Linda M. Bero-Joye

Linda M. Bero-Joye age 61 of West Branch, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at her home. Linda was born September 10, 1950 in Marquette, MI. She married Gerald G. Joye July 27, 1999. She lived in West Branch since 1999, formerly of Whittemore. Linda had a Masters Degree in Special Education and taught at Whittemore-Prescott Schools for 38 years, where she loved her school children like her own. She enjoyed fitness, Zumba, gardening, and cooking. Linda is survived by husband, Gerald G. Joye of West Branch, mother, Mildred Bero of Whittemore, stepson, Andy (Nadine) Joye of Harrison Twp., stepdaughter, Bridget Freese, Bruce O’Neil of West Branch, stepdaughter, Michelle (Matthew) Arbour of West Branch, stepdaughter, JoAnne (John) Joye of West Branch, grandchildren, Matthew, Jessa, Kyle, Kevin (Sarah), Cody (Brittney), Alexis, Mallory, Andrew, Kaitlin, Madison, Josephine, Ellie and great-granddaughter, Hanna. Also surviving are brothers, Harlan Bero of Whittemore, Donald Bero of Clio, Carl Bero of Madison, AL, Arnold Bero of Clio, Robert J. Bero of Melrose, FL and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by father, Robert H. Bero. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin Monday, January 9, 2011 from 2-9 p.m. The funeral service will be at 1:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home with visitation at 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Father Patrick Maher will officiate with burial taking place on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Cemetery in Whittemore. Memorial contributions may be made to Whittemore-Prescott Schools-Elementary Special Education.