Linda K. Naese

Linda Kay Naese, 70, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born December 27, 1953, in Kankakee the daughter of Ira and Ruby (Thaden) Kramer. On July 13, 1974, she married John Naese Sr. in Kankakee. Linda worked as a head cook in District 111 and owned Poppy’s Restaurant with her husband. She loved to make candies. Linda is survived by her two sons, Chad Kramer of Benton and John (Mandi) Naese Jr of Kankakee; two sisters, LuAnn Grant of Kankakee and Janet (Brian) Cote of St. Anne; 12 grandchildren, Alexandra, Pauley, Zach, Kaitlyn, Ira, Logan, Patrick, Trevor, Alyson, Kylie, Olivia, and Brynlee; and several great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Sr.; daughter, Tracy Naese; her parents; siblings, Cheryl Bischert and Chris Kramer. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.