Linda was born on August 1, 1953, in Sterling. The daughter of James and Bess (Firge Reckers) Wagner. She was the youngest of nine. Linda worked for the Sterling Moose Lodge for several years. She was a tiny woman with a big heart and a great sense of humor. Linda had a profound love for reading, fishing, and everything outdoors. She imparted all these attributes onto her family. Linda was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Linda is sorely missed by all.
Survivors include 1 daughter, Tina (Flaningam) Nelson of Viroqua, WI; 3 sons, Larry (Nicole) Flaningam of Loves Park, David (Trudie) Flaningam of Rock Falls, and Christopher (Ashley) Hines of Amboy; 2 brothers, Walter (Jenny) Wagner of Dixon and Steve (Ellen) Wagner of Sterling; 8 grandkids and 1 great-grandkid.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters, Doris Parker, Marie Boehm and Shirley Smith; 3 brothers, Bud, Bob, and John Wagner; and 1 granddaughter, Chloie Flaningam.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There are no services scheduled. A Celebration of Life will be held August 9th, 2026, at Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, at Noon. Followed by fishing at Oppold Marina in Sterling. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
