Linda A. Legenza

Linda Legenza, age 66, of Columbus died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home in Columbus following a four month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family.

Linda was born January 26, 1951 in Columbus to Lawrence J. Sr. and Phyllis A. (Kosiba) Kush. She grew up in Columbus where she received her education at St. Anthony Grade School and graduated from Scotus Central Catholic High School. She married James F. Legenza on September 5, 1970 in Columbus. She worked at Take A Gander, McChristy Jewelers and the First National Bank where she retired from in 2012. She enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren, friends and family. She also enjoyed reading and gardening with flowers being her passion. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, Catholic Daughters of America, St. Theresa Sodality, Bridge and Bunco Club and the Tea Bags Extension Club.


She is survived by:
husband: Jim Legenza of Columbus
daughter: Cory (Jared) Roberts of Plattsmouth
daughter: Chandra (Kevin Voecks) Roberts of Norfolk
grandchildren: Grant, Logan, Mason Roberts
son: Aaron (Megan) Legenza of Columbus
grandchildren: Gia & Rowan Legenza
mother: Phyllis Kush of Columbus
sister: Aimee Kush of Las Vegas
sister in law & brother in law: Joan (Gene) Wiebelhaus of Fremont
brother in law & sister in law: Bob (Carolyn) Legenza of Columbus
brother in law & sister in law: Bill (Nancy) Legenza of Omaha


She was preceded in death by her:
father: Lawrence Kush Sr.
brothers: Jerry, David & Larry Kush Jr.
grandparents: Frank & Anna Kosiba
grandparents: Thomas & Vera Kush
father in law & mother in law: Felix Boots & Dorothy Legenza
son-in-law: Daniel Roberts