Aug. 17, 1950 - Feb. 26, 2011
ELKHART -- Linda Jo Hochstetler, 60, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday evening (Feb. 26, 2011) at home.
She was born Aug. 17, 1950, in Elkhart, to Ira Lee and Esther Mai (Shirley) Schwyn.
She is survived by her daughters, Tammy J. Nickoson of Elkhart, Tiffany L. Williams of Bristol and Trina K. (Carlos) Williams of Elkhart; grandchildren Brédon Nickoson of Elkhart and Jadyn Miller of Middlebury; sister Carla LaCounte of Elkhart; and her father, Ira Lee Schwyn of St. Joseph, Mich. In addition, there are three half sisters and a half brother surviving.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Esther Croy; and her brother, Chuck Croy.
Linda was a line supervisor at KIK Custom Products, Elkhart, where she worked more than 20 years. She was a 1968 graduate of Concord High School and she loved country music, dancing, watching movies and going to Cedar Point. She will be greatly missed by her family and especially her min-pin, Tika.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, where memories may be shared throughout the evening. At Linda's request, cremation has taken place.
Memorials may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, 23971 U.S. 33, Elkhart, IN 46517.