Rose Kivineimi, who was reported missing on Wednesday, was found dead behind a home at 612 Sexton Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Kivineimi was the subject of a Silver Alert, which has now been canceled.
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Authorities said Kiviniemi, who suffered from dementia or a cognitive impairment, was last seen on Yates Place wearing a white night gown.