Jean Marie Leese, age 82 of Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024 at her home at Cannon Rivers Senior Living.
Jean was born on August 23, 1942 in Faribault, the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Cunningham) Dodes. She married Meredith "John" Hauck and together they had three children. They later divorced. She married Harry Leese and six step-children joined their family. Jean and Harry had another son together. Harry passed in 1989.
Jean enjoyed gardening and the many church functions at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Randolph. While at Cannon Rivers, she loved to play games, especially cards and dominoes. She will be remembered for her love of family and the memories made with them.
She is survived by her children, Ronald Leese, Frederick Leese, Shirley Anderson, Sharon (Mike) Pedersen, Sharlet Leese, John Hauck, JoDell (Michael) Johnson, and Darin Leese; daughter-in-law, Margie Leese; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Cunningham and Rita Smith; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence (Goldie) Dodes and Margaret (John) Hegseth; sons, Darald Hauck and Randy Leese; and brother, Richard Dodes.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 2:00 pm, with visitation from 1-2 pm, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Randolph.
