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Linda Lake Obituary
Linda was born on January 4, 1949, in Winfield, KS, the daughter of Lowell and Louise (Litton) Green. She graduated from Oxford High School in Oxford, KS and then earned her degree in education from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. She also had two master's degrees from Southwestern.
Linda spent her career as an English teacher in Arkansas City, KS. She moved to Lawrence in 1997 where she taught in Topeka and Tonganoxie to complete her career.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Lake and his wife Trina and their son Jack; Matthew Lake and his with Kechia and their children Addison, Sydney, Dawson, and Colton; Mark Lake and his wife Tabatha and their children Dirk and Alexandria. She is also survived by her stepbrother Jay Dwyer, stepsister Kay and her husband Lowell Gerhing, and sister-in-law Lynda Green.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her stepparents Juanita Green and John Dietrich, and her brother Wayne Green.
The family suggests memorials in Linda's name to the Alzheimer's Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Linda.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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Tom Morton
May 9, 2023
Linda was one day younger than I. Through many years of primary and high school we were friends. She was a very smart and talented person. She will be missed.
Judy Shepherd Holland
May 7, 2023
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Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
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