Linda Niess, the daughter of Allen and Thelma Lien, was born in Bottineau, ND, on September 5, 1948. She went to be with Jesus on September 3, 2023, just shy of her 75th birthday. She had been in failing health for the past few months, struggling with the aftermath of 5 strokes. Linda was tired and told her husband, John, of her prayer asking Jesus to take her home. John very graciously honored Linda's request. She was calm, resting and very much at peace when she left, allowing John to escort her to the last moment of life.
After graduating in 1966 from Jamestown High School in North Dakota, Linda and John were united in marriage on January 4, 1967, at Medina, ND. Since the justice of the peace also owned the local hardware store, that is where they married. Linda and John lived in many different places including Fargo, ND, and eventually North Platte. She enjoyed traveling with John, country line dancing, and camping.
Linda is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Niess of North Platte; their son, Mick Niess (Dawn) of South Dakota; daughter, Yvonne Niess of Florida; grandsons, Sergio Garcia (Lilly) of Sweden, John Garcia (Mady) of Elko, NV, and Christian Garcia (Sidney) of Bountiful, UT; granddaughter, Perla Duenas of Florida; her brothers, Dale Lien of Ocean Shores, WA, and Ken Lien (Toshi) of Spokane, WA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Thelma Lien; her brother, Allen Rodney Lien; sister, Lonnie Stone; and granddaughter, Monica Garcia.
At Linda's request cremation was chosen and there will not be a funeral or any other type of service. She and John will make one last road trip to her hometown of Jamestown, ND, where her remains will be laid to rest in the family plot at Highland Home Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is assisting with arrangements.