Linda Mason

Linda L. Mason, age 87, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 4, 1938, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Richard Whittaker and Anna (Hamilton) Whittaker. She married Ronald C. Mason on June 23, 1957, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2011.

Linda worked at the Sumner Press for more than 20 years. She was an active member of New Hope Christian Church and was deeply devoted to her faith. Linda enjoyed gardening, shopping, and taking walks, and she was an avid reader who also loved working jigsaw puzzles.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; son, Steven Mason; grandson, Caleb Mason; and sisters, Alice Pierson and Marjorie Ulrich.

Survivors include her children, Ronald (Jenny) Mason of Trinity, Texas, Pam (Jennings) Selby of Lawrenceville, Michael Mason of Mt. Carmel, Anthony (Cassie) Mason of Sumner, Michelle (Duke) Kidwell of Bridgeport, Vicki (Joel) Wymer of Bridgeport, and Nicolas (Holly) Mason of Bristol, Florida; grandchildren, Jared Paddick, Stevi Holscher, Hillary (Nick) Griggs, Chandler (Danielle) Mason, Jordan (Josh) Young, Tyler (Traci) Kidwell, Alexis Wymer, and Graham Mason; along with twelve great-grandchildren who brought her great joy.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:00 p.m. at Sivert-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Sumner, Illinois. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. till the service hour of 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont, Illinois. Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Missions Fund.