Linda Kay (Zahradnik) Janda passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home in McPherson, Kansas at the age of 69. She was born on August 5, 1948 in Ellsworth, Kansas to the late Charles and Ethel (Steiner) Zahradnik. She grew up in the Kanopolis, Kansas area and graduated from Kanopolis High School with the Class of 1966. On September 2, 1966 she was united in marriage to Ivan K. Janda in Wilson, Kansas. They were blessed with two sons, Mike and Dustin.

Linda was a hardworking woman and eventually retired from the Fuller Brush factory in 1998 after more than 20 years of service. She was a huge fan of the Kansas State Fair and spent many years taking her children and enjoying all of the events, entertainment, vendors, and exhibitors. She enjoyed garage sales, playing Bingo, and solving crossword puzzles, often working several puzzle books at one time. But the greatest love of her life was her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her little dog Speck.

Linda is survived by her sons Mike Janda and wife Teresa of McPherson, and Dustin Janda and girlfriend Diana Shreve of McPherson; brother Delorn Zahradnik of Salina; sister Kathy Sneath and husband Marty of Kanopolis; grandchildren Ashley, Skyler, Brittnay, Caitlin, Casandra, and Mersadys; and great-grandchildren Bentley, Easton, and Adeline.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Ethel Zahradnik, and husband Ivan Janda.

The Proverbs writer reminds us that a woman of noble character is “worth far more than rubies.” Linda was a woman who lived every day of her life, showing us by the example of her character, how to work hard, take care of her family, and love without finding fault. Indeed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren “will arise and call her blessed” for generations to come.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson. Burial will follow in the Wilson City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00pm.