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Fay O. Kaufman

Fay O. Kaufman 95 of Maroa, Illinois passed away 7:41 PM March 28, 2019 at Manor Court, Clinton, Il.

 

Graveside services will be 11 AM, Monday, April 1, 2019 at Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL with her niece Tammy Hoffman officiating.  Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM, Monday, April 1, 2019 at Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Weldon Springs Foundation.

 

Fay was born March 30, 1923 in Texas Township, DeWitt County, IL the daughter of William A. and Nellie M. (Poole) Hoffman. She married Delbert E. Kaufman June 19, 1949 in Davenport, Iowa. He passed away March 21, 2007.

 

Survivors include her only brother, Gene Hoffman, Clinton, IL and several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters:  Margaret “Sis” Hoffman, Helen Menapace, and Bonnie Miller; brothers:  William “Bill”, Edward, and Llew. 

 

Fay owned her own beautician business for several years.  She also helped her husband, Delbert, with farm tasks.  Fay enjoyed gardening and canning her vegetables.  Yard work and taking care of her flowers was also one of her favorite hobbies.  Fay loved animals and enjoyed caring for them. 

 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com