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Thurber, Linda J.
Linda Joan Thurber, 75, of 7911 Whitrock Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Monday, November 26, 2012 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. The Rev. Dale Voss will officiate, burial will be at a later date in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Coloma, Wisconsin. The family will greet relatives and friends at Ritchay Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
Linda was born January 14th, 1937, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Zwetz) Holcomb. She attended grade school in the town of Colburn, and high school at Adams Friendship. She then entered the Waushara Teachers' College, graduating in June, 1956. She taught school in Plainville, Wisconsin and also at Howe Elementary School and Saint Lawrence grade school in Wisconsin Rapids. Linda's first marriage was to John A. Bielmeier in 1957. She was married to Harold A. Thurber in June 1972. Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and won several cooking contests. Linda also loved gardening, canning, fishing, flowers, and spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her four children, James (Catherine) Bielmeier of Hancock WI, Janelle (Michael) Ales of Delmar NY, John (Sheila) Bielmeier of Wisc Rapids, and Jake (Tamme) Bielmeier of Wisc Rapids, four step sons, Jamie (Bobbi) Thurber of Plover WI, Dennis Thurber of Wisc Rapids, Douglas (Angie) Thurber of Appleton WI, and Allen (Tiger) Thurber of Wisc Rapids. She had 52 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother Roger Holcomb, her twin sister Mary Holcomb, and her husband Harold of 34 years.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Hospice nurses and all the caregivers at Our House Assisted Living.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
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Mom. I miss you and think of you often. Your story popped up on my phone today, and now I am in my deer stand with tears in my eyes. You would be so proud of your daughter. I see you in her every day. Love always, Mike
Michael Ales
Family
November 22, 2020
Sending prayers and condolences to you at this time of loss.
Jody Lucas
December 1, 2012
We send our prayers and condolences of your loss of your mom but Jesus promised that those that trust in him he will raise up on his return ,I cant wait for that day
Richard Lucas
November 30, 2012
Mom - You were the best Mother In Law I could have ever asked for. When Janelle and I were dating, you were so supportive. When we were first married and had nothing, you helped us can vegetables, find needed items, and so much more. When we came to visit you always made us feel so welcome. There was always something cooking that you would "dip up", and there was always a game to play. Lots of laughs and smiles. You had the most beautiful cheeks! You made a wonderful daughter who is now my wife and a grandmother. I will miss you, but I know you are in a better place. I love you!!
Mike Ales
November 30, 2012
yes with her strength and knowledge cooking big is like art adding bits and pieces to make it taste great and be healthy you will be missed .
Barbara Nelson
November 30, 2012
Linda, finally your trials are over. You always were smiling and loving to bake sometime with the help of Ashley and Amy. You were a great role model. We will miss you.
Patricia Barton-Lovesee
November 28, 2012
Dear Mom - I miss you already, but you are at peace now with Dad, your sister and brother. I will remember you forever. I love you and thank you for raising me to be who I am today. I will see you again someday. Love, Jake
Jake Bielmeier
November 28, 2012
We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Aunt Linda. We will be thinking of you on Saturday.
Pat, Corey and girls
Patrick Holcomb
November 28, 2012
I have so many memories of Grandma that make me smile. Huge batches of anything that she'd cook, a big plentiful garden, jars and jars of veggies and such, love of animals, and a smile always on her face. I will cherish the memories and am at peace to know you are rejoined with those who've gone before you. May God lead doctors and researchers to a cure. With so much love, Jackie
Jackie Weninger
November 28, 2012
May God Bless your families in this time of sorrow. May God welcome your Mother with loving arms.
Nancy Oltesvig
November 28, 2012
Love you so much Mom, I'll never forget all the fun times we've shared & all the things I've learned from you, you were truly the best Mom ever, miss you & love you always. XOXO Love, Janelle
November 27, 2012
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