Edith Elizabeth Kaufman Obituary
The memory of Edith Elizabeth Kaufman of Highland, Illinois, who passed away on August 28, 2025 at the age of 103, 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.
She was predeceased by: her husband William C. Kaufman; her parents, Edwin Joseph Donnelly and Elizabeth Mary Donnelly; her daughter Nancy J. Jakel; and her siblings, Edwin Donnelly, Harold Donnelly, Herbert Donnelly, Alice Plocher, Lucille "Lucy" Schwarz and Shirley Volkers.
She is survived by: her daughter Karol Kay Galbiati (Tom) of Highland, IL; her daughter-in-law Sharon A. Kaufman of Alhambra, IL; her grandchildren, Lorie L. Page (Larry) of Alhambra, IL, Paige M. Basler (Greg) of Alhambra, IL, Emily R. Flynn (Matthew) of Saint Louis, MO, Dylan N. Galbiati (Victoria) of Allen, TX and Drew A.; her stepgrandchildren, Thomas R. B. Galbiati (Kristin) of Highland, IL, Tiffany A. Galbiati of Glen Carbon, IL and Timothy A. Galbiati (Christina) of Land; her great grandchildren, Haley M. Welsh (Brandon) of Foley, AL, Barbara N. Meguire of Alhambra, IL, Sydney M. Basler of Alhambra, IL, Ella R. Flynn of Saint Louis, MO and Lucas R. Flynn of Saint Louis, MO; and her sibling's children, Linda Korte, Peggy Switzer, Jean Jacober, Carol Price, Richard "Dick" Volkers and Patrick Shinn (Barb).
Memorial contributions may be made to Giger Cemetery or Salem UCC.
