Steven Edward DeMars

Steven Edward DeMars obituary, Cokato, MN

Steven Edward DeMars

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Steven DeMars Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peterson Chapel – Buffalo on Feb. 8, 2026.
Steven Edward DeMars, Age 60 of Cokato, MN passed away Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at Abbott NW. He was born July 30, 1965 to Edmund & Marilyn DeMars of Albertville, MN. He grew up in Otsego and attended Elk River schools, graduating with the Class of 1983.

Steven survived a motor vehicle accident in 1984 but sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Steven was cared for by various group homes but mostly with At Home Living Health Care Group in Cokato.

Steven enjoyed taking care of his fish and watching TV. He loved MN Vikings, MN Twins but mostly enjoyed professional wrestling and trips to Dairy Queen.

Steven was preceded in death by his dad, Edmund. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn (Lehn) DeMars, brothers Dennis (Tina) DeMars, Michael (Lisa) DeMars & Scott (Heidi) DeMars as well as a sister, LuAnn (John) Benton and several nieces and nephews, and many other friends and relatives.

The family would like to give special thanks to his AHL family for the many years of caring of Steven.

Services will be held Friday, February 27 th at 10am at St. Alberts Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangements made by The Peterson Chapel in St. Michael, MN.

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Peterson Chapel – Buffalo

119 Central Avenue North P.O. Box 397, Buffalo, MN 55313

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Feb

27

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Alberts Catholic Church

MN

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Services provided by

Peterson Chapel – Buffalo