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Linda is survived by one brother; Ed (and Nancy) Oest of Havana, IL, two nieces; Rochelle (and Chad) Sappington and Jill Easley, three nephews; Jason (and Holly Grudat) Oest, Jimmy Oest and Jon (and Staisha) Oest, numerous great-nieces and nephews, and her two trusted companions, Sunnie and Nickie.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother; Richard Oest.
Linda was a substitute teacher for area school districts. She was a member of the St. Patricks Catholic Church in Havana, IL. At St. Patrick Church, Linda taught CCD classes and enjoyed attending masses.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. A graveside service in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria will be held at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Pastor Matthew Thiner will be officiating. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.
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