Linda St. Martin

Linda would phone me and leave a message that she was coming my way. She would stop in for beans and rice as I always had that on hand. She would spend the night and I would leave her sleeping as I was working for Sta-home Hospice at the time. Once, she came for a week. She brought her sewing machine. I have never seen anyone so talented. She was making outfits with hats to match for a Mark's daughter in New York state. I fed her and she sewed. I would leave her up sewing until the wee hours...

Linda was an inspiration -- ready to do what needed to be done and a talented organizer. She brought us together and made good things happen, leaving us and the world the richer for it.

Linda spent many nights and weekends with me. Some were because of the Kemper Lignite plant but many were for her respite as she had busy work with the Sierra Club. She loved my beans and rice. One weekend she brought her sewing machine. I just fed her and she sewed. I took her to Carolyn's in DeKalb and she couldn't believe the fabric store "out in the middle of nowhere". She could really sew. She was a night person and I would go to bed and leave her to it. In the morning, I would tip toe...

Linda St. Martin was a committed democratic leader who served her party and her community without compromise.
Linda's commitment to service, her passion for the environment,her dedication to the party, her loyalty to her friends, her desire to see everyone succeed, all point to a life well lived. She never backed down, she never gave up, until something stronger than her force-medical complications- took our friend from us. She was my mentor and my friend. I'll see you on the bus,Linda

Linda met no strangers. Her strong, but yet gentle nature instantly conveyed the feeling that you had known her fearless soul forever. I will miss you my friend.

You were loved by many and will be missed by more! Love Al

Linda and I became friends due to me being given a wrong number. I was trying to reach a pastor in DeLisle and the number I was given had a couple of numbers transposed. After leaving a message at the number I was given, I received a phone call from a women telling me I had the wrong number. She tried to find the correct number for me and we had a wonderful conversation. After hanging up, I realized I hadn't even asked her name. I immediately called her back and asked her name. She said Linda...

Linda, we were part of a group of friends that went thru BHS together, loved each other, had children and spent a memorable part of our lives with each other. You are remembered by those who are part of your life. HUGH

Linda ---Thank You For Your Life..
For puting love into everything..
Working for God's earth and PEOPLE
with Kindness,Passion, And compassion
We are better People because of You..Thank You..
Namaste
(Rene MChapman Pasc MS)