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Linda L. Washko

October 13, 1943 — July 19, 2022

Linda L. Washko

Linda L. Washko, 78 of Streator passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at LaSalle County Nursing Home, Ottawa.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 23, 2022 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, with Monsignor Philip Halfacre officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

Linda was born October 13, 1943 in Streator, a daughter of Martin and Louveda (Whitehurst) Benner.  She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas G. “Tom” Washko on August 26, 1961.  They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this last August.

 

She is survived by her husband, Tom; three children, Susan Washko of Streator, Brian (Kathy) Washko of Littleton, CO, and Dirk Washko of Streator; and four grandchildren, Brittany (Christian) Largo, and Stephanie, Christopher, and Hannah Washko.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Norman “Butch” Benner; and a sister, Donna Hoskins.

 

Linda was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish.  She retired from Owens Illinois Brockway after 30 years.

 

Linda was a beloved loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She also was a cat lover and had many cats over the years.  She will be greatly missed.

 

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Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, July 23, 2022

8:00 - 9:30 am (Central time)

Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home

205 High Street, Streator, IL 61364

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Funeral Service

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Starts at 9:00 am (Central time)

St. Michael the Archangel Church

407 S. Park Street, Streator, IL 61364

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Burial

St. Stephens Cemetery

E Main St, Streator, IL 61364

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