ELKVILLE – Linda Ann Holland, age 54, of Elkville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the St. Louis University Hospital.
Linda was born on January 10, 1971, in Franklin County, Illinois.
She married John Edward Holland on June 10, 2010, and together they shared 14 years and 9 months in marriage.
She formerly worked as worked as a laborer in a factory and formerly worked as a home health assistant with Addus Healthcare.
Linda enjoyed the outdoors. She loved fishing and cookouts, watching movies, and loved animals. She especially loved horses and dolphins. She loved taking car rides with her husband, spending time with her family, and looking forward to her weekly coffee time with Sheila. Her family said she also enjoyed talking with family and friends daily on her phone.
Surviving is her loving husband, John Holland of Elkville, IL; her children, David Ray Endicott (Michelle Mollett) of Fenton, MO, Herman Alvin Schanda of Olney, IL, Paula Marie Schanda of Clay City, IL, Christine McVay of Royalton, IL; her five-month-old grandson, Alex Ray Endicott; and two sisters, Stephanie Faith Smith of Herrin, IL, and Sheila Wininger (Travis Bush) of West Frankfort, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents and adopted parents, and a brother, Bill Martin.
Her wishes are to be cremated.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Linda, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
