Ms. Linda Sue (Kessler) Wright, 77, of Bloomington, IL (formerly of Wendelin, IL), passed away Sunday August 4, 2024, in the comfort of her home and with her son and daughter by her side. Linda was born on June 7, 1947, to Melvin and Verneatha (Buerster) Kessler.
Linda worked hard all her life – 30 years at General Telephone/GTE/Verizon in engineering, accounting, and payroll departments and for several years in the business offices at Marc Center, First Student, and Freedom Oil. She was quick to laugh, tell a story, lend an ear, and share her homespun wisdom. Linda was a dedicated single parent, and her grandchildren brought so much joy to her life. She prioritized family and friends, had a generous heart, and was known for her Christmas goodies (turtles and tassies) and baking cookies for her grandchildren. Linda enjoyed gardening, reading, cheering for the Bears and the Cubs, and playing euchre and Uno.
Linda is survived by her mother, Verneatha Kessler, two children: Janeen Wright (Bloomington, IL), Robert Erik (Ali) Wright (Park Ridge, IL), two grandchildren: Madeleine Elizabeth Wright, Geoffrey Charles Wright, three sisters: Roxanne Ginder, Nancy VanBlaricum, Cindy (Alan) Keeffe, two brothers: Dick (Shirley) Kessler, Sam (Ruth) Kessler, two sisters-in-law: Linda Kessler, Carol Kessler, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Linda is preceded in death by her father, Melvin Kessler, two brothers: Wayne Kessler and Steve Kessler, and two brothers-in-law: Herman Ginder and Steve VanBlaricum.
Cremation rites have been accorded with East Lawn Funeral Home 1102 Airport Rd Bloomington, IL 61704. A gathering to celebrate Linda’s life with family and friends will be planned for a future date. Memorial donations in Linda’s name can be made and mailed to Lifelong Access (formerly Marc Center/Marcfirst) at 2000 Jacobssen Dr. Normal, IL 61761. Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.eastlawnmemorial.com
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