Linda Sue Kivela

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Linda Sue Kivela, 73, of Lincoln passed away February 2, 2024. Born September 16, 1950, in Lincoln, NE to Kyle and Dorothy (Bozeman) Garrett.

Linda worked for Square D for 37 years, retiring in 2009. She was a member of DAV and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Family members include her husband Frank; daughters Laura (Jason) Coyle, Lincoln, Melissa “Missy” (Shane) Schomaker, Charlotte, NC, and Tiffany Kivela, Marion, KY; son Scott (Tammy) Schomaker, Lincoln; grandchildren Austin and Kelsey Coyle, Treven, Tristen, and MaKenna Schomaker, and Daisy Taylor; great grandsons Camron and Carson Schomaker, Jason and Bob Coyle; brothers Ron (Thuy) Garrett, Rick Garrett, and Karl (Deidre) Garrett, all of Lincoln; step-parents Ernie and Dorothy Ryan, Decatur, AL. Preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service: 11:00 am Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.

Visitation with family present from 4-6 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel.

Memorials to the family.

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Services

February6

Visitation

4:00 pm-6:00 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

February7

Funeral Service

11:00 am CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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February 6, 2024

Missy, I remember how sweet your mom was clear back from our elementary school days! Thinking about you and your family.

– Mindy (Lemon) Marsh

February 4, 2024

I remember how my mom worked overtime to ensure I had everything I needed, and somehow still managed to make it to every one of my games. She gave me the space and permission to be who I wanted to be, and supported my decisions even when they meant that I would be leaving Lincoln to pursue basketball. She never made me feel guilty for choosing to leave home, only encouraged me to get out and experience the world. She was an incredible mother and friend, and I’m proud to be her daughter. I love you and will miss you, Mama Bear! Love, Missy

– Missy Schomaker

February 4, 2024

I worked with Linda and the last few years we worked side by side. We shared our ups and downs and we laughed until the tears rolled down. We lost contact over the years but I read she had health issues and I regret not reaching out then. She is an amazing person and a good friend. She truly has a place in my heart. Rest in peace Linda and watch over us!

– Jolene Bloebaum

February 4, 2024

My wife and I were daycare for the Shoemaker family. Great family all round. I’ll always remember the look on Missy’s face the night that Linda and Frank danced on our patio. Leona loved the whole family!

– GARY ELSBERRY

February 3, 2024

Grandma Linda – every time we see a big red N or a $2 bill, we will think of you. Thank you for letting us win at Rumikub (sometimes). We promise to take good care of Shoe.

– Love – Nate & Macy (& Shane)

February 3, 2024

Linda was a great friend, and also a good neighbor!! She would get the Husker football tickets for us to go to the game and I would take her out to dinner and our choice together was always Olive Garden. Linda and I also joined Weight Watchers together, and after a few weeks of meetings, we decided to enjoy our after-meetings at Village Inn, having biscuits and gravy !!! She was just a lot of fun and so easy to talk to. Rest in peace Linda Lu!