Linda Lou Langley, 78, of Jacksonville, Illinois, died Thursday, October 1, 2026, at her home.

She was born on July 3, 1948, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Linda was the oldest daughter of James Clinton and Irene May (Kulp) Langley of Route 1, Dow, Illinois.

Linda is survived by her siblings, Paul Langley of England, David (Carla) Langley of Godfrey, Judith Galley of Iowa, Mary Wilson of Taylorville, Diane (Randy) Crews of Jacksonville, Jamie Steinman of Columbia, MO, and Carolyn Langley of Bluffton, Indiana. She is also survived by her three children, John Keck of Florida, Tammy Colman of Indiana, and Robert Ridenow of Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Roger Langley, Robert Langley, and Marilyn Langley.

Linda proudly served her country with the United States Navy from 1966 – 1967 in San Diego, CA. She received the National Defense Service Medal before she was honorably discharged. Linda was a member of City Church in Jacksonville.

Linda’s wishes were to be cremated and buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery. The family will host a Celebration of Life at City Church in Jacksonville from 11:00 – 1:00 on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations or memorials to be made to her sister, Diane Crews, to go towards cremation services and any final bills.

The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family with arrangements.