Linda L. Cole, 76, of Carthage, IL, passed away at Parkview Home in Wayland,  Iowa, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:35 AM. Linda was born May 12, 1950, the daughter of Clyde and Ollie (Brenneman)
Hershberger in Iowa City, Iowa. She worked most of her life in dietary, including sixteen years at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. On October 3, 1970, she was united in marriage to Robert Haley. He preceded her in death on April 1 st
, 2001.

She later married James “Sonny” Cole on September 14
th , 2002. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2021.
Linda is survived by her son, Tony Haley, of Corsicana, TX; a granddaughter, Kayla (Jordan) Batey, of Hillsboro, OR; grandson, Dillan Haley of Austin,TX; Siblings, Elaine Cole of North Liberty, IA, Herb (Gladene) Hershberger of Wooster,
OH , twin brother, Larry (Marilyn) Hershberger, of Wayland, IA ; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Cecil Hershberger; sister, Bea Knepp; and brothers-in-law, Robert Cole and Ed Knepp, and several nieces and nephews.
According to her wishes no services will be held.