Linda L. Klar, age 70, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly at 4:40 p.m., on Friday, November 18, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.  To honor Linda’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Behr Funeral Home with Deacon John Stierman officiating.

Linda was born on December 26, 1951, in Dubuque, daughter of Robert Kenneth and Alma Jean (Johnson) Bush.

Linda graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 1969, and went on to Capri Cosmetology School.  She also earned her CNA and worked with the Sisters of the Presentation and at the nursing home in Lancaster.  She was a hard worker and was also employed with Ken Fenelon Café and the Bakers Oven in Galena.  Linda was an awesome mom!  Her family meant the world to her and she made sure that everyone knew how loved they were.  She was a great cook and baker, enjoyed mowing the grass, decorating the house and painting.  Linda was a regular at Bingo at the Tri-State Blind Society on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.  She also volunteered her time and served as Past President of RiverFest and the ACME Union.  Linda was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Linda’s memory include

her children,
Tim Gulyash, Winthrop, IA,
Eugene Key Jr., Jacksonville, FL
and Catherine Soppe, Dubuque, IA;

4 grandchildren;

5 great-grandchildren;

her siblings,
Ranee Maher, Dubuque, IA
and Bruce (Caroline) Bush, Dubuque, IA;

and her former husband,
Jim Klar, Benton, WI.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Daniel Bush; and a brother-in-law, Michael Maher.

Linda’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of 4th floor at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, especially Kim and Diane, for their excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, the family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Linda’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Linda Klar Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com