| Graduation Year | Class of 1974 |
| Date of Passing | Jun 20, 2017 |
| About | Toni Lynn Hawkins died unexpectedly on June 20, 2017, at the age of 61, from a heart attack. Toni was born in 1956 to Kenneth Roger Cramer, Jr. and Carol Ann Cramer in Minneapolis. She graduated from Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minn., in 1974. Toni is survived by her husband, David Hawkins; her children, Michelle Schleicher (John), and Krissy Johnson (Micah Pautz); stepmom, Joyce Cramer; her siblings, Kenneth Cramer lll (Carol), Becki LeMire (Alan Madison), John Cramer and Mistie Hyde; her stepchildren, Christopher Paro (Kayla), Crystal Donahue (James), Marcella Gasner (Nathan), and Brittany Hawkins; her grandchildren Jada Johnson, Tiffany Schleicher, Adam Schleicher, Oliver Paro, Daltin Donahue, Beau Donahue and Riley Gasner. She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and sister, Lori Ann Cramer. Toni lived in Kasson with her husband David, where they made a beautiful home together after being married in October 2016. Her passion for decorating and gardening brought her so much joy. Toni and Dave had just finished redecorating their home and had beautifully landscaped the yard. She was so happy living there with her soulmate, Dave. She worked at Wal-Mart in Faribault, as their Training Coordinator. She loved her job and all of the wonderful people she worked with. Toni's never-ending empathy and compassion touched each person she encountered. Toni was kind to everyone and went out of her way to make people feel welcome. Toni was an animal lover! Toni loved her family and her extended family, especially her grandkids. She loved the Lord, and was very devoted to her faith and her church. She enjoyed traveling and loved exploring new places, spreading her light and positivity in our world. Toni was a very hard worker. She always had a smile on her face and never complained. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. The funeral service for Toni will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 26, at The Rochester Assembly of God Church, 4240 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, with the Rev. Jim Filbeck officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the day of the funeral. Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Kasson is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.dibblefuneralhome.com. |
