Jane Ann Linker, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana formerly of Hoagland, passed away Monday afternoon, September 30, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on February 16, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edgele & Loretta (Distelrath) Jones and was adopted and raised by Paul W. & Irma E. (VanHatten) Rodance. Jane was united in marriage to David R. Linker on June 25, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jane was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling in Decatur. Jane believed in being active in her community to assist others. She was involved with the Hoagland Area Advancement Association (HAAA), Hoagland Chamber of Commerce, and was a Madison Township Trustee for 12 years. She was known for her involvement through HAAA in the Children’s Christmas Party along with the annual Hoagland Days Parade.
Jane was employed by Ryder Truck Leasing in New Haven from the 1980’s through its closing in 1996. She then worked at Central States Grain in New Haven, retiring in 2018. She worked in the HR Department at Central States, which involved baking cakes for all the employees…which was not in the handbook!
Jane spent her free time being engaged with her grandchildren and great grandchildren as they participated in various activities. Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) sports, IU sports, giving constant supervision to Dave, Christmas and other holiday parties for the family and friends…she loved to entertain.
She is survived by her husband, David Linker of Monroeville, Indiana; son, Donny Dames of Conneaut, Ohio; two daughters, Paula (Todd) Bennett of Monroeville, Indiana and Carrie (Scott) Hambleton of Angola, Indiana; 13 grandchildren, Cory Carr, Cassie Carr, Colton Martin, Carissa Martin, Ashley (Matt) Cour, Jacob (Erica) Hambleton, Ryan Hambleton Logan Dames, Shayla Dames, Brock Farley, Kendall Farley, Caden Farley, and Kayla Farley; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Randy (Stephanie) Jones of Geneva, Ohio; and two sisters, Donna (Richard) Nelson of Chesapeake, Virginia and Leslie (Eddie) Saffell of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by a son, Carl “Chip” Carr and a daughter, Tracy Carr.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling with Pastor Leonard Tanksley officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2024, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.
Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana.
