In loving memory of

Linda S. Lindle
June 11, 1961 - May 13, 2009

LINDA LINDLE MUSCATINE, Iowa - Linda S. Lindle, 47, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at home. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Pastor Gertie Nichols will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be her seven brothers, Pete, Tom, Allen, Dick, Jerry, Mike, and Jim McCleary and Jim Ganzer. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009, at the funeral home. Linda was born on June 11, 1961, in Muscatine, the daughter of Howard and Effie Martin McCleary. She married Bruce J. Lindle on November 28, 1981, in Muscatine. She was a graduate of Muscatine High School, class of 1979. She was a member of the Sweetland United Methodist Church. She enjoyed needlework, camping and fishing. Survivors include her husband, Bruce J. Lindle of Muscatine; one daughter, Jamie Jones and husband, Kelly, of Muscatine; her father, Howard McCleary and wife, Bea, of Muscatine; her mother, Effie McCleary and significant other, Harold Titus, of Muscatine; seven brothers, Pete McCleary and wife, Barb, Tom McCleary and wife, Jane, Allen McCleary and wife, Alberta, Dick McCleary and wife, Denise, Jerry McCleary and wife, Diane, Mike McCleary and wife, Nancy, and Jim McCleary; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Christopher John Lindle; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Tributes

Liz VanAcker wrote on May 19, 2009:

"We are sorry for your loss. I know that her family ment every thing to her and you were all lucky to have each other. You must get comfort knowing she is at peace in a better place. God bless Liz and Bob"

Renee McKinley wrote on May 18, 2009:

"Bruce & Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is heavy for you all. Love to All Renee"

Sami Truesdale wrote on May 18, 2009:

"I am sorry for the families loss. I have lots of memories of playing ASA softball with jaymie and having her mom there cheering us on. Your all in my thoughts. RIP Linda"

Vanessa (Sloat) Burch wrote on May 18, 2009:

"Sending my sympathy on your loss. I knew Linda in high school and she was always a sweet, thoughtful person. I am sorry to hear of her passing."

Tim Ramer Sr and Tim Jr. wrote on May 18, 2009:

"Bruce, Sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss Linda at the campgound. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tim and Timmy"

DJ, Erin, and Tyler Norby wrote on May 17, 2009:

"Bruce and Jaymie, You have our deepest sympathy. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. "

Amber Hartsch wrote on May 16, 2009:

"Uncle Bruce, Jaymie, and Kelly I am so sorry for the loss of Aunt Linda. You have been through the ringer...I wish you strength to get through it. I very fondly remember her teaching me how to drive when we stayed with you guys when mom and dad went to sturgis...just one of the memories that makes me smile. She is a very special lady and will be missed. PS Aunt Linda...give CJ my love..."

julie&george reimers wrote on May 16, 2009:

"bruce i am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to your family julie"

Denise K wrote on May 15, 2009:

"-Bruce & Jaymie- I am sorry to hear about your loss. You both are strong individuals who have experienced tremendous loss. I have faith in you both to be strong for each other during this very difficult time. "

Jody Curry wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Jaymie and Bruce- I love you guys. Linda will be GREATLY missed by everyone. You guys are like a second family to me and we will all meet her someday when our time is ready, until then she is in a happy place with CJ and watching over you guys."

Crystal Arnold wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Mike, Nancy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Crystal Arnold"

Jay Snyder wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Bruce- So sorry to hear about Linda. I have fond childhood memories of her and the times we had on the schoolbus. She was fun to be around when we were kids. Always laughing and joking around. My deepest condolences to you and your whole family during this difficult time."

Ashley Summy wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Bruce & Jaymie, Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. I know nothing I can say or do will help. Just know that I love you both very much and if there is anything you need, I am here and so is the family. We love you!"

Steve and Kim Dahnke wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Pete, Bea and family, we are so sorry to hear about Linda's passing. May you find strenght and comfort in your memories. God Bless Steve, Kim, Ben and Jacob Dahnke"

Janet and David wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Bruce, Jamie, Kelly, Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for you all. We will always cherish the wonderful, humorus, memories that she created for us. She was a brave fighter. Please know that we share your loss. David and Janet"

Russell Streets & Frances Boline wrote on May 15, 2009:

"We extend our deepest sympathy to Linda's family."

Valerie Best wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Bruce, I am truly sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family in this time of loss. With deepest sympathy, Valerie"

Chris, Sheila Busch and Kids wrote on May 15, 2009:

"Bruce and Jamie, Please accept our sincere condolence for your loss, although no word could fully do justice to how we feel. We are so saddened with the passing of Linda and will miss her when we camp. He joy for life and laughter was something we always looked froward to being around. She was a wonderful woman and we will all miss her."

SUE &CARL ADAMS wrote on May 14, 2009:

"YOU KNOW WE LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH AND I AM HERE IF YOU OR JAMIE NEED ANYTHING AT LEAST SHE WAS GREETED WITH OPEN ARMS BY CJ AND BUTCH"

Julie Stauffer wrote on May 14, 2009:

"To: Effie and family: Sorry to hear about Linda. I am sure you all will miss her. We have to believe that Linda is now in a better place. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again, and received you unto myself; that where I am there ye may be also. John 14:2,3. Take care and God Bless your family, during this difficult time in your lives.... "

Denise McCleary wrote on May 14, 2009:

"Linda go in Peace...give CJ a hug for me. Bruce and Jayme, if there is anything.......please let us know"