Linnea M. LaFave, age 66, of 8423 P.5 Road, Gladstone, MI died Friday evening March 10, 2006 at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba where she was a resident.
Linnea was born January 4, 1940 in Escanaba the daughter of William and Dora (Kuuri) Johnson. She was raised in Rock and she was a graduate of the Rock High School. Following graduation she married Arthur LaFave on November 17, 1956 and they made their home in Gladstone where they raised their family. Linnea did volunteer work for the Community Action Agency and also at Cameron Elementary School in Gladstone. She enjoyed traveling especially visiting the Bahamas, Las Vegas and Atlantic City. She loved playing bingo and going to the casinos.
Survivors include:
2 Sons: Russell (Cheryl) LaFave and Todd (Tina) LaFave both of Gladstone
1 Daughter: Victoria Maloney of Lake Geneva, WI
6 Grandchildren: Derik LaFave of Gladstone; Jeremy LaFave of Gladstone; Thomas Maloney of Lake Geneva, WI; Amy Maloney of Lake Geneva, WI; Spencer LaFave of Gladstone and Marnnea LaFave of Gladstone.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by:
Her husband Arthur who died on the same date as Linnea in 1987.
1 Brother: William Johnson
Linnea
Anonymous
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I loved talking to Linnea, she always made me laugh with her wonderful sense of humor.
Clara Wheatley
S. Milwaukee, WI
Hi Tina,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother-in-law. She was so young. Now she will be with her husband in heaven.
Mitch Jensen
Escanaba, MI
Dear Russ & Cheryl, Todd & Tina, Vicki and family,
I’d like to send my condolences to each of you in your loss. Linnea and Art will always be in my heart, I have many happy memories of both them. I can just see their happy reunion in heaven right now.
I’m at Max and Jerry’s in Florida and won’t be able to be there for the services, but I’ll be there in spirit. May God bless all of you.
Hugs and prayers are with you.
Kathleen Seronko
Gladstone, MI
Russ, Vicki and Todd,
How sad we were to read of your mom’s death and at the same time we know that she is now at real peace. We have very fond memories of both, your mom and your dad. Please just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers with much love.
George and Donna Becker
Lake Placid, FL
Todd & Tina-
I am sorry to hear about your mom Todd. Wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take Care
Kerri (Martin) Edwards
Farmington, MN