Obituary
Guest Book
Linda Schroeder, 78, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025.
She was born February 10, 1947, to Leonard Sr. and Mary (Pond) Barton in Pontiac, MI. Linda worked as a cook for many years at The Bavarian Bakery. She enjoyed crafting and attending craft fairs. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Linda is survived by her son, Joseph Schroeder, two grandchildren, Melvin Vliet and Kaitlynn Prudlick, several great grandchildren, two brothers, Brian and Dennis Barton, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Jodi Waibel, her grandson, John Rickert, her sister, Sherry Lincoln, and her brother, Leonard Barton Jr.
Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
104 W. Alger Street, Lincoln, MI 48742

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more