Linda Denise

Harris

Linda D. Harris, 69 of Rantoul, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton with Rev. Steve Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul.

Visitation will be two hours before the funeral service from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday also at the funeral home.

Linda was born June 17, 1957, in Fairbury the daughter of Alfred and Eileen Read. She married Jon Harris August 20, 1976, at the United Methodist Church, Piper City. He survives.

Along with her husband, Jon, she is survived by two sons, Daniel (Rachel) Harris of Champaign, Kevin (Kristin) Harris of Carmel, Indiana; two grandchildren, Samuel and Sadie; four sisters, Diane (Gary) Schnurrpusch of Fairfax, VA, Cheryl Wells of Lexington, Charlotte (Steve) Kensil of Milford, MA, Laura Read of Champaign and a brother, David Read of Maryville, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Linda graduated from Ford Central High School in 1975 and attended Illinois Commercial College, Champaign. She retired from Combe Laboratories, Rantoul after 40 years of employment.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rantoul. She enjoyed taking walks, reading and gardening. Linda loved baking, cooking and preparing meals for her family.

Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation or Breakthrough T1D. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.