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Linda Vanderhoff Obituary
Utica
Linda Louise Kelsey Vanderhoff, 57, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Utica. Linda was born in Utica on August 9, 1951, a daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Williams) Wolak. At Sacred Heart Church, Utica, on June 30, 1999, Linda married Don Vanderhoff. For many years Linda was employed with the Sturgess Manufacturing Co. She was a member of St. Josephs-St. Patricks Church, Utica. Linda was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed spending time in nature. Linda is survived by her husband and soul mate, Don; her children, Sigmund Kelsey, Utica, Lisa Kelsey, Utica, Amy Garrett and husband, James, Utica, and Katrina Jefferson and husband, B.J., KY; grandchildren, Samantha Koscinski, Robert and Alexis Whiting, Rebecca and Victor Kelsey, Carrilynn and Jamie Garrett all of Utica; brother and sisters, Rose Czternastek and husband, Stan, Utica, Frank Wolak and wife, Patricia, Whitesboro, and Chris Purcell, Sylvan Beach; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Martha and Harry Griffith, Utica; aunts and uncles, Claudia Hulser, Clinton, Duff Geary and husband, Bill, Vernon Center, Jennie Misiaszek and husband, John, Whitesboro; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and two special companions, Bandit and Leo. Linda was predeceased by her parents and her brother, C.J. Wolak. A memorial mass for Linda will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 10:00 at St. Josephs-St. Patricks Church, Utica. Burial will be in St. Josephs Cemetery, Whitestown. There are no calling hours. Those so wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff of the ICU at St. Elizabeths Hospital and Dr. Lynn Paquette for the wonderful care given to Linda. Arrangements are by the Heintz Funeral Service, Inc. On line messages of sympathy may be made at www.Heintzfuneralservice.net.
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Richard Phillips
July 14, 2009
From ALFIE..to The Graduate..to Bonnie and Clyde.. laughs upon laughs..that year 67. the cake baking ritual at 13 Andees Ave..the morning visits to AC's house..songs ,songs, and more songs: Dylan's Leopard Skin pill Box Hat etc.. and YES ,even the time you tossed my ring back at me, and it landed into a full bowl of egg salad ( most who knew us never heard of that) All that and more..Im glad you found happiness, and I hold those memories affectionatley. Bye...Richard G Phillips
Jessica Bick
July 14, 2009
Lisa,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy DeGrace
July 13, 2009
Sig, Lisa, Amy & Katrina,
You are all in my prayers. Your Mother was a very kind hearted lady. She looked out for all of us back in the "old" neighborhood. I have tons of great memories of all of us. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
My Deepest Sympathy
Amy (Bork) DeGrace
joy vanderhoff
July 13, 2009
This is joy vanderhoff and i give my condolences to all her family and my uncle don vanderhoff i love you take care and rest in peace linda vanderhoff you will be missed.
Kelly Becker
July 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Harry@Martha Griffith
July 13, 2009
Kind, quiet, almost shy daughter-in-law
God saw you there and to you did call
Miss you we will every day
You are with the angels now to stay
Candy Pfendler
July 12, 2009
Amy & Katrina,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. May god bless you and keep you safe in your time of need. I will keep you all in my prayers. My Deepest Condolences,
Candy (Bork) Pfendler
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