Linda Ludwig Obituary

LINDA LOUISE (MCKENZIE) LUDWIG Linda Louise (McKenzie) Ludwig, age 65, died peacefully in her home on June 18, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Linda, the eldest daughter of Ralph & Hazel McKenzie of Paris, Tennessee, was born on December 21, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Linda lived in Michigan a very short time before moving to Tennessee, where her parents wanted to live and raise their family. She enjoyed her younger years with all of her extended family until around age 7, when Ralph took a job with State Farm in Illinois and the family moved to Burbank. It was there she met some of her lifelong friends. Linda moved to Darien, in her teenage years, and attended Downers Grove North High School, where she met her future husband, Glenn Ludwig. Linda shortly attended Northern Illinois University with Glenn, before getting married in 1968, and having their first child, Leigh Ellen, in 1969. Linda held a job as a secretary at Argonne National Lab for a while before having their second child, April Ann, in 1975. Linda worked for many years as a secretary at Glenn 's State Farm Agency, but her main job was that of homemaker and mother. She was involved as a parent helper in many of her daughters ' activities in their youth (including cupcake lady at Leigh 's grade school and Downers Grove Panther board member) and a more recent Bridge Community Volunteer at the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove. Linda loved to read and was always looking for her next travel adventure. Her Southern roots were always at the forefront in her love of music, food, and some good ole ' iced tea. She put her family and friends first, and will always be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit and her quick wit. We all love her for her patience and her gift of love. She is survived by her daughters, Leigh Ellen (Steven) Buehler and April (Nick) Katsafanas; sisters, Debbie Snow and Jan Mulacek, grandchildren, Lily Buehler & Jenny Buehler, Casey Katsafanas & Chris Katsafanas and husband, Glenn Ludwig. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Wellness House of Hinsdale, The Humane Society and Hope4paws.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jul. 17, 2013.
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Linda was my cousin. Over the last several years we had gotten to spend some time visiting talking about our parents and families. Linda was a special loving lady. When Linda, Debby,Jan and I were young we spent a lot of summers around the 4th of July together. I will never forget those times. My prayers are with her girls,son in laws,her beautiful grandkids,and sisters. Love to you all!!

Sandy Varney

July 21, 2013

Linda was a dear friend and a lovely lady. She melded our families into one happy, warm, loving team of hearts and smiles. I'll miss her always.

Cynthia

July 18, 2013

My thoughts are with your family. I hope your fond memories will help you. Lynn Lawrence

July 17, 2013

April:
Prayers to your entire family. I'm sure you have many memories of wonderful times with her.

Ginny Snow

July 17, 2013

I treasure every moment spent with my lifelong buddy. We went through thick and thin and always knew we were there for each other. I already miss her more than words can say. My heart is broken with the loss of this most treasured BFF. Linda was truly a classy, smart and wonderful lady who left her mark on her many family members and friends. Linney, say some prayers for those of us you left behind. Miss you like crazy.

Janet Dongarra

July 17, 2013

A wonderful tribute to a very special and loving lady. I consider my own life richer for being able to say Linda was my friend. She is much in my thoughts these days, and I will always treasure her memory.

Caryl Safford

July 17, 2013

Linda was a lovely woman who showed grace and humor even in her final days on this earth. She shall be greatly missed but more importantly shall always be remembered. Her grandchildren shall continue to enjoy her in spirit and in the stories and memories that shall be relived and remembered forever. We were Blessed to have Linda in our lives. Aunt Jody

July 17, 2013

Not an minute goes by without thinking about her. We were blessed to call her 'mom' and our lives are richer for it. Miss you so much.

Leigh Buehler

July 17, 2013

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