Linda L. Rielly

Linda Lee Rielly age 84 of Freeport Il passed away on Tuesday, Sept 1 2026 at Parkview Home of Freeport Il after an extended Hospice stay.

Linda was born in Hazel Green WI on Jan 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lela(Hall) Zubler. She was raised in Benton WI. She was a graduate of Benton High School.

Linda married Ronald Rielly on July 26, 1961. Together they moved to Freeport IL in 1962.

Linda was a Mother and homemaker. She worked part time for Canteen at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She then worked part time in the mailroom for Crum & Forster Insurance. She also was a secretary for Vic Duray Insurance.

She was an avid reader - she could fill a library with all her books. She loved shopping, going out to eat with friends, and playing Euchre with the ladies. She always was doing puzzles, enjoyed home decorating and working in her flower garden. Linda was a Badger, Green Bay Packer and NASCAR fan. Her most favorite thing was watching her Grandkids in Scouts, Dance, Soccer and Wrestling. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family.

Linda is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ronald Rielly. Brother: Jim (Janis) Zubler, Warren IL., Daughters: Chris (Gary) North, Freeport IL and Lisa (Randy) Redington, Freeport IL

Grandchildren: Andrew (Samantha) North, Pickerington OH Abbie North (Brett DeNure), Monroe WI. Jessica Redington (Torry Early) Freeport IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Lela Zubler and her Grandson Jacob Redington.

There will be a visitation held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Park Hills Evangelical Free Church beginning at 10am.  A service will immediately follow at 11am.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Parkview Home and Northern Illinois Hospice for their dedicated care of Linda.