Service Information
Lilly M. Kaping, age 94, of rural Cosmos, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Cosmos, Minnesota with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Lilly Minnie Kaping was born on April 8, 1927, in Litchfield, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Carl and Emma (Bakken) Boelter. Lilly was baptized as an infant, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in District 53 County School.
On May 9, 1947, Lilly was united in marriage to Donald Kaping at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. This marriage was blessed with four children, Shirley, Joan, Gene, and Mark. Lilly and Donald resided in Cedar Mills Township, Meeker County, Minnesota, where they farmed. Lily and Donald shared 70 years of marriage before Donald passed away in January, 2018.
Lilly was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed helping Donald on the farm.
Lilly enjoyed collecting cups and saucers, baking, doing puzzles, reading, canning, quilting, gardening, and going dancing with Donald. She was always found sneaking her grandchildren cookies and candy. Lilly especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Lilly passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Prairie Senior Cottages, at the age of 94 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Lilly is survived by her:
Children, Shirley Kaping of Minneapolis, MN,
Gene Donald Kaping and his special friend, Lisa Guetter of Lake Lillian, MN and Quitman, TX,
Mark Kaping and his wife, Marion of Cosmos, MN;
3 Grandchildren, Jeremy (Tracey) Kaping, Kathy (Brad) Schultz;
Daughter/Granddaughter, Danyelle Cox;
4 Great-Grandchildren, Tiffany and her husband, Gage, Wyatt, Trent, and Mya;
2 Great Great-Grandchildren, Jaxon and Arlo;
Twin Sister, Lila Rusch of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother, Orville Boelter of Minneapolis, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Lilly is preceded in death by her Husband, Donald Kaping; Daughter, Joan Kaping; Parents Carl and Emma Boelter; Brothers, Eddie Boelter, Raymond Boelter, Clarence Boelter; Sisters, Adeline Johnson, Esther Wendorff, Doris Boelter (in infancy).
Doug and Julie Fett says
Our sympathies to your family.
Karen and Larry Raske says
Our sympathy and prayers to Lilly’s family. She was such a kind lady. I so much enjoyed seeing her that last time and the hugs. She will be missed.
Harold & Marcy Linder says
SO DORRY TO HEAR THAT LILLY, HAD PASSED AWAY. MY PRAYERS ARE FOR ALL OF HER FAMILY NOW AT THIS SAD TIME. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE ?. MAY GOD BLESS ALL HER FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SARROW.
Julie Koehler says
I’m so sorry to hear this. Shirley and I were good friends and I spent lots of time at Lily and Don’s house. She was a sweet lady. You all have my sincerest sympathy.
Cheryl Schauman says
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Lilly. So many great memories of her along and Don. What a fun lady. I learned alot from her about flowers. I would stop at their garage sale and visit. May the memories you have and the Good Lord bring you peace.
Earle and Donna Benson says
We are sorry to hear of Lilly’s passing. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
john tews says
sorry