Linda D. Conrad of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at home. Linda was born November 7, 1959 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Morris) Tarkkanen. She was a graduate of Parchment High School and a member of General Baptist Church. Linda was preceded in death by a Brother James in 1983. Linda is survived by her mother Mildred, Brother Paul Tarkkanen, 2 Sisters, Debora Tarkkanen of Gobles and Patricia (William “Jeffery”) Curry of Otsego. A memorial service will be held at a later date at General Baptist Church. Arrangements by Parchment Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East “G” Ave. Parchment, MI 49004 (269) 349-7735. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net