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LINDA J. GIEL
Born: Oct. 15, 1950; in Ottawa
Died: Feb. 2, 2008; in Arlington Heights
She was an elementary schoolteacher for District 59 in Elk Grove Village
CARY - Linda J. Giel, 57, of Cary, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights.
She was born Oct. 15, 1950, in Ottawa, to Richard and Lois (Terry) Saar.
She was an elementary schoolteacher for District 59 in Elk Grove Village.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Giel, whom she married Dec. 29, 1973, in Ottawa; two children, Jon Giel and Kristen Giel, both of Cary; a brother, Chris (Sue) Saar of Ottawa; three sisters, Susan (John) Ottawa, Alicia (Jay) Sesto of Ottawa and Janice (Don) Langlois of Wausau, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robin Saar; and her mother-in-law, Phyllis Giel.
The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at funeral home. Burial will be in Windridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DMUC Box 3624, Durham, N.C. 27710.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817.
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Laura Hagan
February 8, 2008
Dear Jack, Jon and Kristen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so grateful for all the wonderful memories we have with all of you and mom. She will be missed by all who knew her!
Love and friendship,
Tom, Laura and Kylie
Kathy Johanson
February 8, 2008
Jon and Family - My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories of all the special times you shared.
The Johnson Family
February 7, 2008
Dear Jack, Jon, and Krissy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember your dear wife and Mom.
We will miss Linda, too.
Love & Friendship Always,
Ross, Pam, Lars, Karl, Lisa, Dea, and Chase and the late Nils
betty juchowicz
February 6, 2008
John and family I'm really sorry on what happened to Linda. She was a very nice and a wonderful person.Were all praying for her up on heaven!!!!!!
Betty Juchowicz
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Madeleine Madsen
February 6, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Linda in District 59. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Lisa Sieler
February 5, 2008
Jon & Family~ I am truly sorry for your loss. You spoke of your mother with great honor & respect. I am touched by the way you talked about her & shared those special memories of what a wonderful mother she has always been. Deepest Sympathy to all that has had the pleasure to know her.
Bill Blecke
February 5, 2008
Dayle and I have you and your family in our prayers. I can't imagine the burden you have been carrying. May God shower you with His Grace in this time of need.
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Lore Levene
February 5, 2008
Linda touched the lives of so many students and teachers. She was always willing to share her time and talents.
Kelly Brown
February 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Steve & Linda Victor
February 5, 2008
Jack,
Jon, & Kristin,
We are saddened by the loss of Linda. What a special lady she was. We
keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
February 5, 2008
Linda was always a bright spot in our day here at Good Shepherd Hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family during this difficult time.
With loving respect,
The staff of the Outpatient Lab at Good Shepherd Hospital
The Kalal Family
February 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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