Linnea Davidson

Linnea Davidson, former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away on August 26, 2022. Beloved mother of Eric (Hanna) Davidson and Andrea (Michael) Maggio, loving grandmother of Rachel (Mitch) Miller, Emily (Gabe) Coppinger; Sister of Jon (Gayle) Lenander.  Linnea was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 3, 1935 to Frank and Astrid Lenander.  Her father was in the Navy and she grew up in Chicago, Mississippi, and Upper Michigan.  After graduating from high school, she received her RN degree from Northwestern University Wesley Memorial Hospital. She worked as a nurse until her children were born, then was a stay at home mom, but held several part time jobs as her children got older.  She returned to nursing full time when her children entered high school. She worked as an industrial nurse at Reynolds Metals in McCook for over 20 years and then at US Smokeless Tobacco until her retirement.  Linnea was truly a selfless, loving, caring and compassionate person which made her a wonderful mother, grandmother and nurse.  She was a lifelong lover of animals, especially her cats.  Linnea enjoyed collecting antiques, watching classic movies, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  Funeral Services and interment will be private.

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