Linda K. (Bishop) Kirkland

       Linda K. Kirkland, age 74 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023.  She was born on January 20, 1949 in Valparaiso, IN to John and Margaret (Lively) Bishop, both of whom preceded her in death.

       On January 23, 1970 in Michigan City, IN, she married the love of her life, Robert Kirkland, who survives in Valparaiso, IN.

       She is also survived by her loving son, Shannon Kirkland of LaPorte, IN; and by her sisters, Betty (late Samuel) Getta of Bolingbrook, IL, Kathy (James) Thosen of Chesterton, IN, and Janet (Thomas) Schoonover of Tennessee.

     In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Bryan Kirkland on March 20, 2000.

       Linda was a devoted member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wanatah. She was a member of the Retired RN Club and also belonged to a book club. She loved tending to her flower garden and was very proud of the flowers she grew.

       Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 12 p.m. at White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S 2nd St., Chesterton, IN with Rev. Joel Steven Zipay officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Chesterton Cemetery.  Please share your wonderful memories with the family at: www.whitelovefuneralhome.com.

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