Linda Rowe

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Linda Jean Rowe, 67, passed away on October 11, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. She was born August 9, 1958 in Plainview, NE to Leonard and Donna (Cleveland) Thomsen.

Family members include her son Dustin and Kisha Rowe (Alex and Caitlyn Word (Alena), Zane Rowe, Xavier Rowe), her daughter Denise and Brian Kaiser (Kallyn Kaiser, Karsyn Kaiser, Kamryn Kaiser).

Preceded in death by her father Leonard Thomsen, her mother Donna Thomsen, and her brother Steven Thomsen.

Cremation memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday October 17, 2025 at Roper and Son’s Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St. Lincoln, NE 68510.

In Lieu of plants or flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

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Cremation Memorial Service

3:00 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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October 15, 2025

Linda loved her family reunions, time with her children and grandchildren. We had plans to get together in about a month here in Texas-she was going to meet her first great grand daughter. She enjoyed live concerts, musical theatre and music. A great movie with buttery popcorn was her favorite way to relax. Craft fairs and fall festivals were always on her radar. I met Linda in the late 70’s as a neighbor. While working and raising her children she was able to attend college and graduate. Always hard working and determined. My children always called her their second mother. She helped raise a number of the kids in the neighborhood.. She was a scout leader and always was there to help others. Linda cared for her elderly parents when they needed her. Proud to have been her friend- so many memories. We spent hours talking -so witty and she possessed a wonderful sense of humor. May God bless her and keep her safe in his loving arms. Prayers from our family for her family and friends. Good bye to my dear friend I will never forget!

– Rowena Johnson Waco Tx

October 15, 2025

I grew up across the street from Linda, Denise, and Dustin. Linda was like a second mom to me always keeping us out of trouble but making sure we had plenty of fun along the way. I have so many wonderful memories from our days on Bridger Road, and I’m grateful I had the chance to visit with her this past February at her granddaughter’s wedding in Texas. Linda will be deeply missed. I’m so sorry for your loss.

– Olivia Streeter

October 14, 2025

Linda was my best friend in grade school. Linda, Steve, Donna and Lenard made me feel welcome every time I walked the half of block to visit them from the moment I entered their home I felt their love for each other. Linda also got the honor of being my “Creek” buddy. Oh how wild and adventurous the Creek Kids were floating down to Grove Lake on our inner tubes. We owned the Creek or at least our section of the Creek. Our summers were full of adventure. Good memories dear Linda, will always stay with me

– Diane Redinbaugh Hatterman

October 14, 2025

Linda was very close to our Mom, Bonnie (Wilson) Walker. Mom shared stories of her helping Tom (Leonard) and Donna Ruth when Linda was very young. As we grew, my sister and I also became close to Linda. She was always a joy to be around and shared many of her favorite family stories with us. Linda will be deeply missed.

– Kim Bertelsen and Sandi Thomas-Barnes

October 14, 2025

Linda and I would play for hours in her dad’s 4×4 truck. When we grew up a bit, we danced to big brother Stevie’s 45 records. Good childhood memories!