In loving memory of

Linda Lagasse
September 21, 1943 - December 31, 2009

GARNER - Linda L. Lagasse, 66, of Garner passed away Thursday (December 31, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN after a brief but courageous fight with leukemia.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Brian Dellaert officiaing. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Rosary at 4 P.M. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 P.M.

Linda L. Lagasse, the daughter of Peter and Eunice (Wilson) Etzen was born September 21, 1943 in Forest City. She graduated from Forest City High School in 1961. On April 11, 1964 she was united in marriage to Joe Lagasse in Minneapolis, MN. They lived in several states before making their home in Garner in 1976. Linda was employed as a secretary, waitressed and managed food establishments throughout the years in the area. She retired in 2006 from Perkins Restaurant in Mason City. Linda was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time reading, doing crossword puzzles, baking, spending time with her family, friends and foremost being with her grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Red Hat Society and the Blind Association in Mason City.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Joe, of Garner; son, Robin Lagasse of Minneapolis, MN and his daughter, Summer; daughter, Wendy (Paul) Juntunen of Rolla, ND and their three children, Jadyn, Haley and Kylie; daughter, Dawn (Brian) Henley of Marshalltown, IA and their two sons, Creighton and Matt; and two nephews, Brad and Bryan Saathoff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sandra Saathoff; and brother, Scott Etzen.

Tributes

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Art & Eva Winslow--Joe's sister and husband wrote on Jan 4, 2010:

"Joe and children, It is so difficult to imagine your group without Linda. She has gone before us and someday we will join her. Someway she has joined my Renee. God Bless all of you. "

Mark & Brenda Welling - friends of Wendy & Paul wrote on Jan 4, 2010:

"Our deepest sympathy."

Brenda & Mark Welling - friends Wendy & Paul wrote on Jan 4, 2010:

"During this most difficult time and in the coming days; please know that our thoughts and prayers continue for you and your families. Know that God will hold you all in the palm of his hands to help carry you through the battles, tears, and challenges this will bring to your lives. Keep close to your heart all the wonderful memories and reflect on those often. Wendy - I so wish I could be there for you!"

Chris Murphy wrote on Jan 4, 2010:

"I never met Linda but I do know her daughter Dawn. Linda must of been a special person to have raised a daughter like Dawn. My thoughts and prayers are with you Dawn in this time of loss. I will keep you in my prayers."

Jim and Darlene Reinig friend wrote on Jan 4, 2010:

"Linda was the beautiful person, as her picture. I remember working with her in church,when we lived in Garner. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. Darlene and Jim Reinig Mesa, Az."

Rod and Brenda Lagasse wrote on Jan 3, 2010:

"May you find peace and comfort in the many memories you all have of Aunt Linda. You are in our prayers."

Dennis and Cindy Lagasse wrote on Jan 3, 2010:

"Uncle Joe and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss."

Dottie Neumann(Dorothea Ollenburg) wrote on Jan 2, 2010:

"I will always remember Linda as a quiet, kind and lovely person. She was the best waitress/server in North Ia. She knew how to combine dignity and humor. She will be missed by anyone who knew her. "

Belinda and Dan Vining- niece wrote on Jan 2, 2010:

"Uncle Joe and family, I can only repeat what Tammy said, it is so true, no words can ease your grief. Our prayers are with all of you during this very hard time in your lives."

Tammy/neice wrote on Jan 2, 2010:

"I wanted to share one thing Aunt Linda told me right after my mother's funeral in Feb.It helped me then and I hope it helps you now. Aunt Linda told me, "Remember you can still talk to her, she is still with you, she will always be with you, she is not gone." I thought long and hard on this and it helped me during my time of losing my parents. I hope it helps you all as well."

Tammy Hiatt/Niece wrote on Jan 2, 2010:

"Unlce Joe, Robin, Wendy, Dawn and families. I know no words that I say will ease your grief during this most difficult time. Just know you are being thought of and my heart goes out to you all. "

Jeaneen & Greg Boucher-niece wrote on Jan 1, 2010:

"Uncle Joe and family, We are so very sorry about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."

Estelle & Terry - niece wrote on Jan 1, 2010:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Joe and cousins - Robin, Wendy and Dawn"

jason and bobbie james wrote on Dec 31, 2009:

"we are thinking of you joe"