Linda D. Schmit Feb. 13, 1950 – Dec. 26, 2021

      Linda D. Schmit, 71, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021.

      Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. Visitation will continue from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church prior to funeral services.

      Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec.31, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church     in Monticello with burial to follow at Scotch Grove Cemetery.  Pastor Caleb Schewe will officiate.

      Linda was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Anamosa, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Marsh) Janssen.  She married Thomas J. Schmit on Oct. 4, 1969 in Monticello.

      Linda loved her family first and foremost. She cherished her time and trips with grandchildren. Her many lifelong friends were also family. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and camping. She was always willing to give a helping hand to those she met. She will be remembered as a welcoming, loving friend to all.

      Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Tom, four children: Todd (Penny) Schmit, Ryan (Cheryl) Schmit, Josh (Rita) Schmit, Megan Schmit all of Monticello, grandchildren: Doug (Katherine), Emma (Grant), Mary, Xandra (Ryan), Reece, Layla, Madison (Dustin), MaKenna, Taye, Addalynn,   siblings: Jim (Trish), Susan (Tom), Pat, Bill (Carol), Connie (Creighton), in-laws: Judy (Cliff), Joyce (Dave), Pete (Betty), Lori (Leanne), and many nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, Clarence and Dorothy, and a brother-in-law, Dave.

      Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.