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Linda Kinser Obituary

Linda S. Kinser, 76 of Montrose, IA passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA. She was born March 29, 1949 in Beardstown, IL the daughter of Franklin D. and Margaret Six Ater. Linda is survived by one daughter, Ronda Bawden (Keith) of Keokuk, one son, Clint Stine (Jenny) of Springfield, IL, three grandsons, Scott Morris (Shannon) of Petersburg, IL, Nick Morris of Hiawatha, KS and Tyler Stine of Taylorville, IL, four great-grandchildren, Hunter Morris and Makenzy Morris both of Petersburg, IL and Nicole Morris and Brady Morris both of Hiawatha, KS. She is also survived by two brothers, Tom Ater of Kentucky and Billy Ater and one sister, Rose Demoss. She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandsons, Brady and Dustin Morris, two granddaughters, Missy Morris and Latasha Morris, three brothers, Dale, Eddie and Kenny Ater, one sister, Brenda Tunnell and her life companion, Mark Strong. According to her wishes, there will be no services. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Linda, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by WGEM on Jun. 28, 2025.

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