Linda S. Buckles

April 26, 1952 - March 31, 2022

Linda S. Buckles, 69, of Springfield, died on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 26, 1952, in Rockford, IL to George E. and Lola M. (Davis) Ford. She married Robert J. Buckles on June 14, 1980, and he survives.

Also surviving are three children, Rebecca (Brian) Hampton of Springfield, Benjamin (Candice) Buckles of Loami, and Nichole (Travis) Schaal of Chatham; ten grandchildren, Kenneday, Faith, Hope, Sarah, Whittnee, Sebastian, Lucas, Haelyn, Brynlee, and Aislyn; brother, Robert (Karen) Ford of Springfield, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Phyllis Nelson, and two brothers, Larry and Keith Ford.

Linda was a resident of Springfield for most of her life. She retired from Pehlman and Dold PC as a bookkeeper, and then later came back and worked part time.

She attended Loami Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She loved sewing, shopping, spending time on the back of her husband’s Harley, watching Hallmark movies and HGTV, and especially spending time with her grandkids.

Visitation: 4 – 7 pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Staab Funeral Home -Springfield.

Funeral Service: 10 am Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Staab Funeral Home- Springfield with Pastor Brian Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or the Samaritans Purse.

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Visitation Information

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Time: 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Service Information

Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022

Time: 10:00 am

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Cemetery Information

Chatham Memorial Cemetery

Address:

Chatham, IL

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Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or the Samaritans Purse.

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Jane Ellen Runkel posted on 4/6/22

I met Linda in 1986. We immediately connected with each other. She helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. She was always there for me and always said things I needed to hear, not always what I wanted to hear. RIP Linda♥️ Please say hello to Larry for me May God comfort your family at this time

Angie Stuebe posted on 4/6/22

Linda was a great lady and always had a kind word to say about people. She will be missed by family, friends and neighbors.

Lori Gottschalk. (Lori G) posted on 4/6/22

My encounters with Linda were always met with grace, love, authenticity and a kind smile. Thank you Linda

Bitsy Law-Intersoft Systems, Inc. posted on 4/5/22

Our company, and myself personally worked with Linda for over 30 years. She was always so knowledgeable and fun and easy to work with. We will truly miss her. Prayers for her family.

Bud and Carol Nation posted on 4/4/22

We have been lots of miles together going to motorcycle races, lots of breakfasts at Bob Evans, singing at church and just gatherings, We miss you but know you are in heaven. What better place to be.

David M Kerwin posted on 4/3/22

Such a wonderful woman with a huge heart and humble, loving presence. All will miss her.

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