Linda L. Massie (nee Hickey), 74, of Withee, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025.
Linda was born in Chippewa Falls, and moved with her parents to Union Grove at a young age. She graduated from Union Grove High School in 1969 and, later that year on December 20, married the love of her life, James D. Massie. Together, they shared 46 years of marriage until James’s passing on January 25, 2016.
Linda’s heart and home were always open. She lovingly welcomed four stepchildren into her family and later had three children of her own: Christopher D. “Opie” Massie, the late Brett Massie (November 2013), and Wendy Massie. She was a proud grandmother to 11 step-grandchildren and two grandsons, Devin J. Massie and Mathew J. Wilson.
Linda’s career in caregiving and service spanned decades. She worked for the State of Wisconsin at both Southern Wisconsin Center and Northern Wisconsin Center, retiring in 2005. After many years in Lublin, she moved to Withee following the loss of her husband.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband James and her son Brett. She is survived by her children Christopher and Wendy, her beloved grandchildren, and her extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen on Monday, August 18, 2025. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home followed by a luncheon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Withee.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
