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Linda Crane Obituary
Alton - Linda (Sheary) Crane, 78, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness, with her family by her side. She was born on May 25, 1945 in Alton, IL, the daughter of Paul and Faith (Arnold) Sheary.
She was introduced to her husband, Don Crane by her brother on a blind date. They met and married in 6 weeks and would have celebrated 57 years of marriage on November 26, 2023.
She is the loving mother of two daughters, Pam (Lee) Koenig of St. Louis, MO and Sheary (Tom) Meyer of Nolensville, TN. Linda loved being a grandmother to her 4 grandchildren: Stan and Rylee Koenig of St. Louis, MO and Aiden and Addison Meyer of Nolensville, TN as well as 4 cute grand puppies.
After retiring from Laclede Steel, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, spent more time cooking and baking. Linda would never turn down a good card game or shy away from organizing a shopping trip for over 150 women, that went on for over 22 years.
Along with her husband, Don, they enjoyed spending time with their lifelong friends, Betty and Terry Burns, Ed and Rosalie Huebener and Bill and Nancy Tierney.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Michael Sheary and her dearest friend, Nancy Smith.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Kathy Donahue
November 18, 2023
Don and family,
So very sorry to hear of Linda's passing, she was one of the sweetest person that you could ever know. My Husband and I would often talk about the great work Linda and the others on the Reunion committee did. She will be greatly missed by many friends.
Kathy and Larry Donahue
Darlene Stillwell Newman
November 16, 2023
Don and family I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Linda she was a sweet and nice lady my prayers will be with your family through this trying time God bless and take care
Roxann Kahl
November 16, 2023
My deepest sympathy, I got to know Linda when we worked at Laclede Steel. She was an awesome lady. prayers!
John & Vic Waltrip
November 12, 2023
Sorry to hear the sad news. Praying for the peace and strength her family will need to mend their broken hearts and get through the tough days ahead. Our deepest sympathy.
Debra Kasten-Eggebrecht
November 11, 2023
Dear,dear Linda. We will miss you. But we will always remember the pinochle game nights and the great Gurney shopping trips. Linda, her daughters and the close friends put a lot of work and effort into those shopping trips and they will never be forgotten!
Sherry and Ron Haynes
November 11, 2023
We were friends from childhood, as our parents were dear friends with each other. She always had a smile and a hug for me when we'd run into each other. I think our kids knew each other. Blessings and strength to her family.
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