A resident of Shakopee and formerly of Gilman, WI, Linda Lila Stephens was age 69, when she was called home to God, unexpectedly after a short illness on July 9, 2016.
A Time of Gathering will be held on Saturday, August 13, from 10-12 (noon) with a lunch following at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN.
Linda was born on May 30, 1947 in Gilman, Wi to parents Leon and Margaret ( Hartzell. She married David Stephens on January 22, 1988. Linda worked for Lake Region Manufacturing for 5 years and then 14 years for the Shakopee Food Service. She enjoyed bowling, camping, find a word puzzles and Sudoku. Her bubbly personality, smile and laugh was enjoyed by everyone she encountered.
Left to honor Linda’s life is her husband, David: daughters, Shari Jerome, Tiffany Stephens; grandchildren, Jacob Jerome, Nathan Jerome, Branden Jerome; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Jerome, Hailey Jerome, James Jerome, Christian Jerome, Carson Jerome; mother, Margaret Hartzell; siblings, Monie (John) Hurt, Ronnie (Mary) Hartzell, Lori (Jerry) Czubakowski, Shelly (Ronnie) Jerome; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Leon Hartzell.
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Barb & Stan Thomas
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
marcella pauly
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of Linda. I worked with her at Lake Region and she had the sweestest laugh i ever heard. She will always be a very special friend to me . God Bless all of you!!!
Brenda Hapke
Our deepest sympathies to Linda’s family, for she will be missed at bowling. Prayers are with you all.
Jenny Worden
I’m so surprised and sorry to hear of your loss. I bowled with Linda, and was always glad when we bowled her team…or at least next to her. So much fun. She will be missed dearly! Prayers to the family as you go through this difficult time.
Denice Job
So sorry for the loss of a friend and fellow bowler. She was an awesome lady. Prayers for the family and many relatives.