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In memory of
Sherrill Margaret Karppinen
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Obituary
Sherrill Margaret Karppinen (Yelland, Lindstrom), 79, reunited with her beloved husband Wayne Karppinen on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She passed quickly and peacefully in memory care in Edina, MN.
Sherrill was born on September 27, 1945 in Negaunee, MI to Richard and Jeanette Yelland. Growing up, she played violin in the school orchestra and sang in the church choir. She married and moved to Wausau, WI and finished her education degree and teaching credential at …
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Timeline
Born
September 27th, 1945
Passed away
October 30th, 2024
Edina, MN
Survived by
Keri Butkevich
Daughter
Sandra Marshall
Daughter
Robert Yelland
Brother
Kristen Gindlesperger
Step-daughter
Predeceased by
Wayne Karppinen
Husband
Greg Karppinen
Step-son
Barbara Knight (Yelland)
Sister
Roy Yelland
Brother
Jeanette Yelland
Mother
Richard Yelland
Father
Laina Yelland
Step-mother
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Cremation
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