Obit for CONWAY, Hilma Eliisa Untinen (b.1910 d.2004), Hennepin Co., MN
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Thursday, December 23, 2004

Hilma Eliisa Untinen Conway dies


Hilma Eliisa Untinen Conway passed away peacefully at the Heritage, Care 
Center in Edina on Saturday Dec. 19, 2004.

Hilma was a strong, independent woman, raised from humble beginnings in 
Ely.

She was born on Oct. 8, 1910 and was the ninth of 11 children born to 
Finnish immigrants Jacob and Maria Untinen. Hilma left a legacy of hard 
work and "sisu" to her surviving family. Following the death of her 
husband Patrick J. Conway in 1950, Hilma was diligent in her unwavering 
devotion to her four children.

Over a span of 33 years she worked as a secretary for the federal 
government retiring in 1972 from Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, 
Wisconsin. After retirement she resided in Edina, MN where she enjoyed 
being near the family of her eldest daughter Kathleen Palmehn. She was 
known to her family and friends as a caring celebrant of life, always 
remembering birthdays and anniversaries with a card of congratulations. 
She felt that no one should go unnoticed on their "special day."

She is survived by Kathleen (Robert) Palmehn of Minnesota, Terrence 
(Colleen) Conway of Florida, Thomas Conway of Ohio and Carol Conway 
Baiter of California as well as 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren 
and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and 
friends, and always remembered for her sweet smile and independent 
spirit.

A memorial service will be held at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 
Colonial Way, Edina, MN Phone 952-925-2711, on Tuesday December 28 at 
1:00 PM. Burial will be at Birch Lake Cemetery, Ely at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church or a charity 
of your choice.