Linda Pfannkuchen, age 75, of Au Gres, Michigan passed away on January 5, 2023, in Standish, Michigan. She was born on May 8, 1947, in Santa Barbara, California to the late Donald Kelliher and Virginia Moumblow. Linda grew up and resided in Lompoc, California. Following high school and beauty school graduation, she met and married Jack Eyestone – the father of Michelle, Jason, and Barry. Linda lived in a couple different states before ending up in Flat Rock, Michigan for several years. In 1988 she relocated herself to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education from UNLV. Linda served in the Clark County School District for 23 years as a K-5 teacher before she ultimately retired in 2014. In May of 1997 she married Richard Pfannkuchen in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the two have spent the last 25 years together happily married. They resided in Las Vegas, Nevada until 2015, and then retired to the Au Gres, Michigan area. Linda’s several hobbies consisted of sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, traveling around the world, golfing, and most importantly spending quality time with her family.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Richard Pfannkuchen; children, Michelle (Joel) Ublasi, Barry Eyestone, Jason (Shannon) Eyestone, Sandra (Patrick) Wahl, and Jens Pfannkuchen; sister, Laura (Jim) Strade; grandchildren, Devin Ublasi, Garrett Ublasi, Brendan Eyestone, Lorelei, Maryssa, Baily, Danica Eyestone, and Madison Whitfield, Melina Wahl, and Maurice Wahl. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her brother, Donald Kelliher; and her sister, Shirley Ferini. Linda’s husband Richard wants to give a big thank you to his family that have supported him through this difficult time.
There will be a funeral at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Buresh Funeral Homes in Au Gres, Michigan. The family will welcome public at 11:00-1:00 for visitation. Per Linda’s wishes, she will be cremated following services. In lieu of flowers, please direct any memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. You may offer an online condolence at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.
