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Linda Wilson Obituary
PEORIA - Linda Lee Wilson, 53, of Peoria, died at 6:50 a.m., Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center of breast cancer.
She was born May 18, 1958, in Peoria to Donald Wayne and Patsy Rae (Lowery) Koestner. She married Richard L. Wilson on Aug. 16, 1980, in Peoria. They divorced in 1982.
She is survived by her longtime friend and companion Donald Washburn. Also surviving are her mother, Patsy Rae Koestner of Peoria; one sister, Kathleen Anne Koestner of Peoria; three brothers, Robert Wayne Koestner, David William Koestner and Steven Paul Koestner, all of Bloomington; three nephews, William John Koestner of Bloomington, Nathan Aaron (Cat) Swartz of Missouri and Adam Richard Swartz of North Carolina; and two aunts, Mary Jean Staley of Brimfield and Ruth Ann (Fred) Filip of Peoria.
She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.
Linda earned her bachelor's degree in economics from Illinois State University and her paralegal certificate at Illinois Central College.
She worked in social services and most recently was a claim adjustor for Travelers Insurance in Indianapolis. She also was a member of Peoria Area Stitchers Guild and Central Illinois Paralegal Association.
A memorial visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Cremation will be accorded. Burial of her ashes will be in Springdale Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, Komen for the Cure, Illinois Cancer Care or OSF Cancer Care.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chris Campbell
August 11, 2012
I knew Lee at Central, and remember her with much love and affection. As with many friendships, we lost touch. I was stunned to see her grave just a few yards from my father's and mother's on the day we buried my mother. Lee, I will always regret not keeping track of you. Just know that I will hope and pray we can reconnect in the next life.
September 8, 2011
Lee was a student of mine in the Paralegal program at Illinois Central College. She was an excellent student and a courageous and strong individual. I completely missed her passing and the services. My thoughts and prayers to Don and Lee's family. She will be missed.
Tom Higgins
August 31, 2011
Lee was a very special person. She has always impressed me as being so caring about everyone she knew. She always was there to support others even when she was going through her medical issues. She was a true treasure and a good friend to all in our grade school class. My condolences go out to Don and her family.
With Deepest sympathy,
Sue King
Karen Burton
August 30, 2011
Lee has been a devoted friend for over 30 years. I was truly blessed by her Photography, Creative Stitchery, and Love. I met her as a Nurse @ St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, IL and we have shared many memories. To Don, Mom, and Family my prayers are with you. Her courage and fortitude has been such an inspiration to me. I loved her like a Sister. I will miss her deeply. Love Karen
Rochelle Waggoner
August 30, 2011
I attended Washington with Lee and am so thankful to have been reunited with her through our reunions. She has been a great to me in recent years and I will never forget her!
Deb (Weddle) Krause
August 29, 2011
Lee's inner strength is something I will never forget. Her positive attitude through all of her hardships was amazing. We have lost a truly good soul.
Dana Powers
August 29, 2011
I knew Lee in high school and she also did an internship at The Center for Prevention of Abuse with us a few years ago. It was great to see her during that time and I am so sad to see her go. She was a great person always thinking of others.
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss.
John Dickison
August 28, 2011
Lee was a great inspiration to all of us - definitely dealt a bad hand in terms of health troubles - more serious, cataclysmic illnesses than half a dozen people would suffer in three lifetimes. And yet through it all she remained upbeat and steered clear of self-pity. I'm sure she got down from time to time, but she didn't seem to dwell or wallow in it, and was a good friend to others. She was also a driving force in several of our Washington School reunions and the vector for many of us Class of 72-ers staying in touch with one another. I'm sorry for your loss, Dubs, and for members of Lee's family. I hope this finds you all well, and that we can feel at peace that Lee contributed a LOT, and that her suffering is done. She logged a lot more hours of discomfort than any of us, to my way of thinking. Thanks also other friends, for being a friend to Lee, and being able to share the joy of her living and sorrow at her passing. Take care. With love, John D..
Tina
August 28, 2011
Tina
August 28, 2011
Everyone got a hug and a smile
Tina
August 28, 2011
We will miss her spirit in our midst, and her inspiration
Tina
August 28, 2011
Everyone who came to Peoria made it a point to see Lee!
Tina
August 28, 2011
Lee was the center for us the last few years - she kept everyone in touch
Tina
August 28, 2011
Lee and her friends from the Washington Class of '72
Tina
August 28, 2011
Maya Mahue
August 28, 2011
Lee was an awesome, strong, optimistic, intelligent woman. She impressed me so much when we re-acquainted last year at a schoolmate's funeral. She was fiercely independent, but simultaneously candid about the strength that was afforded her through the support of her mother, Don, and other friends and family who stood by her while she worked her way through her illness and subsequent complications. My heart and prayers go out to those whom she touched on a daily basis. This loss is profound, and I hope you can be comforted in knowing that she was proud of you all, and selfless in her acknowledgement of what you meant to her.
Peace,
Maya Mahue, classmate from Washington Grade School
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