Linda Sue Steele, 71, passed away September 15, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Linda was born November 9, 1950 in Lima to the late William and Marcella (Motter) Helminger.  On March 26, 1971 she married Richard Steele. 

Linda graduated from Bluffton High School and retired from Ex-Cello/Pure Pak after 28 years. She was a member of the Emmanuel Church of Christ, Bluffton.  Linda enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and watching football especially the Ohio State Buckeyes.  

Survivors include her husband, Richard Steele of Bluffton; two children, Tamera "Tami' Henry and Todd Steele both of Bluffton; a granddaughter, Amber Risner; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Mason Risner; a brother, Vernon (Elvira) Motter of Florida and a sister, Cheri (Kenneth) Eckert of New Huntington, Indiana.

A private service will be held. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ.  

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.