Linda M. Swatkowski, 73, of Lake Iroquois, Loda passed away at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Linda was born February 2, 1948 in Chicago the daughter of Edward and Katherine Sheehan Hoff. She married Ronald J. Swatkowski July 6, 1968 at the Little Flower Church in Chicago. He survives.
Along with her husband, Ron, she is survived by three daughters, Michelle Gobel of Peoria, Laurie Swatkowski of Blue Island, Therese Swatkowski-Negrette of Blue Island; two granddaughters, Cassadie Rushing, Catherine “Catie” Rushing; one great grandson, Cooper Rushing; and two brothers, Edward Hoff of New Lenox, Charles (Jennie) Hoff of Loda; and brother-in-law, Kurt Leslie of La Grange.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Katherine Leslie and son-in-law, Angelo Negrette.
Linda graduated from Little Flower High School, Chicago. After she and Ron were married, they lived in Blue Island, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest and Orland Park before moving to Lake Iroquois, Loda in 2005. Linda was a member of Women’s Aglow and conducted numerous bible studies over the years and enjoyed spreading the word of God.
She was an avid gardener. Most of all Linda loved spending time with her family and loved to dote on her great grandson.
Memorials may be made to the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservics.com.
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