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1942
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2017
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Linda Eighnor Obituary
74, of Brook, Indiana, passed away July 27, 2017 at 6:55 am in Hospice Franciscan Communities, Crown Point, IN, she had been in the hospital one week. Linda was born August 2, 1942 in Lafayette, IN to the late Lowell and Hazel H. Jessen Thorston. She graduated from the Morocco High School, Morocco, IN class of 1960, and loved playing in the Jasper Newton County Community Band, painting, flowers and crafts. On July 17, 1971 in Morocco, IN she married the love of her life, David E. Eighnor and he survives. She worked in the Newton County Court House for over 30 years, both in the Clerks Office and the Auditors Office. Linda was a member of the United Church of Morocco, Morocco, IN., Jasper Newton County Community Band and a 50 year member of the Phytian Sisters.
Besides her husband, Linda is survived by one sister, Patricia E. & David McKee, Taylors, S.C., 4 nieces and nephews, Tamara Savidge, Jera Phillips, Michael McKee and Montgomery McKee, and several great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 3l, 2017 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (CDT) at the Gerts Funeral Home, Brook, IN, with funeral services on Tuesday, August l, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Morocco, IN. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, or the United Church of Morocco.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Eighnor
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Dottie Taylor Waldron
August 7, 2017
David, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing, Mom just told me, you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Marleen Robinson
August 5, 2017
David, I was so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. You two made such a great couple. She was always kind and caring. Take care of yourself. You two will be together again in heaven.
Phyllis Haldeman
July 31, 2017
It was my good fortune to know Linda thru our work for Newton County and my pleasure to reconnect with her after our retirements playing bunco at the Kentland Library. My condolences to David and her family. Many of us are feeling great sadness at her passing. What a lovely person to have known.
July 31, 2017
Dave, I am sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Linda...
-Rev.Thomas D. Vance
Steve, Kendra, and family Hoskins
July 30, 2017
Our sympathies to David. Linda is a good soul, and was such a nice neighbor. We will miss her sharing her garden, the treats she sent us, and her kindness.
Vi Strain
July 30, 2017
She was a very sweet and friendly person and will be very missed by all
July 30, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Diana Cook
July 30, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of Linda's passing. She was a good woman and personified Christ in all she did. She's at home with her Mother now and sadly the earth has lost another good soul. Love you and praying for you, David..
Linda Burman
July 30, 2017
Linda was a hard worker and a dear friend with a big and loving heart. She is now in the arms of her Lord. Prayers for David and all her friends and family.
July 30, 2017
Linda has always fit in any job she was doing & had many friends and will be missed...Louie Varnado
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Jul
31
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Gerts, Windler & Keller Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Brook Chapel129 E Main St, Brook, IN 47922
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1
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Gerts, Windler & Keller Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Brook Chapel129 E Main St, Brook, IN 47922
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