Linda S. Chapman

Linda S. Chapman, 76, passed away December 30, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A graveside service will be held for Wayne R. Chapman and Linda at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery, 1060 S. Oakwood Ave. in Geneseo, Illinois, followed by a luncheon at Grace United Methodist Church at 318 N. Center St., Geneseo, Illinois.

Linda was born September 16, 1946 to MayLou Andresen and Harold Burgston in Moline, Illinois. She graduated from Geneseo High School in 1964 and retired as an administrative assistant at Roth & CO, PC. She enjoyed wood carving, pottery, basket weaving and traveling with Wayne in their RV. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching their activities.

She made many friends at the ballparks while she cheered on her family over the years. She was known for sharing watermelon, good luck suckers and peanuts with her bleacher friends and the teams she supported.

The Mission Cancer team were some of her biggest supporters and she appreciated their encouragement.

Left to mourn her loss are children, Brad (Kris) Chapman of Eau Claire, WI, Amy (Reggie) Stalzer of West Des Moines; five grandchildren, Hayley and Payton Chapman and Calvin, Claire and Casey Stalzer; her brother, Richard (Charen) Burgston of Spring Hill, FL; stepmother, Helen Burgston of Geneseo, IL; step-siblings; nieces; great-nieces and nephews; and many other family, friends, and coworkers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Simone Chapman; and her husband, Wayne.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mission Cancer at missioncancer.com and online condolence may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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