Linda K. Davis, age 75, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey suddenly on September 1, 2025, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Linda’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Tri-State Community Church, 12937 Derby Grange Road in Dubuque.  A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Jack Redmond officiating.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Linda’s family.

Linda was born on July 24, 1950, in Dubuque, IA, a daughter to Howard and Maxalinda (Carroll) Smothers.  She was a kind and generous soul who loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and made the most of each day she was given.  Linda eventually met the love of her life, Clem Davis, and the couple were united in marriage and enjoyed many wonderful years together.  She also spent many years working at Caradco and Bacon Veneer where she faithfully devoted her time and talents along the way.  Linda bravely faced her share of health issues over the years, but thankfully didn’t let them slow her down any more than necessary.

Linda cherished her free time, filling her days with things she loved. She enjoyed ceramics and was always up for a trip to the Meskwaki Casino to play bingo with Clem. She never passed up the chance to enjoy catfish at Bluff Lake, and if she had a spare moment on the road, you’d find her on her phone, absorbed in a coloring app. But, for those who knew her best, there was no denying her number one priority was her family. Her happy place was sitting in the bleachers, cheering on her grandkids on the field or at the rink. Linda loved her family with all her heart, leaving behind a wealth of memories for them to lean on during the difficult days ahead. We will miss Linda’s sweet spirit. Her loving presence and the best parts of her life will live on in those she touched. Thank you, Linda, for leaving your mark on the world. May peace be yours now as we wait to be reunited with you in time.

Those left to cherish the memory of Linda include,

her loving husband,
Clem Davis, Dubuque, IA;

her two sons,
Clem (Jessica) Davis Jr, Dubuque, IA,
Gene Jurisic, Dubuque, IA;

her adored grandchildren,
Abby Davis, Aiden Davis and Ava Davis;

her siblings,
Eleanor Ward, Dubuque, IA,
Gert (Mark) Frommelt, Dubuque, IA,
Donna (Dick) Haberkorn, Dubuque, IA,
Janet Smith, Dubuque, IA,
Howard Smothers, Dubuque, IA,
Curran (Lynn) Smothers, Dubuque, IA;

her sister-in-law,
Pat Smothers, Dubuque, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends and neighbors.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Rick Smothers, Fred Smothers, Carol Canfield, and Wanda (Saul) Ortiz; her brothers-in-laws, Don Ward and Bill Puccio; her sister-in-law, Rose Smothers; her niece, Tammy Edgar; and her nephews, Rick Smothers and Jay Kinney.

Linda’s family would like to thank Dr. Whalen, Dr. Moore, their staff and everyone at Tri-State Dialysis, along with the Dubuque Fire Department and EMS for all of their professional and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be shared with Linda’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com