Author Archives: Linnea

About Linnea

I joined Legacy.com in 2000 as an obituary writer. In the years since, I've done a little of everything for our Operations team, from content review to customer service to creating web pages for funeral homes to training new employees to my current position, Content Manager. I love this position, because I get to write little bits & longer pieces - whatever's needed at the moment - and I get to proofread a lot, satisfying my inner nitpicker. And I love being on the blog team, because I get to write interesting features for the blog. I love to write! In my spare time, I... can you guess?... write. I'm hoping that one day I can add "published novelist" to my bio. I also enjoy working in my vegetable garden and cooking, baking, canning, making ice cream, and pretty much anything else in the kitchen. I love to read, compete in trivia contests, and attempt to keep up with my Netflix queue.

Meet the bloggers

Posted on March 12, 2012

I’ve had a great time introducing our readers to some of my coworkers (Guest Book screeners, Customer and Client Service specialists, and an Account Manager) via @Legacy interviews.  Katie and I are the primary bloggers around here – and we’ve decided … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: Toys

Posted on February 20, 2012

My little niece is coming up on her first birthday in a couple weeks… and I am trying hard to resist the compulsion to spend $8000 on toys for her. But it’s not easy! I love classic toys, and I … Continue reading →

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Legacy.com welcomes Tasmania’s The Mercury

Posted on February 13, 2012

Tasmania is about much more than devils! Yes, Tasmania has Tasmanian devils, but that’s not all. Tasmania is also home to The Mercury, our newest newspaper affiliate. Located in Hobart, Tasmania’s capitol, The Mercury launched Legacy obits on February 5. A … Continue reading →

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Meet an Affiliate Manager

Posted on January 30, 2012

In the past, we’ve introduced you to some of our Guest Book Screeners and Customer and Client Service Specialists. They do very important work here – but they’re far from the only spokes in the Legacy.com wheel. It takes a … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: Comfort food

Posted on January 23, 2012

The holidays have long since passed, and here in Illinois, cold weather has set in (after a slow start with a weirdly warm December). In the kitchen, that can only mean one thing… it’s time for comfort food. For me, … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2011

I love Christmas every year, but this year is particularly special – it’s my 9-month-old niece’s first Christmas. I haven’t had this much fun shopping for Christmas presents since back in the days when I was still doing it with … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: birthday parties

Posted on December 14, 2011

I have never been able to resist a birthday party. Every year, especially now as I get ever-closer to 40, I think, “Hmm, maybe I shouldn’t do a party this year – I’ll just invite a few of my best … Continue reading →

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New ObitFinder™ app for iPhone

Posted on December 12, 2011

Great news for iPhone users: you can now use Legacy.com on the go with our brand new ObitFinder™ app. The app is easy to use and puts Legacy.com’s database of millions of obituaries and Guest Books at your fingertips – … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: In your honor

Posted on November 23, 2011

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S., a day when we might remember loved ones we’ve lost by offering a toast to their memory – or by eating one of their favorite foods in their honor. It’s a favorite way to … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2011

Thankgiving is a time when traditions really drive what we do – we try to make the stuffing exactly like Mom made it; we say a special blessing at the table; we sack out in front of the game after dinner. … Continue reading →

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