Leah Mae (Kappes) Carlson

In Loving Memory of

Leah Mae Carlson

Leah Carlson was born on April 30, 1982, in Slayton, Minnesota to Thomas “Tom” and Clarice Rongstad Kappes.  She grew up in Slayton and graduated from Murray County Central School in 2000.  She then went on to attend Worthington Community College.  In 1997 she met Dustin Carlson and on April 8, 2005, the two were married in Cozumel, Mexico.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton and started a family that consists of Jaida, Demi, and Mack.  Leah worked at Prairie View, the DAC, Heartland Eyecare and most recently at MCC school in the kitchen and as a Para.  Leah passed away unexpectedly at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the age of 42.  She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton where she was Baptized and Confirmed.  Leah enjoyed family time, watching her kids sports and activities, asparagus hunting, exercising, vacationing in Vegas, and music especially Elton John.

Survivors include her husband, Dustin Carlson of Slayton, three children Jaida, Demi and Mack Carlson all at home, her parents, Tom and Clarice Kappes of Slayton, MN, sister, Noelle Kappes Burnsville, MN, parents-in-law, Vern and Donna Carlson of Slayton, MN, three in-laws, Troy and Suhua Carlson of Edina, MN, Cheri and Chris Jacobson of Slayton, MN, and Lacey and Aaron Miller of Lake Wilson, MN, and several nieces, nephews and their families.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Orville and Helen Kappes and Richard and Ruth Rongstad.

Memorial Services

Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Chad Duffy officiating. The pianist is Sherri Isder with special music by Heidi Winter.   Interment will be at a later time. 

Visitation will be on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton from 4-7 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.  Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements.  To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com

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