In Loving Memory, Linda Kaye Marfell-Pitts


Linda Kay Marfell was born July 23, 1943, to Chester and Maxine Marfell in Minneapolis, Minn. She passed away Aug. 21, 2010, after suffering a heart attack.
Linda was a graduate of Madison High School, class of 1961, and had remained friends with many of her classmates.

Shortly after high school, she married Marshall Pitts and together they had three sons, Jerry, Chip and Jason. Jason died in infancy, Linda and Marshall later divorced.
Linda loved to travel and had visited most of the world. She was especially fond of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She was an avid bowler and belonged to leagues for over 40 years. Her teams bowled in tournaments all over the country.

She owned Oregon Plating Company on Southeast Sixth Avenue for about 30 years and recently retired.

Preceding her in death was her father, Chester. She is survived by her mother, Maxine and sons, Jerry and Chip; grandchildren, Libby, Travis and Christopher; brothers, Peter and Scott Marfell; and sister: Connie Marfell.

Arrangements entrusted by Neal’s Compassionate Heart Funeral Home.

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