Linda M. Stephens was retired from Logan County Sheiriff's Office
Linda M. Stephens, 65, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 6:40 a.m. at her residence in Belle Center.
She was born on May 7, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to Myron and Ora E. (Allen) Harpster. Her father Myron Harpster and her mother Ora E. Joyce preceded her in death. On March 9, 1970, Linda married Joseph P. Stephens and he survives in Belle Center.
Linda retired from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office after working for 19 years as a dietary supervisor. She enjoyed cooking and baking pies. She also enjoyed flower gardening and fishing.
Also surviving are two sons: John (Patsy) Stephens of Kenton and Jeff Stephens of Mt. Victory; a daughter, Jaime Stevens of Belle Center; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; five sisters: Sally Cozad of Kenton, Myra (Doug) Risner of Belle Center, Francis Kay Gilbert of Ada, Joyce (Gary) Rostorfer of Harrod and Karen (Bob) Metzger of Theodosia, Mo.; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph P. Stephens II, on Aug. 29, 2013.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger with Doug Risner officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita’s Hospice, Lima.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Dwight Thomas Friesner served in the U.S. Army
- BlufftonIcon.com headlines for June 3
- Congratulations to Officer Michael Bollinger
- Chance R. Watkins worked at PlastiPak Packaging
- Public meetings scheduled for Ada committees, commissions
- Aggregation letters sent to Ada residents not enrolled in electricity programs
- Upcoming APL events, June 2-7
- Sign of the times
Monday, June 2, 2025
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Ada’s Jolliff advances to state track
- Bulldog softball edged in extra inning regional final
- Jeni S. Hall worked for Keybridge Medical Revenue Care
- Weekend Doctor: A day in the life of a primary care physician
- Ohio Sales Tax Holiday announced for August 1-14
- 142nd annual Ada High School Commencement mints 50 new alumni
- Six Lions scholarships awarded to Ada seniors