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"&lt;p&gt;Linda Kay Rick-Elijah, age 79, passed away at Masonic Pathways in Alma on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born in Morrison, IL, on January 16, 1944, the daughter of Glenn and Florence (Imel) Rick. Linda grew up in Morrison, IL where she graduated from Morrison High School, class of 1961. After high school she attended Western Illinois University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in education in 1965. Linda taught in Rockford, IL as a secondary school educator. She taught for eight years before meeting and marrying Lewis Elijah in 1969 after moving to Michigan. They started their family on Dickerson Lake where they would live out their lives until they were no longer able. During that time Linda took care of her family and worked for Electrolux, then Promotional Advertising Group as an office manager. In her spare time she really enjoyed going antiquing with Lewis. She loved the hustle and bustle of buying and selling antiques. When she wasn’t antiquing or “power buying” she could be found in the garden or with friends and family. Linda is survived by her husband, Lewis Elijah of Alma, MI; children, Glenn (Sara) Elijah of Weidman, MI, Brenda (Tom) VanMeer Rupp of Madison Heights, MI; grandchildren, Jonah Haeske of Weidman, MI, Rebecca Elijah of Weidman, MI, Zoey Elijah of Weidman, MI; brothers-in-law, Ron Williams of Morrison, IL, and Dick Tadsen of Carroll, IA; nephews, Jeff (Caryle) Tadsen of Indianola, IA, and Curt (Lori) Williams of Morrison, IL; nieces, Deedee (Nelson) Castrol of Des Moines, IA, and Abby Bush of Morrison, IL. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Emily Tadsen, and Sue Rick Williams. Per Linda’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Hurst Funeral Home is serving the family.&lt;/p&gt;"
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