Linda Sue Butler

Linda Sue Butler, age 74, of Valparaiso passed away Monday October 5, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Valparaiso. Linda was born July 21, 1952, in Gary, Indiana to the late Wilfred “Bill” (Owner of Bill’s Heating and Cooling) and Ruth (Crussen) Butler. She was a retired teamster that drove vans for Tri-State Bus Company. She also was an escort driver for wide and oversized loads after Tri-State went out of business.

Linda is survived by a sister, Lori (Lawrence) Gumm of Wheeler; and a niece and nephew, Jerry Darnell and Brenda Darnell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; and a brother, David Darnell.

Visitation for Linda will be Thursday October 8, 2026, from 2-6 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Ave. Portage, Indiana. Cremation will follow.