Linda Lou Bishop Gnann, 92, of Nauvoo, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM surrounded by her family at her home.
She was born on January 3, 1934 in Ft. Madison to Lymon and Bernice Turner Bishop. On July 11, 1952 she married Donald Gnann in rural Niota and he passed away on April 23, 2012. Linda worked at Sheaffer Pen in her early years, Methode Electronics in the office and was a homemaker. She drove her two sons back and forth to the school for the Deaf for eight years in Quincy. She recently became a member of Archangels Catholic Church in Nauvoo.
Survivors include three daughters, Marcelle Gnann Johnson of Nauvoo, Marcia (Bill) Hutson of Niota and Monica (Rod) Knipe of Normal, IL; two sons, Michael (Argean) Gnann of Donnellson and Mark (Beth) Gnann of Niota; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister; one brother and four grandchildren.
Cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A private family graveside will be officiating by Father Tony Trosley.
Memorials have been established for Lee Co. Hospice and Holy Archangels Catholic Church, Nauvoo. Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.
