Linda A Persson

Linda L. Persson, age 68 of Montgomery, IL passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 20, 1945 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Glen Roy and Frances (Caswell) Gilbert.
Linda was employed for many years as an Accounts Payable Manager. She was a longtime member of the Tiger Club in Aurora, IL. Linda took pride in her yard enjoying both gardening and mowing. Linda was an avid snowmen and clown collector, owning many of both. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and many dear friends and neighbors.
Linda is survived by her children; Tammy Persson of Paducah, KY and Roy Persson of Sheldon, IA; her brother, James Gilbert of Morris, IL; her sisters, Jessie Fluhrer of Mitchell, IA, Sally (Joe) Mulay of Irmo, SC, Diana (Ed) Leifheit of Yorkville, IL and Nancy Gilbert of Texas; several nieces and nephews and her former husband, Ron Persson of Yorkville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters, Delores Mahaffey and Kathy Lambert; and a sister-in-law, Jan Gilbert.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 East Countryside Parkway in Yorkville, IL with Pastor Stan Motley, officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery, IL.
Friends may visit from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.