Thelma Heikkila Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thelma Heikkila (Virginia, Minnesota), born in Eveleth, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 91, on December 1, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thelma Heikkila to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Kivilahti and Hilma Kivilahti; her spouse Wilho Heikkila; her daughter Joanne Stefanich; her grandson Lee Heikkila; and her siblings, Wilbert Ranta, Ben Kivilahti and Helen Dreshar.
She is survived by: her daughters, Margie Smith (Scott), Betty Preble (Ray), Dar Beard (Mike) of Eveleth, Elaine Heikkila (Gary Simek) of Kelsey and Kay Heikkila of Aurora; her grandchildren, Nicole Biondich (Nick), Lisa Smith, Ryan Smith (Blair), Brian Stefanich (Lindsey Pylkka), Megan Groom (Len), Adam Preble (Kari), Stephanie Elling (Drew) and Alex Karish; her great grandchildren, Irie, Jude Smith, Mazie and Lenny Groom; and her son-in-law Rick Stefanich.
