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1973
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2018
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Tami Kaupa Obituary
Farmington, Formerly of St. Joseph
- Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Tami Jo Marie Kaupa, age 45, of Farmington and formerly of St. Joseph who passed away with family by her side on Wednesday at the U of M Hospital in Minneapolis. Rev. Gerald Dalseth will officiate and burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Visitation will be one and a half hours prior to services at the funeral home.
Tami Jo was born April 9, 1973 in St. Cloud to Richard and Mary "Jo" (Larson) Loscheider. She grew up in St. Joseph and attended Apollo High School before transferring to Apple Valley and graduating in 1991. Tami Jo was employed at Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Eagan for 26 years. She married Kevin Kaupa on September 17, 1994 in Burnsville and together had three children, Cole, Cade and Piper. Tami Jo and Kevin later divorced. She has lived in Farmington for the past three years, and prior to that lived in Lakeville. Tami Jo volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and also at the Minnesota State Fair. She was a loving mother who cherished her time with family and friends. Tami Jo was always welcoming, social and could light up a room the moment she walked in. She loved shopping, dancing, and the casinos in Las Vegas. Tami Jo was a breast cancer survivor. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Tami Jo is survived by her children, Cole Kaupa, Cade Kaupa and Piper Kaupa all of Apple Valley; father, Richard Loscheider of St. Cloud; mother, Jo (Randy) Eiynk of Sauk Rapids; sister, Angi (Dave) Schave of Sauk Rapids; former husband, Kevin Kaupa of Apple Valley; step-sisters, Rebecca (Jason) Bjerke of Hillman, Jessica Turner of Sauk Rapids; step-brothers, Russ (Blake) Eiynk of Maple Grove, Tim (Leah) Eiynk of Kimball; nieces, Amber Loscheider and Anna Schave; nephews, Austin and Tyler Schave; 4 step-nephews, 8 step-nieces and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Tami Jo was preceded in death by her grandparents.
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Sponsored by Williams Dingmann Funeral Homes - Sauk Rapids.
JANE AND JOE WARNERT
April 23, 2018
Jo and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
JANE AND JOE WARNERT
April 23, 2018
Jo and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
cindy christen
April 21, 2018
We are so sad to read about your beautiful daughter Tami Jo. Cherish all of the wonderful memories you have with her. Cindy and Ken Christen
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Marilyn Koehnen
April 21, 2018
Tami, you were a wonderful beautiful person inside and out.....May you RIP. You will be missed by many. Prayers and blessings to the loved ones that are left behind....
April 20, 2018
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May the many memories you shared with her and the words at John 11:43-44 comfort you during this difficult time.
Betty Loscheider
April 20, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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10:00 a.m.
Williams Dingmann Funeral Homes - Sauk Rapids324 2nd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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23
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11:30 a.m.
Williams Dingmann Funeral Homes - Sauk Rapids324 2nd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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