Born April 15, 1947 in Pekin to Henry and Nellie (Callaway) Flairty, she married George Martin Stiltz on April 5, 1982 in Forest City. He survives.
Also surviving are two step-sons, Martin and Christopher Stilts, both of Havana; one step-daughter, Jennifer (Eric) Lockhart of Eureka; two step-grandchildren, Ashlen and Luke Lockhart, both of Eureka and one brother, Terry (Janice) Flairty of Forest City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one step-son, Kevin Stiltz and one brother, Carl Flairty.
A homemaker, Linda enjoyed watching T.V., especially old Westerns with her husband on the weekends.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services at this time.
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