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Linda Risley Obituary

Linda D. Risley 49, Indianapolis died June 25, 2007. Linda was a Manager for the Tax Administration Division for the Indiana Department of Revenue for 26 years. Her children, Michael V., Justin G., Dawn Risley, Melissa L. Mitchem; four grandchildren; mother, Annetta Kennedy; sister, Cynda Denny; brothers, Robert D., Kevin R. Kennedy, fiancée, Mike Lorenz; niece, Christy Kumfer; nephews, Sam Kennedy, Dustin and Brandon Denny, survive Linda. Her husband, Richard D. Risley; father, Bobby F. Kennedy, and brother, John Fitzgerald Kennedy preceded Linda in death. To celebrate her life, a service will be held Friday, June 29, 2007 7 p.m. at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center-Decatur with visitation there from 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contribution be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www.flannerbuchanan.com

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jun. 28, 2007.

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