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1945
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2017
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Linda Durst Obituary
Linda was born Nov. 16, 1945 in Hocking County to William and Florence Mae Unger. She was a graduate of Laurelville High School; retired from Hocking Valley Community Hospital after 31 years; was a 4-H adviser; member of St. John Mennonite Church until it closed; and then attended Pine Grove United Methodist Church.
Surviving are son, Jeremy R. Durst of Logan; daughter, Ginger L. (Chris) Johnson of Logan; grandchildren, Allyssa (Isaiah) McCombs, Madelyn Johnson, Cooper Johnson, and Lucas Johnson, all of Logan; great-grandchildren, Hunter Bolden and Lincoln McCombs, both of Logan; siblings, June Kercher, Jean Burns, Bonnie (Tom) Yates, William Unger, Peg Gantzer, Larry (Sue) Unger, Dave (Judy) Unger, Shirley Unger, and Tom (Carolyn) Unger; mother-in-law Esther Durst; and many nieces and nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leroy M. Durst, who passed away on Dec. 19, 1987; son Chad Edward Durst, who passed away on June 7, 1973; and father-in-law Ralph Durst, who passed away Oct. 25, 1997.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 20 at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home in Logan with Rev. Mike Menrath and Rev. Frank Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, South Bloomingville.
Calling hours will be observed Monday, June 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations can be made to Hocking County 4-H at 150 N. Homer St. Logan, OH 43138 and the Hocking Valley Community Hospital Foundation at P.O. Box 966 Logan, OH 43138.
Letter of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.brownfuneralservice.net
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martha allison
August 21, 2017
Just learned of neighbor Linda's passing. Her contribution to the community through organizing and keeping St. John's alive will always be respected and appreciated. A truly dedicated person. We all feel the loss of such an individual.
John/Margaret Burgess
June 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss. A wonderful lady. Linda always had such a gentle, caring spirit. It was such a pleasure to have known and worked with her. She will certainly be missed by many.
Paige Gillogly
June 18, 2017
Linda is and was a beautiful soul.. Our (Gillogly/Ogle) condolances to all...
Diane Kilbarger
June 17, 2017
So sorry to hear about your loss Ginger. Your mom was one of my favorite people to work with over the years at HVCH. I loved to hear her laugh. She was always such an upbeat person. Im sure she will be greatly missed.
Diana Forester
June 17, 2017
Ginger (and family) so sorry for your loss
Sharon Littleton
June 17, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Linda's family. May God shower His mighty grace on you during this time of transition. Linda was one of the finest ladies I have ever know.
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