On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Flora Jane Linn passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Fishers, Indiana after a brief illness. Jane enjoyed outings with her friends, playing Bingo and visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jane was a resident of Delta for nearly 60 years and was a member of the Delta United Methodist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Order of the Eastern Star.
Jane was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 23, 1929 to the late Carl and Cleo (Kronk) Blosser. She was married to Edwin A. Howell from 1948 until his death in 1978. During that time, Jane and Edwin were blessed with two sons, Terry (Marsha) Howell of Fishers, Indiana and Michael (Vicky) Howell of Goshen, Indiana. Other survivors include grandchildren Sara (Brad) Fleury, Danielle (Romio) Valdez, Nicholas (Karl Barr) Howell and Ashley (Kyle) Winslow; great-grandchildren Kendal Fleury, Mya Valdez and Jordan Valdez.
After Edwin’s passing Jane married Max A. Linn and he preceded her in death in 2011. In addition to her two sons, Terry and Michael Howell, Jane is survived by her stepchildren, Joyce (John Noe) Wootton and Judy Suto, stepson-in-law Merril Spiess, and many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald, Dale, Maynard, Wayne and Richard Blosser; sister, Freda Roush; and stepdaughter, Sue Spiess.
Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to the Delta United Methodist Church or the Open Door, 104 Monroe St., Delta Ohio 43515 in Jane’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com
