Kathy Lou (Wagner) Linden

Kathy Lou Linden, 64, of Beloit, Ks, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017, surrounded by family at Via Christi Hospital- St. Francis, Wichita Ks.

Kathy was born on August 23, 1952, in Beloit, Ks, the daughter of John Leo and Dorothy (Peirce) Wagner. She graduated from Beloit High School in 1970. She later moved to Mcpherson, Ks where she met and later married Don Linden in 1983. To this union they had two children Kelli and Kevin. Kathy and Don later divorced. She then moved back to Beloit and met Eric Hamel in 1995. To this union they had their daughter Haley.
Kathy worked at Hilltop Lodge for over 20 years in the dietary department where she was the manager. Anyone who knew Kathy loved her and would describe her as witty and an outgoing person. She could talk to anyone and have them laughing. In Kathy’s free time she enjoyed loving on her grandkids, watching her beloved Chiefs, playing skipbo, bingo, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include: children, Kelli Linden of Mcpherson, Ks; Kevin Linden and fiancé Kristie Wapelhorst of Delphos, Ks; Haley Hamel and fiancé Phillip Eller of Phillipsburg, Ks; cousins Jolene, Pat, Jay, Elaine, Susan, Annie, and Karen; grandchildren, Mikynli and Maddyx Linden of McPherson, Ks; Rosalyn Linden of McPherson, Ks; Tripp and Kalla Linden of Delphos, Ks; Ryker and Jordan Eller of Phillipsburg, Ks; and beloved dog Cami.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Leo and Dorothy Wagner, brother Mike Wagner, and granddaughter Lilian Linden.

Visitation will be at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, Monday March 6th from 1 – 5 p.m. with Family present from 5 - 6 p.m. Memorial Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday March 7th at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Kathy Linden Memorial fund in care of Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments 302 N. Hersey Ave, Beloit.