On Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, Kathy (Kathleen Mary) Leinonen, loving daughter, sister, aunt, coach, wife, mother of three and grandmother to four wonderful grandchildren passed away in her husband’s loving arms at the age of 61. Kathy grew up in the Twin Cities area and upon graduation moved to Annandale where she met her husband, Allan. Thirty-eight blessed years of marriage as of Aug. 25. Kathy enjoyed spending her days coaching cheer and gymnastics and passed this passion on to her daughters, Jennifer and Danielle. She loved to spend time with family and friends. If you knew Kathy’s laugh it was one to make you smile. Kathy will be missed dearly by many. May we keep her family in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy is preceded in death by her father, Richard, and mother, Mary. She is survived by her husband, Allen Leinonen and three wonderful children; Jennifer (Josh), Ricky (Nicole) and Danielle (Mason) and sweet grandchildren; Rajon, Sophia, Kallan and McCoy. More information will come regarding a celebration of her wonderful life that will be held in July 2023.