Linda Jean Grabowski Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Linda Jean Grabowski (Visalia, California), who passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Carpenter and Carol Carpenter (Ritter); her former husband John O. Niggli; her husband Len Grabowski; her sons, John Otto Niggli II and Ron Niggli; her stepson Brian Grabowski; her stepgrandson Daniel Grabowski; and her siblings, Lyle, Richard "Dick" Carpenter and Jacqueline "Jackie" Harker.
She is survived by: her children, Tom Niggli (Pam) and Carol Gregory (Manuel); her stepchildren, Elizabeth Licursi, Mark Grabowski (Robbin), Peggy Oaks, Robert Grabowski (Lynn), Julie Boyer and Annette Grabowski (Doug); her stepdaughter-in-law Tabby Grabowski; her grandchildren, Rachel Niggli, John Niggli (Brooke), Jenna Colburn (Will), Erik Gregory (Mikella) and Jared Gregory; her stepgrandchildren, Samuel Licursi (Justine), Isabella Licursi, Emily Medcalf (Marco), Cody Grabowski (Brenda), Casey Grabowski, Eddie Arant (Susie), Teresa Porter (Riley), Montanna Higdon (Chris), Chelsea Langford (Erin), Megan Boyer (Al), Zachary Boyer, Joseph and Connor Sanderson; and her sister-in-law Romayne Carpenter. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Linda's memory to be made to one of the organizations closest to her heart: Tulare Salvation Army, PO Box 1296, Tulare CA 93275 or Tulare Senior Center, 201 North F Street, Tulare CA 93274.
