Linda Jane Bill-Burwinkel, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at MercyOne Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Born in Fort Madison, IA, on September 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ada (Beard) Neal. She married Allen Bill who preceded her in death on October 13, 2001. She then married William LeRoy "Lee" Burwinkel who preceded her in death on June 19, 2026.
Surviving Linda are two sons, Alex Bill and Adam (Jennifer Nellinger) Bill; step-son, Steven (Denise) Burwinkel; six grandchildren, Addison, Brody, Ella, Mary, Colin, and Douglas (Krystin); and a great-granddaughter, Penelope - with one on the way. Aside from her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister, June Miller.
Linda worked as a Radiographer for over 30 years. She then went on to work as a funeral assistant at Davison-Fulton Funeral Chapels, worked in early childhood development and radiology again in Naples, FL, then lastly worked retail until ultimately retiring.
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Peoria, Naples United Church of Christ, and First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, IA. She was a singer who participated in the Peoria Area Civic Chorale and the Voices of Naples. Linda was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling, reading, playing board and card games, and was a lover of art. She was a social butterfly, and was always interacting with her groups, with people on walks with her beloved dogs, at her jobs, and most of all loved spending time with her family.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Davison-Fulton Funeral Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences and memories may be shared through Davison-Fulton.com
