Linda Companion

Linda was born April 8, 1916 in Wilburton, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Burglo) Companion. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph Division after 33 years of service.

Linda spent the majority of her life in Bridgman, Michigan. She had an excellent work ethic, and after finishing her shift at Whirlpool, she would return home to work on the family farm. After her retirement, she devoted herself to caring for her mother. Linda enjoyed the winters spent in Florida with her brother and sister-in-law. She loved spending time with her family and loved her great and great-great nieces and nephews. She especially enjoyed the last year of her life with the new friendships made with the staff and residents of Woodland Terrace in Bridgman.

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Facts Born: April 8, 1916
Place of Birth: Wilburton, Oklahoma
Death: October 31, 2006
Place of Death: Bridgman, Michigan
Survivors Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lodine Companion of Bridgman, Michigan and 12 nieces and nephews, Tony (Mary) Companion of Elkhart, Indiana, Lynn (Charlotte) Companion of Elkhart, Indiana, Mace (Vera) Companion of Elkhart, Indiana, Steve Companion of Marco Island, Florida, Dennis Companion of Berwick, Louisiana, Angie Ward of Indialantic, Florida, Ronald Companion of Benton Harbor, Michigan, Mike (Joan) Companion of Scottville, Michigan, Marge (Jim) Bembenek of Bridgman, Michigan, Jackie (Larry) Horak of Three Oaks, Michigan, Carla (Gary) VanGilder of St. Joseph, Michigan, and Carl Companion Jr. of Harbert, Michigan, and many great and great, great nieces and nephews 4 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Viewing

Friday November 3, 2006 , 6-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral

Saturday November 4, 2006 , 10:30 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Burial

at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman