Carolyn R. Lehtinen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carolyn R. Lehtinen of Chaska, Minnesota, who passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn R. Lehtinen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sulo Kuiti and Jennie Kuiti (Cook); and her husband Tom. She is survived by: her children, Jane Leeper (Ray) and Ben Lehtinen (Akiko); and her grandchildren, Senja Leeper, Thomas Leeper, Raimo Lehtinen and Sofia Lehtinen. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at 12:00 PM at the St. John's United Church of Christ (12984 County Rd 51, Norwood Young America, MN 55368). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Chaska Community Center (1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: The Carver Scott Humane Society, The Lodge-Chaska Community Center or St. John's UCC of Bongards.
