Linda is a native of Grafton, IL. She received baptism and confirmation in the Grafton United Methodist Church in 1962. Upon graduation from Jerseyville Community High School, she began her studies at Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating in 1971, she was married to Randy Stoecklin, a member of Immanuel UCC. In 1980 Linda became a member of transfer at Ivy Chapel UCC. Her membership was transferred to Immanuel UCC in 1984.

The 28 years Linda has spent in the Nursing profession has allowed her a vast number of experiences. She has had the opportunity to work as a Head Nurse, Supervisor, Clinical Coordinator and a Director of Nursing. Her areas of expertise range from emergency room, med-sur., ICU, surgery, recovery room and geriatrics. During those 28 years, she has spent time staying current with the ever-changing medical field. She is currently studying in the field of Nursing Administration at Maryville University. Linda is an ANCC board certified gerontological nurse as well as certified to instruct the State of Missouri certified nursing assistant course

On a personal note, Randy and Linda have Mrs. Ella Godell to thank for giving him that summer job in 1970 at Deaconess Hospital. They might have never met, married and had their wonderful daughter Shannon. You never know some times how God really does influence our lives and decisions we make for the rest of our lives. Some of Linda's hobbies include Cardinal baseball, sports in general, her dog A.C. (a huge German Shepherd), reading and her back yard.