Published April 30, 2012, 12:00 AM

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, Minn. to John and Heta (Walitalo) Aho.

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, Minn. 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; 13 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, Minn., Archie Aho, Texas, Melvin Aho, Barnum, Minn.; special daughter, Susie (John) DeRosia, Dallas, Wis.; 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 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service on Friday, May 4, in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with Mike Gunnon, officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

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Karen M.
Superior, WI     06/02/2012 7:19 AM

Lynn, Pam & Family~ So sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was a great person and mom along with being a very friendly person. I remember her not only yrs ago when we were younger but also when we put our time in together at the job service...she lived across the street from there at the time I believe. My own mom passed back on 1-1-98 and I still find it hard without her in my life. I know you will all find peace in the memories your mom left you with along with knowing how much she loved you. Also, you know she will be watching from heaven above....she has to keep her eye on you girls. :) With my love & sincere sympathy ~Karen Miller, Superior

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Janet C.
Brandon, VT     05/02/2012 3:48 PM

Lynne, Laura & Pam, So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. It's never easy losing a parent. In time your memories will help you. Keeping the memories alive and reminiscing about "Do you remember this event" and you'll start to laugh which will help you feel better. My prayers are with you during this sad time. Jan (Burhans) Coolidge, Brandon, VT

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NANCY V.
Superior, WI     04/30/2012 11:13 PM

We are so sorry to hear of Lil's death. She was a very special person and so much fun - she will be missed. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Nancy & Butch

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