Linda Louise (Smolik) Schmitz was born August 1, 1951 to Harry and Mary (Opbroek) Smolik of Fairfax SD. She passed away March 16, 2025 at Haven Manor in Hickman NE at the age of 73 years.

Linda was united in marriage to Larry Schmitz of Bonesteel SD on September 5, 1970. To this union 2 children were born.

Linda worked as a cook for Bonesteel Fairfax High School for many years. She also would spend her summers painting homes around Bonesteel.  She was an active member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Bonesteel until she moved to Nebraska to be with her sons and grandchildren.

Linda's favorite past times were crocheting blankets, reading, spending time with friends playing cards & enjoying watching all the little children around her. And above all she adored spending time with her 2 grandsons.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Harry & Mary, her husband Larry, brothers Maurice and Romain, sisters Donna Baker & Marlene Ray, sister-in-law Marie Vasika, brother's in law Barry Baker, Kenneth (Tip) Tipton, Phil Halloran, John Shuster, Don Swallow, nieces Pamela Baker, Jackie McCreary. Linda is survived by her children Chris Schmitz of Lincoln NE, Shawn (Nicole) Schmitz, grandsons Kale & Wyatt Schmitz of Hickman NE, sisters Arlene Shuster of Bevercreek OH, Margie Halloran or Garland TX, brother's in law JR Ray, Marvin (Eileen) Schmitz, Ray (Lisa) Schmitz, sister's in law Kaye Smolik, Leona Swallow, Linda (Mike) Schochenmaier and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Linda Schmitz, age 73, formerly of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Bonesteel, SD.  Burial will be in St Mary's Catholic Cemetery of Bonesteel.  There will be a rosary on Monday at 7:00 PM at the church.  There will be a visitation one hour prior to both services at the church.