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Published May 29, 2012, 12:00 AM

Miriam Lehto

Miriam Lehto, 92, Brule, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Miriam Lehto, 92, Brule, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on April 23, 1920, in Brule, Wis. to Matt W. and Mary (Hamalainen) Hakkila.

For many years, Miriam owned and operated a family farm north of Brule where she enjoyed her life of raising her children. She loved to dance and enjoyed playing the piano. She had a great time at her 90th birthday party at the Brule Town Hall.

She also had been employed at the Twin Gables Motel for 17 years.

Miriam was a member of the Waino Pioneer Parish, the Brule Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Brule Guild.

She is survived by four sons, Rodney (Betty) Lehto, Brule, Daryl (Pat) Lehto, Poplar, Wis. Steven (Cheryl) Lehto, Esko, Minn., Stuart (Jules) Lehto, Minneapolis, Minn.; two daughters, Marilyn (Dennis) Barry, New York Mills, Minn., Carol (Brian) Bursch, Golden Valley, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; one sister, Velma Doby, Iron River, Wis. and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Martin on Nov. 12, 1991; two sisters, Aileen Carlson and Helen Copp and one brother, Martin Hakkila.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, June 1, in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home and will continue at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, June 2, in the Brule Presbyterian Church with Rev. H. Duane Aslyn, officiating.

Burial will be in the Everrest Cemetery in Waino, Wis.

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

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Janet C.
Brandon, VT     05/31/2012 12:59 PM

Marilyn and family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. You're in my thoughts and prayers. You have so many memories that will help you through the tough days. Jan (Burhans) Coolidge, Brandon, VT

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Sharda J.
Minneapolis, MN     05/30/2012 12:29 PM

Dear Stuart, our most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your mom. Our prayers are with you, Jules and Oskar at this time. Sharda and family.

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Joseph C.
Aurora, CO     05/30/2012 11:43 AM

Our thought and prayers are with Stuart, Jules, and Oskari. Look at Miriam's picture...you can TELL she was a wonderful Mommy!...right Stu?!! May He bless you and keep you, may He shine his light upon you and yours! Loving energy coming your way from Denver, and I agree with Spence...you were lucky to have her all these years. – Joe Castro and Equipment Services in Denver

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