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April 4, 1946 - January 14, 2022

Linda L. Hesler, 75, peacefully passed away in her home at 7:16 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022.

She was born in LaGrange, Indiana on April 4, 1946, to Floyd M. and Mildred Louise (Combs) Fleck. She attended LaPaz High School. She married Ira Samuels on June 1, 1962. He would sadly proceed her in death on January 27, 1981.

She devotedly worked for K-Mart in Plymouth for 21 years in the health & beauty department and in the electronics department. She very much enjoyed all the people she got to meet in her years before her retirement in 2013.

In her Plymouth home on April 14, 2000, Linda married Billy Hesler. He would pass on February 16, 2001.

Linda loved crocheting and collecting angels, pitchers, and bowls. She had a love for all animals and was a 44-year member of the Women of the Moose in Plymouth.

She adored her family and loved time and visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her children: Kandi Samuels of Texas, Angela (Kevin) Samuels-Judy of North Liberty, and Scott Samuels of Argos; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Pam Fleck. Also surviving are her stepsiblings: Toni (Wayne Speedy) Samuels, Billi (Troy) Brantley, Raymond (Sharon) Bope and Steve Bope as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Bonnie (Bope) Fleck, by her two husbands, Ira Samuels and Billy Hesler, and her brother, Kevin Fleck Sr.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 11-1 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating.

Family burial will take place next to Ira Samuels, at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Cancer Association of Marshall County, 9739 Sunnyside Dr., Plymouth, IN 46563 or Elara Caring Hospice 2515 Bendix Drive, Suite 100, South Bend, IN 46628.

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  1. Ed Barcus says

    Scott,

    I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. What a sweet lady with a great personality to say the least. I hope that you will find comfort in all of the fond memories you have of her.

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  3. Larry @ Sue Chase says

    Larry and I are sorry to read about Linda. We have many fond memories of Ira and Linda in Jaycee’s and Jayshee’s.

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  7. Janice Berger says

    Your Mom, oh the adventures we shared. From day one of first grade, she and I were friends. We grew in the town of LaPaz, and together we explored every foot of the town every chance we got. We went to church together, where her Grandfather (Rev. Combs) was the pastor. She married Ira Samuels in our senior year, and they had a beautiful family. I bowled with them on a mixed league, and we continued our friendship when I married Ira’s first cousin ( Jerry Berger). How wonderfully she was loved, and how terribly she will be missed.
    Respectfully,
    Janice Smith Berger

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  8. Carolyn Sears Brown says

    So sorry I was a school friend at lapaz and knew her family well .I live in Florida now so I can’t be there but prayer are with y’all

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  10. Mike and Wendy McKenna says

    So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
    You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  11. Larry L Fish says

    I came to LaPaz in the third grade and Linda was my first close friend. We had so much in common, starting with our initials LLF. My sincerest condolences to her family. Rest In Peace Linda Lou.

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  12. Tim says

    I am so sorry for you lose. I will truly miss her. From the moment I met her she made me feel like part of her family. A no BS kind of lady that spoke her mind. Lived by her code of ethics. A one of a kind person she will be missed.

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  13. Janet Meyers says

    Kandi, Angie, and Scott,
    I am so sorry to hear that your mom has passed. She was the first person on Thayer Street to welcome me to the neighborhood with a huge bowl of chicken and noodles. And she remained a caring friend. I know you three were her greatest treasures. May the Lord hold you tight through your grief and may you find comfort in your memories of your dear mom.
    Sincerely,
    Janet Meyers

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  14. Al and Becky Wade says

    Kandi and family,. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.

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