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Linda Churchill Obituary
Linda Lou
Churchill
TALLULA - Linda Lou Churchill, 68, of Tallula, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born on March 22, 1943 in Peoria to Dawsey "Doc" and Helene Louise (Sinclair) Swatzell. She married Bob Churchill on June 18, 1961.
She is survived by her husband, Bob Churchill of Tallula; two sons, Robert Alan (April) Churchill of Claremore, OK and Gregory Alan Churchill of Tallula; a daughter, Amy Jo (Curtis) Martin of O'Fallon, MO; three brothers, Norman Dale Swatzell of Melbourne, FL, Tom Swatzell of Houston, TX, and Tim Swatzell of Colorado Springs, CO; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Howard Janet.
Mrs. Churchill was a homemaker and a member of Westside Christian Church in Springfield. She was an artist, a piano player at her church, and had the gift of hospitality.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Tallula Christian Church at 10:00 am. Rev. Wayne Meyer, Rev. Dale Sinclair, and Dr. John Ray will be officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg. Burial will be in White Cemetery in Tallula.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Associating or Donor's Choice.
Online memorial messages for her family may be left at www.hurleyfh.com
Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Churchill
DIane Farmer
September 11, 2021
I miss you still!! Your laugh, your craziness, our golf games and your sweetness!! I know you´re resting in peace my dear friend!!! I think of you so often!!!
Lori Moen
September 26, 2011
I'm so glad I had a change to visit with Linda this summer. You are all good people, and she will be missed. Sending my sympathies to Bob and the family.
Brenda (De Groot)Marit
September 23, 2011
You touched many lives while you were here and will be greatly missed.
Karen (Wills)Baise
September 20, 2011
What a sweetheart.I always remebered the Churchill family with fond memories of a loving and fun family whenever I came through Tallula, My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.Tim's old friend, Karen
laury blake
September 20, 2011
Bob and Family, We want to offer our deepest condolences on your loss. She was a bright light in a dark world and will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you ~ Jim & Laury
Annette Fulgenzi
September 19, 2011
Amy & Family,
So very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was an energetic and creative spirit. I have fond memories of her and JoAnne when I spent a lot of time in Tallula as a kid.
Kathy (McDougall) Schwab
September 19, 2011
Robert and Family - So very sorry to ready of your mother's passing. Thinking of you and sending prayers.
Sue & Sonnie Hullinger
September 19, 2011
Bob,Our prayers are with you and your family.Linda was a great person to everyone and will be dearly missed by all.
Kenny and Bonnie Hills
September 19, 2011
To the entire Churchill family: We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Your precious memories will help you endure this painful time in your lives.
Sonia {haynes} cannon & kenny & laquita haynes
September 18, 2011
Dear Churchhill family, We are so sorry for your loss, Linda was an awesome lady, I can remember alot of things about her and she will be missed! I grew up just down the street from you all and you was like my second family. My thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to you all.
Vi & Paul Gentry
September 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Farmer
September 18, 2011
For Linda and her loving family///Her star shines brightly//
Diane Farmer
September 18, 2011
For Linda and her loving family///Her star shines brightly//
Melissa (Brauer) Applebee
September 18, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out to all your family.
Diane Farmer
September 18, 2011
A candle lit for a very special angel who will be so missed by so many/Your laugh was so contagious as was your wit and humor/You will never be forgotten my dear LINDA//
Della Mae Blakeman
September 18, 2011
Robert, Greg & Amy the 3 of you not only lost a mother you lost a best friend. She loved all of you very much and she was very proud of all of you. And you Bob, you & Linda showed everyone what a marriage was all about I love you two very much and was very proud that you and Linda picked me as your maid of honor. You two was one of the best friends Bill and I ever had. Love & Sympathy - Della Mae
John Boeker
September 18, 2011
Bob, we are very sorry to read the news of Linda. We are thinking of you and family during these times. Respectfully,
Cindy & Bill Lash
September 17, 2011
Linda was an incredible woman....loved her zest for life, her zeal to try new things, her infectious laugh and her gift of hospitality to all of us! We mourn her loss but rejoice in the rewards awaiting her! Love you Bob! Praying for you and your kids!
Richard & Dolores Stayton
September 17, 2011
Bob, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your wife. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
September 17, 2011
What a wonderful person Linda was, I will never forget how special she made my mom feel. God Bless you Mr. Churchill & your family and know I truly feel your loss. Stephanie Goerlich & family
Polly Ferris-Mowry
September 17, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Clinker
September 17, 2011
You left the arms that love you into the waiting arms of those who loved you too. You have reached the happiness we all hope to gain one day. Though you will be greatly missed you are joined with those now who we still miss. Say hello for us. Now it is us who wait for the LORD and you to return for us.
September 17, 2011
Amy,
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She will be remembered as a beautiful person by all of us. Thinking of you.
Heather McCombs Reeves
Richard & Deborah Brown
September 17, 2011
Bob and family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Linda was a Awesome person and you never knew what she was going to say or do next. She liked to keep everyone laughing and she always made you smile no matter what was going on. She will truly be missed by everyone.
Jim&Kathy Smith
September 17, 2011
Words can not express the pain that is in our hearts, at the passing of a long life time friend. To Bob and the children, and family, you have our love and prayers,God Bless
Sue Hines
September 17, 2011
My precious precious Linda Lu. You will be missed so much. You have been an inspiration to me since the day you walked into my life in May 1993. We became instant friends. I have valued our friendship since day one. You are now in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Rest my friend and know that you are one of the most loved and adored people to ever walk his earth. Sue
Phyllis "Phib" Bell-Hedden
September 17, 2011
Bob, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda was such a JOY to be around - she lit up every room she entered.
September 17, 2011
So sorry to see this obituary. There was no one else like Linda, she was full of life. My sincere condolences to the family. Denise Petrilli
Linley and Rebeccaw White
September 17, 2011
Deepest sympathy to your family.
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