By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Thursday, May 15, 2025

    from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    and Friday, May 16, 2025

    from 8:00 am to 9:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

  • Service

    Mass of Christian Burial

    Friday, May 16, 2025

    10:00 am

    St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Linda Abendroth, 68 (Nee Todt), of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL, surrounded by her family.

    She was born on August 29, 1956, in Litchfield, IL, to Bernard and Shirley (nee Brown) Todt.  On November 28, 1975, she married Bill Abendroth at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

    Linda was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.  She graduated from St. Paul High School in 1974.   Linda attended Kansas City Business College and was a member of the National Court Reports Association. After graduation she worked as a freelance court reporter in downtown Chicago, and then as a court reporter for the State of Illinois in Freeport, Illinois and for many years in Madison County.  Linda was a girl scout and cub scout leader when her children were younger.  She volunteered working at the flea market at Kirchenfest and at St. Paul cafeteria, for many years. Linda loved being a grandma, cooking Sunday dinners, and having all her family together.  She loved gardening and working in her yard. She was very selfless, always doing things for everyone else.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Bernard Todt.

    Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bill Abendroth; son, Andrew (Maggie) Abendroth, Highland, IL; daughter, Susan (David) Boduch, Glen Carbon, IL;  grandchildren, Jack Abendroth, Ava Abendroth, Grace Abendroth, Lily Boduch, Lucas Boduch; mother-in-law, Alice Abendroth, Highland, IL; siblings, John (Lynn) Todt, Highland, IL, Gary (Laurie) Todt, Highland, IL, Kathy (Jim) Dumstorff, Highland, IL, Steve (Lisa) Todt, Troy, IL, Lisa (Randy) Baltz, Columbia, IL;  several nieces and nephews.

    Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Education Fund or Highland Area Community Foundation- Bill & Linda Abendroth Fund.

    Visitation: Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday, May 16, 2025, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    Mass of Christian Burial:  Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00 am, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Clergy:  Fr. Pat Jakel

    Interment:  St. Joseph Cemetery, Highland, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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4 Condolences
 
  1. David Koerkenmeier / May 12, 2025 at 6:39 pm

    Bill, so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. My prayers for you and your family.

    I am out of state and will not be able make the visitation.

  2. Connie Fitzsimmons / May 12, 2025 at 8:48 pm

    My memories of Linda from childhood on are that she was one of the sweetest people ever. She was so much like her mother who was also a lovely sweet woman. I am sure that she has been welcomed home by those who loved her.

  3. Armbruster Irene / May 12, 2025 at 10:44 pm

    Linda was a great and kind neighbor. She greeted her neighbors when she would see them. She was always willing to help others when they needed it.

  4. Wayne Horstmann / May 13, 2025 at 7:58 am

    Bill and family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of Linda. We were always happy to see you both on our trips to Highland. Unfortunately, we are out of town and will not be able to pay our respects as we should. However, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers and we hope that the sun will shine bright on your family again in the coming days. With deep regrets, Wayne and Cheri Horstmann

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