Linda Jean Kaup's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Niles, Michigan

Linda Jean Kaup

February 13, 1947 - October 13, 2025 (78 years old)

Niles, Michigan

Linda Jean Kaup's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Niles, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Linda Jean Kaup

February 13, 1947 - October 13, 2025 (78 years old)

Niles, Michigan

Linda Jean Kaup Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Linda Jean Kaup (Niles, Michigan), who passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Duane Arend and Edna Arend (Hattenbach); her husband Richard Kaup; her daughters, Rikki Jones (Mike) and Robyn Kaup; her siblings, Timothy Arend and Carol Watson (Ken); and her grandchildren, Sam Bingham, Sara, Ryan and Katy Peterson. She was also cherished by aunt to her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Michiana Christian Embassy (1922 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Linda's memory to the Niles Track and Field program — a tribute to the athletes and community she loved so deeply.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



Sat

Oct 25

Visitation

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Michiana Christian Embassy
1922 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120

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