Fleese, Linda Lee aged 59 of Fremont MI. passed away Saturday Oct 25th surrounded by the family and friends who loved her. She was born on October 14th 1949 in Grand Rapids and lived in Conklin and Newaygo for most of her life. She served her community and the Lord through her devoted efforts to the aged at Fleese’s Adult Foster care facility in Conklin and Fountain View Assisted Living in Grant.
Her Family and friends remember her laughter, friendly disposition and extraordinary love and devotion to family. Words that evoke dear memories include her Sunshine, Sister, her baby, Lottery, Hershey, Larts and Fishing. We will always remember these words.
Linda was preceded in death by her Father Carl F. Hartman and her grandmother Viola Jenkins. She is survived by Her Children: Douglas Edward Fleese Jr. ( Joleen ) of Newaygo, Kimmy Sue Miller ( Denny ) of Fremont and Ronald Lee Fleese of Howard City. Her mother Letha Calkins of Marne. Her Brothers and Sisters : Janet Denson, Donald Tubbs Jr., Clifford Tubbs, Susan Walalko, Richard Hartman, Debra Castenholtz, Sidney Tubbs Sr. and Ronald Tubbs. Surviving grandchildren are Samantha Jo Fleese and Douglas William Fleese as well as her previous husband of 37 years Douglas Fleese and her special friend Larry Dagen and family.
Funeral services will take place Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 11 :00 AM at the McKinley Grant Chapel. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-8 PM Tuesday and for memorials please consider Hospice of Michigan in Linda’s name. Please sign the online guestbook at
McKinley Funeral Homes, Inc., Grant 231-834-5613
- Monday October 27, 2008
- 19:08:00
- Mark & Dee Dee VanderLinde and Family
- Tuesday October 28, 2008
- 08:04:03
Doug Jr, Kim, Ron, Joleen, Denny, Samantha and Douglas, Doug Sr and Larry, We are deeply saddened by your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We will always remember most the times at Hess Lake and the wonderful memories those days bring. Aunt Linda will always be our favorite. She told me she taught me how to swear and tried to teach our kids too. She loved Cody for who he is and never questioned why, he is special to her. She loved Jesse too and was never afraid to show it. We will miss her deeply. We love each of you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mark, Dee Dee, Cody and Jesse VanderLinde
- Ashley Ackerberg
- Tuesday October 28, 2008
- 13:32:48
I know Lind through my Uncle Larry..She gave him a new out look on life and someone for him to Love. She made my Uncle change and it was for the best. I am glad that they had the chance to love and live together, from what I know of Linda she was one of the greatest women in the world. They way she devoted her life and everything to helping others.
- cindy Ackerberg
- Wednesday October 29, 2008
- 13:27:11
We will miss you so very much . You brought so much joy and Love ,Happiness to Uncle Larry life,you brought him to us we could not express enough to you.I love you and Thank You for Everything.
- Sherri Luhring
- Friday October 31, 2008
- 07:17:23
Doug, Kim, Ron, and Family, I will always remember how your mom and dad helped me in a difficult time. Know that she is remembers with love and fondness and I will keep you all in my prayers.