Linda Lou Bartimus, 85, of Decatur, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 6:13 p.m. on November 11, 2026, at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. At 11:00 a.m. there will be a Moment of Silence at the funeral home, with burial following in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Bethany: 312 W South Water St, Bethany, IL 61914

Linda was born July 14, 1941, Decatur; the daughter of Omer and Nellie (Davidson) Mescher. She married James Bartimus on November 20, 1965, in Bethany; he survives. Linda was retired from working at Prairie Farms Ice Cream after 25 years. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Linda loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband James of Decatur; sons, Michael (Liz) Bartimus of Decatur and David (Julie) Bartimus of Naperville; step-granddaughter, Jennifer Thornton of Cedar Falls, IA; brothers, Larry Mescher of Bethany and Dwaine (Jane) Mescher of Decatur.

She was preceded in death by her parents.