Linda L. Stefanich's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Sterling, Illinois

Linda L. Stefanich

December 2, 1942 - September 30, 2025 (82 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

Linda L. Stefanich's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Sterling, Illinois

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McDonald Funeral Home

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Linda L. Stefanich

December 2, 1942 - September 30, 2025 (82 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

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Linda L. Stefanich Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Linda L. Stefanich (Sterling, Illinois), who passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Linda L. Stefanich to show support.

Though Linda has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Meril William, Sr. and Lillian VanDusen-Gary (Walker); her stepfather Neil Gary (Stanley Stefanich); her brother Meril William VanDusen, Jr.; and her brother-in-law Kermit.

She is survived by: her daughter Dawn Sandoval (Gilbert) of Sterling; her grandsons, Joshua R. Ybarra (Lisa) and Jeffrey L. Sandoval; her sister Rosey Norell (Don) of Apache Junction, AZ; and her nephew Damion Gary of Sterling. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, friends and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Funeral Home



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Oct 03

Visitation

St. Andrew Catholic Church
708 10th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071

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Oct 03

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Andrew Catholic Church
708 10th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071

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