Linda Sue Litherland

Linda Sue (Morrison) Litherland, 75, of Hennepin, IL passed away peacefully with her devoted husband by her side on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Litherland and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, John C. Morrison, her mother, Mary L. (Young) Morrison and her two sisters, Rosemary and Dorothy.

Linda graduated from Horace Mann High School, Gary Indiana in 1967, and attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan.  She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology in 1971.  Linda worked for one summer with her father at the Steel Mill in Gary and then spent three summers in New York City working with her sister at Columbia University Admission Office.

Linda met her best friend in the spring of 1971 and she and Eugene were married on April 8, 1972 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Gary, Indiana.  They celebrated their 52nd anniversary in 2024.

Eugene and Linda lived in Princeton, IL for five years prior to moving to their home in Hennepin, IL in 1976.  Linda worked at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL as the Director of Medical Records.  She was a leader to 12 dedicated women until she retired on December 13, 2014.  Linda chaired the 75th anniversary celebration for Perry Memorial Hospital.

Linda was very active at the Hennepin United Methodist Church with the Choir and the Handbells.  She was also a board member on several different church boards, and she and Eugene led the MYF Youth Group.

Linda was a life-long Cubs Fan and was able to see them win the World Series.  She love scrap booking as a hobby.

Linda’s service will be held at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel on Saturday,  April 5, 2025,  visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with a service to follow at the funeral home.  Pastor Brian Caughlan will officiate.  Eulogy by Cathy Phillips.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the service.  Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude's or a charity of your choice.

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