Linda Kathner
July 5, 1953 ~ March 4, 2019
Linda Sue Kathner, 65, of Faulkton, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Faulkton Senior Living.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2019, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Faulkton, with burial at 3:00 p.m., in the Wolsey Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, with visitation one-hour prior, all at the church.
Linda’s family requests that everyone wear pink and gray to the services in honor of Linda’s courageous battle with cancer.
Linda Sue Langbehn was born July 5, 1953 at St. John’s Hospital in Huron, SD to Norman E. and Helen A. (Meyer) Langbehn. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Wolsey. Linda attended Wolsey High School, graduating in 1971. She went on to receive her Bachelors of Science degree and Librarian Certificate from Northern State College in Aberdeen in 1975.
On November 28, 1975 Linda was united in marriage to Alan W. Kathner at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wolsey. They made their home in Faulkton and welcomed one son, Lincoln, in 1981. Linda became a speech therapist and elementary librarian for the Faulkton School District until 1981. In 1979 she began working for the United States Postal Service, serving the public in the St. Lawrence, Gettysburg, Cresbard, and Faulkton areas until her retirement in 2013. Following her retirement Linda worked part time for Faulk County Land and Title.
Linda has been active with Our Savior Lutheran Church in Faulkton, WELC, church council, NAPUS, the Faulkton Area Arts Council, Jayceettes, Faulktoneers, and Lakeside Country Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, golfing, camping, attending concerts, and doing craft projects.
Linda will be remembered as an individual with amazing organizational skills and for her love of her family and community.
Linda’s life will be cherished by her husband, Alan Kathner, Faulkton; son, Lincoln (Quinn) Kathner, San Diego, CA; grandson, Vaughn; mother, Helen Langbehn, Wolsey; siblings: Craig (Betty), Griffin, GA, Doug (Lori), Peachtree City, GA, Barb (Dave) Moser, Huron, Jeff (Darcie), Wolsey, and Todd (Ann), Aberdeen; brother-in-law, Neil Kathner, Lebanon, MO; sister-in-law, Sheila Kathner, Willmar, MN; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; father, Norman Langbehn; brother-in-law, Dave Kathner; sister-in-law, Linda (Neil) Kathner; mother and father-in-law: Roy and Alma Kathner; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Linda’s arrangements.
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Alan, Lincoln & Vaughn, Sending prayers your way. Linda’s fun-loving spirit will be missed by everyone. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Sending you a big hug from us.
Allen, Lincoln and family We are deeply saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. We know she will no longer suffer and is at peace, yet was taken from you way to young. She was an inspiration to all women in our community and touched many lives. May our thoughts and prayers bring you comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy
I am so sorry Allen,I didn t know that she was even sick,that the problem living so far away,God be with you
Linda will be missed! We will remember her great sense of humor, her laugh, and many golf outings! Rest In Peace, Linda!
Our condolences to Allen and family on hearing of the loss of Linda. God be with you!
So very sorry. Linda was a special lady! Our deepest sympathy and many prayers.
Barb and families. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister. Memories hols them close. Heaven is our home. Gail
Dear Alan and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Linda was such a sweetheart, and she will be missed by many. May our heavenly Father be with all of you as you celebrate her life.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Psalm 34:18 ~The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Our deepest condolences to Linda’s family. Our prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May the Lord Bless and comfort you. Hugs, Dennis & Marilyn E
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone during this difficult time.
Sorry for you loss. Our Deepest Sympathy Dick and Kathy (Stobbs) Splichal
Alan & family, I am so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I remember her as such a fun, fun loving and giving person! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Old School Mate, Gladys (Pribyl) & Greg Hancock
My Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts are with all of you during this time.
Linda was so helpful when we forwarded mail to Florida. I was on golf committee with her and it was always a fun group to work with. Many blessings to the family as you remember all the good times. My sympathy and prayers.
My condolences to the family. I met Linda through the USPS. I appreciated her professionalism and friendship. With sympathy, Valerie
I am so sorry for your families loss. May your memeories of your time together bring some peace as well Gods promise at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 "to comfort us in all our trials." With sympathy.