Linda J. Ryskewecz, age 61 of Hurley, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Hurley. Linda was born on July 26, 1955 in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late Stanley "Honey" and Ardyce (nee Nelson) Traczyk. She graduated in 1973 from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Linda worked for the Iron County Minor, Villa Home Health, Iron County Extension office, became the deputy clerk for the City of Hurley, eventually becoming the City Clerk retiring in July 2015. She married Michael Ryskewecz on July 27, 1974 at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Linda and Michael had 43 wonderful years together. Her hobbies include traveling, loved shopping, reading, exercising, cooking, walking her dogs and snow shoeing. Linda is survived by her husband Michael of Hurley; daughter Tina Ryskewecz of Nashville, TN; brothers: Brian Traczyk and Gary "High Rise" Traczyk, both of Hurley; sister-in-law Susan Buck of Ironwood; brothers-in-law: Peter of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Gary (Karen) and Chuck both of Ironwood; and her loving dog Tasha. She is further survived by nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Ketola-Burla Funeral Home, 635 E. Ayer St., Ironwood with Rev. Kurt Kovanen officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 (Noon) until time of service. Burial will take place at the City of Hurley Cemetery at a later date. There will be a Celebration of Linda''s Life at the Iron Horse Saloon, downtown Hurley at 3:30 p.m.