Leah Mae Hokanson

Leah Mae Hokanson, age 87, of Cannon Falls, died Friday, May 2, 2025 at Benedictine Care Center in Red Wing. Leah Mae was born on March 30, 1938 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of Kenneth and Beatrice Ohnstad.

On August 13, 1955, she was united in marriage to Melroy Hokanson. Shortly after their marriage, they purchased a farm in White Rock. Together, they raised three sons there. Leah and Melroy also owned rental properties, which brought much enjoyment in their later years. She enjoyed painting and wallpapering at their rental properties, and also enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing piano and singing, and having family gatherings at their home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.Leah and Melroy enjoyed traveling, with Branson and Florida being two of their favorite destinations

Leah is survived by sons Melroy Jr. (Michele), Mitchell (Donna), and Mark (Dawn); and grandchildren Ben (Tiffany), Heather (Lauren), Joshua (Julia), Linsey (Ben), Stephanie, and Andrea (Tanner); and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be on Friday. May 9, 2025 at 11:00 am at True North Church, 410 Dakota St. W, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will follow at the Cannon Falls Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be sons, Melroy Jr., Mitchell, and Mark Hokanson, and grandchildren, Benjamin, Andrea, and Stephanie Hokanson.