Leokham Thabansouk

March 4, 1978 - April 28, 2019

Leokham Thabansouk, age 41, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Sunday, April 28, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Traditional Buddhist Rites will take place Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Leokham (Maloutaphong) Thabansouk, the daughter of Yong and Kham Maloutaphong, was born on March 4, 1978 in Laos. Leokham moved to the United States in 1988 and moved to Storm Lake in 1991. She graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1999. On September 2, 2000, Leokham was united in marriage Vilaivanh Thabansouk in Storm Lake. The couple was blessed with one daughter, Scarlett Nana Thabansouk. In her free time, Leokham enjoyed one of her favorite hobbies, shopping. She also loved cooking and hosting family gatherings. Family was always first to Leokham, she was caring and loved having her family near her. One of her favorite memories was travelling with her parents and husband to Laos. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Vilaivanh; daughter, Scarlett; siblings: Phoukhong (Chanboth) Maloutaphong; Bounsong (Nang) Maloutaphong; Ki (Lanoy) Maloutaphong; Khamphaeng (Kham) Maloutaphong; and Noy (Vilayvone) Nera; nieces and nephews: Ount, Nap, Janny, Allan, Joy, Tip, Dennis, Aaron, Grace, and Hong; great nieces and nephews: August, Doughlas, Bic, Bee, and Elliot; and extended friends and family. Leokham was preceded in death by her parents, Yong and Kham.