Linda Mapel

A visitation will be held at West Twin Grove Church, 14237 Twin Grove Christian Road, Bloomington, from 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, December 19th. A celebration of her life will be hosted at the same location at 10:00am Saturday, December 20th. Cremation rites have been accorded by East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Twin Grove Christian Church or The Baby Fold. To express condolences online, please visit www.eastlawnmemorial.com

Linda was born October 8, 1954 in Chicago, daughter of Harold and Katherine (White) Lotz. She married Randy Mapel on April 12, 1975 at Grace United Methodist Church in Bloomington.

Surviving are: her husband of 50 years, Randy. Four children: Jennifer (Jon) Nelson of Downs, Erin (Matt) Stombaugh of Bloomington, Brett (Kim) Mapel of Bloomington, and Clint (Kassie) Mapel of Edwardsville. Also, 11 grandchildren: Sydney (Nick), Laney, Brayden, Kennady, Kaitlyn, Halle, Mallory, Clay, Ben, Graham and Gloria. Surviving siblings include one brother, Wayne (Cathy) Lotz, one sister, Susan (the late Pat) Browne; two step-brothers, Marshall (Dominique Lepoutre) Smith, and Nelson (Dawn) Smith. Also many beloved in-laws, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Gladys, and brother Paul.

In her early years of marriage and family, Linda was a homemaker invested in raising her children and caring for her family. She later retired after 26 years with State Farm.

Linda was a faithful servant of Jesus and knew His amazing grace. She and Randy first attended Grace United Methodist Church, where she served as Sunday school superintendent, teacher, and financial secretary. As Grace Church closed, she and Randy later became members of West Twin Grove Christian Church.

Linda's greatest joy was time with her family. She especially treasured time with her grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities. Linda’s legacy of faith in Christ, and love of family & friends will carry on with all lives she impacted.