Linda J. Henry, 75, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home in Logan. She was born on July 3, 1950, in Belle Plaine, to Don and Letty (Klenk) Jack, and lived a life defined by generosity, steadiness and faith. She was known for her quiet endurance and her instinct to care for others — qualities that shaped her family and community.
On Jan. 18, 1974, Linda married John William Henry. He had proposed on Columbus Day in 1973. When he first asked, Linda replied, “Huh?” — and he had to gather himself and ask again. She said “yes”, and their 52 years together were marked by devotion and partnership.
Linda worked for the U.S. Post Office in Magnolia and helped manage the books for Henry Supply. Her family holds fond memories of her fresh bread, sun tea, shared coffee and tending spring ditch fires (occasionally with more enthusiasm than intended — the fire departments were only called a handful of times). In 2022, she had a treasured trip to Ireland. Above all, Linda loved her family. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life: Ryanna, Adalynn and Danica (Patrick and Mary), and Olivia and Hunter (Mike and Laura).
Linda's faith guided her daily life and sustained her through a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer, which she faced with quiet resolve.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Sarah Jean Henry. She is survived by her husband, John Henry; sons, Jack Henry, Pat Henry and his wife Mary and Mike Henry and his wife Laura; five grandchildren; and sister, Jane and her husband Jim Goodlaxson.
Linda’s life was steady and faithful. She leaves behind a family strengthened by her love.
A Funeral Service was held for Linda on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Calvary Falls Event Center outside of Logan. Dean Dykstra and Kyle Bredesky officiated the service. The congregational music selections were “He Waits For Thee”, “There Hath Not Failed” and “If All Things Were Mine”. Honorary pallbearers included Rich Behrend, Wayne Behrend, Doug Dewale, Nancy Harvey, Jean Perkins and Ethel Thomsen. The pallbearers were Nate Bischoff, Dan Cohrs, Howard Cronk Jr., Dennis Perkins, Aaron Scholten and Tom Schroeder. Linda’s final resting place will be at the Calhoun Cemetery (rural Logan) at a later date.
Services entrusted to Fouts Funeral Home. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
