Linda L. Hamilton, 64, of Belvidere, died on April 25, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 25, 1946 in Kingsport, TN the daughter of Arnold and Marie Cunningham-Bradley. She attended school in Chicago and Belvidere, IL. Linda was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW 1461 and More to Life Ministries. She enjoyed spending time with family and her special friend Elaine Martin. She will be missed. Survivors include her mother, Marie Presswood; son, Michael Prather and his wife Sheryl; grandchildren include, Heather, Terra, Codey, Olivia, Daniel, Joseph and Gabriella Prather; 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, James “Jimmie” Collins and step father, Carmen Evans. Funeral Services at 10 am on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 7000 W. State St. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Tributes to the family at www.mem.com
