Mary Elizabeth Linback, 89, Lafayette, formerly of Brookston, passed away surrounded by family at 3:06 AM, April 24, 2018 at Aster Place of Lafayette.

She was born September 13, 1928 in Lafayette to the late Tillman E. and Lucy Mae (Mansfield) Smith. Mary attended Lafayette Jefferson High School.

Her first marriage was to Harry L. Dilden on July 14, 1945. She later married Harry Alvin Linback Sr. on January 1, 1959; he preceded her in death on May 23, 1993.

Mary was an active member in many clubs including, VFW 9383 of Delphi Charter Member, American Legion Post 492 of Lafayette, Eagles Lodge 347 REAC Club, President and member of Frontier Senior Citizen Club, in charge of Euchre Club at American Legion of Chalmers, and President of Board of Directors Frontier Community Van.

Many will remember Mary working at the local Top Notch Bar and Grill of Brookston. She eventually retired from Duncan Electric of Lafayette in 1991.

She enjoyed spending her time traveling to several different casinos throughout Indiana and bordering states, crocheting, dancing, playing euchre, and time spent with family and friends. Most of all, Mary cherished time spent raising her 6 children.

Surviving are her children, Brenda Wood (late husband: Roger Wood) of Monticello, Peggy Linback (Late husband: Harry Linback Jr.) of Lafayette, Sherry Linback of Neptune Beach, FL, Kenneth Linback of Key West, FL, and Lucinda “Cindy” (husband: Steven) Landry of Sugar Land, TX. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband are 4 brothers and 3 sisters; grandson, Kenneth Linback Jr.

Friends may call from 10 AM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 12 PM (EST) Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.

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