Linda L. Kottke, age 71, of Xenia, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at The Patterson Assisted Living. She was born October 1, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Paulsmeyer) Simon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven Kottke.

Linda is survived by her daughters: Sarah Kottke and Miriam (Johnathan) Stefan; sister: Martha (Al) Ruppert; brothers: Paul Simon and Fred (Sue) Simon; 5 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

If desired, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Linda to Ohio's Hospice, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420 or to The Parkinson's Foundation, parkinson.org

Services will be held 11:30 AM Wednesday, September 17th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday until the time of service at the church. She will be buried at Mound Hill Union Cemetery, Eaton, Ohio at a later date.