In Memory of Linda L. Hurley



Linda L. Hurley
Linda L. Hurley
Born: August 16, 1952
Died: February 4, 2015
Age: 62
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Linda L. Hurley
August 16, 1952 - February 4, 2015
From: Odebolt, IA

Linda L. Hurley, age 62, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at her residence of Odebolt, Iowa.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Pastor Bill Crawford will officiate. Burial will be in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com 

Linda Lou (Osterholt) Hurley was born on August 16, 1952 to Albert and Irene (Stoelk) Osterholt in Carroll, Iowa.

She grew up in the Carroll and Vail, Iowa area, where she attended and graduated from Ar-We-Va in 1970. After school Linda worked as a secretary in Omaha, Nebraska and then as a Book Auditor for Gamble’s in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Linda met Ken Hurley and the couple were united into marriage on July 20, 1974, in the Presbyterian Church in Vail, Iowa. They were blessed with two children, Matthew and Mindy.

Linda and Ken made their home in Odebolt, Iowa. Linda worked outside of the home while raising her children. She worked at the nursing home in Odebolt, First Federal Bank, And Pop in Time Popcorn in Lake View. Linda and Ken moved to an acreage by Odebolt where she raised ostriches and then horses.

The couple then moved back to town where Linda was a very active member of her church family. She served as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, Iowa. Linda was responsible to head up funeral luncheons and help out where ever she was needed.

Linda enjoyed, watching Days of Our Lives every afternoon, spending time with her grandchildren, snuggling up to her loving beagle Molly, baking, cooking, going to the casino, and a good game of cards.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Ken Hurley of Odebolt, Iowa; children, Matthew Hurley of Odebolt, Iowa; Mindy (Calvin) Brockman of Odebolt, Iowa; grandchildren, Shailey Hurley and Jaida Brockman; sister, Annmarie Mason of Carroll, Iowa; and many family and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Ivan Osterholt.


SERVICES

2:00 PM, Monday,
February 09, 2015

First Presbyterian Church
Odebolt, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Pastor Bill Crawford

CASKET BEARERS

Pallbearers

Pat O'Brien
Mike O'Brien
Jeff Ridgley
Dale Wulf
Mark Stoelk
Pete Renze
Dan Brotherson

Honorary Pallbearer

Gary Gritten
Bob Winkleman

VISITATION

6:00 PM to 8 PM, Sunday,
February 08, 2015

Christensen - Van Houten
Funeral Home
Odebolt, Iowa

MUSIC

Carol Raasch, Organist
Steve Loger, Vocalist

Vocalist Selection

"Lamb of God I Come"

Recorded Selections

"You Were Always On My Mind"
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

INTERMENT

Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Iowa


Condolences


Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 12:38 PM
“Dear Ken, Matt, & Mindy,
May the many memories you have help bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Wishing you peace,
Ronald Bierbaum & Linda Maas”
- Ronald Bierbaum
Monday, February 9, 2015 at 9:41 PM
“So sorry to hear that Linda has passed! Prayers on the way for you and your family.”
- Tony Hoelscher
Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 8:55 PM
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Jada we love you and wish we could give you a big hug.
Love, Tom and Mindy”
- Tom and Mindy Brockman
Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 2:35 PM
“Kenny, Matt and Mindy I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved her laugh and her willingness to help and serve wherever she could. My deepest sympathies to you.”
- Donna (Wiese) Pulido
Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 2:35 PM
“Ken and family, sincere sympathy to you. A loss like this is so hard to understand. In your own time, in your own way, may you find a place for healing in your heart. Deepest sympathy, Cathy Christman”
- Cathy Christman
Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 2:35 PM
“Kenny, Matt and Mindy, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We were shocked to hear of Linda passing!
Please know prayers have been said for you all. May God's peace and love comfort you. ”
- Mark & Katie Plucker, Jeremy & Kyle
Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11:31 AM
“Dear Ken, Matt, Mindy and families, Linda touched so many people with her caring, giving and loving ways. I as well as many will miss her so much, I miss her phone calls already and her support, she was my rock, heaven really got a peach, she will never be forgottten. God bless all of you. Love, Wanita”
- Wanita Friedrichsen
Friday, February 6, 2015 at 8:29 PM
“I am so sorry to hear about Linda,my mind is flooded with wounderful memories of all the times I spent at your little house in Odebolt.I don't know if I would of made it thru my teen years without the help and friendship given to me by Linda. I have thought of your family many times over the years and wish I could now be there for you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
- Shari Peterson Macelroy
Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:47 AM
“To Linda's family, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's death. Her mother, Irene, was my first cousin. I would sometimes see Linda in the grocery store here in Ida Grove. If I remember correctly, her daughter Sarah, worked in the drug store in Ida Grove, and I enjoyed visiting with her. My deepest sympathy goes to all of you. She now rests in the Heavenly arms of her Savior. God Bless. Joan (Kies) Petersen”
- Joan K. Petersen
Friday, February 6, 2015 at 7:39 AM
“Kenny & family -so very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was a wonderful / beautiful women & will be missed by many. Remember & cherish the good times & the pain will ease with time. You are all in our hearts & prayers during this very difficult. May the strength of God help you through the days ahead.”
- Deanna (Reis) Russell
Friday, February 6, 2015 at 7:39 AM
“God Bless you Kenny . May the days that follow give you strength an courage to conquer what ever is brought to you.”
- Ggwyanda Davis Harker
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:18 PM
“Oh my, what a surprise. My deepest sympathies to Kenny, Matt and Mindy. May the other side of this sadness find you focusing on smile-inducing memories. We had some pretty remarkable times together, oh so long ago.”
- Esther Streed
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:18 PM
“Kenny and family thoughts and prayers to you all.”
- Lyle and Rita Kennedy
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:18 PM
“Kenny, So sorry to hear about Linda, take care,

”
- Pam Kennedy
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:18 PM
“Dear Ken & Family,
We were so shocked to hear about Linda! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
- Rich & Vicki Matthaidess
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:18 PM
“I was so shocked when Jack called me last night to tell me about Linda.
Kenny, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Linda was a very special friend to many. She will be missed greatly.”
- Marilyn Fields
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 12:49 PM
“Dear Kenny, Matt, Mindy & other family members,
We are so sorry for your loss! Linda definitely was one of a kind!! She will be missed by many! Our prayers for you!”
- Loren & Mammenga
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 12:49 PM
“Matt and Mindy, sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this loss. From your old teacher, Jim Mickelson.”
- Jim Mickelson
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 8:49 AM
“So shocked at the news of Linda's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kenny and your family. Sad news indeed.”
- Kim Follenweider and Greg
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 8:49 AM
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kenny and your family. So shocked by the news. May God give you strength, comfort, courage and peace. ”
- Kim Follenweider and Greg
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 9:01 PM
“We were shocked at the news. Linda was a wonderful caring person. Our loss is heavens gain. We are so sorry for your loss.”
- Diamond and Devi
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:11 PM
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Linda was an incredible woman with a great sense of humor.
May you gather strength and comfort from the memories and prayers that are surrounding you.

Bryce and Kelly ”
- Bryce and Kelly
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:11 PM
“Our hearts go out to Linda's family, she was a wonderful caring person and she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God bring you peace.”
- Carletta Brown and Family
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 1:16 PM
“So very sorry to hear about Linda. Our prayers go out to the family. May God be with her in Heaven. She was a great friend.”
- Sharon Rohlf
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 1:16 PM
“So sorry to hear about Linda's passing. What a shock. You will be in our prayers!”
- Mark & Jolene Stoelk
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 1:16 PM
“Dear Kenny, Matt and Mindy,
So very, very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Heaven has gained a wonderful, smiling angel. Our deepest sympathy, with thoughts and prayers!
Polly and Bruce”
- Polly and Bruce
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