Linda Haines

Of South Milwaukee, Passed away May 13, 2011 at the age of 57 years. Beloved wife of Dexter Westrum. Loving mother of Mitchell (Lucinda) Briesemeister, Alexis Briesemeister, and Clayton Westrum. Proud grandmother of Devon Knowles, and Max Briesemeister. Cherished daughter of Donna and the late William Haines. Dear sister of Pam (Bob) Dembinski, and Beth Haines. Aunt of Tyler Haines, and Harmony Dalgleish. Further survived by other relatives and many friends.

Linda earned a PhD in Anthropology from the Ohio State University; currently the Associate Vice President of External Academics at Upper Iowa University.

The memorial for Linda will be held on Saturday, May 21, in the auditorium of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center at 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. in Milwaukee. A service will be held from 1:00PM - 2:00PM during which all will be welcome to share memories and stories. A gathering to celebrate Linda's life will follow from 2:00PM - 4:00PM. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Friends of the Mill Pond. www.southmilwaukee.org/millpond

Arrangements under the direction of Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home, South Milwaukee, WI.