Linda L. Sternberg Shirk Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Linda L. Sternberg Shirk of Bloomington, Illinois, who passed away on September 6, 2025 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda L. Sternberg Shirk to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Frederick Caldwell Sternberg and Frances Hinde Scudder Sternberg; her husband James Arlo Shirk; her sister Betsy Canaga (Bruce); her nieces and nephews, Cindy Shirk Roddy (Hardy), Stephen Shirk (Lia Valerio), Lacey Shirk Glandon (Kyle) and Andy Shirk (Kathleen); and her grandchildren, June of Parker, L. J., Amelia, Maryn, Margot, Arlo, Stella and Cecily.
Linda was a supporter of McLean County Arts Center, the David Davis Mansion where she served on the Foundation Board, and the McLean County Historical Society. The family kindly requests that any expressions of sympathy be directed to these local organizations in lieu of flowers.
