Linda Lou Legg

Linda Lou Legg, 65, Logan, passed away March 11 at her home in Logan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., March 17, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Logan, with Father Mike Berner officiating. Organist was Judy Dinkel. Musical selections included, "Ave Maria," "On Eagle's Wings," and "How Great Thou Art." Burial was held at 2 p.m., March 18, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Atlantic.

Linda was born Aug. 27, 1946, in Anita, to Bernard and Muriel (Spies) Legg. She graduated from Anita High School. After graduation, she married Francis Marnin of Anita and from this union, three children were born. Linda later divorced and went on to attend Iowa Western Community College and earned an Associate's De-gree. She enjoyed working for Smith, Peterson, Beckman and Wilson as a probate specialist in Council Bluffs from 1977-1984. In 1984, she moved to Logan and opened up, "Linda Lou's," which she owned and operated up until her death. It was in Logan that she found great people and continued to build lifelong relationships with friends and customers. Linda never met a stranger. Linda is best known for great food, fine spirits and enjoying life. In July of 1994, she married Merrill Gardner and they built and shared a beautiful home together, enjoying coffee, warm companionship and the daily crossword puzzle.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Aaron Bell and brother Teddy Legg.

Survivors include her husband Merrill Garner, Logan; children, LeeAnn Ullsperger and husband Scott of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Mike Marnin, Logan; John Marnin and wife Kimberly, Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren, Nina Ullsperger, Brittany Marnin, Clayton Marnin, Maddison Marnin and Mason Marnin; brothers, Richard Legg (Jan), Griswold, Bernard Legg (Marge), Ames, John Legg (Joyce), Tama and sister-in-law Lindy Legg, Ames.

Logan Memorial Chapel
215 North Fourth Avenue
Logan, Iowa 51546
712-644-2929