ESCANABA — Linda Jo Western, age 78, of Escanaba passed away on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.

Linda was born June 2, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Burton and Bernice (Willis) Butler. She graduated from Escanaba High School and Michigan State University. For many years, she worked as a substitute teacher in the Escanaba Public Schools.

Linda is survived by her daughters, Erin (Shayla) Blankenship and Kathryn West, grandchildren Chloe, Griffin, Ellison, Sawyer, Cooper, and Charlie, and her sister, Bette (Mike) Sawyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Matthew Western.

For many years, Linda was an avid gardener and took daily walks through Escanaba, with her beloved dog, Elvis, who has since passed. Linda enjoy

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