Linda Christine Shoning

Linda Christine Shoning, 76, passed away on May 14, 2023 at UnityPoint Hospice -Taylor House.

Linda was born on June 4, 1946 in Des Moines. She started dating Bob Shoning when she was 14 and he was 16. Linda was crazy for Bob from the beginning. He was undeniably the love of her life. They were married on June 20, 1964 and continued holding hands for the rest of her life.

Linda worked for Farmland Insurance for several years and later retired from CDS. She attended Grace Church and had a heartfelt appreciation for the pastor and his wife. Linda had a beautiful sense of humor and could always lighten the mood and get everyone laughing. She would say, “live today like it is your last”.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Robert Shoning; sister, Debbie Miller; children, Rob A. Shoning, Dave (Kat) Shoning and Ken (Stephanie) Shoning; grandchildren, Adam, Ashley, Annie, Adri, Aralyn, Kallie, Nathan and Michelle; six great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Merle Roe.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 19th at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Linda will be laid to rest at Norwalk Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice in loving memory of Linda.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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