Linda Mae Towne's Obituary
Linda Mae Towne, age 63, of Lakeview, passed away on August 20, 2018, with loving family by her side. Linda was born on February 18, 1955 in Edmore, the daughter of George and Barbara (Nielsen) Towne. She was raised in Six Lakes and attended Lakeview Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1973. Linda earned her nursing degree from Montcalm Community College. She was a nurse in the area and later loved her job while working for Main Farms.
Linda loved her family. She was an excellent cook. Her love for cooking and baking was passed down from her mother. She loved getting special requests, especially for stromboli, dinner rolls and homemade noodles. She enjoyed going to yard sales and thrift store shopping. When it came to gardening and flowers, she had a green thumb. She was the "cross word puzzle champ". Linda was "the fun Aunt", and a really great neighbor and friend. She was known as "Truck" by those who knew her best.
Linda is deeply missed and survived by her children Jeb Waite, who is serving in the US army and Jenna Waite of Six Lakes; brothers and sisters, Gary (Deb) Towne of Six Lakes, Genny Towne of Cedar Springs, Marilyn (Bob) McDougall of Sheridan and Carolyn (Marcus) Hansen of Gowen; many nieces, nephews and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Barbara Towne; and great-nephew, Josh Root.
Funeral services for Linda will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview, Michigan, with a visitation from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will immediately follow the service in the Banquet Room. Contributions in Linda's memory may be made to the family.
The cemetery interment will be open to all on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Six Lakes at 10:00 AM
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