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Michelle Coborn Obituary
Collegeville Township
Oct. 21, 1954 - Oct. 3, 2017
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2017 at St. John's Abbey Church in Collegeville for Michelle "Shelly" Mary Coborn who passed away October 3, 2017 at her home with her children at her side. The Rev. Gregory Miller, O.S.B. will officiate and burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be two hours prior to services Monday at the church in Collegeville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Michelle "Shelly" Mary Coborn was born in the St. Cloud Hospital to Dan and Mabel Coborn October 21, 1954. Shelly attended Sacred Heart grade school and graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in Sauk Rapids. She studied Field Biology at St. Could State University. Shelly is known as a person with a generous heart and loving spirit by everyone who knew her. She inspired those closest to her with her wisdom and her strength. She was always happy to help those around her be their best with encouragement and any aid she could provide. Being out in nature or in the kitchen with friends made her happiest. She felt blessed to be able to pursue her passions of philanthropy, gardening, and cooking more so in recent years.
Survivors include her children, Danny (Tina) Coborn and Maria Coborn; grandchild, Dahlia Coborn; mother, Mabel Coborn; brothers and sister, Chris (Becky Borgner), Suzy (Marty) Ellis, Duke (Amy Armstrong), and Tom. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Kay Lilja
September 29, 2022
Miss you so much. You are forever an important part of my life.
Mary Kay Lilja
September 29, 2021
Still think of you often. No one can replace the friendship we shared.
Mary Kay Lilja
October 17, 2017
The world just doesn't seem the same without you
Bobby Mueller
October 17, 2017
Shelly will always be remembered by me for her laughter and love of life. RIP Shelly.
October 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Skuza
October 10, 2017
She had the greatest smile ever and always upbeat. Rest in peace Shelley.
Mary Jay May
October 9, 2017
Since our college days, Shelly has always been a breath of fresh air. Her heart was huge and her smile even bigger. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Steven Knese
October 6, 2017
WOW!! All the memories from High School to the time you came to South Beach. Always cheerful!!!
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