Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 5, 2026.

Preceded in death by her parents, Herman & Rosewitha, and two brothers.

Survived by daughters, Andrea and Patricia; granddaughter, Charlotte; and great grandchildren, Jaydin and Marleigh; best friend, Rachel.

Memorials to a charity of your choice preferred.

Service tentatively scheduled for February 2027.  Obituary will be updated once service details are finalized.

Age 85 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 5, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Everette and Lucille; brothers, Donald, Robert and Glen. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Marianne; children, Brian (Marcia), Lisa (Greg) Nelson & Andrea (Mike) Arends; grandchildren, Nate (Emily) Haley, Ben (Emily), Will (Sydney), Abby, Sydney (Dillon) & Tommy (Lauren); great grandchildren, Evelyn, Eli, Lyla & Adalyn; also other family and friends.

Lauren served 22 years as a volunteer fireman with the Inver Grove Heights Fire Department. He was a founding member of the B.E.S.T. Foundation and instrumental in starting the annual B.E.S.T. Foundation golf tournament at Inver Wood that raised over $500,000 for graduating students of Simley High School.

Lauren had a successful career as a Civil Engineer Technician with Hennepin County until he entered the family business, Solberg Aggregate where he along with his brothers-in-law, Bob & Carl Solberg successfully carried on the family business.  His greatest accomplishment however, was his family and he was happy to tell anyone who would listen, how proud he was of each and every one of them!

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, October 15^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Lunch and celebration to follow service at Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights. Private family interment.

In lieu of Flowers memorials preferred to the B.E.S.T. Foundation or the IGH Fire Department.

Age 73

On October 5th, 2026 Joan passed away at home in the loving care of her family with her twin sister, also a career nurse and best friend, by her side giving her the care only a twin sister can provide. Family and friends were also at home and caring for her throughout her long battle with cancer and she was deeply loved by them all.

Joan was born in Concordia, Kansas to parents, William Dale Hills and Norma Gayle Hills (Hendrix), who both preceded her in death as did her older brother, William (Bill) Hills, and younger brother, Charles (Chipper) Hills.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, David; and her two sons, Joshua Gay and wife Kate, Derek Gale and wife Cindy; and Granddaughter, Eden Hansen and husband Ethan; Older sister, Cheri Stinnett and husband Dan; twin sister, Jean Campbell and husband Larry; brother, Robert (Bob) Hills and wife Beth; and younger sister, Katherine Middleton and husband Steve; sister-in-law and great friend, Jan Gay of Sylvania, Georgia. She also adores the children by marriage of Josh and Kate, Jetsea Green and Tristan Garland and many nieces and nephews.

Joan graduated from Eldorado high school in 1971. She spent her working life in the healthcare industry starting as an aide in the nursing home, Little Sisters of the Poor, in the town of Eldorado, Kansas where she grew up. She worked there with her twin sister, older sister and mom and they all went on to become registered nurses following in the footsteps of her older sister, Cheri, who graduated into nursing first and is also a retired career nurse. Joan finished her nursing education in Minnesota at Inver Hills Community College and immediately went into service at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital for her first year as a RN and then on to Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul for 23 more years on night shift until she retired at the age of 60 as a proud member of the Minnesota Nurses Association.

Joan loved to travel and toured many countries around the world but her heart was always where she could put her butt in the sand and her toes in the water and a drink in her hand at the many beaches she traveled to with David, her family and friends. She cruised the oceans throughout the Caribbean the Pacific and the Atlantic with her family and great friends, John and Connie Ransbottom, with whom she spent many hours playing cards and sitting on beaches, dining in fancy restaurants and sunning on cruise ship decks and by the pool. We all love you and will all miss you sweet Joanie! You are in our hearts forever!

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Saturday, October 17^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

In lieu of flowers, please take a moment to remember Joan and how many lives she touched and how much her family and friends loved her.

Age 83, died peacefully on October 1st, surrounded by her loving and closest family and a family friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Muriel and Walter Schaberg.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Bob, of almost 62 years of laughter, travel and cabin memories. She leaves behind her daughter, Lisa (Tom) Fahy and her son, Rob (Julie) Thomas. She was a loving grandmother to two beautiful granddaughters, Carissa and Cailynn. She is also survived by her siblings Dede (Jim) Notsch, Missi (Jack) Fischbach, and Bill (Cindy) Schaberg.

Born in St. Paul and raised in St. Paul and Mendota Heights, she went to college at St. Cloud State. She married Bob in 1964 and became a stay at home mom to Lisa and Rob. She was a loving mother who cared deeply for her children and many, many pets. With her social and happy personality, Lisa nicknamed her “Social Cindy”. She loved travelling, which included Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Hawaii, Florida, California, Arizona, including the Grand Canyon, and various southern states.

Later in life, she assisted Bob in the bookkeeping of his TV repair business, then went back to school and became a medical secretary for Southview Acres Health Care Center, and then Woodwinds Hospital.

With the birth of her granddaughters, she quit Woodwinds Hospital in 2002 and became a fulltime daycare provider for Carissa and Cailynn. She thoroughly enjoyed being a loving grandmother, helping raise them to be the beautiful and loving ladies they are.

She and Bob purchased lakeshore property in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1992 and built a cabin. They eventually moved there fulltime after Carissa and Cailynn started grade school fulltime. She and Bob truly enjoyed their years there watching all the wildlife, fishing, going for walks, boating and enjoying the peaceful nature and joy their cabin brought.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the compassionate and loving staff at Oak Park Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice Care. Hospice nurse, Amber, was extraordinary in her care of mom, always making sure she was comfortable and happy, including doing her nails and hair, providing music therapy and constant communication with Lisa and Rob regarding her care and status through her final moments.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, October 22 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10:00 am-11:00 am, Service 11:00 am -12:00 pm.

Age 79 of So. St. Paul.

Passed away September 26, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Frances & Erlyne; daughter, Michaela Gowan. Survived by son, Erlyne; 4 grandchildren; stepbrother, Bruce Benz; also nieces & nephews.

Mike served in the Army & did 3 tours in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief. He was awarded 14 Citations and 2 Purple Hearts. Mike worked as a welder around the country before working as a postal carrier. Mike was a huge Harley Davidson motorcyclist. Mike also enjoyed refinishing wood furniture. Mike loved his dog & cat.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am on Thursday, October 22 at Church of St. John Vianney, 840 19th Ave. N., So. St. Paul with visitation 1-hour prior. Interment with military honors at 1:00 pm at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to Church of St. John Vianney and DAV.

Age 88, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026.

Deanna was born on July 13, 1938, to Vern and Marcella Steiner. Throughout her life, she was known for her warm heart, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. Her kindness and compassion touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Deanna was a devoted Catholic whose faith shaped the way she lived and cared for others. She found great joy in helping others, supporting her family, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved traveling with family and close friends and was an enthusiastic Elvis Presley fan, never missing an opportunity to enjoy his music. Whether through a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or sharing stories with family and friends, she had a gift for making people feel loved and valued. Her caring heart, generous spirit, and deep love for family created a legacy that will continue through the many lives she touched. Deanna exemplified grace, strength, and kindness throughout her life and will be remembered as a woman who always placed the needs of others before her own.

Deanna is survived by her children, Anita Follmer, John (Lorena) Follmer, Robert Follmer Jr., Mary (David) Defren, and Michael (Heidi) Follmer; grandchildren Melissa, Jessica, Daniel, Mitchell, Adam, Nicholas, Marissa, Matthew (Rachel), and Jenna; great-grandchildren Maya, Julia, Gavin, Zane, Aleena, Andrew, Bailey, Jack, and Layla; and her sister, Rosemary Fritz.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Follmer Sr.; her son, Stephen Follmer; her parents, Vern and Marcella Steiner; her brothers, Patrick “Pat” Steiner, Jerome “Jerry” Steiner, Gene Steiner, James “Jim” Steiner, and Francis Steiner; and her parents-in-law, John and Mary Follmer.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation, Mass of Christian Burial, and luncheon on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd Street East, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service.

Interment will take place at a private family service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on November 5, 2026.

Though her family will miss her dearly, they find comfort in knowing that her legacy of faith, love, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Matthew 25:23

We’re sad to share that Cathy Rogers passed away on August 12, 2026.

Cathy was born to Robert and Dorothy Rogers on August 31, 1952, and had one sister, Margaret (Peggy).  She attended Visitation School in Mendota Heights and graduated from the University of Minnesota.  Cathy retired from 3M after a lengthy career as a Sales & Marketing Manager.   She loved sailing on Lake Superior, golf, and traveling.   She especially loved reading and, in retirement, enjoyed nothing more than reading outside on a sunny day along the shores of Rogers Lake in Mendota Heights.  She was a kind and thoughtful friend and she’ll be sorely missed.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister.

A graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Resurrection Cemetery (Assembly Area A) in Mendota Heights.

Age 73 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 19, 2026.

Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Rose Seidl; sisters, Darlene Seidl and Mary Ann and John Koehnen; brother, Louis Seidl.

Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Tom; son, Matthew (Natalie); daughter, Angela (Nick) Henjum; grandchildren, Jack and Stella; brother, James (Sharon) Seidl; sister-in-law, Sharon Seidl, widow of her brother Louis; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Carol cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. She devoted much of her life to her family and especially enjoyed the time she shared with her children and grandchildren. She loved spending her summers at the lake and her winters in Florida. She especially enjoyed playing Texas Hold’em with her poker friends and took great pride in caring for her garden and the beautiful flowers around her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, at the Church of Saint Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to Mass at the church. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Fatty Liver Foundation in memory of Carol, supporting research, education, and support for those affected by MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), a non-alcohol-related form of liver disease.

Age 71 of Inver Grove Heights, formally of Saint Paul’s Eastside.

Passed away peacefully on September 21^st, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Nina; brothers, Marty and Jeff Martinson.

Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Shirley; brother, Dan (Andrea) Martinson; sister, Debra (Paula) Martinson; also other family and friends.

Jack grew up on the eastside of Saint Paul and was a 1973 graduate of Johnson High School. He worked in the printing industry for most of his life. His real passion was playing golf and he also worked at Emerald Greens Golf Course maintaining the driving range.

Memorial service 11:00 am Monday, September 28^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service with refreshments to follow. Private interment Roselawn Cemetery, St. Paul.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

September 10, 1938 – September 13, 2026

Geraldyn “Geri” F. Running, 88, of South Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in her home, exactly 70 years after crossing the threshold for the first time as a newlywed.

Born on September 10, 1938, to Gundla Berglund and Carl Johnson. Geri and her sister Joanne were raised with a strong appreciation for family, perseverance, kindness, and the simple pleasures of a life well lived. Those values guided her throughout the years and became the foundation of the loving home she created for her own family.

On September 13, 1956, Geri embarked on the most fruitful chapter of her life when she married Ralph Wayne (Red) Running. Together, Geri and Red shared a marriage filled with devotion, friendship, humor, and countless memories. They made their home in South Saint Paul, where they raised their children, Andrea, Jodi, and Scott. Geri took great pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her family remained the center of her world.

Geri had a special gift for making people feel welcome. Her home was often a gathering place for holiday meals, birthdays, and Sunday visits, and if you couldn’t remember someone’s birthday, you could check her calendar. Geri loved whiling away the day quilting, reading, listening to her extensive CD collection, sharing a cup of coffee or a brandy with anyone that stopped by for a chat.

She also immensely enjoyed following the lives and accomplishments of her children and grandchildren, who will remember, and miss dearly, her warm embrace, sharp wit, and the limitless love that she had for all of them.

Geri was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph “Red” Running; and her parents, Gundla Berglund and Carl Johnson.

She is survived by her children, Andrea Running, Jodi (John) Pawlenty, and Scott Running; her six grandsons, John Wayne Pawlenty (Terri Ahlberg), Chad Pawlenty (Amanda), Adam Pawlenty, Chase Pawlenty, Matthew Running, and Collin Running; her two great-grandsons, Davis Ahlberg and Reid Running; her sister, Joanne Doree; and many other loving family members and dear friends.

A visitation will be held from 4:00–7:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

Geri’s life was defined by the love she gave so freely. Though she will be deeply missed, her family will carry forward her kindness, strength, traditions, and the many cherished memories she created.