Linda Louise Lake
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Linda Louise Lake, 74, Lawrence, KS died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Advent Health in Merriam, KS.
Linda was born on January 4, 1949, in Winfield, KS, the daughter of Lowell and Louise (Litton) Green. She graduated from Oxford High School in Oxford, KS and then earned her degree in education from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. She also had two master’s degrees from Southwestern.
Linda spent her career as an English teacher in Arkansas City, KS. She moved to Lawrence in 1997 where she taught in Topeka and Tonganoxie to complete her career.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Lake and his wife Trina and their son Jack; Matthew Lake and his wife Kechia and their children Addison, Sydney, Dawson, and Colton; Mark Lake and his wife Tabatha and their children Dirk and Alexandria. She is also survived by her stepbrother Jay Dwyer, stepsister Kay and her husband Lowell Gerhing, and sister-in-law Lynda Green.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her stepparents Juanita Green and John Dietrich, and her brother Wayne Green.
The family suggests memorials in Linda’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Linda.
Mom,
We miss you so much. Thanks for being a great mom and grandma!
Love you,
Mike, Trina and Jack Lake
Mike, Trina & Jack,
Thinking of you and your family during this time of loss. I will remember Linda as a great English teacher with a big smile😊. Praying for comfort! Love you guys! Scott, Teresa and Family
Linda (Lala),
You were a generous soul that loved your family fiercely. We miss you so but find comfort knowing you have been healed and that we will see you again! Until then we will cherish all of the memories.
Love,
Matt, Kechia and Kids
I will miss you so dear cousin. You and I shared many laughs and giggles over the years. I will ALWAYS remember the screech owl outside your upstairs bedroom window in Oxford. He scared us both to death….
Rest in peace my “sweet sister!”
Until we meet again…💞
We have so many wonderful memories of Linda and your family. Our thoughts are with each one of you at this time.
Linda will be missed. She has been a part of my life since middle school. May all the good memories comfort you during this time.
Love Tammy, Tom and Juliana
We will remember the great celebrations at the farm and spending time with the wonderful Lake family! We are so sorry for your loss and our hearts are with you!
Love you guys!
We will miss you, dear cousin, as will your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones. We’re so thankful for our Heavenly Father’s plan and the resurrection brought about by our Savior, Jesus Christ.
To Linda’s family my sincere condolences. I was a childhood friend of Linda’s, we grew up together in Oxford, lost track of each other over the subsequent decades then reconnected briefly a few years ago long distance when I moved to KC and Linda lived in Lawrence. I have so many wonderful memories of our shared childhood-dance lessons, band, church, slumber parties, spelling bees. She was smart and had a beautiful singing voice. You had a special person in your family.
Our Prayers and Condolences go out to All the Family during this time of Loss. Linda left a lasting impression on so many students. She will be missed by many. May you remember all the good times you experienced with her.
Love,
Tim, Michelle, Trenten ,and Taner Rudolph
We want to express our sincere sorrow for the Lake Family. Please know you are in our prayers.
I was lucky enough to experience lots of great memories with the Lake family. Living next door for years meant many fun get togethers. Linda will definitely be missed but great memories will always be present.
The White Family (Marietta, GA)
I want to express my gratitude to you for raising such conscientious young men who were great to have around on the golf courses. I enjoyed knowing you through them! Heartfelt wishes to you all… a mother and grandmother will never be replaced!
Ron Young
Lenexa KS
Mike,Matthew and Mark
I have been ill and was not aware of your loss of Linda. My prayers are with you all. She is at peace now. Love you all. Donna Rindt