Linda Grimes

Linda Grimes

August 20, 1948 - March 30, 2019

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Linda L. Grimes, 70, of Platteville, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home, of cancer, with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the celebration at the funeral home. Online condolences can made at www.melbyfh.com.

Linda was born on August 20, 1948 in Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter Jesse L. and Mary E. (Sandeman) McPhail. She was united in marriage to Douglas Grimes on September 18, 1999 in Platteville. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1966. She was the office manager at Pioneer Ford from 1987 until her retirement in 2010. She always loved to dance. She thoroughly enjoyed hosting Christmas, cookouts and spending time with her family. She enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and was an avid lifetime Badger and Packer fan.

She is survived by her husband, Doug; sons, David Knetter, Jr, Telly (Jen) Knetter and Corey Grimes; grandsons, Tyler Knetter and Hayden Grimes; one sister, Janeth (Allen) Abing; three brothers, Mark (Diana) McPhail, Kent McPhail, and Jon (Jane) McPhail; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Lou McPhail, Jerry (Velma) Grimes, Ted (Shelly) Grimes, and Randy Grimes; two aunts, Dorothy Gobes and Jean McPhail; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gary McPhail in 1973, nephew, Craig Abing in 1993 and father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Edith Grimes.  The family would like to THANK the UW Carbone Cancer Center and Grant County Hospice for all of their care during this time.

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Mel Kelly
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a note to the family of this lovely lady - she worked with us at the Pioneer Ford offices on many occasions, and it was ALWAYS our privilege to have her take care of us. I am grateful and honored she was part of our Platteville lives for so many years - ner late nephew Craig was also a very important part of our son Tom's life - it is hard to believe he has been gone 26 years - Please know you have my heartfelt sympathy and care - from "Mom Uno" Mel (Mrs. Thomas E, jr) Kelly xooxoxox
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Patricia Brienen
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Telly, Jen and Family- I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Ali Lorenz
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Telly, Jen, and Tyler- I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. I am grateful and honored to have enjoyed Linda’s company for the short time I knew her. With greatest sympathy, I am sending you love. -Ali
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Linda (Sheldon) Hardyman
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Doug and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Linda (Sheldon) Hardyman
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Meagan
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Linda I know you are in a better place. A place with no pain & comfort. That’s the rational way of looking at it. The way I feel though is heart broken. You were an angel. So loving and caring. So passionate. You were like a mom to me. I will always remember baking cookies with you, Hayden arresting grandpa, treasure hunts, your beautiful flower & fairy gardens and your love of Christmas. You spoke of the ones you love often and you are missed. Not just missed but lives so much even after you are gone. Doug we love you. I am so grateful Linda got to spend her life with such a wonderful man. My boys lost the best mother and I lost a dear friend. We love you Grandma!
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Cathy Cole
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Dear Doug, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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