Linda J. (Fransen) Westendorf Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Linda J. (Fransen) Westendorf left this world on September 29, 2020 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City after a long battle with heart failure. Visitation and Celebration of her life will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, IA. A time of memories and stories will be shared at 12:00 p.m. at the chapel. Linda Jean Fransen was born May 19, 1950 in Mason City, the daughter of Donald and Beverly (Lamb) Fransen. She grew up in the Mason City area, attending Mason City High School. Linda became wiser every day listening and caring for others. For over fifteen years, Linda worked at Heritage Care Center where she impacted numerous people's lives. She married Don Westendorf at the Little Brown Church in Nashua and the couple was blessed with four children, Donny Jr., Randy, Timothy, and Kim. Don tragically passed away. Linda had a glowing personality that could light up any room. She filled her life with joy and was constantly trying to share it with others. Her outgoing, bubbly personality showed in her jokes, often making herself laugh too! Linda had a kind heart that cared for others, no matter how busy she was, she would always take time for you. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kim (Melvin) Sexton of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Peggy Smith; grandchildren: PeggiJo Westendorf and her daughter Breonna Arp; Ryan (Jessica) Sexton and their children, Kayden, Camryn, Parker, Rayna, and Uriah; Tony Jones; Tabatha (Mike) Nalan and their son, Ean; Freddy (Megan) Jones and their children, Evan, Ariana, Brooklyn, and Amyah; Nancy Jean Smith and her children, Alicia and David; Billy Huerta; Timothy Smith Jr.; and Kimberly Smith; grandchildren, Addison and Avery Sexton; her brothers, Joe (Donna) Fransen and Mike Fransen; sisters, Lisa Schaer, Loree Murphy, and Diane Hampton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Don; children, Timothy Smith, Donny Jr. and Randy; a grandson, Devin Sexton; brother, Jim Fransen; a sister-in-law, Nancy Fransen; and beloved friend, Jody Delgado.

Linda J. (Fransen) Westendorf

May 19, 1950 - September 29, 2020