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Linda Hermanson, 73

Linda Hermanson, 73, of Woodstock, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024, at Northwestern Hospital, McHenry. 

She was born in Woodstock on May 27, 1950, to Maurice and Flora (Pinnow) Skinner. On Nov. 8, 1969, she married Dan Hermanson. 

Linda was raised in Crystal Lake and graduated from Crystal Lake High School Class of 1969. She was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329 and Woman of the Moose Chapter 364. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved celebrating holidays and special occasions with family and friends.

Linda is survived by her husband, Dan; son, Jeff (Lisa) Hermanson; daughter, Stacie (Joe) Groves; grandchildren, Tyler and Cassidy Groves and Brianna and Rebecca Rotondo; great-grandchild, Logan; brother, Doug (Pat) Skinner; and many nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Marilyn (Bill) Bailey, Jeanette (Ed) O’Leary, and Beverly (Dale) Downing. 

There will be a private burial for the immediate family. A celebration of life will be held at the Woodstock Moose Lodge at 406 Clay St. Woodstock, IL 60098 on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital – stjude.org/.

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