Linda Sue Randall (age 62) of 2121 23rd Avenue South in Escanaba passed away Thursday morning, January 28, 2010, after a lengthy battle with cancer and kidney disease at home with her family by her side.

Linda was born April 9, 1947 in Escanaba, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Saul) Baribeau. She was united in marriage to Gary Randall on January 11, 1964 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wells. Linda worked for Robinson Furniture and then for E & E Furniture and Sleep Center in Wells for 37 years as office manager. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, and had also been an officer of the Peninsula Stockcar Association. She enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, traveling, going for rides in their ‘66 Corvette and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.

Including her loving husband, Gary, she is survived and will be greatly missed by:

Her son - Rob and Becky (McAlpine) Randall of Escanaba

Her daughters - Tori Eden of Grand Rapids, MI; - Amy Randall and Jim Wolcott (fiancé`)of Grand Rapids, MI

5 Grandchildren, Kevin, Brandon and Steven Eden, Ryan Randall and Garrett Randall Wolcott
Her mother, Margaret Babcock of Escanaba

Her sisters, Peggy Brown and Diane Heath, both of Escanaba

Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Baribeau

Linda’s family will receive friends on Sunday, January 31 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 PM at the funeral home with Deacon Lew Vailliencourt officiating. A reception will be held immediately following services at the Gladstone American Legion August Mattson Post 71.

Linda will be laid to rest at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be directed to the family or to the Salvation Army.