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Linda L. Madison

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Hobart, Indiana

Linda Madison Obituary

LINDA L. MADISON HOBART, IN Linda L. (Brown) Madison age 63 of Hobart, IN joined her family in Heaven on Friday April 17, 2015. Linda was born July 19, 1951 on Travis Air Force Base Fairfield, CA to Donald and Shirley (Plews) Brown, their first born and the light of their lives. Graduate of Hobart High School 1969 and Hammond Jr. Business College, Past Honored Queen Job's Daughters Hobart. She was an accomplished artist who shared her many works of art to the delight of her family and friends. Beloved wife and loving mother. Linda cherished and honored the memory of a son taken too soon. Linda's kind, gentle and deeply creative nature were expressed through her love of family and the beauty of artistic expressions. Linda always had a unique and spiritual bond with animals as evidenced by the many strays that found their way to her door step to be healed and nurtured back to health. Even squirrels and chipmunks normally fearful of humans would sit on her knee and eat from her hand. Linda will be missed by creatures big and small but especially by her husband and family, we love you Linda. She is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years James; father Donald L. (Diane) Brown; sisters: Cheryl (Joe) Wytovicz, Elsie (Chris Ferguson) Brown; brothers: Donald (Kelley) Brown and Riley Brown; uncles: Bill (Izzy) Brown, Larry (Sally) Brown; loving in-laws: James (Jean) Madison, Pat (Jane) Madison; nieces and nephews: Jordan and Jesse Brown, Mike and Faith Madison, Mason Fergusonl; dear friend Joanne Knapp, and her beloved pets Maggie, Chuck and Toby. Preceded in death by her son Christopher J. Madison; her mother Shirley M. (Plews) Powell; mother in-law Dorothy; loving grandparents Hudson and Jean Plews, Emmett and Fay Brown; brother in-law Michael Madison. The family is planning a private memorial service in Linda's precious memory. In honor of Linda's memory and love of animals the family requests donations to the Humane Society of Hobart…Or maybe adopt a cat or dog from your local animal shelter. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com
"Let us not be sad but rejoice, for today Mother and Son are together once again."

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Published by The Times on Apr. 23, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Madison

15 Entries

Debra L Drescher

April 16, 2023

While enjoying birds in the early morning,feeling thankful for the natural world,or experiencing the unwavering love of a pet, I remember the care you gave to every living thing. peace be with you,dear Linda

Becky Eastwood (Demo)

May 9, 2015

One of my best friends. It has been over 40 years, but I still remember so many great times with Linda and her family. Wish we would have kept in contact. Makes me so sad that it is too late to talk with her. I am so sorry.

May 7, 2015

Dear Jim,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda's memory will be cherished for her kind and gentle soul.
Love and God bless,
Mark & Debbie Drescher&family, Bob & Elizabeth Plews

Patricia Krueger

April 30, 2015

There are no right words to say when someone is called home. May God be with all of Linda's family and friends. Special prayers for you Jim. Know that you are not alone in your loss. May God bless you and keep you close.

Sheila and Sal Sorrentino

April 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.

April 24, 2015

I am so sorry for the passing of Linda. have been trying to reach her for nearly two years. our talks were always a joy. losing Chris was devastating, but she talked often of how much she loved Jim, her family, her pets. may God's grace heal the hearts of those who miss her.

April 24, 2015

Our deepest sympathy, wish we could be there, we are out of town.

April 24, 2015

Jim,so sorry for your loss,thinking of you and your family.

Janice & Ed Gordon

April 24, 2015

So sorry for your loss Cheryl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Gene and Linda Bonta

April 23, 2015

So sorry Cheryl. Our prayers are with you and your family. Linda and Gene

Matt & Tammy Madson

April 23, 2015

Linda was a kind,loving soul who cherished her son and husband. I worked with her at the block plant and shared lots of fun times, as well as my husband being best friends with Jim. We've not seen Linda in four years, but will always remember her gentle, loving spirit. RIP dear friend.

Keith Porter

April 23, 2015

I have not seen Linda in years but remember the great times as kids camping and being kids. Godspeed Linda

Cheryl Wytovicz

April 23, 2015

For my precious sister...I will miss you so very much...May God bless your precious soul. I love you...

Barbara Swisher-Stanivuk

April 21, 2015

Linda and I were best friends in the 7th grade. I have fond & happy memories of her that I will always cherish. I will donate to the Humane Society in her memory. So sorry for your loss

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