Linda Marcella Luce's Obituary
Linda Marcella Luce, 83, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at The Brook in Big Rapids.
Linda was born on March 13, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Loretta
(Byrnes) Glazier. Loretta moved her family back to Big Rapids after Carl’s death, where Linda met and married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Luce. The couple lived in Kansas City for about a year before settling in the Paris area where they built a life together filled with family, faith, and lasting friendships.
A faithful member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church since the early 1980s, Linda lived her life with generosity, creativity, and a heart for others. Throughout the years she wore many hats. She was a talented hairdresser, enjoyed creating beautiful wedding cakes, was an exceptional cook, and loved sewing. She and Dick shared a passion for square dancing, and she was never afraid of hard work, helping him drywall and remodel seven or eight homes.
Linda also found great joy driving a school bus, beginning her career with the Big Jackson School District and then for Big Rapids Public Schools. She cherished the opportunity to interact with the children each day and loved being part of their lives. One of her greatest pleasures after retirement was spending the winter months in Florida with Dick, making memories together in the sunshine.
Known for her feisty and sassy personality, Linda paid attention to every detail and had a remarkable artistic touch in everything she did. She loved hosting dinners, card parties, and celebrations, bringing family and friends together whenever she could. Her quick wit, love of a good joke, and wonderful sense of humor made her the life of many gatherings and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Linda is survived by her children, Ken (Becky) Luce, Loretta (Ken) Jeffries, and Kyle (Joni) Luce; grandchildren, Greg (Lindsey) and Travis Luce, Evan (Lizzie Kuhns) Luce, Daniel (Taylor) Jeffries, Olivia (Hunter) Burden, and Kelly Jeffries, and Levi (Samantha) and Jesse Luce; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Nancy Eddy; and many extended family members and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick”, in 2019; her parents; and five siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13th, at the Mohnke Janowicz Funeral Home in Big Rapids, and again on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will follow at Whipple Cemetery, where Linda will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.
Memorial contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
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