Hanna City – Linda Louise (Saupe) Staley of Hanna City, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Peoria to Carter and Florence (Mohn) Saupe. Linda married Nyle Wesley Staley in Peoria on July 22, 1961. He survives.
She is also survived by her two daughters, Lori (Paul) Brian and Lisa (Donald Kraus) Staley; nine grandchildren, Wes (Brittany Thompson) Staley, Tyler (Amanda) Staley, Clay (Kelsey) Staley, Logan (Kacie Orr) King, Tyler (Kristyn Couch) Brian, Johnathon Kraus, Steven (Samantha) Fisher, Brooke (Zack) Milner, and Briana (Adam) Wright; 14 great-grandchildren, Lacie, Rory, Jaxson, Ryann, Luna, Brentley, Luca, Landon, Sydney, Blake, Brycen, Kodilynn, Freya, and Scarlett; one brother, Tom (Linda) Saupe; one sister, Peggy (Gary) Willis; and many nieces and nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
Linda owned and operated Nyle Staley Ready Mix with her husband. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Farmington.
Linda and Nyle would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on July 22nd. You rarely saw one without the other and they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family. They shared a bond on being best friends and soulmates. There was not a child that crossed her path that she didn’t mother, or have them call her grandma. She was a kind, generous soul that touched the lives of so many people. She enjoyed outdoor landscaping, reading, and telling Nyle how to drive.
Linda’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Rev. Andy Sonneborn will officiate. Her visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 also at the funeral chapel. An additional visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Interment will take place in Trivoli Cemetery in Trivoli.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Side Mission, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or First Presbyterian Church of Farmington.
Online condolences may be left for Linda's family at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
