Linda Lou Dick, age 87, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Freeport. She was born September 12, 1939 to the late Simon and Myrtle (Curboy) Janssen. Linda married Norman Yungbluth on July 12, 1958 and they had a wonderful 41 years together raising a family on the family farm before Norman passed away January 22, 1999. Linda married Robert Dick on October 12, 2003.

She was a member of Wesley UMC and Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. She had farmed with her husband Norman for many years before moving into town in 1988 and had worked as a waitress at Cano’s. Linda loved playing cards and was a member of the Card Club. She also loved bowling and was on the Motorette’s Bowling League. She enjoyed gardening, baking, antiquing, auctions, Avon products, square dancing, dancing at the Hideaway on Saturday nights with Bob and wintering in Texas where they enjoyed dancing the “Jams”, they also followed the Greg Anderson Band. Most of all, Linda loved her family and spending time with them, she would light up anytime a little one came into the room. Both families share a lifelong friendship.

Linda is survived by her husband, Robert Dick; her children, Teresa (Stephen) Wulff, Angie (Donald) Luke, and Bonnie (Brett) Jones; her step children, Marcee (Jerry) Vanderheyden, Deanna Voss, Connie Davison and Mary (Brian Heiler) Gerbode; her step daughter-in-law, Shirley Dick; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman; her step son, Michael Dick; her great grandchildren, Channing Gille, Annaleah Wampfler, Carter Korth, and 3 infant great grandchildren; her sisters, Marilyn, Eileen, Lois, Donna, Violet and Shirley; and her brother, John.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.