Bates County News

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Linda Hess, 80, Hume

 Funeral services for Linda Hess of Hume, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Independence Cemetery in Hume, Missouri.  Contributions to Hume Garden Club.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Linda Louise Hess, age 80 of Hume, Missouri died Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 21, 1943 to Orval and Inez Reed Laning in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Linda is survived by her husband, Darrell Hess of the home; four children, Angelena Orear and husband Shawn of Hume, Missouri, Matt Hess of Grain Valley, Missouri, Deborah Crawford of Hume, Missouri and Delaina Kellhofer and husband Nate of Hume, Missouri; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers and sisters, Bonnie, Gary, Terry, Rick, Connie, Tony and Steve.  She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Gene, Harlen and Randy; and a sister, Sondra.




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