Died Sunday, December 15, 2019 peacefully at home.
Linda was born January 5, 1943 in Callaway, Nebraska to John and Eleanor 'Matz' Tompkin. She was raised in Callaway until moving to Fremont at the age of 14. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1961. Following high school she went to Bahner Cosmetology School (now Bahner College of Hairstyling) where she also taught part time. After graduating from Bahner Cosmetology School she taught full time until her future husband was discharged from the Navy. They were married in October of 1964 and lived in Fremont where they raised three children. While raising a family Linda operated a beauty shop out of her home. In 1976 the family moved to Arlington where she opened 'Hilltop Beauty Salon'. In 1994 she retired, and she and Richard moved to Omaha. Linda was very involved in many things, but most dear to her were volunteering at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in the gift shop and more importantly in the NICU.
Survivors:
Husband Richard of Omaha
Children Paul(Todd Crouse) Vonderlage of Omaha
Darrin(Krista Reid) Vonderlage of Bellevue
Traci(Mark) Scott of Elkhorn
Grandchildren Trenton Scott, Michael (Danielle) Smith and Kelsey (Josh) Chittreenatr
Great Grandchildren Abigail Smith and Kiloh Chittreenatr
Sisters-in-law Susan (Bill) Hammer of Hagerstown, MD.
Diann Tompkin of Sun Prairie, WI.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Roger Tompkin.
The funeral will be 11am, Friday, December 20, 2019 at Lutheran Church of the Master (East Campus) in Omaha, the Rev. Kip Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF). Visitation will be Thursday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service at the church in Omaha.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Michael and Gillian Dezzutto
Anchorage, AK Saturday, December 21, 2019 Linda was the most wonderful neighbor and friend; she truly epitomized Midwestern hospitality and charm. We treasure our time in Omaha, largely in part to the Vonderlage family. While it is very hard to express, please know that she is in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven has truly gained a bright star, and we like to think that she is shining down upon all of us. With deepest sympathy, and many fond memories.Marlene Mullins
Arlington, NE Saturday, December 21, 2019 My sympathies to the family especially to Paul, Darrin, and Traci. My thoughts are with you at this especially hard time.Mrs. Mullins
Katy Donelson Hamilton
Rock Hill, SC Friday, December 20, 2019 Mom and my prayers are with the family. Our two families have been close for so many years and all of our fun times are flooding our memories today. Our love goes to Rich and the family during this time.Nancy Hoshor
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 19, 2019 My Deepest SympathyDEEDEE BRANHAM
Omaha, NE Thursday, December 19, 2019 So sorry for your loss Rich. I always thought a lot of you and Linda. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Wish I was there to give you a hug. I still remember the Christmas you and Linda opened your home to me. That was such a loving thing to do. Thank you Rich and you are in my thoughts and prayers..Jamie Byron
Lincoln, NE Thursday, December 19, 2019 We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.David and Rebecca Lantz
Omaha, NE Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Dave and I send you prayers and love.Julie Wiles
Hooper, NE Tuesday, December 17, 2019 So sorry for your loss of Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.cindy
fremont, NE Tuesday, December 17, 2019 so sorry to see this, I remember Linda from the gift shop at the Childrens hospital, we had several things in common, Childrens, Fremont and hair styling...she was a pleasure to visit with..Gods peace and comfort to your family at this time.