Linda Sue Nance

Linda Sue Nance obituary, Lebanon, IL

Linda Sue Nance

Linda Nance Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalmer Memorial Services on Mar. 31, 2026.
Linda Sue Nance, age 68, of Lebanon, IL, was called to her heavenly home Friday, March 27, 2026 at Evercare of Lebanon.

She was born November 22, 1957 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late William and Grace (VanBaak) Osborne.

Linda is survived by three children: Michael (Julia) Barnes of Monticello, IL, Eric Barnes of Edwardsville, IL and Laura Barnes of Lakewood, WA; one grandchild, Aidan Barnes; two brothers: Bruce (Jan) Osborne of Mattoon, IL and Greg Osborne of Fullerton, CA, and two nieces: Hannah (Michael) Hanson of Oceanside, CA, and Leah Osborne of Mattoon, IL.

Linda was a baptized child of God who loved her family. She loved firefighters and teaching preschool. Both of which led to her three children.

A celebration of life is pending.

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