Judith Mae Marsh

Judith Mae Kochevar Marsh, formerly of Chisholm, Coon Rapids and Deerwood, passed away in Apache Junction, Arizona, on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her immediate family.  She was 86 years old.

Judith was born in Chisholm on April 29, 1938, to Frank and Mary Bradovich Kochevar.  She spent her childhood in Chisholm and Antioch, CA. with her two sisters, Francyne and Marlene.   Judith married Joel Marsh in 1956 in Hibbing, MN.    They then moved down to the Anoka/Coon Rapids area where they raised their 3 sons and 1 daughter.  After 30 years there they moved to the Crosby/Ironton area.   Two years ago, she started spending her winters in Arizona and enjoying the summer months living with her daughter Kathleen.

She is survived by sons Joel Jr., Patrick (Bonnie), Terry (Julie), daughter Kathleen Conger (Chris), and stepdaughter Kimberly Meyer (Dallas).    9 grandchildren:  Caitlin Albrecht (Joel), Michael Marsh (Noelle), Abby Langseth (Joel), Mason Lyons (Sarah), C.J. Conger (Jess), Luke Conger (Madalynn), Tim Conger (Melinda), Amy Herman (Kyle), and John Conger (Ally).

And 10 great grandchildren:  Brayden and Kirra Langseth;   Abi and Lizzi Marsh;  Ava, Julia and Cedar Conger;  Wesley, Oakley and Charley Conger;  Harper, Hudson and Hayden Conger;  Garrett, Devon, Attikus, Aalyus, Aleatheus Lyons; and Maleena Curwick.

Survived by her sister Francyne Kochevar Maki (Robert); dear friends Diane Marsh and Lorraine Westerlund.  And survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Joel Marsh; parents Frank and Mary Bradovich Kochevar, Grandparents Jedo “Nicholas” and Martha “Baba” Bradovich and Ludwig and Johanna Kochevar; and sister Marlene Lindall (Arnie).

She was a graduate of Chisholm High School.  She was very active in politics and was proud that she was invited to two Presidential Inaugurations.  It was not unusual to have a US Senator or congressman stop by the house.  She volunteered her time at hospitals, nursing homes, schools, Golden Gloves events, other non-profits and as a voting judge.  As her kids were growing up, she started working as an accountant at Target’s headquarters.  In 1980 she joined her husband and started Patrick Michael Supply Company in Anoka.  She retired in 2004. She loved being a mother and a grandmother.   She was loved and admired by all her kids’ friends in the neighborhood.   She was a mom to many.   She enjoyed spending time at the cabin in Wisconsin with her loved ones.  Mostly she loved spending time with her friends and family and was involved with them in bowling leagues, card clubs, ceramics, and water aerobics.  This past year she was an avid volunteer at the Bagley senior center and food shelf.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby, MN.   Visitation will be from 9:30–10:30 a.m. with a Family Sharing Service at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow.  Graveside service at Pine Ridge cemetery in Pine River at 2:30pm.