Linda Lou Lievens, 74, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on December 2, 2025, at her home in Geneseo, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Vandemore Funeral Home and Crematory – Geneseo Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Linda was born on May 12, 1951, the daughter of Russell and Mary (VanWinkle) Brown in Pocahontas, AR. She graduated from Geneseo High School in 1969. Linda married Darrell Lievens on April 28, 1970, and spent 40 years farming together. Linda worked in the cafeteria at Cambridge High School and Geneseo High School for many years before retiring in 2020. She enjoyed working in her yard and on the farm. Linda loved watching her grandchildren and being around people, she never knew a stranger. She attended many craft shows and was always throwing parties at her home. These parties were so well known and so large that they could have been parades. Linda was an active member of the Cambridge Lutheran Church.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Kathie McKoon of Geneseo, IL, Kristie (Brian) Mannon of Kewanee, IL, and Kevin (Tracy Vinavich) Lievens of Geneseo, IL; brother, Charles (Dorothy) Brown of Geneseo, IL; brother in law, Kenny Atwell of Geneseo, IL; grandchildren, Sarah (Josh) Dilman, Trenton (Hannah) Lievens, Justin Mannon, Hannah McKoon, and Haylie McKoon; great grandchildren, Aleta and Blakely Lievens.
She is preceded in death by her parents Russell and Mary; and sister Genendal Atwell.