Linda Stewart

Linda Karen Stewart, age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home.

Linda was born September 23, 1948, the daughter of Wayne M. and Iva M. (Gagle) Stewart.

Linda graduated from Ridgeville High School in the class of 1966. She worked at Jay Garment in Portland for several years, a short time at the Commercial Review and several years for Community and Family Services in Portland. Linda also took classes and obtained her real estate license in the state of Indiana. She worked at Ft. Recovery Industries for several years before retiring.

Linda was a member of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland.

Linda was a passionate member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was Past Matron several times and held may different offices as a member of the Half Way Chapter #230 in Redkey. She also held offices in Muncie Chapter #104 and Mississinewa Valley Chapter #94.

Linda was appointed District 13 Deputy of the Order of the Eastern Star in 2014 and was also appointed Grand Representative of Rhode Island in Indiana.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. An Eastern Star service will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow the Eastern Star service. Pastor Dan Vore will officiate and burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery in Ft. Recovery, Ohio.

Memorials may be directed towards the Halfway Chapter #230 Order of the Eastern Star in Redkey or Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland.