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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 5804 Sheridan Road. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery. A visitation will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Linda A. Demske, (nee: Pitts), age 70, of Kenosha was born into eternal life, Friday, December 15, 2023.
Linda was born in Kenosha on January 4, 1953, a daughter of the late Frank and Sylvia (nee: Kinsey) Pitts.
She attended St. Anthony Elementary School and was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
Linda was employed for many years with Sentry and Piggly Wiggly Grocery Stores.
On June 4, 1989, at Kemper Hall, she was united in marriage to Gerald J. “Jerry” Demske.
A member of both St. James and St. Peter’s Catholic Church, she was also a member of the Kenosha Garden Club. Linda found true pleasure in escaping into her backyard gardening and making all things beautiful. She loved to cook/bake but her true joy was found in the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry; her daughter, Trisha (Tony) Blaine; her four precious grandchildren, Sophie, Ryan, Jocelyn, and Henry Blaine; her canine love, Maddie, and her siblings, Darlene (Ken) Gretzinger, Claudia (Tom) Corradini, Renee (Marty) Lang, David (Pat) Pitts, Cheryl Haubrich, and Lisa (Randy) Westphal.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 5804 Sheridan Road. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery. A visitation will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Gib Petzke says
Prayers and sympathy for Jerry and the entire family during this difficult and sad time.
Karen (Shepard) Tillman says
Jerry, so sorry to hear about Linda. Prayers to your family.
Karen (Shepard) Tillman
Team 43 says
To Jerry and Family,
All of our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. We hope the comfort of faith and family will help ease your pain. Love your work family, Cheryl, Emilie, Crystal, Heidi, Becky and Guivini.
Terry Modory says
Jerry, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Thurston says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Linda’s family. I’m so sorry for your lose.
Cheryl Pearlman says
Jerry,
My deepest sympathy for Linda’s passing. May her memory be a blessing.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Pearlman
Sandy Gauntt says
So sorry for yur loss Jerry. My prayers for you and your family at this time.
Cousin Coleen and Charlie says
Sending our thoughts and prayers for you Jerry, the kids and all of the family and loved ones. May the peace of God fill your hearts.
Bill Evans says
Jerry- sorry for your loss;
my prayers for you and your family .
Pat Vanderpoel Stecky says
Prayers for you Jerry and your family. May God bless you all.
Sue Tabili Downs says
So sorry to have read about Linda’s passing . May she Rest In Peace . I remember your family so well ! Lovely family !
Susan Tabili Downs
Ken says
I speak for myself, my family and everyone at Backyard Dream when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this moment of sadness. If there’s anything that I can do don’t hesitate to ask.
Anonymous says
Jerry, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Linda. Prayers for peace- Ann & Chuck Rhey
Elaine Degeneffe says
I am very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a dear cousin.
Joyce Gyurina says
Jerry and Linda’s family- so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Linda
Joel & Claudia Lindsay says
Jerry- sorry for your loss;
Our prayers are with you and your family .
With Love,
Sue Kaeppeler says
Dear Trisha, Jerry, and Linda’s family,
This comes with heartfelt sympathy at the loss of dear Linda.
I am in CA and just heard this sad news and I am so sorry that I wasn’t home to offer my sympathy in person at St. Mary’s.
Whenever I think of Linda, I am reminded of someone who loved her family and her faith with all the love in her heart.
The last time I saw her, she was wheeling around Party City near Christmas time, maybe last year. She talked so much about Trisha’s beautiful children and how excited she was to celebrate together.
A conversation with Linda was always one filled with kindness. She called you, “sweetie” or “honey” and always filled my heart with a smile.
Linda had suffered greatly in this life, and I know that God is rewarding herin his Heavenly home today.
Sending prayers for all of you as you mourn her loss. She was a beautiful and special soul.
I am thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
David Fieramosca says
Sorry for your loss. May Linda rest in peace.
Jowauna Owens says
Prayers and encouragement for Jerry, Trisha, and The Pitts family.