STURGIS - On March 18, 1963 in Yakima, Washington, the good Lord blessed the world with Linda Lee Luze. On 28 September 2007, after a short but heroic battle with cancer, He called her back to the safety of His loving embrace.

Linda attended Elkton Elementary School until the age of 10. The family then moved to the Black Hills where she attended Deadwood Elementary, Junior High and in 1981 graduated from Lead High School. Linda lived a full life on her own terms. Those who knew her, even a brief time realized that they had spent time with someone special. Her generosity and love for people were apparent when she chose to work at B.H.S.S.C. for over 20 years. Linda's avid interests included motorcycles, which led her to the Black Hills Abate Club and Darts of which she was a master. The past two years Linda was supervisor of sales for Custom View Windows in Sturgis.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Fr. Bill Zandri officiating. Burial follows at the Oak Ridge Cemetery near Deadwood. Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Monday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A memorial has been established.

Linda is survived by her three children; LaRessa Luze and her children Heidi and Leah Luze, all of Rapid City and KaSondra Luze, Rapid City, Michael Luze, Sturgis and their father, Gary Schmit, Sioux Falls, father; James (Annabel) Luze of Lead; mother, Donna (LeRoy) Johnston of Sturgis, sister; Vonda (Shane) Storley of Britton, S.D., brothers; James Jr. and Todd (Kathy) both of Lead. Nieces and Nephews include Emma, Gage and Luke (Vonda), Jacqueline, Krystal, Rebecca and Killian (Jim Jr.), Amanda, Miranda and Andrew Sano (Todd). In addition, she will be missed by numerous stepbrothers and stepsisters. Linda also leaves behind a very dear friend, Dale Grant of Vale.

Linda and her family also wish to extend a very warm and heartfelt THANK YOU to the Hospice of the Northern Hills, the staff of Sturgis Regional Healthcare Center and the Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute for their kindness and dedication throughout these trying times.

LINDA ............... WE WILL MISS YOU SO!