Linda Marie Schuhardt, nee McFarland, was born Friday, February 3, 1961 at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL. and passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her residence in Belleville, IL.
Linda was a counselor, mentor and supervisor for over three decades at the Specialized Living Center in Swansea, IL. Caring for and educating intellectually disabled adults and their families brought her joy. Most recently, she worked as an Education Aid, for local elementary schools. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.
Linda enjoyed camping and fishing and was a fan of true crime stories, and the St. Louis Cardinals. She loved her family and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband of 27 years: Jerry “Butch” Schuhardt
- Parents: William H. and Jeanne M. McFarland
- Sister: Carol Fournie, nee McFarland
Linda is survived by her:
- Stepsons
- Elliott Schuhardt (Jamie Geragosian)
- Jacob (Helen) Schuhardt
- Two grandchildren: Elyse and Lucas
- Siblings
- Jerry (Sherry) McFarland
- Brian McFarland
- Diane (Doug) Gannon nee McFarland
- David McFarland
- Kevin McFarland
- 11 nephews
- 2 nieces
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held privately by the family.
11 Comments To "Linda Marie Schuhardt"
#1 Comment By Kimberly McCurry On January 2, 2024 @ 6:38 pm
I’m truly saddened to hear of the passing of Linda. She and I worked at SLC over 33years together. She will be truly missed. She’s with Butch now, she mourned him dearly. Our SLC family will be praying for the family.
My sincere condolences 🙏🏾
#2 Comment By Dawna Fennewald On January 2, 2024 @ 7:07 pm
RIP Linda. We always got along as we shared grandkids. 💔💔
#3 Comment By Daniel Strumberg On January 2, 2024 @ 7:23 pm
So sorry for your loss. Linda worked with my Mom Rita Strumberg at SLC. She passed away back in August from Cancer. Linda’s husband Butch watched my Dad when he had dementia for a couple years. Couldn’t thank him enough for doing that. Was a really stressful job to take on. So sorry for your loss again. You all or in my thoughts and prayers
#4 Comment By HW Porter On January 2, 2024 @ 10:12 pm
Prayers for Linda to find eternal peace with Butch, both nearer our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, until we all meet again one day in paradise. Death isn’t the end, but merely the beginning of life everlasting, held in God’s bosom to sleep with the angels, forever.
#5 Comment By Jeanne Stewart On January 3, 2024 @ 5:43 pm
Jerry, Brian, Diane, David & Kevin… We are so sorry to hear the news of Linda…. May she be Forever in God’s Eternal Love along with your Parents… Mr & Mrs Mac, & Sister Carol. We think of you all as family & always will.. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with each & every one of you at this time & Always…. ” The Maggio’s”
#6 Comment By Russ Suemnicht On January 13, 2024 @ 11:37 pm
Prayers and sincere condolences to all the family. So very sorry to hear that Linda has passed.
Rest in eternal peace Linda.
#7 Comment By Denise Mueller On January 24, 2024 @ 7:48 am
Linda was a great coworker and friend. So sorry for her loss! She will be missed.
#8 Comment By Ann Ragsdale On January 27, 2024 @ 12:01 pm
Work is not the same without Linda. She is greatly missed by her coworkers. Prayers for her family during this difficult time.
#9 Comment By Diane heff On January 27, 2024 @ 11:16 pm
I am sad my friend is not in this world with me any longer. She will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to her family.
#10 Comment By Ronnie Buckrod On January 31, 2024 @ 9:16 am
Linda worked in my classroom at Franklin School in Belleville, IL for the past year and a half, and she was a very kind-hearted, nurturing, and dedicated woman and classroom assistant. I will miss seeing, talking, and laughing with Linda everyday, and my classroom will not be the same without her. Rest in Peace Linda. With Love, Ronnie
#11 Comment By Paula (Conklin) Beanes On February 15, 2024 @ 10:28 pm
I worked with Linda at SLC for over 4 years. She was so kind, thoughtful and caring. My sincere condolences to her family. RIP Linda.