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Born on July 24, 1951, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Leo and Helen (Hawkins) Long. She married Mike LaVeine and they later divorced.
Linda was a 1969 graduate of Burlington High School. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree. Linda was of strong Christian faith and enjoyed her bible study group. She was a member of the Burlington Ski Kats and loved water skiing. Linda worked for her father at Leo's Yamaha for forty years where she retired from. She worked in sales, parts, and the office. She enjoyed every part of her job, but loved serving the community and customers the most. They were like family to her. In her younger years, she loved to jump on her motorcycle and go for rides. Linda also loved all animals, but had a very special place in her heart for baby rabbits and her neighbor's dogs. Her neighbors were also of very high importance to her, and she cared for them as well. Linda was a big supporter of our Veteran Community and loved her country. A true Patriot with a passion to serve others! Of all these things, Linda loved her family most.
She is survived by her sister Patty (Randy) Nordheim of Waukon, Iowa; niece Kris (Ben) Rausch of Waukon, Iowa; nephew Blake (Melissa) Fosaaen of La Crescent, Minnesota; four great nieces and nephews: Lena, Theo, Jeremiah and Rosella Rausch. Also surviving, are an aunt and uncle Judy and Garmon Morse of Bloomfield, Iowa and several cousins.
Her body has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Judy Ann Morse officiating. A one-hour visitation will be prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. at Lunning Chapel where the family will meet with friends.
In lieu of flowers two memorials have been established in her memory for the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard or Crapo Park.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lunning Funeral Chapel
2620 Mt. Pleasant St., Burlington, IA 52601
Send FlowersOct
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Services provided by
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