JoAnn Linton Obituary
The world bids farewell to JoAnn Linton (Sterling, Illinois), departing on February 2, 2026 at the age of 91. JoAnn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of JoAnn Linton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Richmond and Mary Richmond (Carroll); her spouse Merle Meiners; and her children, Sara Schuman and Pat Linton.
She is survived by: her children, Paula Meiners of Apache Junction, AZ, Dawn Wilson (Jeff) of Amboy, Marla Gatz (Dave) of Sterling, Amy Huffman (Chris) of Nashvville, TN, James Meiners (Jana) of Sterling, Gary Linton (Sandy) of Sterling and Tim Linton of Milledgeville; and her daughter-in-law Tracy Linton of Lincoln, NE. She is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to Immanuel Lutheran Church and St. Judes Children's Hospital.
