Service Information
Philip J. “Sonny” Pilarski, age 92, of Edinburg, Texas, formerly Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00 P.M., at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, with interment in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 P.M., at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, and will continue 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral Chapel
Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel
1222 Hennepin Avenue
Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone:(320) 864-3737
Hart and Barb Rosebrock says
So very sorry for your loss. He has been a very good winter Texan friend. He will be missed
Angie Wing says
My husband and I have had the honor of knowing him for about eight years here at Valhalla, and in that time he became so much more than just a neighbor. I am especially grateful for the friendship he shared with my dad, Rick. What started as golf buddies turned into a genuine and meaningful friendship that meant so much to both of them—and to all of us.
Phil was a man of strong faith, quiet kindness, and a warm heart. He loved deeply, and it showed in the beautiful relationship he shared with his wife, who cherished him so dearly. He had a way of making people feel comfortable, welcomed, and valued.
He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the blessing of knowing him, but his memory, his faith, and the love he gave so freely will never be forgotten.
Pam Bluhm Karg says
So sorry for your loss. He was a great counselor at the Glencoe Middle School. He helped ready us for the scarry entrance to high school!
Sharon (Wolter) Rusley says
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Phil at the Stone Wall Inn ( I was Sharon Albers then). May the memories you made and the memories you shared help you through this most difficult time.
Marie Taylor says
I’m so sorry to hear about Phil’s passing. I always enjoyed talking with him in Texas or occasionally in Mn.