Linda Dreesen Obituary
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Linda was born on June 9, 1951 to Alfred and Irene Strychowski in Clark, New Jersey. She graduated from Arthur Johnson Regional High School in 1969. Linda was a secretary and mother.
Linda is survived by a son, Kenneth Whalen of Winfield Park, and a daughter, Nichole Iorio (husband Greg) of Manahawkin, NJ. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Mia Whalen, Kenneth Whalen Jr, Madeline Iorio, Lucas Iorio and Ella Iorio. Linda is also survived by her only sister, Laura Nicolson (husband Bill) along with her nephew Kevin Nicolson and niece LeighAnn Krail.
Linda was predeceased by her husband Emmett Dreesen.
Linda enjoyed going to Atlantic City for many years. She loved playing slot machines and watching Broadway shows. In later years, she enjoyed painting ceramics. Linda enjoyed taking vacations with her children, grandchildren, sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and great-niece and great- nephew. Linda also enjoyed shopping, baking and having lunch with her cousins. She will be greatly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home located at 275 West Milton Avenue in Rahway, NJ 07065.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Grace Healthcare Services, Raritan Plaza III, 105 Fieldcrest Ave, Suite 402, Edison, NJ, 08837-3628.
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