Linda Steinbrecher

Linda Steinbrecher FELCH - Linda K. Steinbrecher, 53, of W5806 Groveland Mine Road, Felch, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, at her home. Linda was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Marquette, daughter of the late Bennett and Betty Jane (Kermode) Lehto. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1967 and went on to receive her beautician license. Linda married Fabian Steinbrecher on June 6, 1970 at St. Joseph's Church in Foster City. She worked in the warehouse on the family farm for several years. Linda also worked at the Riverside Deli in Spread Eagle, Wis. for a number of years. In 1995, Linda started working at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital as a dietary aid. She loved her job and made many instant friendships. Linda went to work no matter what the weather conditions. In her last days she never complained once about her situation or the pain she was in, but still always thought of others first, right up until the end. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Foster City, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Linda loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Fabian; two sons, John (Becky) Steinbrecher of Iron Mountain and Rusty (Jillian) Steinbrecher of Felch; three brothers, Ben Lehto of Merriman, Brian (Joanie) Lehto of Iron Mountain and Barry (Suzanne) Lehto of Marrian, Kan.; three grandchildren, Taylor, Alexandra, and McKenzie Steinbrecher; special friend, sister-in-law, and a woman who was like the sister she never had, Mary Pat Steinbrecher; and also a special friend, Helen Mattson; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Steinbrecher, in 1995. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain and today from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Foster City. Parish prayers were recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Fr. George Kuppayil offered the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial was in Foster City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Linda Steinbrecher

October 22, 2002