Aileen Karen Tulkki, 43, passed away peacefully on July 13th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Hutchinson Health Hospital. She was born on May 14th, 1982 in St. Cloud, MN to John and Barbara Lehto. Aileen was known for her unrelenting strength throughout her life and into her battle with cancer, along with her love of being surrounded by family and friends. She battled on for three years, beating cancer twice and telling the doctors to shove it, leaning more on her faith. This early July, she was able to celebrate the marriage of her son Will and daughter-in-law Larissa shortly before her passing, which was such a blessing to us all. Aileen graduated from Dassel-Cokato High School in 2000. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Scott Tulkki on June 9th, 2001. She spent a beautiful 24 years accomplishing her dream of raising a family. Raising seven children is no easy task but she was made for the role, filling her home with love and laughter. She was known for her caring spirit and love for nature’s beauty. One of the hardest things I have had to do in my life is put your life on paper Mom. We miss and love you so much. Aileen is survived by her loving family, her husband Scott; children Brooke, Will (Larissa), Leanna, Eric, Kade, Colton, and Emily; parents John and Barbara: siblings Aaron (Helen) Lehto, Pete (Karen) Lehto, Eric (Carolyn) Lehto, Andy (Janet) Lehto, Robert (Ali) Lehto, Dan Lehto, Mary (Alan) Stonelake, Ryan (Karen) Lehto, Alan (Kayleigh) Lehto, Jeff (Kara) Lehto, Troy (Paige) Lehto, Alex (Ashley) Lehto; parents in law Donald and Nancy Tulkki; brothers in law Ken Tulkki, Brian Tulkki, Steve Tulkki, William Tulkki, Greg (Brita) Tulkki, Tom Tulkki, and sister in law Sharon Tulkki; a large extended family, and countless friends who cherished her. Aileen is preceded in death by her grandparents, Andy and Lorraine Anderson, Uncle Fred Anderson, and brother-in-law Paul Tulkki. She is missed dearly by family and friends. We love you, Aileen. There will be a visitation on Sunday, July 20th, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 pm. The funeral will be held on Monday, July 21st, 2025 at 11:00 am, at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church, with visitation starting at 10:00 am.
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