Linda K. Schmidt, 72, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026 in Lincoln, Kansas. She was born January 26, 1954 to Leroy and Emma Jane Gilmour in Wichita, Kansas.

Linda lived the majority of her life near Lincoln, Kansas and Beloit, Kansas. She had a love of nature, cooking, gardening, and was an avid collector of many things. She will be most remembered as a free spirit, a generous soul and one who was fiercely loyal to those she loved.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Carl Schmidt and her favorite companion, her dog Zoey.

She is survived by her son Jason (Christina) Green; granddaughter Hailey; step-sons Marlin Huehl, John (Jennifer) Huehl; step-daughters Cristin (Brad) Noll, Carissa Schmidt, Juliann (Guy) Graham, and Jessica Schmidt; numerous step-grandchildren and great grandchildren; her siblings Clair (Jackie) Gilmour, Debi Hoyt and Trish (Todd) King; step-sister Rita (Don) Johnson; and many nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Gentiva Hospice, 1003 Albert Ave., Salina, Ks. 67401.

Arrangements are by Affordable Cremations Plus, Wichita, Kansas.