Linda Sue Steele

Linda Sue Steele, of Eaton Rapids, passed away March 29, 2025, at the age of 76. Linda was born in Jackson, MI, September 12, 1948, the daughter of Allen and Mary (Howe) Dryer. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1982. Linda worked for Green Bay Packaging, formerly Heifetz Pickle Factory, retiring in 1992 after 14 years and Meijer for 14 more years as a stocker. Linda loved her travels throughout Michigan and going to casinos. Her favorite role in her retired years was being a grandmother and taking care of her grandchildren. It was a role that gave her great joy. Linda also loved baking for her family and friends.

Linda is survived by her children, Teresa Laudenslager of Eaton Rapids, Wayne (Kristin) Parsons of Bellevue, Tina (Brian) Barrett of Eaton Rapids, Valerie (Tim) Pancost of Charlotte, Todd (Nicole) Steele of Lansing, Allen “AJ” (Missy) Steele of Eaton Rapids, Kimberly (Scott) Felice of Eaton Rapids; 21 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; siblings, Melvin Dryer, Shirley (Gayle) Parsons, Martha (Tom) Schwalbe and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen; son-in-law, Eric Laudenslager; three sisters; seven brothers; mother and father-in-law, William and Mary Steele.

Memorial Services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on April 19, 2025, at the Eaton Rapids Conservation Club, 4483 Freeman Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 29777 Telegraph Rd., Suite 1451, Southfield, MI 48034. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.