Nan Nelson (Hays)

Patsy,

Thanks ever so much for the update on Linda.  She has and will continue to be in my prayers for a full recovery.  Lots of rest is needed to get her strength back.  Please continue to keep us posted if possible.

Nancy

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

Patsy,  Thanks for the update on Linda - we certainly pray the breathing problems subside, and if it is pneumonia, the medical staff can get it resolved quickly.  She's one tough cookie and a fighter - keeping her and her family in our prayers !  We appreciate any futher updates you might get from Lori.

Susie Peacock (Vacilek)

Does anyone have the name of the hospital Linda Schrader is in?

Patsy Cordray (VanPelt)

Dear Classmates,

I talked with Lori, Linda's daughter, last night and Linda is still intubated but doing okay. She asked that we not send cards at this time until she can enjoy them!  She is still intubated and thought her mother would enjoy reading them when she's better and can read them herself.  The drain was removed from her neck yesterday also.  That's the latest I know so will keep you updated when I know more!  We continue to keep her in our prayers!  Take care everyone!

Joyce Casady (Sheumaker)

Thanks for the update on Linda, Patsy!

Linda you are still in my prayers for a recovery soon!    May your breathing get better and I hope you do not have pneumonia!!  

Joyce

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

DEAR CLASSMATES: IT IS WITH A VERY HEAVY HEART THAT I TELL YOU ALL TO PRAY AS HARD AS YOU CAN FOR LINDA SCHRADER! LORI, LINDAS DAUGHTER JUST EMAILED THAT SHE HAD ANOTHER STROKE AFTER HER SURGERY TO OPEN HER CAROTID ARTERY AND THAT THE SURGEONS SAY SHE HAS IRREPUTABE DAMAGE TO HER BRAIN! SHE SAID LINDAS DIRECTIVES TO HER KIDS IS THAT SHE DOESNT WANT ANY ARTIFICIAL MACHINES KEEPING HER ALIVE! SO HER KIDS WANTING TO ABIDE BY HER WISHES ARE GOING TO REMOVE HER BREATHING TUBE! THEY DONT KNOW HOW LONG SHE WILL SURVIVE AFTER THEY REMOVE THE TUBE! THEY ASK THAT NO ONE COME TO THE HOSPITAL TO VISIT! SHE IS IN ICU! PLEASE PLEASE PRAY FOR LINDA! MAY GOD BLESS HER!

Jack Sears

Many prayers for Linda and family

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

Bill and I are so very sad to learn that Linda had another stroke following the surgery and her children will honor her Health Care Directive to remove her from life support.  We pray for both Linda and her family.  She was a beautiful lady, great wife to her deceased hubby, and loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids fiercely !!!  

Don Leach

Well - just crap!  Will miss her - long time email friend and of course forever Jackson School classmate..

Karan Kreighbaum (Faul)

My heart is broken to hear the sad news about Linda. She has been part of the glue that has held our class together. My prayers are with her and her family. 

Nan Nelson (Hays)

I am heartsick!   I'm praying nonstop for Linda!  

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Classmates: To all of you who have read the last few responses, saying "May She Rest in Peace" please know that Linda has not passed yet so lets pray hard for her. Please don't read anything into the report that I posted yesterday other than her family is doing her wishes and she is struggling. PRAY FOR LINDA like you never prayed before.

Judi Perry

So sorry to hear the news.  I am praying for Linda and her familty during this critical time.  Keep fighting, Linda, we are with you!!

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

CLASSMATES:  LINDA KIRCHNER SCHRADER passed away at 7:05 pm tonight at the hospital in Peoria! At this time I have no other information about plans for a funeral! I will post as soon as I have more information! God Bless Linda! May she Rest In Peace! 

Melinda Lang (Bachman)

Sad news about the passing of Linda my longtime friend since kindergarten,  She was a wonderful caring, kind and funny person.  It's just hard to believe.  I will treasure so many wonderful memories.  Prayers to her family at this difficult time.  Rest in peace.

Bill Orr

A friend for life and a really good person. I bet she is changing things around and reorganizing heaven. She was very active and fully committed to her family and friends. She will be missed! 

Susie Peacock (Vacilek)

Linda was my friend, as tears fall I must say she was a true friend to me as well as all her friends. I am so happy I was able to meet up with her this pass July at RMNP. She shared so much of her self as well as talk of her family, some vacations, and some things of the pass. She had some memory. She shared with me things that brought tears. She was with me at the loss of a family member a few years back. She will be in my thoughts forever. God bless her family, you have lost as you know a wonderful Mom and a grandparent. SYIH

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Classmates:  I just sent an email to all the class members that have emails about the details of Linda's funeral. If you don't have email and want to know any details please don't hesitate calling me at 319-470-3477.

I will be sending flowers or a memorial from the class of '61 to Linda's funeral. May she Rest in Peace. She wll be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Marcia Conley (Davis)

There are no words to express the sadnes I feel with the passing of Linda. RIP.  She was so vibrant and full of life.  I am happy she was able to keep her energetic self going until the end.  My deepest sympathy to her children and their families.  She will forever be in out hearts and memories.  Each of us only have so much time left on this earth and should be enjoying the time we have.  It is never to late to hug those nearest and dearest to us.

Cyndy Day (Savage)

Oh she will be so missed, our prayers are with her family.  I enjoyed her friendship, a wonderful classmate of us all  

Patsy Cordray (VanPelt)

My heart is broken with the passing of my dear friend, Linda Kirchner Schrader. I'm remembering all the fun and funny times we had together.  She was always so upbeat and positive and never met a stranger.  Everyone knew and loved Linda....a wonderful legacy to leave!  I feel very blessed that she has been a part of my life.

Susie Peacock (Vacilek)

Patsy so beautifully said. I to was blessed, she was and still will be a part of me. I miss her so.

Cyndy Day (Savage)

I know what you mean, I have memories of her just pop in my head during the day, followed by a smile, chuckle sometimes, or laughter at some of the escapades.  She was joy and for me, that joy lives on to me.

Sandi Thompson (Philips)

Linda was such a unique friend! She was so caring and compassionate. I remember arriving at the airport in Nashville and being greeted by this lady Decked out in strange clothes and hat.  I feel very blessed to have known Linda. She brought sunshine to everyone she met. She will be missed!

Brad Wiedmann

The memories of Linda are all good.  I am glad I knew her.