Kathleen Elda Hafften Obituary
The memory of Kathleen Elda Hafften (Buffalo, Minnesota), who passed away on January 31, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Kathleen Elda may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Kathleen Elda touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerald Schleif and Elda Schleif of Greenfield. She is survived by: her husband Lauren Hafften of Independence; her son Michael; her grandchildren, Heather Haag (Isaac) and Ryan Hafften (Libby); her great grandchild Jace; and her siblings, Dorothy Leaf, Gloria Marschel (Howard) and Paul Schleif (Sue). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.