Linda Jean Muma

Linda Jean Muma obituary, Kalkaska, MI

Linda Jean Muma

Linda Muma Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalkaska Funeral & Cremation Services on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Linda Jean Johnson Muma, 70, of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. Born March 21, 1955, Linda was preceded in death by her parents Leon Johnson and Darla Alexander Johnson, and her brother, Gerald Johnson. She is survived by her life partner, Christopher Garrett of Mancelona, MI; her children and their spouses; daughter, Deborah Pavlichek of Mancelona, MI; daughter, Cindy and husband Jon Lucas of Mancelona, MI: daughter, Barbara and husband Travis Ramsey of Crosby, TX, son, Eric and wife Marissa Molski of Mancelona, MI; son, Brian Muma of Kalkaska, MI; son, David Muma of Petoskey, MI; and 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Linda loved her family and friends, and held each deeply in her heart. She enjoyed holidays and especially enjoyed decorating for Halloween and Christmas. Linda had a passion for building things, cooking, and baking. She liked to plant flowers and arrange her garden gnomes. Linda was laid to rest on November 5, 2025 beside her family at the Fairview Cemetery North in Mancelona, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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