Linda Ann Shibley (née Bremer), age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio, after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Linda moved to Norwalk in 1962, where she built a life rooted in love, faith, and service. For 62 years, she was a devoted member of Saint Mary the Redeemer Catholic Church, where she found strength and solace in her faith.

Linda dedicated her career to education as a teacher at Lakeview Elementary in Lorain and Monroeville Elementary School then volunteered at St. Mary Elementary school as an aide for several years after retirement. Her kindness and commitment left a lasting impact on countless students, and her nurturing spirit extended beyond the classroom to her cherished family.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Michael Shibley, Robert Shibley (Susan Pavlus), and Kimberly Shibley; her grandchildren: Heather Lenhart (Brian Gibbs), Jordan Lenhart (Andre Luckie), Alexander (Abigail) Shibley, Ian Shibley, Emmaleah Shibley, Reagan Shibley, Erin Shibley, Lauren Shibley, and Ryan Shibley; and her great-grandchildren: Cohen Binette, Kylie Gibbs, Peyton Luckie, Brooklynn Luckie, Alivia Fleck, and one on the way!

Linda is also survived by her sister Carolyn (William) Stough, brother in-law James (Valerie) Shibley, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Irene Bremer (née Conrad), her daughter Beth Ann Lenhart (née Shibley), siblings Louis Bremer, Noel Bremer, and Marcia Faris.

Linda's family will forever treasure memories of her strength and generosity. Those who knew her will fondly recall her love of reading to her grandchildren, doing crossword puzzles, watching Cleveland Guardians baseball games, game shows, and Hallmark movies. She will be best remembered, perhaps, for her famous brownies she baked for every occasion—a sweet testament to the care she poured into all aspects of her life.

Calling hours will be held at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.  A funeral Mass will be held at Saint Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church 38 W. League St., Norwalk, on Friday, January 24, 2025, beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Fr. Anthony Recker will preside over the funeral Mass. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com

Linda's memory will remain a source of comfort and inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in eternal peace.

To honor Linda's life, you may make a memorial donation to the Katie Swaney Foundation (KSF), a charity close to her heart. The KSF is dedicated to supporting children with cancer by assisting them and their families with their needs and funding cancer research through monetary grants.

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