Linda Clark

Linda Lou "Lindie" Clark, 82, of Durand, IL was born September 2, 1941 at home in Afolkey, IL to Lee and Nelda (Lawler) Yeoman. She died at home on December 9, 2023 surrounded by her children and their spouses. Lindie married her high school sweetheart Dale Clark on September 24, 1960. Dale predeceased her on November 25, 1970. Linda was employed at many local places over the years including Durand School District, Medina Nursing Home, Dot's Diner and River's Edge Restaurant and really enjoyed her 20 year employment with Glenn and Barb Matteson and all of the employees at Matteson Service Center. Linda lived her entire life in the Dakota and Durand area living a frugal and simple life. Linda loved watching cooking shows, especially Julia Child, and watching The Lawrence Welk Show and Family Feud. Doggone, her children will miss her and have many loving memories and personal quotes to fondly recall or at least have a good question.

Survivors include sons Tom (Tina), Brad (Kim) both of Davis, IL, Rick (Angie) of Brodhead, WI; daughter LeeAnn (Jesse) Burchard Graham of Durand, IL; grandchildren Sam (Cassie) Clark, Sarah (Jesse) Miller, Adam Clark, Keith (Carren) Brown, Andrew (Dana) Gibler, Alison (Brent) Lecuyer, Elizabeth Clark and Taya Graham; great grandchildren Aydian Clark, Grahm, Jensen and Adaline Gibler; brother Jim (Joanne) Yeoman of Dakota, IL; sister Bonnie Holland of Monroe, WI; sister-in-law Sue Yeoman Johnson; brother -in-law Clifford (Judy) Clark, former spouse Don Burchard; numerous aunts, cousins nieces and nephews. Linda's kind and caring neighbors and friends Dick and Eileen Corwin, Kathy Rothermel, Brad Rothermel, Sue Cocoma and Brandt King.

She is predeceased by her parents, husband, grandchildren Angel, Hope and Jacob Clark; brother Ted Yeoman, sister-in-law Patricia (Beck) Yeoman, brother-in-law Gregory Holland, in-laws Raymond and Pearl Clark; sister-in-law Sylvia (Wally) Krehl and her beloved dogs Josie and Sugar.

Thank you to Northern Illinois Hospice, especially Laurie RN, Chemere CNA, Stacy RN and Linda's special home caregivers Trish, Jonna and Mary. A special thank you to Mike Eaton for being in the right place at the right time.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2023 in St. Paul Church of Epleyanna 8800 East Eppleyanna Rd Davis, IL with pastor Scott Naevestad officiating. Burial will be in Epleyanna Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of ceremony, Monday.

Memorials may be given to Northern Illinois Hospice 4751 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108.