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Linda Southard Obituary

Southard, Linda Kay age 53, of Chicago IL, formerly of Glenview, Aurora and Naperville IL, tragically on March 9th. Preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Winifred Southard, Linda will be greatly missed by many friends and loved ones, especially Keith Kolinski of Chicago, sister, Gail (Tom) McNeal of Naperville, brothers, Gary (Jamie) and Alan (Edith) Southard of Griffithville AR, Stanley Southard of Glenview, Orin Southard of Chicago, nieces Meghan (Will and grand-nephew Collin) Angermann of Meridian MS, Sarah and Amy McNeal of Brooklyn NY, Mary McNeal of Naperville, Ashley Southard of Issaquah, WA, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and co-workers are invited to share comfort and memories with the family at the Home Run Inn, 4254 W 31st St, Chicago IL on March 18th from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m. Funeral services and interment will be in Griffithville, AR on March 20th.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 16, 2010.

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christopher thatcher

August 12, 2010

Thank you Linda for opening up your home to two strangers and a baby you didn't even know only on the word of your good friend Keith. You will be missed.

March 18, 2010

You will be missed...you were a specual lady

March 18, 2010

So much in shock... to know how things happen in the blink of an eye. You will be greatly missed, rest in peace my friend. "Lucy Ramos(Chicago, IL)

Gail Mondray Gibson

March 17, 2010

So so sad to lose someone so sweet. Many memories of youth have sweet Winky entwined. My sincerest condolences to family and friends who now find a hole in their hearts due to this tragedy.

Debbie Harrison-Forty

March 16, 2010

Oh Miss Linda The memories I have tucked away in my heart of when we were growing up..Our family's sharing so many special times.We nicknamed you winky...I really do not remember why??? We may not have spent time together in the past years but when you grow up with someone and are close like we all were we look back now and know they were some of the best times of our lives. I am so sorry for your your loss Gail,Gary.Stan,Alan & Orin and Family
Prayers,Love and hugs to the Southard family
love always, Debbie Harrison Forty

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