Linda Jones DeKalb Obituary
The world bids farewell to Linda Jones DeKalb of Sandoval, Illinois, departing on November 26, 2025 at the age of 75. Linda leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence F. Beckmann and Florence H. Beckmann (Deien); and her husband Phil A. DeKalb. She is survived by: her siblings, Joseph R. Beckmann of Waltonville, Mark C. Beckmann (Sherran) of Bryan, TX, Neil L. Beckmann (Julie) of Ashley, Paulette E. Kerley (Monte) of Waltonville, Teresa L. Goatey (Robin) of Sandoval and Jennifer M. Jones (Richard) of Waltonville, IL; her stepchildren, Michael DeKalb (Charlene) of Baldwin Park, CA and Jennifer Kennedy of Findlay, OH; her stepgranddaughters, Kayla Webb (Jake) and Megan Blair (Matt); her stepgreat-granddaughters, Emogene and Olivia Blair; her siblings-in-law, Chris DeKalb (Susan), Gary DeKalb (Patti), Dan DeKalb (Lori), Stephanie McManaman and Robbyn Stocking (Scott); and her close friends, Theresa Cozadd (Paul), Janis Burns and Debbie Novak. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.
Memorials may be made in Linda's honor to SSM Hospice, who Linda's family extends a heartfelt thank you for their amazing care, St. Lawrence Catholic Church or the Centralia Humane Society.
