Linda M. Hansen

Linda M. Hansen, 63, lifelong Rockford resident, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in Swedish American Hospital.nbsp; Born September 9, 1949, daughter of Maynard Wibom and Betty Bard Wibom.nbsp; Graduated from Auburn High School in 1967 and married Lyle R. Hansen on July 15, 1967.nbsp; She worked for Barnes Drill for 5 years before becoming a stay at home mom for their daughter, Alicia. She was actively involved in Gunsoles and Froberg schoolsnbsp; with the PTO, as a crossing guard and lunch room aid. She was also involved with Brownie and Girl Scouts She was active with Save The Land, was appointed a Cherry Valley Township Trustee and was a Democratic Precint Committee Woman.nbsp; She enjoyed her yard, cooking, cross stitch and sewing.nbsp; She had a special love for the many pets she had through the years. Motown music, especially Barry White and Smoky Robinson were always favorites.nbsp; Linda had a huge heart and was always concerned about helping make life better for everyone else.

Survivors include her husband, Lyle; daughter, Alicia Miller; grandchildren Malia Miller and Brent Miller; parents, Betty Bredeson and Maynard (Marlene) Wibom; sisters, Sharon (Alan) Alonzo, Annie (Ross) Bredeson and Cheri (Steve) Johnson; brothersnlaw, Roger Hansen and Virgil (Dottie) Hansen.Predeceased by her grandparents, Einar and Sigrid Bard and Eric and Ada Wibom.

A celebration of Lindas life will be held from 25 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 at the SMamp;SF Club, 1010 Sandy Hollow Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. nbsp;The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.