Linda Ruth Wiseley, 82, passed away on March 4, 2025, at a long-term care facility in Hutchinson, KS.
Linda Ruth Wiseley was born on March 2, 1943 to Richard and Ila Finney in Fairfield, Iowa. Linda lived a life full of love, laughter, and a little bit of mischief. She was strong-willed, fiercely loyal, and never hesitated to speak her mind-sometimes with a bit of salt, but always with love.
Her heart was as big as her personality, and she had a soft spot for the children she cared for as a daycare provider for many years. Linda had the opportunity to shape the lives of countless children, grandchildren and a few lucky great-grandchildren. If you were fortunate enough to be part of her world, you knew she would do anything for you. That same love extended to the many creatures that found their way into her home over the years-dogs, birds, rabbits, fish, a raccoon, and even an alligator. She loved them all and Linda never met an animal she wouldn't welcome into the family.
Linda found joy in life's simple pleasures- stitching colorful stories into fabric with her cross-stitch, losing herself in the pages of a good book, and knitting warmth into every handmade blanket. She never missed a chance to cheer for the Kansas City Chiefs or KU basketball. More than anything, she loved being surrounded by family, especially holiday gatherings and she never missed a chance to celebrate every family member's birthday.
Linda is survived by her children: Mark (Lisa) Conrad, Susan (Michael) Bacon, and Leslie (Andy) Walker; grandchildren: Krystal (Grant) Bacon, Dayne (Alicia) Bacon, Jake Conrad, Cody (Savannah) Conrad, Zack (Katie) Conrad, Caressa Palmer, Levi Conrad, Parker (Yvette) Daugherty, Kaitlyn Conrad, Chantz (Gabby) Daugherty and Joshua Conrad; and great-grandchildren: Kadin and Ila Sims (Bacon), MacArthur Bacon, Jace and Jarek Conrad, Kade, Kohen and Rynley Conrad, MacKenzie Dwyer, Hunter, Trapper and Gage Conrad, John Jr., Adeline, Avalyn and Azaliyah Jacobs, and Adelina and Ozzy Daugherty. She is also survived by her former husband, Mac Conrad.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marv Wiseley, her sons Daren Wiseley and Brian Conrad and her great-grandson Blake Conrad.
The family plans to gather and receive friends at the Masonic Lodge in Wellington, Kansas on April 18, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mission Thrift Store, 303 N. Washington, Wellington, KS 67152.