Linda L. Folz

After a yearlong battle with cancer, the world lost a kind-hearted soul when Linda L. Folz left this world on October 6, 2022 to begin her heavenly journey as a child of God. Linda and her best friend Patsy (Pat) Beckgerd began their earthly adventure on August 19, 1949 as twin daughters of the late Victor and Laura (Steinkamp) Dick. Growing up on a farm in Mt. Vernon, IN, life was shared with their parents and siblings. Linda often expressed that farm work was tough and wasn’t her style. Once an adult, she came to appreciate and love the fact that being raised on a farm gave her a strong work ethic, which is something she took pride in. Linda and her late husband, Steven A. Folz, had two loving sons, Andy (Ashley) and Eric (Jennifer). She cherished that even though her husband passed at an early age, she was able to experience him through her sons, one having his father’s looks and the other having his sense of humor. They both shared his mannerisms and kind personality. Linda enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren Will, Drew, Madde, Ben, Isabel, and Lucy. In 2015, she married a wonderful man, Richard (Dick) Sinclair. They spent many years dancing and enjoying each other’s company. In addition to her two sons and six grandchildren, Linda left behind her brother Carl (Nancy) Dick, sisters Jane Ann Sellars (Chuck deceased) and Patsy Beckgerd (Paul deceased), stepdaughter Dakri Sinclair (Jim Herrell) and step grandchildren Dustin Sinclair, Brauly Sinclair, Maggie and Graden Herrell, in addition to nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, Steve, Linda was preceded in death by her stepsons Derk and Derick Sinclair. When asked for input for her obituary, her exact instructions were, “Don’t waste ink with words of where I went to school or my past careers and successes. No one really cares, and those that know and love me know anyway. Just have it read that she lived a good life and has died.” She then added wryly, “And let them know that I will no longer be taking calls or answering texts.” Linda’s family wants to give a special thanks to the team at Deaconess Hospice, especially Kristi, Jan and Tracey. We could not have navigated this without your compassion and expert care. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Living Word Christian Church (3888 State Route 261, Newburgh, IN). Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until the service time at Living Word. A private burial will be held at St. Phillip Catholic Church cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Tri-State Food Bank Evansville ($10.00 provides 70 meals for those in need) and Fair Haven Foundation (A charity that shares the love of Jesus Christ by providing gracious hospitality and compassionate support to seriously ill patients and their families traveling to Indianapolis, IN for critical medical care). Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Linda L. Folz

August 19, 1949 - October 6, 2022