Linda Marie Rankin, age 50, of Readington Township, NJ, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at her residence after a long illness. She was born on February 6, 1958, in Anchorage, AK the daughter of the late Donald and Donna (Baade) Peterson and lived in Ringoes, NJ, Old Bridge, NJ and High Bridge, NJ before moving to Readington Township in 2001. Linda was a self employed artist and astrologer. She is survived by her husband of 22 years Bryan M. Rankin; her daughter, Courtney Rankin; one sister, Lori Herczeg of Toms River, NJ and one brother, Bruce Peterson of Seaside, NJ. Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Robert L. Ford Funeral Home, #38 Highway 31, Flemington, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to her family c/o Bryan M. Rankin, 1 Lilac Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822. Please visit www.fordfuneralhome.com for further information or to send condolences