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Linda Ann (Stanley) Ficek
Linda Ann (Stanley) Ficek
Center Point
Linda Ann (Stanley) Ficek, born August 15, 1948, in Grinnell, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and faith. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Alice Methodist Church, located at 4617 Alice Road in rural Center Point, with an additional visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery.
Linda cherished her family, her church - Alice Methodist - and her community of Center Point, Iowa. These were the pillars of her life, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to each of them.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ficek Sr. and her daughter, Lori (Ficek) Langan.
She is survived by her children: son, Lawrence Ficek; daughter, Lona (Ficek) Smart and spouse, Chris Kern; and son-in-law, Michael Langan.
Linda’s legacy is one of kindness, faith, and devotion. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
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