Linda Rose Hrabe

Linda Rose Hrabe, 68, Walker, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family July 2, 2016 in Wichita, KS after a long illness. Linda was born on November 18, 1947 in Hays, KS the daughter of Clarence and Polly Hrabe.

She worked many years for Safeway grocery stores in Denver becoming the first female regional advertising and sales manager for the company. She then spent many years in Kansas City in sales and marketing for JC Nichols and residential management companies.

Linda enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her son, Padrick Caughlin, sister, Nena Tipton, and significant other, Mike Schauvliege, Walker, KS; granddaughter, Heather Caughlin and significant other, Ryan Nichols, Wilson, KS; niece, Leslie Nelson and husband, Allen and great nephew, Connor Nelson, Overland Park, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, new born son, Patrick and sister, Nancy Hrabe.

In lieu of flowers and a memorial service, contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Linda spent her life helping others and continues to do so by having her body donated to United Tissue Network.