Linda Lou Ness

About Linda

Linda Lou Ness, 73, of Bemidji, MN died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Linda was born July 6, 1949 in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of Wendell and Addie (DeSart) Gregg. She grew up in Bemidji, graduating from Bemidji High School. She moved to Thief River Falls to attend Beauty School.

She met and married Roger Ness in 1969 and they had two sons together before later divorcing. She moved back to Bemidji and later met Milo Passeri, they were a couple for over 20 years. She liked working in the yard and having fires. She loved her dogs and cats.

Linda is survived by her children, Karen (Michael) Dirkes, Scott (Amy) Ness, and Roger Ness, 6 grandchildren, Morgan, Paige, Rachael, Brooke, Taylor, and Parker, 8 great grandchildren, siblings, Richard Gregg, Wendell (Pat) Gregg, Jr., and Jerry (Carolyn) Gregg, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Barbara, brother, Daryl, sisters, Sandra and Beverly, and grandson, Zachary.

memorial service

Celebration of Linda's Life

April 16, 2023

Cease Family Funeral Home 2807 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

The event will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home