Linda Hepler, 60, of Milford, Ind., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at her residence after a 2 year illness.

She was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Bremen, Ind., to Lee and Wilma (Yoder) Bricker. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1970 and was a lifetime area resident.

She worked as the transportation office manager at Keystone RV. She enjoyed shopping, reading and being with her grandkids.

Linda married Gerald Hepler on May 27, 1978, in Nappanee, Ind.

She is survived by her husband; daughters: Staci (Jason) Locke, Leesburg, Ind.; Tiffany (Chad) Nolin, Warsaw, Ind.; son Travis (Nicole) Hepler, Buchanan, Mich.; grandchildren: Everleigh Nolin and Mason Hepler; step-grandchildren: Brianna Nolin and Madison Stout; mother: Wilma Bricker, Nappanee; brothers: Randy (Theresa) Bricker, Wakarusa, Ind.; and Larry (Dee) Bricker, Nappanee; and a sister: Sandy (Mike) Mathews, Milford.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Friends and family may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Her son-in-law, Jason Locke, will officiate. Burial will follow at Hepton Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.