Linda Sue Chapman, 83, of Bear Lake, Albion, passed away in the company of family at 11:35 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at her home.

Born on April 27, 1943, in Portland, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Eileen (McClure) Addington. She grew up in Portland and graduated from Jay County High School in 1961.

On November 1, 1963, she married Charles E. Chapman. The couple raised three children at Bear Lake. Linda and Charles spent the rest of their lives there. Linda resided there 60 years and Charles died 20 years prior on December 17, 2006.

In addition to being a homemaker, Linda had worked for the former Blue Bell in Columbia City. She was a bookkeeper for Pease Machine in Huntertown and for M&M Enterprise. She had also worked as a seamstress for Townsends in Pierceton sewing history reproduction clothing.

Linda enjoyed living at the lake, riding her golf cart, and socializing. She loved watching children play and laugh and was happiest when there were many kids around. She enjoyed evening campfires with family and friends. She loved having family members surrounding her table where good discussion and laughter were common. She collected ceramic figures that adorned her home. During her quiet time, she liked playing small electronic games, solitaire, sewing, crocheting, and reading.

Surviving are her children, Rhonda (Bradford) Blickenstaff of Auburn, Troy (Kelly) Chapman of Kendallville, and Chad Chapman of Albion; grandchildren, Amanda, Heather, and Tori Chapman, and Kami and Heather Blickenstaff; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Mason, and River Morris; and a sister, Deola Bond.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Sonny and Johnny Addington, and her sister, Mary Lou Beltz.

Linda will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Thorn Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Memorials in Linda’s honor are to Parkview Health Foundation (Hospice).