Linda D. Schmit

LINDA D. SCHMIT

Monticello

Linda D. Schmit, 71, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021.

Visitation will be held 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. Visitation will continue from 9:30 to

10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at St. John's Lutheran Church prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Monticello, with burial to follow at Scotch Grove Cemetery. Pastor Caleb Schewe will officiate.

Linda was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Marsh) Janssen. She married Thomas J. Schmit on Oct. 4, 1969, in Monticello.

Linda loved her family first and foremost. She cherished her time and trips with grandchildren. Her many lifelong friends were also family. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and camping. She was always willing to give a helping hand to those she met. She will be remembered as a welcoming, loving friend to all.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Tom; four children, Todd (Penny) Schmit, Ryan (Cheryl) Schmit, Josh (Rita) Schmit and Megan Schmit, all of Monticello; grandchildren, Doug (Katherine), Emma (Grant), Mary, Xandra (Ryan), Reece, Layla, Madison (Dustin), MaKenna, Taye and Addalynn; siblings, Jim (Trish), Susan (Tom), Pat, Bill (Carol) and Connie (Creighton);

in-laws, Judy (Cliff), Joyce (Dave), Pete (Betty) and Lori (Leanne); and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, Clarence and Dorothy; and a brother-in-law, Dave.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.