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Official Obituary of

Linda D. Rioux

February 14, 1954 ~ April 26, 2018 (age 64) 64 Years Old

Linda Rioux Obituary

Linda D. Rioux, 64, of Iron, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Messiah Lutheran Church at 11:00 am with visitation one-hour prior. Pastor Joyce Piper will officiate. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences, please visit www.rangefuneralhomes.com.

Linda was born February 14, 1954 in Buffalo, MN to Florian and Dorothy Lindner. Linda met Van Rioux in Hopkins and moved to the Range. They were united in marriage on April 26, 1991 and made their home in Iron, MN.

Linda enjoyed outdoor activities, loved crocheting, and doing puzzle books in her spare time until her arthritis made her stop. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and putzing with her rose bushes.

She is survived by:
Husband of 27 years, Van
Sons: Chris Anderson, Colin (Mandy) Petterson, and Shaun (Kelly) Rioux
Mother: Dorothy Lindner
Sisters: Barb Zupan and Donna (Larry) Hadsel
Grandchildren: Joseph (Arielle) Petterson, Maxine Lauseng, and Sylvia Rioux
Great Grandchildren: Kinsley Petterson and Hadley Mickle
Her trusty buddy, Shadow
Numerous relatives and friends

She was preceded in death by her father, Florian; son, Les; and father-in-law, John

Funeral Service

05/03/2018 at 11:00 AM
Messiah Lutheran Church, Enterprise Drive South, Mountain Iron, MN, USA

Visitation begins at 10:00 am

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