Linda Lou Schroat

Schroat

Linda Lou Schroat, 86, of Dalton City, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was born in September of 1940, in Cadwell, Illinois, to James and Faythe Ryan. She married Everett A. Schroat in December of 1980.

Linda devoted much of her early adult life to raising her family. She later worked as a school bus driver for Warrensburg-Latham schools and held positions at H & S Tool & Die and Caterpillar. She spent the final decades of her career as an X-ray technician at Decatur Memorial Hospital and later retired from St. Mary’s Hospital. Generous with both her time and resources, Linda supported charitable organizations and volunteered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Linda enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting, reading novels, and acquiring antiques and collectibles. Above all, she cherished her family and loved her many dogs, cats, and fowl.

Linda was a fantastic woman who is deeply loved by many. She will be greatly missed each day.

Linda is survived by her husband, Everett Schroat; her daughters, Linet (Jeffrey) Phillips and Leah (Robert) Stewart; her sons, Leonard (Karina) Cain and James (Rebecca) Cain; her stepdaughters, Lisa (Robert) Hanks and Amy Litchenberger; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Faythe Ryan; her son, Larry Cain; her daughter, Leslie Cain; her stepson, Brian Schroat; and her sister, Joan Brown.

A family-led private graveside service for the family will be held at Friends Creek Cemetery at a later date. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is assisting with the arrangements.

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