Linda Ward Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Linda Ward of Vandalia, Illinois, who passed away on December 13, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Linda Ward to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Rine and Evangeline Rine; her brother Donald Rine (Diana); her son-in-law William Sherman; and her grandson Brock.

She is survived by: her boyfriend David Voris of Vandalia; her children, David Klitzsch of Vandalia, Alice Gazda (Robert) of Lake St, Angela (Kevin Etcheson) of Vandalia, Kimberly Williams of Granite City and Jennifer Voris (Kenneth Wheeler); her brother Kenneth Rine (Vicky) of Beloit, WI; her grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Amy, Crystal, Andelyn, Zach, Kolton, Katlin, Elijah, Kyle and Tyler; her great grandchildren, Sylic, Syrhyn, Mason, Nova, Ayden, Kaylie, Kolton, Tre, Kylie, Karli, Khloe, Owen, Meghan, Savannah and Patrick; and her pet Harley.

The family requests that, in place of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions be made to assist with funeral expenses.