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Linda Edwards Obituary

Linda (Hedblom) Edwards, age 69, of Rockwall, TX, for 40 years, passed away March 28, 2016. She was born December 18, 1946, in Aurora, IL, to Donald Ray and Wilma (McConnell) Hedblom. Linda was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church in Rockwall. She loved quilting and sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband: William Edwards; son: Sean Edwards and wife Heather of Denton, TX; daughter: Katie Edwards; brothers: Donald Hedblom of Naperville, IL, and Gary Hedblom of Maui, HI; sisters: Karen Hedblom Byers of New Lisbon, WI, and Nancy Prucha of Naperville; and five grandchildren: Trevor Smith, Bailey Smith, Reiley Lynn, Madison Edwards and Savannah Edwards.

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Published by Naperville Sun from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2, 2016.

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Suzi Overly

April 4, 2016

May the wonderful memories help Linda's family during this difficult time. She and I were classmates in Naperville and I will always remember how much fun she was to be around.

Carol Daley Durisko

April 4, 2016

Sympathy to Heddi's husband and children. She was an awesome woman, creative and caring. I know her loss is overwhelming but everyone is thinking of your family and keeping you in our prayers.

Dottie Harkins Soelke

April 3, 2016

Warm thoughts for Linda's family. She was a fellow classmate whom everyone loved.

Dwight & Bonnie McConnell

April 3, 2016

So sorry. My the Lord give comfort to the family.

Sue Truxes/Betz

April 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Linda (Heddie) was a bright light. We had fun in High School and I'm glad I got to see her at our 50th . My prayers for her family. Remember how she was and know you all have her a wonderful life live on your good Memories and bury the bad. She's now an angel looking down on you. Love you Linda .

Karen Hedblom Byers

April 2, 2016

Bill, Sean, Katie and families...Linda was a very special woman. Her legacy shines on in all of you. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Linda for your love, forgiveness and strength. I will never forget what a wonderful sister I was blessed with. RIP, Susie, we will meet again.

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