Obituaries 10/29/26
Julie Antiel, 64
Julie A. Antiel, age 64, of Annandale, died Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation starting at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Kevin Lewis will officiate. Memorials are preferred to the Epilepsy Foundation or Wright County Humane Society.
Julie Ann Lee was born on May 12, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Roger and Judith (Holzer) Lee. She grew up in Burnsville and graduated from Burnsville High School with the class of 1980.
On February 28, 1986, Julie married her husband, David Antiel, and, together, they started a family. They began their life together in Eagan, later moving to St. Paul, Buffalo, and Kimball, before finally settling in Annandale.
Julie was known for her green thumb, spending over 20 years working at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouse in Monticello and Buffalo. Her passion for gardening extended into her home where she grew an array of vegetables and flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cuddles with her dogs, Buttercup and Abby. Julie also volunteered with the Epilepsy Foundation.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, David Antiel; children, Samantha Lee, of Annandale, Alan (Margarita) Antiel, of Princeton, and Ronald (Mindy) Antiel, of Waverly; son-in-law, Gus Fischer, of Annandale; grandchildren, Ava Lee, Katelyn and Christopher Olson, Gabriel, Isaac, Faith, and Matias Antiel, Bailee, Annabelle, Rubee, and Rowdee Fischer, and Hayes, Quinn, and Ames Antiel; sister-in-law, Tracy Lee; and many other relatives and friends.
Julie is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Fran Lee and Judy and Jerry Schellhammer; daughter, Ashley Fischer; and brother, Roger Lee Jr.
Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale.
Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute, and Service Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneralcare.com.
Paul Bredt, 72
Paul Oliver Bredt, age 72, of South Haven, MN, died peacefully Tuesday, October 20, at Buffalo Hospital. He was born August 23, 1954, to Bernard and Ethel Bredt, of Buffalo, MN.
Paul was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Buffalo by Pastor Berwald in 1970. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School, class of 1972. He then graduated with a major in History from Minnesota State University at Mankato in 1977.
Paul spent 32 wonderful years with his fiancée, Sheila, at their home in South Haven, MN. Over the years, Paul was an avid grouse and pheasant hunter with his many Weimaraner Retrievers and enjoyed four -wheeling with Sheila and his cousins, Grant and Laurie Teske at their home in Bemidji. He loved fishing on Lake Sylvia, frequenting the local pubs in the area, and socializing with his many friends. Paul was also a valued cards partner playing Euchre and Cribbage.
Paul was taught the value of hard work from a young age, bailing hay as a teenager and spent most of his working life as a master concrete finisher with his childhood friend, Woody Lapinski. Paul enjoyed his retirement with Sheila, and they had many great adventures with relaxing times at their lake home.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Bernard; mother, Ethel; cousins, Bill and Nila Patrick; and four sets of beloved aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his fiancée, Sheila Kroger, of South Haven; stepchildren, Shannon Callaghan and her husband, Robbie, Curtis Clark, Cara Wendt and her husband, Darin; cousins, Grant and Laurie Teske, and Brad and Linda Teske, Lance and Anita Cross, Howie and Joyce Nimis, Clyde and Anna Ericsson, and 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service for Paul Bredt will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN. A Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will immediately follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo.
A Celebration of Life is to be held at Bedrock Bar and Grill from 2:00-4:00 p.m. where lunch will be served.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Wayne Marschel, 81
Wayne A. Marschel, 81
Waite Park
October 23, 1944 – October 17, 2026
Wayne August Marschel, age 81, of Waite Park, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Memorial Service Celebrating Wayne’s life was held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Visitation was from 4:00-5:00 P.M. and after the service until 7:00 PM. Urn burial was at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Wayne was born to Leonard and Margaret (Greehling) Marschel on October 23, 1944, in Buffalo, MN. He was married to Nancy Kelly on June 21, 1964, they were later divorced. Wayne enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962 and served as an administrator at various locations throughout the world until being honorably discharged in 1988 having obtained the rank of Chief Master Seargent (E-9). Wayne earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from McKendree University in 1986. After leaving the Air Force, Wayne moved to Portland, OR, where he worked as a records administrator for the Washington County Sheriff’s Department for 13 years. He retired in 2003 and moved back to MN. On October 14, 2006, Wayne married Margaret Anton in Annandale. They relocated to The Villages in FL, living there from 2007-2017. During that time, Wayne and Marge became involved with the church group “Steeple Peeple” where he began volunteering as “Wamper” the clown and Santa Claus with Marge joining as Mrs. Clause to bring joy to children in impoverished communities. After moving back to MN, they continued volunteering as Wamper and Santa and Mrs. Claus for various non-profits. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, traveling, and watching sports, especially any MN pro team.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Marge, of Waite Park; children, Cary Marschel, of Bailey, CO, Nick (Bridget Huck) Marschel, of Wildwood, MO, and Gina (Nick) Freeman, of Hillsboro, OR; grandchildren, Josiah, Jachin, Judah, and Dillon; Marge’s son, Christopher (Kristine) Estes, of Wyoming, MN, their children, Andrea, Lindsay (Mitch) Wodziak, and Phillip; and great-grandchildren, Riley, Parker, and Ryan; and his sister, LeVonne (Wally) Erickson, of Hutchinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harland Marschel.
Memorials are preferred to Sozo Kids, 19186 NE 13th Street, Silver Springs, FL 34488. This is the faith-based non-profit organization with which both Wayne and Marge were heavily involved while in Florida. Its primary mission is to provide services to children and families living in abject poverty in rural Florida.
Sharon Saari, 84
Sharon Saari, age 84, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.
The former Sharon Dalbec was born on October 28, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter of Irving and Wally Agnes (Durre) Dalbec. She married Herbert Saari in January 1962 in Maple Plain, Minnesota, and that is where they made their home until 1972, when they moved to Ironwood. They divorced in 1981.
Sharon worked at Baker Properties in Maple Plains in accounts receivable and accounts payable until moving to Ironwood. She worked for 1st National Bank, Sellstrom Mfg., Copps Grocery Store, and K-Mart.
Sharon was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. She enjoyed her cats and tending to her flowers in the summer. In the winter, she knitted, crocheted, and liked to read mystery novels. When Sharon was younger, she loved to go camping at Crystal Lake, and she also loved to travel, making it to many states.
She is survived by her three daughters, Terri Lahti, of Ironwood, Lori Saari, of Amery, WI, and Sherri Anderson, of Ironwood; siblings, Virgil Dalbec, Thomas Dalbec, Marion Bryant, and Barbara Breingon. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Saari; sisters, Charlotte LaPlant and Carolyn Hartneck; and her brother, Walter Dalbec.
Funeral arrangements will take place in the spring of 2027. Cremation has taken place.
Sharon, you will be remembered and missed dearly, forever loved, and never forgotten. Rest peacefully.
Condolences may be sent to Terri Lahti, PO Box 586, Ironwood, MI 49938.
The family has chosen the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Sharon’s legacy of life. To make an online condolence visit www.McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com.
LuVern Solien, 95
LuVern “Vern” Roger Solien, age 95, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Buffalo Hospital.
Vern was born on June 4, 1931, in Gully, Polk County, Minnesota, to Henry and Mildred (Haugen) Solien.
In 1950, Vern enlisted in the United States Army. He honorably served his country for three years, including combat service during the Korean War.
Years after returning home, Vern met his future wife, Claire J. Torba. They were united in holy matrimony on October 11, 1958, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Proctor, Minnesota. They shared 68 loving years of marriage and were blessed with four children.
Vern spent much of his career as a long-haul truck driver. He and his family took great pride in his accomplishment as a four-time consecutive semi-truck rodeo champion. In retirement, he enjoyed reading the newspaper from cover to cover and golfing, but perhaps most of all, mowing the greens. He also treasured phone conversations and visits with his grandchildren. Vern was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. He was a founding member of the church’s Knights of Columbus Council #6608 and served as Grand Knight. He was also a member of Buffalo American Legion Post #270 and formerly served as Post Commander.
In his later years, Vern reluctantly hung up his cowboy boots, but he never lost his love of watching Westerns on television. He will be fondly remembered as a gentle giant, known for his firm handshakes and big bear hugs.
Vern is survived by his loving wife, Claire J. Solien; his children, Pamela (Rick) Brittan, of Elk River, Timothy Solien, of Delano, Janelle (Jared) Mutterer, of Buffalo, and Kristy Thomas, of Chanute, Kansas; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; his brothers, Robert, Larry, and James Solien; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Cynthia Reid; his grandson, Hayden Solien; his brother, Eldon Solien; and his parents-in-law, Cecil and Blanche Torba.
A Mass of Christian Burial for LuVern Solien was held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. Father Austin Barnes was the Celebrant.
A visitation was held on Saturday, October 24, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Interment with military rites followed at St. Francis Cemetery.
Honorary casket bearers will be his grandchildren, Sarah, Theresa, Jordan, Jason, Danny, Maci, Mara, and Chloe.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
