Linda K. Skocelas, age 77 of Manistee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

She was born March 11, 1943, in Manistee to the late Frederick Andrew and Karen Margaret (Hansen) Field. She was a graduate of the Manistee High School Class of 1961. She was employed as a secretary by the Manistee Iron Works until 1973. She was an active member of Faith Covenant Church of Manistee where she served as a Deaconess and a Sunday School Teacher.

She married Daniel R. Skocelas on May 22, 1971, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Together they were blessed with three daughters and five grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandma and homemaker for the past 48 years.

She loved to watch home make-over and restoration programs during her spare time. She enjoyed sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and by far her grandchildren's events. She was on a bowling team for many decades. She and Dan were also avid home remodelers. Above all she adored being with her family.

Linda is survived by her husband, Dan; three daughters and a son-in-law, Melynda Ziehm, Amy Johnson, and Karen and Trevor Nash. Five grandchildren, Mitchell and Mya Ziehm, Nicholas and Brady Johnson, and Alister Nash. One sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Don Fritz; one brother, Bill Field (all of Manistee) and one sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Bukowski of Manitowoc, WI. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Gertrude (Gregorski) Skocelas; her sisters and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Lawrence (Bosch) Mrozik, Marion Haglund, Irene Falk and Evelyn Krawiec; brothers and sister-in-law, John Field, Robert Bukowski, Ray Bukowski, Roy and Carol Bukowski; and her brother-in-law, James Skocelas.

Due to the current public health restrictions (CDC Guidelines), and the temporary closure of the Faith Covent Church in Manistee, a private family ceremony will be held at the Herbert Funeral Home, in Manistee, with Reverend Stanley Hagemeyer officiating, burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. A memorial service in Linda's honor will be held at the Faith Covenant Church in Manistee, at a future date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Linda's name to Faith Covenant Church, 475 Eight Street, Manistee, Michigan 49660 or forward to, Linda K. Skocelas Memorial, c/o Herbert Funeral Home, 706 Kosciusko Street, Manistee, Michigan 49660. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.