Lillian K. Kaufman

Lillian K. Kaufman, 73, Superior, died Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on June 28, 1938 in Mahtowa, MN to John and Heta (Walitalo) Aho.

She was a member of the Superior Bowlers Association. She was also an avid Packers fan and she loved to watch the Brewers and the Badgers. She was a big fan of her children and grandchildren’s sports events.

Lillian is survived by her ex-husband Floyd; four daughters, Kim (Ed) Routley, Superior, Pam Shofner, Superior, Lynne Gunnon, Superior, Laura (Raeann) Kaufman, Superior; three sons, Fred (Greta) Kaufman, Superior, Andy (Diane) Kaufman, Superior, Ted Kaufman, Superior; thirteen grandchildren, Christina, Jason, Troy, Eric, Holly, Trevor, Michelle, John, Stephanie, Justin, Jacob, Zachary and Spencer; seven and one half great-grandchildren; three brothers, Walter Aho, White Bear Lake, MN, Archie Aho, Texas, Melvin Aho, Barnum, MN; special daughter, Susie (John) DeRosia, Dallas, WI; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Heta Aho; a grandson, Codie Routley; a son-in-law, Larry Gunnon; four brothers, Fred, Matt, Ray and Rob Aho; five sisters, Millie Lundin, Hettie Korpela, Elsie Carlson, Dorothy Weaver and Helen Aho.

Lillian’s family would like to thank St. Luke’s Hospice and the fifth floor staff for their care and support to the family and a special thank you to Dr. Forgit.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM until the 2:00 PM Memorial Service on Friday, May 4, 2012 in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with Mike Gunnon, officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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