Linda Rae DeHaan

July 3, 1942 - March 23, 2022

Linda Rae DeHaan, age 79, of Thayer, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at home. Linda was born July 3, 1942 in Brook, Indiana, the daughter of Forrest “Sonny” and Mildred “Millie” (Barkey) Martin. She graduated from Mt. Ayer High School, Class of 1960. Linda worked as a paraprofessional with the North Newton School Corporation from 1995 until 2021. She loved spending time with her family & friends, gardening, and playing cards with her “Golden Girls”. Linda was a sports fan, she enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks play. Back in the day she used to bowl and play softball. Linda was a great storyteller, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving mother-in-law. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her world. Linda also had a heart for animals and was a big supporter of animal welfare. Linda is survived by her daughter, Michelle (John) Koselke of Lake Village, IN; granddaughters: Kristi (Brad) Hunter of Kouts, IN; Kassie (Michael) Hanger of Crown Point, IN; bonus grandson: Jake Koselke of Griffith, IN; and great-grandchildren: Bostyn, Brantley, Emmry, and Finley; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. And her best cat companion, Skeeter. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sonny & Millie and brother, Rollie Martin. Friends and family may visit at Integrity Funeral Service & Cremation of Wheatfield on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 10:00 until 1:00 PM. A funeral service will promptly follow at 1:00 PM on Tuesday with Pastor Melissa Buche officiating. Interment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family will be collecting donations to deliver a memorial contribution in Linda’s name to the HFA (Home for Friendless Animals) in Waynetown, Indiana. This is a non-profit, no-kill adoption organization where animals enjoy life on a farm.