Linda J. Chipman

Lewistown- Linda J. Chipman, 57, of rural Lewistown passed away at 10:48 AM Saturday April 23, 2016 at her home.

She was born September 23, 1958 at Canton the daughter of Jerry and Nina (Goforth) Scalf. She married Eldon Chipman on July 19, 1976 at Lewistown. He survives. Also surviving are her mother and step father, Nina (Robert) Smith of Lewistown, four daughters, Erin Chipman of Lewistown, Megan (David) Smith of Norris, Tracy Chipman of Canton, and Haley Chipman of Peoria Heights, two grandchildren, Logan and Carson Smith, and one sister, Julie (Jim) Bickle of Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister, Lori Bucher.

Linda was the manager of Spoon River Towers for 20 years and she was also a piano teacher. Linda was a lifelong member of the Illinois Street Christian Church in Lewistown where she sang with the choir and was the pianist for many years. She had been a member of a string trio where she traveled and played for many events. Linda was a member and president of the Spoon River Professional Women’s Club, and treasurer of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, collecting and visiting lighthouses, working on the farm, riding her scooter, and spending time with her grandchildren. Linda loved being with family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Reverend Brant Reed officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. To view Linda’s life tribute video or to send online condolences visit .