Linda Mae Housman

January 6, 1957 - November 24, 2020

Age 63, of Emington, IL passed away with her family by her side, Monday, November 24, 2020 at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac, IL. Born January 6, 1957 in Morris, IL to the late Harold and Charlotte (nee Goldsberry) Gonis. She enjoyed arts and crafts, antique collecting, and spending time at the family campground “Rancho”. She was also an avid Chicago Bears fan. Linda had a heart of gold. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met and family was everything to her. Spending time with her grandbabies was her favorite hobby. Surviving are her husband of forty-three years, Martin Joseph Housman of Emington, whom she married February 12, 1977 in Braceville; two children, Martin (Sarah) Housman, II of Emington and Steven (Andrea) Housman of Emington; five grandchildren, Brady, Belle, Landon, Chase, and Hunter; one sister, Donna (Larry) Goad of Braidwood; four brothers, Harold (Kathy) Gonis of Braceville, Jimmy (Shereena) Gonis of Steeleville, IL, Bobby (Anita) Gonis of Wilmington, Roger Gonis of Braidwood, and Kenny Gonis of Gardner; brother-in-law, Gary Krug of Braidwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; and one sister, Doris Krug. Visitation for Linda will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Monday, November 30, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. All attendees are required to wear face coverings and please be brief with your condolences to allow other guests to pay their final respects, due to the capacity requirements. Private interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.