ouse, fixing things, going to casinos and visiting with her family and friends. She had done sewing and made quilts as a business for many years. Those left to honor Linda's memory include brothers Robert (Sharon) Horan of Shorewood, IL, Dale (Cheryl) Horan of Bellevue, IA, and Gary (Jean) Horan of Charlotte, IA; sisters, Betty (Bob) Kirst of Thomson, IL, and Mary (James) Burken of Preston, IA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and her two cats, Rick and Rachael. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Donald and Francis, a niece Diane Holman, nephews Terry Burken, Ryan Horan and Brice Murry, and a sister-in-law Jeanette Horan. "Linda wanted to whole-heartedly thank everyone who has been so kind and helpful during her illness. Words cannot express how much she appreciated it. Thank you everyone." In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Linda Kay Horan memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.