Linda L. Panzloff

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Linda’s children

“That we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us" -Helen Keller

Linda L. Panzloff, 75, of Stockton IL., and formerly of DeKalb, IL., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 2nd 2024.

ILinda was born on Christmas Eve 1947 in Villa Park, IL., to Patricia Murdock and Gerald Casto.

She leaves behind her 6 children, Lori Ikerd (McCall) of Stockton, IL.; Cindy Sjostrom (Rocco) of Roscoe, IL.; Mark Rocco of DeKalb, IL.; Trisha Reed (Panzloff) of Elburn, IL.; Megan Stephens (Panzloff) of East Dundee, IL.; and Lindsey Panzloff of DeKalb, IL. She had 11 grandchildren, Bethany McCall; Tyler McCall Jessica Rood; Kali Rocco; Trinity Eissens; Marissa Rocco; Cadence, Cora and Cori Metoyer; and Liv and Scarlet Reed.

She also left behind one great-grandson, Presley Fleetwood (McCall), who was named after her, and her love for Elvis Presley.

Linda was an amazing and loving provider. She loved to please people and always put the needs and wants of not just her children, but everyone, before her own. She loved helping people and making them smile.

She waitressed and was a hostess at the El Matador Mexican Restaurant and Sorrento's Restaurant in Sycamore, IL. for a number of years, She also loved running the Deli at Brown's County Market in Sycamore, IL.

Aside from caring and providing for her many children and grandchildren, Linda also ran an LLC daycare out of her home for 30 plus years, caring for up to 15 children at a time.

She was the sweetest of souls. She loved to cook and was amazing at it. She was a beautiful homemaker and decorator. She loved hosting holidays and listening to Elvis music with her family.

Linda leaves behind her sister Patti Weger and brother Steven (Kasha) Casto. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sandra Arbogast and brother Dennis Casto.

Services will be private for her immediate family.

memorial service

Private for immediate family

June 17, 2023

The celebration of life will be held for privately for her immediate family.