Linda Turner, 63 of LaCrosse, IN, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. She was born January 15, 1963, in Gary, IN, to Harold Gene Atterberry and Nancy (Stout) Atterberry. Linda graduated from Morgan Township High School in 1981. She worked as a waitress at Plaza 30 and The Marina in Wanatah, before becoming a card dealer at the Blue Chip Casino. Linda was a talented crafter, creating beautiful works of art. She looked forward to Christmas and enjoyed decorating for the holidays. Linda was also an avid, lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, and a member of the Valparaiso Baptist Church. Her grandchildren, nieces and nephews brought the most joy to her life though. She will be remembered for her fun-loving nature and wonderful sense of humor. Linda will be dearly missed.
Linda is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Turner; daughter, Holly (Jason Leoni) Turner; grandchildren: Riley, Ryder, and Reid; mother, Nancy Atterberry; siblings: Steve (Brenda) Atterberry, Don (Cindy) Atterberry, Thomas “Turtle” Atterberry, and Sandi (Scott) Sutter; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; sister, Nancy Woodruff; and life partner, Norman Burris.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kosanke Funeral Home, 309 S. Main St., Kouts, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
GUESTBOOK
So sorry for your loss. -Ron Witkowski
Sorry for the loss of your mother who was a wonderful lady I had the pleasure getting to know. -Lee Anne Bettenhausen
I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing g. We graduated together and her joyous sense of life and humor was so appreciated in that day-to day life of high school. She is forever in my thoughts. -Cindy Panioto (McDaniel)
