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Linda Spees Obituary
RACINE, WI -- Linda L. Spees (nee; Callahan), 84, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Linda was born in Lima, Ohio on February 15, 1941 to Harmon and Velma (nee: Mankey) Callahan. She married Charles Spees in Lima, he preceded her in death in 2013.
She was employed at Westinghouse. Linda was an avid reader. She was a proud grandma and great grandma.
Linda is survived by her sons Charles (Cindy) and Kenneth (Ashleigh) Spees, daughter-in-law Marty, grandchildren Josh, Jeremy, Brent, Chuck, Nicole, Joseph. Travis and Trevor, nephew Michael (Amy) and niece Lori. She is further survived by many great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her son Joseph Spees and brother Dennis Callahan.
Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com.
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Carleen Jackson
June 27, 2025
I remember Linda fondly. Linda's husband, Charles, and my dad, Carl Shepard, were first cousins.
AGNES THERESA WRIGHT
June 26, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janice Klopp
June 26, 2025
I am sorry for your loss of your mother. I, too, spent many evenings at Harm and Velma's. My grandparents were George (Harm's brother) and Lydia Callahan. Such good times with such a close family!
Janice (Cook) Klopp
April Conway
June 26, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
My mother was Phyllis Hofmann Conway - she was the sister of Robert "Bob" Hofmann and sister-in-law of Louise "Squeeze" "Aunt Dee" Callahan Hofmann.
I grew up spending time with Aunt Dee's Callahan siblings and their families.
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