February 2, 1950 - November 10, 2025
Deborah A. Autrey age 75, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, after years of battling dementia and severe anxiety.
She was a trailblazer, a fierce friend, a provider, a survivor, an adoring grandmother, and a seeker of beauty. The past 4.5 years were spent at Rakhma Peace Home where she received compassionate care and was treated with dignity.
Deb is survived by her siblings Bill, Jim (Linda), Dave (Carol), Mike (Monina) and Joan (Frank); her son Drew Marquesen and daughter-in-law, Allison; and her grandsons Nolan and Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents Marcia and William; her brother Steve; and her former husband John Marquesen.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be sent to Rakhma (www.rakhma.org).
The celebration of life will be on Saturday, December 13 from 2-5pm at French Meadow Cafe - Nord Social Room located at 2610 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55408.
Celebration will occur from 3-4pm, with social hours from 2-3pm and 4-5pm.
She was a great mother too.
She was a beautiful lady! Always will remember her laugh and her having us kids do a rollerblade video where she even got us into the news. So very sorry for your loss.
And the commercial she got me you and Drew into was even with Bonnie Blair! Super cool experience by a super cool lady!
So many memories- especially with the Rollerblade team. Eric Wiley was the reason I wanted to get a tattoo. lol. Deb was always so kind and warm to me. She’ll be missed
She raised a kind and wonderful son. We are so sorry for your loss, Drew.
Drew, your mother was an incredible person, and her light will continue to shine through you and everyone who loved her. Even though I never had the chance to meet her, I can see the strength and kindness she passed on to you. I’m here for you, and I’m keeping you and your family close in my thoughts.
Love & Light
As a young girl I loved hanging out with Deb! I loved her eye for fashion and the decor of the Marquesen home on Gatewood Drive. I remember when Deb would watch me (my brother Nate, Drew childhood best friend), we would do puzzles and Deb taught me how to bead and create jewelry. I have fond memories of her. she was a beautiful woman inside and out. Prayers for Drew and the entire family during this time and days and years ahead. May God be with you and provide you with hope and peace.
PS – that Rollerblade commercial with Bonnie Blair that Deb had me, Drew and Nate do was pretty cool too.
As a young girl I loved hanging out with Deb! I loved her eye for fashion and the decor of the Marquesen home on Gatewood Drive. I remember when Deb would watch me (my brother Nate, Drew childhood best friend), we would do puzzles and Deb taught me how to bead and create jewelry. I have fond memories of her. she was a beautiful woman inside and out. Prayers for Drew and the entire family during this time and days and years ahead. May God be with you and provide you with hope and peace.
So sorry about her ailments and her passing. Thinking of you, Drew and Allison.
Deb became a friend I met at work.
We had many long conversations and long walks. She was smart, a talented co-worker and thoughtful friend. She was able to work her way through any issue.
On our walks she would talk about Drew, Allie and the boys. She adored them. When Ron and I would visit at Rakhma she was always so gracious.
She was a special lady.