Linda Johnson-Kabisch, 79, of Springfield, passed away on May 14, 2024 at Villa Health Care East. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Kewanee, Illinois to Leland Johnson and Miriam Pickens Johnson. Linda married William T. Kabisch and he preceded her in death on March 4, 1999.
Mrs. Johnson-Kabisch is survived by two sisters: Joyce Baldwin of Rockford and Nancy Brown of Rogers, AR., one step-daughter Nancy Fredrickson of Pasedena, TX., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Larry Johnson and two step daughters: Mary Kabisch and Sally Kizza.
Linda graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s Degree and she received her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Illinois. She taught first grade at Palmer, Ridgley, West Grand and Butler Schools and she retired after thirty three years of service. She was a member of SEA, IEA and the Springfield Ceramics and Craft Club where she taught weaving. Linda was a very caring and compassionate person who treasured her many friendships.
Cremation rites were accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Public Schools Foundation, www.sps186.org, and condolences may be left at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
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