Linda Lou Girtman “Toms”, 61, of Sesser Illinois, formerly a lifelong resident of Benton Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday March 21, 2022 after a courageous two year battle of breast cancer in the presence of love surrounded by her family.
She was born January 7, 1961 to James and Lula Toms in Benton Illinois. She married the love of her life and best friend, Marshall Girtman on August 20, 1983.
Linda was a devoted and loving wife, Mother and Mema. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family. In her free time, she enjoyed Harley rides and spending time with her friends. She was so easy to love and be loved by.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Marshall Girtman, her daughter Melinda (Derek) Flatt, her son Steven (Katlyn) Girtman, her son Marshall Girtman Jr., her mother Lula Toms, her seven grandchildren Emily Cardwell, Hannah Cardwell, Kaisley Girtman, Mia Girtman, Kristen Girtman, Sarah Girtman, and Ben Girtman; her three brothers John (Brenda) Toms, Jim (Jane) Toms, Larry (Terry) Toms and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father James Toms Sr., her sister Terry Schultz, her nephew Loren Toms, and her granddaughter Gretchen Cardwell.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Logan Cemetery in Logan, Illinois. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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