Linda L. "Jakes" Jaeckels, Kaukauna, age 55, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 as the result of a car accident. She was born in Kaukauna on June 23, 1962 to James and Joan (Kersten) Jaeckels. She was a lifelong Kaukauna resident and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1980. Linda was currently working at I-Pap. She was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt. Linda adored her niece, nephews, great niece and nephew and did her best to attend every one of their sporting events and school programs. She could always be counted on as the "organizer". She was always planning great ideas with family and friends events.

Linda is survived by her mother, Joan Jaeckels of Kaukauna; siblings: Jeff of Kaukauna; Sue (Jon Klein) Monnot of Tigerton; Ken of Kaukauna; and Lisa (fiancée Brian Johnson) Krol of Kaukauna; nephews and niece: Joe and Kyle Derus and Michael and Hailey Krol; great nephew and niece: Lucas and Vanessa; and Godparents: Betty Kersten and Bob Kersten. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, and many special friends. Especially she will be missed by her dog Lucy.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, James; and grandparents, including her Grandma Jo who she was very close to.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, 2018 at HOLY CROSS PARISH (309 Desnoyer St. Kaukauna) beginning at 12:30 p.m. until time of Mass at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Thomas Pomeroy will officiate and Deacon Bruce Corey will assist. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.