Lillian Elenor Kilpela Obituary
We bid farewell to Lillian Elenor Kilpela of Hancock, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2024 at the age of 97. Lillian Elenor touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lillian Elenor Kilpela to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Poyhonen and Wilhelmina Poyhonen (Tapani); and her husband Howard Kilpela. She is survived by: her sons, Mark and Timothy; her grandson Eric Kilpela; her great grandchildren, Buckley Zarda and Audrey Halonen; her siblings, Rudolph Poyhonen, Arthur Poyhonen, Elvie Abramson, Edna Heinonen, Viola Poyhonen, Erma Kilpela, Martha Poyhonen, Mildred Johnson, Ina Nordstrom and Gotha Linder; her children, Ralph Kilpela (Annette) of Cokato, MN, Margaret Heinonen (Darwin) of Obenhoff, Ginny Pietila (Roger) of Howell, MI, Daniel Kilpela (Shannon) of Dollar Bay, Laura Leukuma (Harry) of Delano, MN and David Kilpela of Chassell; her daughter-in-law Christine Kilpela of Atlantic Mine; and her siblings, Ruth Jurmu of Gardenview and Ray Poyhonen (Dorothy) of Hancock. She is also survived by 59 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren & 5 great great grandchildren.
