Linnea Jo Rietow

I remember Linnae as the neighborhood babysitter. We lived across the street. There were always children over. She was always energetic & playful. We moved across town and I missed her smile. I saw her again & high school when she worked as a cashier in the cafeteria. I loved chatting with her there. She often had to remind me that she was getting paid and had to go back to work. But she did so with warmth and her usual smile. I´m so sorry for the family´s loss. Love from the west coast, Amy...

To Dale and family, I was heartbroken to hear about the sudden loss of Linnea. She was a beautiful soul who brought so much joy and love to everyone around her. I met her at the Auberge Memory Care Facility in Lake Zurich. I had moved my older sister there, who has Alzheimer's, and I came each day to care for her. Linnea was a care giver hired for a lovely resident named Kitty. I liked Linnea instantly. She had a way of elevating our work experience each day and making it fun. While...