woog cabin that has been in the family since 1934.  He loved Jan’s cooking, enjoyed sitting on the dock watching the grandkids enjoying the water activities.  Doug also looked forward to his annual Canada fishing trip, that he went on for 40 consecutive summers with his sons, Steve and Dan and many of their close family friends and relatives. He looked forward to going to lunch with his buddies on a regular basis and all of the donuts they would bring him.  And, what he loved more than anything was teaching and coaching kids of all ages on the ice, especially his grandkids and their teammates.

Doug garnered many honors and awards throughout his lifetime, but the one he was most touched by occurred on February 6, 2016, when the former Wakota Arena was dedicated and renamed as Doug Woog Arena.

The family would like to send a special thank you to all of the caring and compassionate staff at The Moments of Lakeville as well as the wonderful people at Minnesota Hospice that cared for him.

A “Celebration of Life” public gathering will be held at South St. Paul High School on Sunday, December 29th from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. All are welcome, including kids and families.  The hockey community, including all Woog Camp kids are encouraged to wear their hockey jersey and join the family in celebrating Doug’s life.  There will be an informal program and sharing of stories and “Woogisms” at 1:00 pm.

A special gathering for family and friends will be held at Southview Country Club from 4:00-7:00 pm on December 29^th.

No flowers, please.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Inver Grove Heights BEST Foundation, the South St. Paul Educational Foundation, the Doug Woog Scholarship/Golden Gopher Fund or Minnesota Hospice in Lakeville.

Age 92

Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Jack; grandson, Christian; sisters, Muriel & Dolores. Survived by children, Stephanie (Jim) McCarthy, Jeff (Maureen), Gayle (Tom) Strong, Kurt (Laurel) & Sandy; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pat Mills; also nieces & nephews. Together with her husband Lorraine enjoyed traveling, bowling and golfing. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday, December 14^th, 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 memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Age 69 Longtime resident of Eagan, MN

A devoted father and grandfather passed away at home on December 6, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph Johnson and Lois Hanson; Uncle Don; sister, Linda Burback; nephew, Steven Burback. Survived by loving son, Jason (Gina); God-daughter, Cynthia Herman; beloved grandchildren, Grace & Levi Johnson, Jake, Sonya, Madi, Tyler, Kristy, Cassie, Sammy & Belle; sister, Heidi (Mark); the entire Hicks Family and many other relatives & friends. Don retired after working 44 “hard” years at the Twin Cites Ford Assembly Plant. Big D enjoyed spending his retirement at his cabin in Brainerd with his grandchildren, drag racing and the entire Waterfall Crew. Private interment. Please join us for a Celebration of his Life from 3pm-6pm, Monday, December 16^th at Starks Bar & Grill, 3125 Dodd Road, Eagan, MN, 55121

Age 88 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on November 30 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by loving husband, Frank McDonough of 45 yrs; parents, Leo and Clara Hopfner of Millerville, MN. She is survived by her 5 children, Mary Jo (Gary) Hermann, Tom (Nancy) McDonough, Kathy McDonough, Kevin (Franny) McDonough and Molly McDonough along with 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Marcine was born and raised in Millerville, MN and is survived by 4 sisters Patricia, Laverne, Irma and Virginia along with their spouses and many nieces and nephews.  A special thanks to the Nursing staff at Southview Acres and HealthEast Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, December 5^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. Vigil from 9-10 AM prior to Mass. Interment will take place on Friday December 6^th, 9:45 am @ Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly Lane #3). In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Our Lady of Peace Home, St. Paul, MN.

Age 75    Died on November 28, 2019

Pat passed away after a 16-month battle with leukemia. He received amazing care at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, especially from his nurses in Oncology – we are truly grateful to everyone. He was born January 5, 1944 to Robert and Agnes Fitzgerald in St. Paul, MN.  After living in Duluth and Minneapolis as a child, Pat graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and attended trade school to become a welder.  Drafted into military service, Pat honorably served in the Army in Vietnam.  Upon returning home, he continued working as a welder at American Hoist and Derrick Bros Division for 22 years and then went on to work at the VA Hospital in environmental 22 years before retiring. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Colleen Hansen and Kathleen Miner; brother-in-law, Keith Hansen and his wife Sandy Hansen. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Maria; son, Charles and daughter-in-law, Katie and their sons, Owen Patrick and Charlie Gerard. His brother, Michael Fitzgerald (Marion); brother-in-law, William Miner; six nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews, a great-great-niece and nephew and many cousins. Pat loved life, made friends easily and cherished them. He worshiped his family and was beloved by them.  He will forever be in our hearts. Visitation 4-6 PM Thursday, December 5^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 818 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Graveside Service 10:30 AM Friday December 6^th, at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to Cottonwood County Historical Society, cchsmn1901.org