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Submitted by Memorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service.
Lillian Katherine Lehto of Birmingham, Michigan passed away at age 95 on August 1, 2021. She was born in Trimountain, Michigan on June 24, 1926, the oldest child of Michael and Hilda (Kiviranta) Heikkila of Nisula, Michigan. She was the beloved wife of Paul N Lehto for more than 68 years. Together they raised six sons, Ken, Bruce (Barbara), Dave, Rick (Julie), Tim and Steve, all of whom survive, along with six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Alice Kinnunen (Eldon). She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers, and numerous cousins.
Lillian will be interred in the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock, Michigan following a private memorial service respecting current Covid-19 restrictions. Arrangements are being jointly shared by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home of Farmington Hills and Memorial Chapel funeral Home of Hancock, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wycliff Bible Translators or to the Finnish Heritage Center of Finlandia University.
To send condolences to Lillian’s family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
