Cherished wife of Ralph Van Wagner (O'Fallon IL), mother of Rebecca Vogelsberg (Mascoutah IL), Ryan (Newark NJ), Zachary (Van Buren MO), and adopted son Patrick Kramer (Boulder CO), passed away at age 68 on March 10, 2015 in Edwardsville IL. She was sister to Texans Patricia Clay, Karen Speer, and Bill Darnell and Nana to five grandchildren, Michael Hamilton (18), Rachael Hamilton (12), Elijah Van Wagner (8), Carson Van Wagner (5), and Gavin Van Wagner (4). She loved her church, family, Texas, traveling to Europe, Jane Austen, and her house. Linda and Ralph were happily married for 45 years. They were devoted to each other. She had a deep faith and was a loving influence to many because of her kindness, concern for others, and sincere heart. She will be missed.
Services: Memorial at Lake View Memorial Gardens and Funeral home on Friday, March 13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service follows at 7:00 PM. Contributions in her name may be made to Relais Bonne Eau, Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville IL 62220-2159 or High Plains Children's Home, 11461 s Western St., Amarillo TX 79118.
