She was born on January 3, 1951, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Ralph and Lola (Badgley) Kirby. She attended Oconto public schools and graduated from Oconto High School with the class of 1969. Linda went on to further her education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she received a bachelor’s degree in interior design.
Linda was a loving mother with a big heart. When her children were younger, she always made time to go to their sporting events to cheer them on and embarrass them a little. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was fond of working on her gardening and flowers, spending some time outdoors while reading a good novel. Linda adored spending her weekends with her love, Tony, going for rides through the mountains and even entertained his love for fishing, though she wasn’t the best at it. Linda was undoubtedly a skilled seamstress and quilter. In her home, you would most likely find an array of fabric and sewing machines. After retirement, she continued working in the quilting department of Jo Ann’s where she was able to share her love and knowledge of quilting with others.
Those left to honor her memory are her loving husband, Tony Curia of Oconto, Nebraska; daughter, Kaycee McNulty; sons, Patrick “Buck” (Michele) McNulty of Monroe, Utah and Mike (Marci) McNulty of Syracuse, Utah; grandchildren, Bailey, Bella, Brynnley McNulty and Niquolette (Robert) Jones; great-grandchildren, Kian and Kora; sisters, Sally Kirby of Portland, Oregon, Karen (David Carter) Greenway of Derby, Kansas and Kim (Michael Stearns) Kirby of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Debbie Kerr of Denver, Colorado, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Lola.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at the Oconto Community Center in Oconto, Nebraska.
Interment will be held at the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to The Plum Creek Quilters Guild and The Custer’s Last Stitch Quilt Guild.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
