Death Notice: Elrod Kaufman

Elrod Kaufman, 79, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on Jan. 9 at Oakview Terrace. A Celebration of Life will be held Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Salem Mennonite Church, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the church. Elrod is survived by his wife, Harriet (Mueller); daughters Jill Whittington, Caldwell, Idaho and Sue (Jeff) Higgins, Boise, Idaho; son, Don, Freeman; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.

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Death Notice: Elrod Kaufman

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