Linda Lou Baldwin

Linda Lou Baldwin obituary

Linda Lou Baldwin

Linda Baldwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Linda Lou Baldwin, age 79, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 11, 2025, at Hospice of Lenawee Hospice Home. She was born March 26, 1946, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Jeffrey Lane & Katherine Kempf Lane. On June 12, 1965, she married Gerald Baldwin, he survives. In addition to her husband, Gerald, she is survived by her children, Sheila Baldwin, Todd (Kim) Baldwin and Sherri Kings; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sisters, Gloria (Bill)Ternes of Gilbert, Arizona, Carol Hoag of Fort Worth, Indiana, Marjori Houttekier of Adrian, Michigan, Connie (Ted) Baughey of Mt. Sternings, Kentucky, and Janet (Tom) Flook of Whitmore Lake, Michigan; one brother, Jerry (Sharon) Lane of Reading, Michigan; and and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeffrey Lane & Katherine Kempf Lane.; step-mother, Beulah Lane;two sisters, Judy Rohrback and Kathleen Alshire; three brothers in law, David Aleshire, Jack Rohrback, Dick Hoag and great great grandson, Malachi. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday November 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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