Linda Stodgell Howard, 72, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine.  Linda was born May 19, 1951 in Independence , Kansas, the daughter of James and Lorene Stodgell.  Linda enjoyed played bingo, watching her favorite baseball team The Milwaukee Brewers.  Most of all she greatly enjoyed spending time with her grand and great-grand children, especially during the family cookouts.  Linda will be deeply missed by her two sons,  Mike (Robin) Millard and James (Lori) Millard along with her grandchildren Katherine (Diego), Mikey, Taylor, Jessica (Alex) and Justin (Roxanna), her great-grandchildren Braylee, Georgia, Leticia, Aubrey, Avery and Kamari.  She will also be deeply missed by her sisters Diana, Susan and Terri and brother Tim along with her very close friends Michael, Butch, Renee and Brandy.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents.  A memorial service for Linda will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Strouf Funeral Home,  1001 High Street.  The family will receive guests Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in the funeral home from 12:00 until the time of service.  Burial for Linda is private per her wishes.