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Linda Soeder Obituary
LINDA LOU SOEDER, 66, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away at 9:52 am, Monday, August 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Raymond and Rose (nee Tabb) Murray on November 18, 1958, in Evansville, Indiana.
Linda married John Soeder on April 2, 1976, in Dupo, Illinois; he preceded November 7, 1978.
Linda had worked as an LPN at Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Illinois.
Survivors:
2 Children:
Johnna Soeder Waterloo, IL
Josh Walker (Kimberly Barkley) Evansville, IL
2 Grandchildren:
Audrey Rose & Liam David Walker
Special Friend:
Larry Greenfield Columbia, IL
4 Siblings:
Nancy Murray Red Bud, IL
David (Connie) Murray Baldwin, IL
Dennis (Alice) Murray Burksville, IL
Alvis (Bev) Murray Waterloo, IL
16 Nieces & Nephews:
Wilson (Bonnie), Darren (Merry), LaJune (Mark), John T. (Andrea), Davy (Patty), Dennis Lee (Sarah), Amanda (Charlie), Cassy (Jim), Dennis Morgan (Kristin), Tony (Olivia), Bridget (Scott), Amanda (Kevin), Alvis Lee (Jamie), Lisa, Amy, and Sarah
Many Great Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by: Father – Raymond Murray, Mother – Rose Murray-Wilson, Step-Father - George Wilson, and 1 Sister – Carol Lattina
Graveside Service:
2:30 pm, Thursday, August 21, 2025
Waterloo City Cemetery, Waterloo, Illinois
Officiating:
Scott Woodsmall, nephew of Linda
Memorial contributions can be given to Tymeless Heart, helping babies born with heart defects. Contribution can be mailed to the funeral home or can be given in Linda’s memory at www.tymelesshearts.org
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