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1949
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2019
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Emma Hokenson Obituary
She was born in Wellsville, NY on October 9, 1949, to the late John and Helen (Houghtling) Kleinbach. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Austin.
Jackie's life revolved around food service where she owned and operated a restaurant in Andover, NY to running a catering service in Belmont, NY and later in Batavia, where she worked for Bohn's Restaurant, Terry Hills Banquet Facility and Sunny's Restaurant. She enjoyed golf, yard sales but most of all her beautiful flower gardens around the house in which she took great pride in.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Murrie Hokenson of Batavia; sons, John (Christine) Hokenson of Fredericksburg, Va. and Troy (Tracey Kaczynski) Hokenson of Batavia; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Jason, Jeremy, Caitlyn and Lindsay Keller; a special nephew, Robert Austin and many, many friends.
Jackie's family will be present from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Life Service will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory can be made to the Wilmont Cancer Center or to Crossroads House.
Please share your words of comfort with Jackie's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.
The family of Emma L. "Jackie" Hokenson is being cared for by the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4210 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020.
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Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral Home - Batavia4120 W Main Street Rd., Batavia, NY 14020
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Celebration of Life
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Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral Home - Batavia4120 W Main Street Rd., Batavia, NY 14020
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