Wanda Kaufman age 80 passed away November 15, 2020, surrounded by her family.
Wanda was born July 19, 1940 in West Union, Iowa the daughter of Lester and Opal (Ruroden) Tope. She attended and graduated from Fayette High School Wanda married Jerome Kaufman on July 18, 1959 in Fayette. Wanda and Jerry have resided in Fairbank for the past 52 years.
Lovingly remembered by her husband Jerome (Jerry), children Julie Bentley (Curt Kelly), Denise (Bob) Crew, Sherry (Tony) Duffy, Todd (Tina) Kaufman, grandchildren Kyle Bentley, Klint Bentley, Kaleb Bentley, Brent Duffy, Candace Ratchford, Rachel Walton, Emily Van Winkle, Kaitlyn Kaufman and Traeton Kaufman, thirteen great grandchildren, and countless other family and friends.
Wanda was a loving wife, devoted mother, and an amazing grandmother. Taking care of her family was her proudest role. Wanda had a love for baking and passed that love on to her family. Wanda was actively involved in the family business, going to automotive auctions, doing the bookkeeping and making lunch most everyday. She most enjoyed the time she spent with her family especially with the grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Opal Tope, father and mother-in-law; Fred and Marie Kaufman, a brother Dennis Tope and a granddaughter Lou Ann Bentley.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 21, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish Center. Funeral service following at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 AM both in Fairbank.
Inurnment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as well as the new restrictions from the governor all in attendance will be required to wear face coverings and maintain social distance. We also regret that there will not be a luncheon due to the new restrictions.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Wanda’s family would like to express their gratitude for all of the kind words, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Condolences for Wanda Lou Kaufman
She was a very warm, loving and accepting woman.
Julie, my very deepest thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. I will cherish the many memories of years ago. Races, cookie & candy making. So sorry for your loss. Kathy
Sending our sympathies
I am so sorry for your loss . Treasure the memories.
Karla Mills
Condolences to the family. Always a smile on her face. Peace be to you, Wanda.
So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and Prayers sent to all the families at this difficult time.
So Sorry for your Loss. Prayers & Hugs going out for Jerry & the family.
Wanda was a very special Lady. I enjoyed her everyday that she worked for me. She will be missed by the whole town. My thoughts and prayers go out to her whole family, especially Jerry, Todd, Sherry & Julie. Rest in Peace Wanda.
Our sympathy to all of the Kaufman family. Such a sweet sweet lady. She would always speak in passing with a great laugh. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear. Sending our prayers to all the family.
I am so sorry for your loss . Wanda and I graduated from high school together..
Sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed visiting with her at the family reunions. Our thoughts and prayers going out to the family.
I’m so sorry to see this! She was always so nice and friendly. Praying for her family 🙏🏻😢
Sincere condolences to the family. Comical sense of humor & fine person. May she rest in peace.
My sympathy to all the family.
Our deepest condolences to Jerry and all of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the entire family!
Everyone in our small community here have an ENDLESS AMOUNT OF LOVE AND SUPPORT for all of you & your families…..because those of us that new Wanda appreciated her for the endless support she not only gave back to her family …..but also for the contributions she made to our community!
May God bless you and lay his healing 🙏 hands ✋ upon you during this difficult time!
Prayers for all the family. Wanda will be missed by the Fairbank residents.
Sorry to learn of the passing of yet another member of our 1958 Fayette High School class. Jerry, my condolences to you and your large family. At our last reunion two years ago, I didn’t think she looked well, but she was still her old perky self. May she Rest In Peace
My sympathy to you Jerry and your dear family.. I was not fortunate to know Wanda and your children. Our connection goes back to school days.. However she must have been a lovely person. And a blessing all those wonderful years. Thoughts and prayers as you begin to heal in the journey ahead.
Jerry, Julie, Denise, Sherry, Todd, and family. I’m so sorry about the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Wanda was a good, kind, caring person, who Always took great care of her family. I can’t help, but think that through each and every one of you, she will continue to do so. May the loving memory of her be at your side now, and always! GOD Bless!
Denise and Bob, so sorry to hear about your Mothers passing, Denise. Many condolences to you and your family
Very sorry for your loss. She was always so good to my aunt Rose Miller.