Linda Jean Merrill
September 24, 2018
Linda Jean Merrill, 71, died Monday, September 24, 2018. Visitation will be at 10:00 am, Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 27, 2018, both at Community of Christ Church. Graveside Service will be at 11:30 am, Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Eastside Cemetery, Estherville, Iowa. Linda was involved in both the Community of Christ Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her parents, Alvia and Opal Coleman. Survived by her husband, Thomas L. Merrill; sons, Thomas C. (Casandra) Merrill, both of Wichita, KS, Paul L. (Amy) Sherling of Palmer, AK; daughter, Kathy Jo Stewart of Wallingford, IA; grandsons, Nick (fianc, Kasey Kittrell) Hammann of Herrin, IL, Connor Sherling, Cale Sherling, both of Palmer, AK; granddaughter, Kelsey (Austin) Swalve of Estherville, IA; great-granddaughters, Keely Swalve of Estherville, IA, Briley Hammann; great-grandson, Landon Hammann, both of Herrin, IL; honorary granddaughter, Olivia Patterson of Wichita, KS; sisters, Carol (Jerry) Pluth of Estherville, IA, Cathy Heath of Dunedin, FL. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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I will always cherish the memories I have had with Linda. May God be with the family at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy & love~
I will miss our phone conversations and our laughs we shared. You were a great lady. To Thom and the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved her a bunch.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
We have been friends since the 70s starting in Estherville. You were my Huckleberry and I will miss you forever. I miss our daily phone calls and the perky voice sayingwhat are ya doing? Its like my phones unplugged and somebody shut off the lights. Rest In Peace dearest friend-I pray your dancing with the angels and waiting in your impatient way for the rest of us to get along to where you are. Blessings to those left behind. Hugs Roxanne Grona – Arizona
Linda was such a big part of my younger years. I have so many memories of our escapades! I will miss her friendship very much. My heart goes out to her family whom she loved more than anything.
Prayers to the family. Linda was such a sweet person. And will be missed by all.
So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. Linda was a very sweet lady. She will be missed
Dear Cathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Lindas passing.
May our heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around you and your family and give you peace and comfort.
Thoughts an prayers I sorry to hear cousin tom keep in touch
Linda was one of the kindest, sweetest, sincerest, and funniest friends Ive ever had. So many cherished memories of us spending time together. May my dear wonderful friend rest in peace and we send our love and thoughts to her beautiful and thoughtful family.
Dear Cousin. I am going to miss you a lot. We went years without knowing each other but when we met again it was instant love. I am grateful for all the times we spent together. I have lots of great memories.
I was able to know Linda through church and through Libby. I deeply sadden to see a wonderful lady leave earth so suddenly. I will always miss her smile and her hugs.
My prayers go out to the family. Linda and I were good friends in our younger years. She lived four houses from me. I have lots of good memories of all our goods times. Rest in peace.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.