Linda Marie Ross (Gregorius) passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on July 19, 2024. Born in Appleton, Wis. on Feb. 6, 1952, Linda lived a life full of love! She settled and raised her family in River Falls, Wis. She loved her community, where she volunteered for the Power of 100 group, maintained a corner garden in town for all to enjoy, and was involved at Relay for Life.
Linda loved her friends - she was a part of book club, Bunco group, active at Curves, a part of bowling league, and her beloved traveling cowbell band. Linda loved to teach and learn; she spent nearly 40 years as a special education teacher showing kindness, patience, and giving inspiration to all of her students. She loved travel and adventure, taking trips to Madeline Island and Hawaii in the last year. Linda loved the Green Bay Packers, often taking annual trips to Lambeau Field to see a game in person. Mostly though, Linda loved her family.
Linda grew up and is survived by her three sisters, Sharon (Stan), Diane (Tom) and Terry (Wayne) and was greeted at heaven’s gate by her loving parents Joseph (Grace) and Dolores Gregorius. Linda is now reunited with her caring husband, Tom, that she spent over 40 years happily married to. She loved being a mother and grandmother to her two sons, Jon (Ashley) and Trevor (Charlotte) and two grandchildren Callahan and Ruby. Linda’s love, laughter, and kindness will be missed by all who knew her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church (211 E. Division St.) in River Falls. Visitation will also be Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
