Linda A Messer's Obituary
Linda A. Messer, age 66, of Baraga, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. She was born in L’Anse on April 25, 1950 the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Genschow) Mayo. Linda attended school in Baraga. She married Donald B. Messer in Baraga on October 10, 1970. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2010. Linda had worked as a housekeeper for the Ojibwa Casino until her retirement. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Linda enjoyed gardening, taking care of her birds, spending time with her grandchildren and having her family together for Sunday dinners.
Linda is survived by her loving sons, Donald Messer (Don Jr.), Jerry Mayo and Jason Messer all of Baraga, grandchildren Kayla and Makenzie, brother Gary Mayo of Baraga and daughter-in-law Michelle Messer. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, grandson Brendan Mayo, brother Joe Mayo and sisters Janice Beck and Betty Jean Garcia.
Graveside services for Linda will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in the Baraga Cemetery with Father Corey Litzner officiating. Following the services at the cemetery, the family invites friends to join them for a luncheon at Linda's home.
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