Linda J. Craig's Obituary
Linda J. Craig, 81, of Clinton, passed away on October 22, 2023 at the Alverno Senior Care Facility surrounded by family.
She was born June 19, 1942, in Morrison, Illinois to Kenneth and Vivian (Schroeder) Houseman. She attended schools in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 1960. She joined the Navy as an electronics technician and rose to ET3 and that is where she met the love of her life, Henry “Harry” Craig. They were married on December 3, 1961 in Clinton at the First United Methodist Church. To this union were born three sons: Kenneth of Clinton, John of Springfield, GA, and Andrew (Jessi) of Clinton.
While her children were in school, Linda was a homemaker and managed the U-Pump gas station for 25 years before retiring in 2000. When Harry retired, they moved to Hawthorne Park in Leesburg, Florida to escape the cold weather. Linda was involved in the TaxAide Program as a final tax quality control checker for 10 years. Her hobbies included reading, oil painting, watercolors, zentangle, wood-burning and other art projects.
She also served as a loving caretaker for her mother for many years.
When Linda was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, they eventually decided to move back to Iowa to be closer to family.
Linda was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Richard, a brother-in-law, Gary Rogis, a nephew Gregory Rogis, and a grandnephew, Jed Rogis. She is survived by her husband, her sons, four grandchildren, Angel of Fayetteville, NC, Brecken, Brody and Zac, all of Clinton. She is also survived by her sister, Joanne Rogis of Clinton, sister-in-law, Cecile Long of Frankfort, KY, as well as several extended family members.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated. There will be no visitation or funeral, please remember her as you knew her. Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory is honored to serve Linda’s family and online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www.snellzornig.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Memory Care unit at the Alverno as well as the staff of MercyOne Hospice Care.
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