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1957
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2014
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Gretchen Linden Obituary
Gretchen Marie Linden, 56, of St. Peters, Mo., born Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1957, in Denton, Texas, died at 10:54 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville, Ill.
She was preceded in death by a nephew, Timothy "TJ" Renfro.
Surviving are her daughter, Leah Linden of St. Peters, Mo.; mother, Jean, nee Gottsch, Linden of Caseyville, Ill.; father, Dr. George "Bill" Linden of Edwardsville, Ill.; stepmother, Dr. Eva Dreikurs-Ferguson of Edwardsville, Ill.; sisters, Melanie (Mark) Jasper of New Baden, Ill., Adrienne Linden of Edwardsville, Ill., and Christina Linden of Edwardsville, Ill.; stepbrothers, Rodney (Kathleen) Ferguson of San Francisco, Calif., and Bruce (Karen) Ferguson of Blackburg, Va.; stepsisters, Beth (Jim) Wee of New Orleans, La., and Linda (Cindy) Ferguson of Reston, Va.; and nieces, Ashley (Tim) Reno, Erin Linden-Swafford, Maddy Linden-Swafford and Maria Linden.
Memorials may be made to Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home or the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Tressa Dickerson
January 24, 2014
Adrienne and Family, Gretchen was such an inspiration to all of us here at Magellan. No matter what, she was always happy, cheerful, and willing to help with everything. I have greatly missed her while she was out on leave and will miss her even more now that she is gone. You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort knowing Gretchen is in a much better place now and is no longer suffering. She wouldn't want us to mourn her passing but to celebrate her life.
Cindy Landon
January 13, 2014
Gretchen and my sister Mary Landon will definitely support each other in the after life.
Susan Allen
January 13, 2014
Adrienne,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
January 12, 2014
Melanie....I am so sorry for the loss of your dear sister, Gretchen....Just remembering her a little as a child, she was so very nice....Everyone that knew her as a grown woman just loved her....You are in my thoughts & prayers....Terry Hoppes.
Pam Maurer
January 12, 2014
Leah and Andrian, it has been many many years since Gretchen watched my daughters. Leah, you were in kindergarten/1st grade! The love and care that Gretchen gave to the kids was amazing and will never be forgotten. We still have lots is "art" work they created and a beautiful Christmas ornament that we hang up every year. I am sure you will miss her greatly but heaven has no pain. She will always be with you in your heart. Pam & Lance Maurer (Taylor & Nicole)
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