Linda Lou Oller

Linda Lou Oller, age 76, of Athens, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born October 12, 1945 in Kampsville, IL the daughter of Arthur and Adella (Roentz) Ritter.

Linda married James Cecil Oller in June of 1969 in Kampsville, IL and was married for 18 years.

Mourning her passing are her children, Jim (wife Missy) Oller, Sarah Gallaher (partner Tim Boggs), Tom (wife Jodi) Oller, and Mark (wife Amanda) Oller; thirteen grandchildren, Jordan (husband Colten), Bethany, Andrew, Zoey, Ben, Skylar, Riley, Quenten, Gabe, Karris, Emilee, Reed, and Mitchell; five great-grandchildren, Beckham, Parker, Bastian, Helena, and Scarlett; and several nieces and nephews.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Art, Willis, Thelma, and Mark; and companion, Frank Eder.

She graduated from Calhoun High School in 1963.

Linda worked for Illinois Secretary State from 1963 until 1977 and the State of Illinois Comptroller’s Office from 1985 until her retirement in 2012.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Athens.  Her faith was extremely important to her.

Linda was an avid Chicago Cubs fan throughout her life.  She loved soap operas, word searches, Jeopardy, and butterflies.

Visitation for Linda will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Athens.  A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM also at the church.

Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens immediately after the mass.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or Holy Family Catholic Church.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family.