Linda May Egeness, age 75, of rural Taylor, died on Friday, December 30, 2022 in her home.

Linda was born on May 25, 1947, in Chicago, IL to Donald and Julia (Gnatek) Todd.  She worked in the insurance field for 40 years and was a long-time business owner who owned the Black River Agency in Black River Falls for 27 years.

She was also a loving mother and grandmother who loved to spend time with her grandsons and enjoyed playing with them and running around the yard having squirt gun fights. In addition to spending time with family she enjoyed taking care of her home and yard and feeding the birds who would come near the house.

Linda married Dennis Egeness on August 3, 1985.  In addition to her husband, Dennis, Linda is survived by two sons, Keith (Erin) Johnson of Nekoosa and Duane (Liz) Johnson of Verona; two step-daughters, Brenda Doebber of Champlin, MN and Cyndi Hagfors of Alexandria, MN; a step-son, Bill Egeness of Eagle Bend, MN; six grandchildren, Collin, Cameron, Patrick, Drake, Gavin and August Johnson; four step-grandchildren, Dustin, Heidi, Devin and Taalyr, three step-great-grandchildren, a brother, Richard (Jan) Todd of Hertford, NC and a brother-in-law, Sam Parla.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Parla and a step-granddaughter, Stephanie.

Linda was strong and determined, fun and kind. She thrived despite trials and was a very respectable woman. Linda spread joy and generosity.  She was well loved and will be missed by her many friends and family.

A celebration of Linda's life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. in the Hub at the Lunda Community Center in Black River Falls.