Linda Lou Smith
July 6, 1948 ~ February 13, 2011
Linda Lou 'Little Bit' Smith, 62, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 13, 2011, at her home. Celebration of Life: 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Local P-3 Retirees, 116 14th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her companion of 35 years, Ron Sojka; three sons, Travis Sojka, Dustin Sojka, and Joshua Smith; three daughters, Shelly Marquette, Mary Chrisman, and Jane VonKiedrowski; sister, Lesley Baker; best friend, Shirley Santee; 15 grandchildren, Cody, Brianna, and Taylor Marquette, Mikayla Smith, Coby Chrisman, Logen, Tysen, Ciera, and Nevah Sojka, Chad, Corey, Codie, and Alayna VonKiedrowski, and Christian and Jaden Smith; and one great grandchild, Peyton Marquette. Linda was born July 6, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Virgil and Fern Marquette. She enjoyed playing bingo and euchre. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ron Marquette; and sister, Leanna Brown. Memorials may be sent to Ron Sojka, 1812 M Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.
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May you enjoy your heavenly walk, my dear friend. I will miss you terribly. I love you.
Your unforgettable laugh and smile will be surely missed as will you. Prayers go out to your family and to all of us who will miss you. Rest in peace Little Bit!
I miss you so much, I love you.
I have so many great memories of Linda and will miss her greatly. My love and prayers go out to all of you!
Thanks for the wonderful Memories Linda. Especailly our trip to Arizona. Thank you fr the many years of our friendship. I will miss you so much. Oh yeah, don’t forget. If you can’t snort, don’t laugh.
Love Janet
My heart was saddened when I heard the news of the loss of such a wonderful women. I have so many wonderful memories of Linda especially when I was younger. She always had a smile on her face and her laugh…….I will never forget it. My heart goes out to her family and friends, may we all find some peace and comfort in the wonderful memories we have created and shared with her. She is now a very special guardian angel, looking after all those she loves so much. Thank you to the family for sharing her with me.
MOM,YOU ARE MY HEART!!!I MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!! YOU ARE MY DREAMS AND SOUL!!! YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!
you lite up so many lifes by that smile and never let anything get in your way to become a success in our society. You will be greatly missed by all whom knew you and the ones who did not will be missing out on a lot.
I love you and miss you so much grandma. You were my everything. I know you are in a better place and running free. Love always, Brianna
From all the Andersens, Mike, Kathy, Marty, Merle and Cheryl, God bless you Little Bit.
Little bit was such a wonderful person, she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. We’ll never forget her laugh. God bless you all.
•Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
The last couple of years we had lost track but we had alot of fun before that. Always a game of euchre was to be played. Never have I seen such a brave woman putting up the fight against her disease. I will miss her and am sorry I won’t be able to celebate her life with all of you as I will be out of town. My thoughts are with you all. Nancy Carter
Linda was a great lady and will be missed by everyone.
Im sorry to hear of your loss She was friends with my mother and me.
May you rest in peace, Linda. You will remain in our hearts forever. Thinking, and praying for all your family and friends!
dear Ron and Shelly,we were so sad to hear of your loss. I met Shelly through our work at Pearson’s and was delighted to find that we had a connection to you,Ron. Shelly told me how devoted you were to Linda,that’s what true love is about.Again,our sympathies to you and Shelly.
We were great friends,years ago when I worked at the Corner Tap.I have not seen her in 25 years. Ron and family I feel your pain,but we all know she is in a much better place.May peace be with your family.
I love you and miss you grandma. The picture of you brings tears to my eyes everytime I look at it. You will be greatly missed.
RONNIE, IM SO SORRY, I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT LINDA AND REMEMBERED WHAT FUN WE USE TO HAVE. I ALWAYS TELL THE KIDS WHAT FUN SHE WAS. WISHED I COULD HAVE SEEN AND TALKED TO HER MORE. LOVE YOU CAROL
Linda was a very good friend. I first met here when I started playing bingo at P3 hall. She invited me to share her table with her. We became good friends and had a lot of good days together talking about our families.She was so concerned and caring about other people. Always a joy to be around.
My daughter passed away this past December and Linda was always calling to see if I was okay and taking care of myself.If there was any way she could help me. I talked with her last week and even though she knew her days weree limited she was still concerned for me.
If and when I start playing bingo again it is going to be very lonesome not having her there beside me.
She was such a wonderful, caring person and will be missed by me and everyone who was lucky enough to know heer. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of her family in their time of grief. God bless. Marie Huff
Grandma became a word meaning I was safe. Saying and hearing the word grandma buttered me down and grew a feeling of home in me and in my life .much of her life was spent on being there for others including alot spent on me for me. She never gave up on me .I learned to know the value in that doing .time and time again. I would never have been such a caring boy/Man if not for her .the safety she gave me was that of the American Promise to be,keep,and always stay safe. I do not miss her as you’d think .I have enjoyed being strong and cutting my own path in/through life. Grandma you were the first most important person I ever met . I love your ripples I still come across and feel because of your life and death. If you were a little bit I’d love to meet the rest of the pie. Love your grandson Cody Marquette