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Richard Lewis Linden
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Lewis Linden on March 20, 2025. Richard was born in Freeport, Il on August 22, 1978 to Richard and Sandra Linden. Richard was a cherished member of our family and will be deeply missed. For many years, Richard worked in sales and marketing. He was exceptional in that line of work. He was life long Chicago Bears fan.
He is survived by his Mother Sandra, daughter Mariah, sister Jackie Gaskill (Shayne) brother Robert (Jennifer), nieces Alayna and Kaiya Gaskill, and Godparents and siblings, the Edison family, Garry, Hilda, Octavia, Brandy and Garry Jr.
Preceded in death by his father, Richard G. Linden, maternal grandparents Clarence and Martha Cook, paternal grandparents Robert and Blanche Linden.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 11:00 am -1:00 pm at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home.
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504 N. Walnut Street, Freeport, IL 61032
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